Kia Ceed Hatchback (2007 - 2012) 1.6 CRDi LS (113bhp) 5d (2007/07) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I know my cars! And I hope that I got a little gem ahead of most of the rest of the crowd. Focus owners take note.

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

They are pleasantly surprised by it. Wife says it's a smooth ride, more classy and comfortable than she thought it was going to be. Pickup's great too - overtaking's a doddle.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes I would - it has everything I need right now.

What are you likely to buy next?

Another Kia Ceed, especially when they smarten up the styling.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£7,500

When did you buy the car?

September 2008

Did you get a good deal and why?

Got a great deal, paying only £7,500 for a low mileage 15 month old car - all the other cars of this age and type were £10K. Previous owners needed the money to go travelling...

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Bought car after reviewing this car and its rivals over previous six months. It's compact, well made and the 1.6 diesel engine is the best.

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

Very planted, stable, smooth power delivery. Goes well round corners with minimum of roll. Comfortable and easy car to drive.

What's it like to park?

Same as any other car.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Central console froze on a CD once, but a short trip to dealers and they re-booted the console - no charge, no problem

What's most practical about your car?

Seats fold down easily, providing larger than average boot space. We have several kids at Uni and we can take all their kit in one go.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Dash display, inc car computer. Joint second is the sunglasses holder. Joint second again is the USB port. I love just being able to load all my music on using a flash drive.