What is it?
This is the latest addition to Kia’s UK line-up, the second-generation Cee’d estate, now badged Sportswagon rather than SW. Its appearance is somewhat inevitable given the recent launch of its mechanical twin, the Hyundai i30 Tourer, but Kia UK sees it as an important model for both its fleet and private markets. The Sportswagon gets a choice of 89bhp 1.4 or 126bhp 1.6-litre diesel engines and four and a half trim levels: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 4 Tech.
There are no options other than metallic paint; instead, all the extras are packaged across the trim grades, which simplifies both choosing your Cee’d estate and paying for it.
The entry-level 1.4 diesel comes in 1 trim only, which nevertheless gets air-con, Bluetooth and six airbags; we drove the likely UK volume seller, a 1.6CRDi 3, which brings the added luxuries of privacy glass, front-seat lumbar support, dual-zone air-con and touchscreen sat-nav.
All models get a six-speed manual gearbox, or there’s a six-speed automatic model available in 2 trim only.
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artill
If this was aimed at anyone
If this was aimed at anyone but fleets they would offer a petrol engine. we are not all bothered about the official CO2 figures !
And its another 'Estate' car with sport in its name. Will someone please tell me what is remotely 'sporty' about a small diesel Korean Estate car?
Broughster
plus one
Agreed, though I suspect that sales may not be increasedif they used the moniker 'DullbutWorthy'
I also agree on the petrol option. Cars like this particularly appeal to the elderly private motorist. Small enough enough to park, but big enough for dogs and grandchildren and won't cost a fortune to run. However, modern diesel engines need long journeys and high annual mileages to remain reliable. A short trip to the shops every day kills the diesel particulate filter and the dual mass flywheel won't like walking speed gearchanges much either....
A 1.6 litre auto petrol engine with 105-115bhp would sell well (and be the most reliable of the bunch).
Walking
Which everway you look at it
Which everway you look at it I couldn't bring myself to spend close to £20K on something that didn't make me smile.
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