Kia Ceed - Kia Ceed review

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Thu 8 Aug 2013 21:50
Kia Ceed - Kia Ceed review - kiaceed3

For what it's worth I thought that I would post a long(ish) term review of the car that I owned since new. I had a '3' model diesel. Overall I was very please with the performance and economy. It averaged 53mpg in 70,000 miles, when it was written off in an accident. In that time I had three sets of front tyres and it was still on its original rears (michelin primacy). I found that the bluetooth was poor, could receive calls but sound quality was poor. Could make them but only to the last dialled number. Ride was surprisingly harsh but that is probably due to the 225 45 r17 tyres. I also had an occasionaly traction control wrning light, not sure what caused it but it would stay on until the ignition was turned off. Other than those issues, the car was brilliant. Performance, brakes, gear change, economy and rear space were all impressive. I spent nothing on it other thn servicing and tyres. To summarise I am evry impressed with it and will happily buy another.

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Thu 8 Aug 2013 22:26
Kia Ceed - Kia Ceed review - John Boy

It's worth a lot! It's a pleasure to read such a positive report about a car, especially one from one of the less well-known manufacturers.

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Fri 9 Aug 2013 07:51
Kia Ceed - Kia Ceed review - oldtoffee

Interesting review, thanks. Its not hard to see why they're becoming so popular, smart looking, well made, most of the toys you need, good value and the warranty. You can pick up a top spec 2010 Ceed diesel estate for £8k and it still has 4 years manufacturer warranty on it or a 3 year old Focus estate ......

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Fri 9 Aug 2013 09:37
Kia Ceed - Kia Ceed review - thunderbird

We have had a Ceed 3 for almost 3 years now with no problems other than a leaking AC condensor which was replaced under warranty. Quite surprised me that they did the work FOC since they are easilly damaged by stones, did not argue.

With regards to ride we find it perfectly fine even after our previous Focus and Mondeo. Ours is also on 225/45 17 but when we fit 205/55 16 tyres for the winter there is very little difference.

We have had no issues with Bluetooth, it has paired instantly with any phone we have used and have never lost signal. I appreciate you can only dial the last number but since I never call anyone while I am driving its not an issue for me.

Ours has averaged 51 mpg overall.

Would I buy another, well yes I would. The new Octavia Estate would also need a serious test. But looking at the engine specs the 1.6 diesel is still too weedy and the 2.0 diesel too expensive, just like they were when we bought the Ceed.

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