Kia has pulled the cover off Europe’s 2021 Ceed lineup, which features enhanced technology and powertrain upgrades, while retaining the looks.
The compact moodel can now be ordered with
a new engine. The 1.5-liter T-GDi unit develops 158 PS at
5,500 rpm and 253 Nm of torque at 1,500-3,500 rpm. It is paired to
either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and it has
replaced the 138 PS 1.4-liter T-GDi.
All Ceed models can be had with a new
mild-hybrid powertrain too, which combines a 1.6-liter diesel engine, said to
be Kia’s cleanest oil-burner ever made, with a 48-volt system. It uses
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) active emissions control technology to
lower emissions and produces 134 PS and 280 Nm of
torque when ordered with the stick shift, which is all-new, or 320 Nm when mated to the seven-speed dual-clutch.
The 2021 Ceed and Ceed Sportswagon lineup
still comprises of the same trim levels, although the seven-speed DCT is now
standard on the flagship GT, replacing the six-speed manual. The Silver Frost
paint finish is a no-cost option on the same grade, replacing the Track Red,
and the Blue Flame metallic has been added to the color palette. All Ceed
models feature Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with pedestrian detection,
and the GT-Line S, ‘3’ manual and GT-Line get cyclist detection.
The 2021 ProCeed is only available with
the new 1.5-liter T-GDi petrol engine and gets the same upgrades as the regular
Ceed and Ceed Sportswagon. The 2021 XCeed also gets the new engine, as well as
the 48V mild-hybrid diesel. The ‘4’ has replaced the First Edition as the new
range-topping grade.
UK pricing for the Ceed hatchback starts
at £ 19,700 (US$ 26,786). The Ceed Sportswagon and the ProCeed can be had from
£ 20,400 (US$ 27,737) and £ 25,075 (US$ 34,094) respectively, and the XCeed kicks off
from £ 21,050 (US$ 28,621).
