Kia Ceed 2021– car dimensions: 4315 mm long, 1800 mm wide and 1447 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,298 kg. Braked towing is 1,000 kg.
Base models get an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard, plus cruise control and a reversing camera. Higher grades upgrade to a 10.25-inch navigation screen. Manual air conditioning is standard on entry trims, with dual-zone automatic climate control on mid and top grades. Forward collision-avoidance assist with automatic emergency braking and lane keep assist come as standard across the range. Rear parking sensors appear from mid grades, while blind-spot collision warning and smart cruise control with stop-and-go are limited to top GT-Line S models.
Boot space measures 395 litres with the rear seats up. Fold the 60:40 split rear seats and capacity rises to 1291 litres. A dual-height boot floor helps with loading flexibility.
Braked towing capacity is typically 1000 kg on petrol models, rising to 1200 kg on some diesels. Unbraked towing sits at 500 kg or 600 kg depending on the engine. Maximum tow ball weight is 75-100 kg.
The cabin uses soft-touch surfaces and a horizontal console layout for an open, premium feel. Higher grades add dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, power lumbar and multi-way driver seats with memory, plus outer rear heated seats. Seats provide good support and bolstering for daily drives.
Fuel tank capacity 50 litres
Service interval typically 15,000 km or 12 months for petrol
Euro NCAP 4 stars standard, 5 stars with advanced assistance pack
Standard safety includes six airbags, ABS, ESC, FCA, LKA, TPMS and driver attention warning
7-year or 150,000 km warranty
Engines include efficient petrol turbo options like the 1.0 and 1.5 T-GDi plus mild-hybrid and diesel variants. Combined fuel use sits in the mid-5 l/100 km range on WLTP for many versions, with a 50-litre tank for decent range.
Servicing follows 15,000 km or 12-month intervals for most petrol engines, longer for some diesels. The long 7-year warranty covers major components when intervals are kept, keeping ownership straightforward.
Safety starts with six airbags, ABS, ESC, hill-start assist and tyre pressure monitoring as standard. Forward collision avoidance, lane keep and follow assist come across the range, with blind-spot and rear cross-traffic systems on higher grades. Euro NCAP rates it four stars base or five with the full assistance pack.
Routine care centres on regular oil and filter changes plus brake fluid every two years. The dual-height boot floor and 60:40 rear seats make loading easy, while Kia Connect services help monitor the car remotely.
Length 4315 mm, Width 1800 mm, Height 1447 mm, Wheelbase 2650 mm (Ceed 2021-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Kia official specs PDFs, auto-data.net.