What does it cost?
For This model will appeal to company buyers, as its stop/start system helps to cut CO2 emissions to just 110g/km
Against For the same money, you could buy a model with the more powerful diesel engine; plus, the fuel savings really only come if you spend much of your driving life in town
What Car? says
This is a worthy effort, and the stop/start system is smooth, but it will only really be of interest to company accountants
What Car? readers say
4.5
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Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
The Cee’d made Kia a serious contender in this competitive sector at a stroke. Buy one and you’re unlikely to be disappointed - it has plenty of appeal as sensible, practical and well-priced family transport, and it has a hugely reassuring seven-year warranty.
Whether in five-door hatch or SW estate form, the Cee’d doesn’t have any major flaws, although it doesn’t beat the competition in any one area. It’s good to drive, with light, direct steering, but it’s not as entertaining as a Focus; it’s well made, too, but still some way behind a Golf.
A range of engines - all good - is available, although the 114bhp 1.6 diesel is the pick of the bunch. That said, company buyers may be interested in the Ecodynamics model, which has a stop/start system to cut emissions.
Safety kit is comprehensive, which will reassure family buyers, and few will find the cabin offensive - it’s well put together, if a little bland.
Reader test team says:
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I HAVE HAD THIS CAR SINCE APRIL AND IN GENERAL AM DELIGHTED WITH IT.I HAVE NOW DONE 6500 MILES AND MY ONLY GRIPE IS THAT IT IS DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE 1ST…
4
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I bought a kia ceed sw ls (113bhp)on the 26th june and what can I say. Well in the first six weeks it has up to now proven not to be a good buy. There…
3
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I have just bought a ceed 1.6 d ls sw its amazing for the price I paid £12800 new with 17" alloy up grade its quite and very punchy little…
5
out of 5 stars
Kia Cee'd SW 1.6 CRDi 113 LS 5dr
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5
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Kia Cee'd SW 1.6 CRDi 126 4 5dr
A nice car in its own right, but far too expensive to recommend.
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