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Cee'd Hatchback
The seats are firm, but they’re flat and could do with providing more side support. The steering wheel adjusts for height and reach, but taller drivers are likely to wish that it moved further away. They may also feel that they’re perched rather high. The dash is well laid out, but the central readout can be hard to read at a glance.
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Running Costs
Low prices are key to every Kia. The Cee-d is no exception, but its ace card is a seven-year warranty. Frugal diesel engines, low servicing bills and modest road tax and insurance costs add up to a sound ownership package, but bear in mind that dealer discounts and residual values are no match for many of the Kia's big-name rivals.
Cee'd
The steering wheel adjusts for reach and height and the seats have a good range of adjustment, making it possible for all drivers to make themselves comfortable. All-round visibility is good and the dash controls and readouts are sensible, if simple. The handbrake does feel a bit too far back for even the tallest driver, however.
Running Costs
Kia believes the car is good enough to be judged on its merits, so it has priced the Cee'd SW to match its rivals - that means the days of big showroom discounts are over. However, good fuel economy from all the engines should keep running costs down, as should decent carbon dioxide emissions. The seven-year warranty gives peace of mind and helps keep the resale value up.