Kia is putting the finishing touches on the all-new
Cee’d as spy photographers have caught a camouflaged prototype ahead of its debut
at the Geneva Motor Show. Previewed by the Proceed concept, the production
model has a sportier front fascia with an upright grille and LED-infused headlights.
Designers also installed sporty air intakes and angular fog lights.
Moving further back, we can see a rakish windscreen
and an upward sweeping beltline. Other notable styling features include a
gently sloping roof, attractive alloy wheels, and eye-catching LED taillights.
Kia hasn’t said much about the Cee’d but the
company’s research and development boss, Dr. Woong-Chul Yang, recently
confirmed the model will have a 48 volt mild-hybrid system. Little is known
about the setup but Yang said the system will help the car to meet increasingly
stringent emission standards.
Engine options are expected to carryover from the
Hyundai i30 so options could include a turbocharged 1.0-liter three-cylinder
with 120 PS and 171 Nm of torque as well as a turbocharged
1.4-liter four-cylinder with 140 PS and 242 Nm of torque.
There could also be a 1.6-liter diesel engine with outputs of 110 PS and 136 PS.
The Cee’d will eventually be joined by a Sportswagon
variant and rumors have suggested a shooting brake is also in the works.
Cr : Carscoops
