Kia Proceed (08 on) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on
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

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Equipment

While the Ceed features a good level of standard-fit equipment, the Proceed goes even further. The entry-level model (badged 2) comes with air conditioning, electric windows and mirrors, a CD stereo, USB and Aux-in Sockets with iPod Cable, 16-inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler, steering wheel mounted audio controls, Isofix mounting points, six airbags, remote central locking, trip computer and a leather steering wheel and gearshift. The Proceed 3 adds 17-inch alloy wheels, climate control, part leather seats, cruise control (diesels only), alloy pedals. The top of the range Sport (only available with the 2.0 CRDi engine) gets privacy glass, follow me home headlights, stability control, full leather seats and electrically folding mirrors.

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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
  • Remote locking
  • Sat Nav
  • Side airbags
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Steel wheels
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Traction control
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