For Extras over the basic model include climate control, 17-inch alloys, cloth-and-leather seats, plus a sports pack that includes a chrome-insert grille and aluminium door scuff plates.
Against This engine is boomy at speed. It gives some extra pace over the 1.4, but costs more to buy and run, thanks to a small penalty in economy.
This isn't a bad model, but we reckon that the lesser-trimmed 2 model is better value, and that the diesel engine is preferable.
Effectively, the Kia 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. It's our favourite, too, because it's impressivelt flexible for a small engine. 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.
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