Kia Ceed Hatchback (2007 - 2012) 1.6 CRDi LS (113bhp) 5d (2007/57) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Practical and affordable motoring without snobbery.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Most like the shape and 7 year warranty. The badge snobbery thing seems to be the reason for not buying, although one has already bought a secondhand hatchback.

Would you buy this car again and why?

I will definatly buy another when mine is 2 years old. I'll bet the depreciation wont be as bad as on some cars as well.

What are you likely to buy next?

My next car will be exactly the same as I have now. A Ceed SW

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£12,000

When did you buy the car?

September 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

Excellent Trade in for my aging Omega, Diesel for the price of a petrol.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I wanted a new cheap to run car

What was the dealer like?

Excellent dealer, with follow up phone calls to make sure I am happy and have no problems.

What's it like to drive?

The Steering is precise and the car has much better handling than any of my previous cars. The engine is very responsive and even after 9 months of ownership the acceleration still gives me a thrill.

What's it like to park?

Reversing into a parking slot is a doddle with the fitted parking sensors.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Nothing has gone wrong with it so far.

What's most practical about your car?

The SW has a huge luggage compartment, and is returning an average of 59MPG, which ie excellent on the twisty country roads of Suffolk.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

My favoroute gadget is the rear parking sensors.