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When Kia set out to create a compact family car, specifically designed for the UK and European markets, they looked for the best in the business to help them. They turned to Peter Schreyer designer of the Audi TT and VW new Beetle.
Schreyer and his team benchmarked the best European cars in order to give Kia something substantive to aim at. The resulting design was certainly impressive.
The company invested 1 billion euros in creating the most advanced factory in Europe which produces the three models that make up the Cee’d range: the popular 5 door hatchback, the spacious SW estate and the head-turning coupe; with them, Kia has aimed to produce cars to take on and beat the likes of the Ford Focus and the Vauxhall Astra. Sit inside the Cee’d and you may well think they have achieved just that.
A clean theme characterises the exterior and is carried through to the interior, where the fit and finish and attention to detail are truly exceptional. Thanks to a long wheelbase, wide track and tall roofline, the Cee’d family gives its occupants an impressive amount of space.
Equipment levels in the Cee’d family are generous, including air conditioning, twin front airbags, front electric windows, alloy wheels, central door locking, power steering, anti-lock brakes with electronic brake force distribution, and a JVC CD audio with MP3 player and connectivity. What’s more the GS diesel’s Road Fund Licence is only £35 per annum.
In addition, the Cee’d range comes with a massive 7 years or 100,000 miles warranty. What’s more, the warranty is fully transferable to subsequent owners, meaning you can buy a 3-year old Cee’d with a warranty longer than many of Kia’s competitors offer on a new car.
And for added reassurance, all three models have been awarded a 5-Star Euro NCAP safety rating, placing them among the C-segment’s safest cars on the road.
In the independent annual Driver Power survey, carried out by Auto Express, in conjunction with The Daily Telegraph, Cee’d beat all other compact family cars to come top of its category. The survey measured the views of over 21,400 new car drivers across the UK on their car’s performance in a number of key areas, including practicality, build quality, reliability, and running costs. From the result, it would appear that Cee’d drivers are pleased drivers.
You can find more information on the Kia range by telephoning Newbarn Kia on 01243 841200, or visiting www.newbarnkia.co.uk. Alternatively, pay a visit to the dealership, located at 65 Aldwick Road, Bognor Regis.
