Should you buy a Kia Ceed Sportswagon?

Yes, if you’re looking for a value-packed estate car with a big boot, the Ceed Sportswagon makes a great choice. At the time of writing it was the cheapest car of this type available, and though not among the best estate cars you can buy, we still recommend it.

It’s not the most exciting choice to look at or drive, so there are more appealing options including the Parkers award winning SEAT Leon Estate. However, if you’re after a reliable long-term ownership proposition, it makes a great deal of sense.

Just be aware that current engine and trim choice is quite limited, so you might have to resort to the used market to find the version and engine that suits you best.

What we like

All the usual Kia good stuff applies here. Expect the Ceed Sportwagon to be a reliable purchase that comes with the added peace of mind of a seven-year warranty. The 1.5-litre petrol isn’t the best engine out there, but it has decent performance and acceptable running costs making it an easy pick for us. It’ll also let you enjoy the tidy handling and make the most of the vast boot.

What we don’t like

Engine choice at the time of writing was very limited. Efficiency is acceptable but by no means class leading while the interior, while practical, is a pretty dull place to be.