The Kia’s XCeed The crossover has been updated for 2022 with a fresher exterior design, more equipment and a new ‘GT-Line S’ trim level. Order books are open and That First deliveries are expected at the end of September.
The XCeed accounts for 51% of Ceed sales and 10% of Kia’s total sales in the UK, so it’s no surprise that the Korean company has opted to update its best-selling lineup. intersection to keep it competitive with rivals like Citroen C4 and Mazda CX-30.
The design tweaks are very subtle and extensive according to what was seen on the upgrade Ceed hatchback was revealed last year. The XCeed has new LED headlights and a revised front grille, giving the car a sportier look.
Silver sliding panels on the lower front bumper, plus new air vents that direct air down the sides of the car (possibly because the fog lights are now integrated into the headlights) help here, as does the 18-alloy option chunky inches and new headlights, racier GT-Line.
The 44mm increase in ground clearance compared to the standard Ceed hatchback gives the crossover a more off-road inspired look, while at the rear you get slimmer LED lights and a body-colored diffuser. .
Price and specifications
The XCeed lineup now includes ‘2’, ‘3’ and ‘GT-Line S’ trim levels with the GT-Line S replacing the old top-of-the-line ‘4’.
The entry-level 2 version starts from £22,995 and comes with 16-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, an 8-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility and a dashboard. 4.2 inch car. Inside, the car also has a reversing camera system, USB-C and USB-A ports, cruise control and speed limiter, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and safety systems such as collision avoidance assistance and recognition. pedestrian/bicycle type.
On this get your ‘3’ from £25,495. The exterior has 18-inch wheels, privacy glass and LED indicator lights on the door mirrors. Inside, the car has a 10.25-inch touch screen, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated and power-adjustable front seats.
The flagship GT-Line S starts from £29,995. We don’t see a similar dual monitor setup from Niro and Sports SUV here, but there’s a 12.3-inch digital dashboard with configurable themes linked to the car’s driving modes. It is joined by a 10.25-inch central touchscreen. The XCeed doesn’t inherit Kia’s Multi-Mode dashboard, so you still get physical controls for climate and audio controls.
The GT-Line S also offers a specific body kit, bespoke 18-inch wheels, a panoramic sunroof with automatic power blinds, heated front and rear heated suede and black leather seats, and a power tailgate. , upgraded JBL sound system and a wireless phone charger. Safety systems such as blind spot warning and speed limit warning are standard on the GT-Line S.
Storage and space inside the upgraded XCeed should be the same as its predecessor, with a 426-liter trunk growing to 1,378 liters with the rear seats folded.
Kia XCeed engine range
The UK will not use the new mild-hybrid model; instead, we get the same powertrains as on the pre-facelift model. It’s a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 158hp and 253Nm of torque for a 0-60mph time of around 8.7sec when mated to a six-speed manual transmission. standard level.
Above is the plug-in hybrid variant, which includes a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder petrol engine combined with an 8.9kWh battery and an electric motor for 139 horsepower and 265 Nm of torque. The plug-in hybrid version comes with a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Kia claims the PHEV has an all-electric range of up to 30 miles, and charging takes about two hours and 15 minutes from a standard tripod socket.
XCeed’s setup has been tweaked in Europe. This is the only Ceed variant to feature hydraulic shock-stop on the front suspension, which is said to help deliver a compliant ride. Its springs are seven percent softer than the standard Ceed up front and four percent softer at the rear to help increase comfort, while the power steering has been tweaked to provide a warning initial response. with input.
Steering weight, throttle response and the automatic transmission-equipped XCeed, gearshift response can all be adjusted as part of Kia’s Drive Mode system, with Eco, Normal and Sport options available.
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