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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.
Purchased as a second car brand new from showroom. Initially attracted by the price, specification and looks. The Strike version in 3 door looks…