Kia UK today announces pricing and specifications for the new Kia Ceed, which has been given a significant range of updates for the 2022 model year. The newly upgraded model family, which comprises the Ceed five-door hatchback, Ceed Sportswagon (SW) estate, and ProCeed five-door shooting brake, introduces a range of new features and technologies, and dynamic and athletic design updates. The new model also bears Kia’s new logo for the first time, following its introduction earlier in 2021.
The new Ceed model family is now available to order from Kia’s UK dealer network, with first customer deliveries now taking place. Prices for the new model start from £20,105.
Comprehensively equipped
The Ceed range kicks off with the generously equipped ‘2’ model, in both hatchback and Sportswagon editions. A choice of two powertrains are offered: a118bhp 1.0 T-GDi (turbocharged gasoline direct injection) petrol or 134bhp 1.6 CRDi (common rail direct injection) diesel with 48-volt mild-hybrid technology. The petrol engine is offered in both hatchback and SW bodystyles, while the diesel is available exclusively for the hatchback. Prices begin at £20,105 for the ‘2’ grade Ceed Hatchback and £20,805 for Ceed Sportswagon models.
Equipment highlights include:
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
- Leather trimmed steering wheel
- Cruise control with speed limiter
- Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay®
- 8.0-inch touchscreen, with DAB radio and MP3 compatibility
- Reversing camera system with dynamic guidelines
- Lane Keep Assist System and Lane Follow Assist
- Driver Attention Warning with leading vehicle departure warning
The Ceed Sportwagon is additionally offered in ‘2 Nav’ guise, with a 134bhp 1.6-litre CRDi engine with 48-volt mild-hybrid technology. Priced at £24,045 it additionally features a USB fast charger in the front centre console, as well as a 10.25-inch touchscreen navigation system with Kia’s ‘connected car’ service, Kia Connect (UVO).
Ceed ‘3’ specification signals the introduction of a more powerful 158bhp 1.5 T-GDi petrol engine with a choice of six-speed manual or seven-speed double-clutch transmission (DCT). Additionally, the mild-hybrid 134bhp 1.6-litre CRDi engine is offered with a manual gearbox in the hatchback and a seven-speed DCT in the Sportswagon bodystyle. Prices begin at £23,795 and go up to £27,410.
Additional equipment includes:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Rear privacy glass
- Rain sensing front wipers
- Electrically folding, adjustable and heated door mirrors with LED indicators
- Dual automatic air conditioning
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Rear parking sensors
- Drive Mode Select (DCT versions)
The Ceed ‘GT-Line’ is the pinnacle of the hatchback range, with sportier overtones and a choice of powertrains: the 158bhp 1.5-litre T-GDi petrol engine with manual gearbox, and a 134bhp 1.6-litre CRDi 48-volt mild-hybrid system with seven-speed DCT. Prices kick off at £24,625 and rise to £27,585.
‘GT-Line’ versions feature:
- 17-inch gloss black alloy wheels
- High gloss black door mirrors
- Heated front seats and steering wheel
- D-cut steering wheel with leather trim and grey stitching
- Aluminium pedals
- Smart entry system with engine start/stop button
- Paddle shifter (DCT model)