The Kia Ceed SW is a great value small estate thats cheap to run. Its also attractive, filled with little luxuries es with an unrivalled seven-year warranty as standard - one of its main selling points. But dont let the Kia badge fool you - this is no budget car, its well built with a quality interior that belies its price tag. The Ceed moves Kia a step further away from the bottom of the market image it previously had and its not far behind the Ford Focus in terms fort and refinement. The engines are pretty good, too - the 1.6-litre diesel really stands out. Its clean, powerful and returns up to 58mpg. The Ceed SW was tweaked in late 2009 getting a new shaped bonnet, grille and front and rear lights. The interior was also improved and a low emissions EcoDynamics model was introduced with start/stop technology.The Ceed was Kias first car to get a five-star Euro NCAP rating so the SW should be equally as safe. It has dual front, side and curtain airbags, ABS, Isofix child seat anchor points and active head restrains which help support the driver and front passengers necks to prevent whiplash injuries. The only let-down is that electronic stability control - which helps the driver to keep control of the car in a skid - was originally only optional on the top model. However, following the Ceeds facelifted in 2009, ESC is now standard on the 3 and optional on all other trim levels. The Ceed SW is significantly roomier than the hatchback model, offering 534 litres of boot space (with the seats in place) compared to 340 litres. Thats more than most alternatives, in fact its not far short of the latest Ford Mondeo Estate - one of the biggest estates around. The boot opening itself offers great access. The tailgate hinges are located on the top (as opposed to the edge) of the roof, which means the tailgate pletely out of the way when opened. Soft-touch materials on top of the dash are also found on the top section of door trim and the Ceeds dashboard is clear, with controls that are easy to use - the steering also adjusts for height and reach. Grab handles and the glovebox opening have damped movements making the Ceed feel as if it is finished to a much higher standard than its predecessors. One disappointing aspect is the cheap finish on the door control panel and the instrument binnacle - in bright sunshine it creates an annoying reflection. The interior was given an upgrade in late 2009 wit.12v power point in centre console, 16\" Style A alloy wheels, 2 speed/variable intermittent/electric front wipers, 3 passenger grab handles, 4 speed heater fan, 5 height adjustable headrests, 6 speakers, 60/40 split folding rear seat, ABS/EBD, Active front headrests, Air conditioning, Alarm system, Automatic unlocking of doors in case of impact, Black headlamp bezels, Body coloured bumpers, Body coloured door handles, Body coloured door mirrors, Body coloured rear garnish, Cabin air filter, Central locking button on dash, Centre room lamp, Chrome grille, Cloth upholstery, Cooled glovebox, Cruise control, Curtain airbags, Deadlocks, Diesel particulate filter, Digital clock with date indicator, Drivers seat height and lumbar adj, Driver/Front Passenger airbags, Electric front windows/one touch facility, Electric operated/heated door mirrors, Electric power steering, ESC + BAS + VSM + HAC, Folding key, Front centre armrest with storage box, Front cupholders, Front door map pockets, Front fog lights, Front passenger airbag deactivation, Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters, Gear selection indicator, Headlamp levelling, Heated rear windshield, Height adjustable front seatbelts, Immobiliser, Internal fuel flap release, ISOFIX top tethers and lower anchor points, Leather pack - Ceed, Luggage area lamp, Metallic centre fascia, Outside temperature gauge, Parcel shelf, Passenger lumbar support, Radio/CD + MP3, Rake/reach adjustable steering wheel, Rear coat hooks, Rear cupholders, Rear seatbelt warning indicator, Rear wash/wipe, Remote central door locking, Rheostat dimmer switch, Seatbelt reminder for driver and front passenger, Side airbags, Sliding sunvisors with vanity mirrors, Speed sensitive auto door locking, Steering wheel mounted audio controls, Sunvisor with ticket holder, Temporary spare wheel, Tinted glass, puter, USB and auxiliary socket
Central Locking; Side Airbags; Immobiliser; Passenger Airbag; CD Player; Alarm; Air Conditioning; V5 Registration Document; Safety Belt Pretensioners; Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS); AM/FM Stereo; Cruise Control; Power-assisted Steering (PAS); Alloy Wheels
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