Kia Ceed SW (07 on) - Review

Review by David Ross on
Last Updated: 21 May 2010
The Kia Cee'd SW is a great value small estate that's cheap to run. It's also attractive, filled with little luxuries and comes with an unrivalled seven-year warranty as standard - one of its main selling points. But don't let the Kia badge fool you - this is no budget car, it's well built with a quality interior that belies its price tag. The Cee'd moves Kia a step further away from the bottom of the market image it previously had and it's not far behind the Ford Focus in terms of comfort and refinement. The engines are pretty good, too - the 1.6-litre diesel really stands out. It's clean, powerful and returns up to 58mpg. The Cee'd SW was tweaked in late 2009 getting a new shaped bonnet, grille and front and rear lights. The interior was also improved and a low emissions EcoDynamics model was introduced with start/stop technology.
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Equipment

Entry-level GS models come with 16-inch alloy wheels, silver roof rails, air conditioning and cooled glovebox, front electric windows, a CD player with MP3, USB and iPod compatibility, steering wheel mounted audio controls, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, dual front, side and curtain airbags, driver’s seat lumbar adjustment, remote central locking, an alarm and leather steering wheel. The range-topping LS adds body-coloured door handles, front fog lights, climate control, reversing sensors, rear electric windows and seatback pockets. In October 2009 the grades were changed to Cee'd 2 and Cee'd 3. Cee'd 2 replaces the GS but adds front foglights and body-colour door handles. The EcoDynamics model comes as Cee'd 2 grade but gets iPod and Bluetooth connectivity. Cee'd 3 replaced the LS models but also gets privacy glass in the rear windows, a black gloss centre console trim and Sport pack that includes metal pedals and a sporty gearknob.

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  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Central locking
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • Parking sensors
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Roof rails
  • Sat Nav
  • Side airbags
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
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