Kia Proceed (08 on) - Review Review by Simon Harris on 21 February 2008 Last Updated: 10 May 2011 Kia's reputation improved massively with launch of the Cee'd hatchback - a car which surprised many who saw the Korean brand as little more than a maker of cheap and low-rent vehicles. The revolution continues with the Proceed, a sporty three-door hatchback that majors on style - a first for Kia. It certainly looks good and is quite different from the five-door model (it only shares the bonnet and front wings) while the interior is well built and robust - if a little on the plain side. Disappointingly it's not quite as good to drive as the styling suggests but it's safe and composed nonetheless. The Proceed is also good value and well equipped, plus it comes with a superb seven-year warranty - backing up Kia's claims of industry-leading quality. 4 out of 5 Other Kia reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 4 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £12,800 - £18,995 View all new prices Used price range: £4,204 - £14,087 View all used prices See 21 new models for sale from £10,770 Get a Kia Proceed (08 on) information pack Next steps Kia Proceed cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 93 models like this for sale, starting at £4,995. Find used Kia Proceeds for sale Well built, distinctive styling, great value, most dynamic Kia yet, seven-year warranty as standard Not as sporty to drive as it looks, uninspiring cabin, cramped rear passenger space Kia's reputation improved massively with launch of the Cee'd hatchback - a car which surprised many who saw the Korean brand as little more than a maker of cheap and low-rent vehicles. The revolution continues with the Proceed, a sporty three-door hatchback that majors on style - a first for Kia. It certainly looks good and is quite different from the five-door model (it only shares the bonnet and front wings) while the interior is well built and robust - if a little on the plain side. Disappointingly it's not quite as good to drive as the styling suggests but it's safe and composed nonetheless. The Proceed is also good value and well equipped, plus it comes with a superb seven-year warranty - backing up Kia's claims of industry-leading quality. Driving & Performance Performance 3.5 out of 5"For a car with sporting aspirations it's a surprise to find a 1.4-litre engine in the line-up. With..." Handling 3.5 out of 5"The Proceed may look more sporty than the standard five-door Ceed but both cars feel the same from..." Comfort Comfort 3.5 out of 5"With lower suspension than the standard Ceed, comfort levels suffer over poor road surfaces. However..." Practicality 3 out of 5"In an effort to enhance usability in the three-door Proceed, the rear seats have been redesigned." Equipment 4 out of 5"While the Ceed features a good level of standard-fit equipment, the Proceed goes even further. The..." Behind the wheel 4 out of 5"Kia is marketing the Proceed as a sporty car so it's a shame the interior isn’t as bold as the..." Costs Running costs 4 out of 5"Compared with the five-door Ceed, the Proceed looks equally good in terms of value for money,..." Green credentials 4 out of 5"Diesel models are competitive with equivalents offered by mainstream rivals, so the Proceed performs..." Safety & Reliability Safety 4 out of 5"All the safety measures involved in securing a five star Euro NCAP crash test rating for the Ceed..." Reliability 4 out of 5"With a 100,000-mile transferable warranty package extending to seven years on the engine and gearbox..." Buying & Selling Buying new 3 out of 5"Kia has moved away from aggressive pricing and aims to offer higher value products of good quality,..." Buying used 4 out of 5"Used examples of the Proceed will be relatively rare so finding one will be half the challenge. Kia..." Selling 3 out of 5"Diesel models will be most popular with UK motorists but whichever model you're selling it's worth..." Gallery View full gallery Owners' reviews Used Kia Proceed (08 on) 2.0 CRDi Sport 3d 4 out of 5 “ massive boot and excellent running costs ” Jonathon Potter Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Kia Proceed cars for sale We have 93 models like this for sale. Find Kia Proceed cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures
Used Kia Proceed (08 on) 2.0 CRDi Sport 3d 4 out of 5 “ massive boot and excellent running costs ” Jonathon Potter