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Kia Cee'd (2007-) Review

Category: Small Family 3.5 out of 5

Summary of the Kia Cee'd (2007-)

Price Range: No data available

Assets

Equipment levels, seven-year warranty, competitive price

Drawbacks

Ride too harsh, residual image perception, no steering feel

Verdict

Good enough to make us reconsider Korean cars

Kia Cee'd Review

Safety and Security4 out of 5

All models come with six airbags - two at the front, two front side 'bags and two full-length curtain airbags - as standard, plus ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution. In addition, the top trim level (TS) will come with ESP as standard, which is also an option elsewhere in the range. Other safety features include active headrests (standard across the range), Isofix fixture points, a tyre pressure monitor (optional) and parking assistance.

Thanks to all the above the Cee'd achieved the maximum five-star EuroNCAP rating for adult occupant safety, while racking up an impressive four-star rating for child protection. Two out of four stars were awarded for pedestrian safety.

Security comes in the form of speed-sensitive door locks, engine immobiliser on all cars plus remote keyless entry and anti-theft alarm available as standard on all but the lowest trim options.

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Latest Readers' Drives About the Kia Cee'd

DCLane
wrote on 29 09 2007

Having driven this car over three days I found it pleasantly surprising; good acceleration, high tri...

imnotastupidman
wrote on 13 09 2007

Very good low-down pull from this 1.6 makes it the best engine in the range, and you'll get 60.1mpg...

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