Kia Cee'd 2006–2009 car dimensions: 4235 mm long, 1790 mm wide and 1480 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,263 kg. Braked towing is 1,200 kg.
The cabin is spacious with generous head and leg room for five, plus comfortable semi-bucket seats with lumbar support and active headrests. Manual air conditioning is widely available, with full automatic climate control on higher grades. Cruise control appears on select higher trims or with certain engines. Rear parking sensors are offered on top grades or as an option. Audio is a Siemens RDS CD/MP3 system with steering controls. optional navigation provides a screen on some packs. No advanced driver aids like emergency braking are listed.
Boot space measures 340 litres with seats up, expanding to 1300 litres when the 60/40 split rear seats fold flat. Side compartments, under-floor tray and net hooks help organise loads for everyday use.
Braked towing capacity is typically 1200 kg, rising to 1400 or 1500 kg on stronger engines. unbraked is 550 kg. Payload sits around 429 kg depending on variant. Independent multi-link rear suspension aids load handling, but no heavy-duty cooling or reinforced setup is noted for dedicated work duties.
The cabin feels spacious thanks to generous head and leg room for five. Semi-bucket front seats give a snug fit with six-way manual adjustment, lumbar support and active headrests. Higher grades add seat warmers. Soft-touch materials and low noise levels create a solid, quiet environment. Air conditioning is standard and includes a cooled glovebox. The 60:40 split rear seats fold flat for extra load space.
Standard six airbags (front, side and curtain)
Euro NCAP five-star adult occupant rating
Active front headrests standard
ABS with EBD and all-disc brakes standard
Seven-year or 100,000-mile warranty
Service interval every 10,000 to 12,500 miles
Petrol and diesel engines deliver competitive economy for the class. The electric power steering contributes to lower fuel use on every journey.
Routine servicing is required once a year or every 10,000 to 12,500 miles depending on the engine. The long warranty stays valid when work uses original parts at approved standards.
Safety kit includes six airbags, active headrests, ABS with EBD and seat-belt pretensioners as standard. The car scored five stars for adult protection in Euro NCAP tests. ESP is available on higher grades.
The transferable seven-year warranty and ten-year anti-perforation cover make long-term ownership straightforward. Keep to the service schedule and the car remains well protected.
Length 4235 mm, Width 1790 mm, Height 1480 mm, Wheelbase 2650 mm (Cee'd 2006–2009)
Sources: manufacturer data, Kia 2007 Product Guide 5DR Hatchback, Kia UK press kit/archive PDF.