For The Procee'd is stylish and cheap, with surefooted handling, punchy diesel engines and a seven-year warranty.
Against The ride is firm, especially at low speeds, while the vague steering, notchy gearchange and poor rear visibility can irritate. The residual values are weak, too.
What Car? says
This is a lot of style for the money, but you won't get much back come resale time, and it feels its price in places.
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There are 9 Kia Procee'd versions available
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
Effectively, the oddly named Procee'd is the three-door version of the five-door Cee'd – sharper to look at and to drive, but a little less roomy and not as practical; the ride can be a little on the firm side for some tastes, too.
The mainstream range starts with a 1.4-litre petrol engine that's available only with the most basic trim. The rest of the range, however, uses a 1.6-litre engine, either a petrol unit or a diesel that comes with two power outputs. For us, the more powerful of these two CRDi diesels is the pick of the bunch.
Stick to 2 trim, as it strikes the best balance between cost, kit and performance. The seven-year warranty is thoroughly attractive, but for it to remain valid, the car has to undergo an annual inspection - and you may well have to pay for that. Euro NCAP haven't tested the Procee'd as such, but the Cee'd scored a maximum five-star rating, which is reassuring.
Reader test team says:
Kia Procee'd Hatchback 1.4 Strike 3dr
Purchased as a second car brand new from showroom.…
4
out of 5 stars
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