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Kia ProCeed Hatchback review

2008 - 2012 (change model)
Parkers overall rating: 4 out of 54.0

At a glance

Price new £10,885 - £18,995
Used prices £573 - £2,350
Road tax cost £20 - £305
Insurance group 12 - 23
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 466 - 839 miles
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Diesel

Pros & cons

PROS

Well built, distinctive styling, great value, most dynamic Kia yet, seven-year warranty as standard

CONS

Not as sporty to drive as it looks, uninspiring cabin, cramped rear passenger space

Written by David Ross Published: 6 June 2019 Updated: 6 June 2019

Overview

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.