Kia has started accepting
orders for the new XCeed and Ceed Sportswagon plug-in hybrids in Europe, with
UK deliveries to commence in April. The PHEV variants of the XCeed and Ceed
Sportswagon share the same powertrain that combines the 1.6-liter four-pot with
an electric motor and an 8.9 kWh battery. The total output is 141 PS and 265 Nm of torque, and they target a zero-emission range
of 60 km for the Ceed and 58 km for the XCeed.
Offered in the ‘3’ and ‘First
Edition’ trim levels, the XCeed PHEV starts at £ 30,695 (US$ 39,897/€ 35,843) and
gets standard 16-inch alloy wheels, 10.25-inch TFT LCD widescreen, sat-nav, DAB
radio, smartphone connectivity, dual-zone climate control, heated front seats
and an assortment of safety gear.
The better equipped First
Edition adds 18-inch wheels, black leather trim, automatic parallel and
perpendicular parking system, 12.3-inch TFT supervision cluster display, panoramic
sunroof, wireless charging pad, aluminum pedals, smart powered tailgate and so
on. This version also brings Blind Spot Warning, Lane Following Assist and
Intelligent Speed Limit Information Function, while the Forward Collision
Avoidance, Lane Keeping Assist, Driver Attention Warning, High Beam Assist.
Priced at £ 29,995
(US$ 38,987/€ 35,025), the Ceed Sportswagon PHEV comes in the ‘3’ specification and
sits at the top of the estate range. Features such as 17-inch alloy wheels,
closed grille, LED lights, cloth and leather trim, satin chrome details,
dual-zone A/C, cruise control and speed limiter, 10.25-inch infotainment
system, sat-nav, reversing camera, DAB radio, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and
others are standard. Safety equipment includes Forward Collision Assist with
city and pedestrian detection, Driver Attention Warning, Lane Keeping Assist,
Hill-Start Assist Control and High-Beam Assist.
