The Kia Ceed isn’t as fresh or interesting as it once was, but there’s still a lot of reasons to pick one over more up-to-date like the Ford Focus and VW Golf. For starters, it’s good value for money a the seven-year warranty makes for brilliant peace of mind.

Throw in decent practicality and a strong range of standard kit – even on lower-spec models – and you’re onto a good thing. It doesn’t make our list of best hatchbacks, but then it’s much older than all of the cars on there. If you want a solid car to get you from A to B that won’t let you down the Kia Ceed is worth serious consideration.

What we like

The Ceed has a long warranty and loads of equipment even on entry-level models – two things European manufacturers don’t always get right.

What we don’t like

It’s remote to drive, and none of the three engines are class-leaders in performance or fuel economy. There are no fuel-sipping hybrid options or a fire-breathing hot hatchback, either.

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