Technical characteristics of "Kia Ceed" (Kia Ceed). Universal and hatchback, prices and equipment

In due time Kia Ceed has made the present revolution in the class, having surprised even the most skeptical drivers with the graceful design, reliability and fine equipment that has played only on a hand to the Korean motor-car manufacturer. In 2012, the world saw Ceed 2nd generation, which we'll talk about in our article. What innovations were introduced to Korean engineers? Will he be able to compete for a mass buyer? What are the technical characteristics of "Kia Sid"? Further about all more in detail.

Appearance

Ceed 2-nd generation, as well as its predecessor, was designed in the European design center Kia under the supervision of the chief designer Peter Schreier, the development of which was realized in such cars as Audi TT, Audi A6, VW Golf and many others. Influence of European cars is quite strongly traced in the design of the new "Sid", which differs favorably from its soplatformennikov Hyundai Concern by a strict laconic design, not without any bright details. The company face of Kia, formed several years ago, looks just fine: the "family" radiator grille with large honeycombs, the huge headlamps of the head light, the dynamic silhouette and some sportiness are far from the wings - all this characterizes the outward appearance of our hero, forcing him to love him with all his heart . In addition, the Kia Ceed wagon looks just as good as a hatchback, and thanks to a somewhat elongated roof, its profile is even more balanced.

Interior

Previous "Sid" pleased the driver with excellent ergonomics and excellent finishing materials, however, up to the level of some competitors obviously did not hold out. In the new generation, the developers have surpassed themselves, because the design of the salon is truly admirable, and the optional set does not have time to surprise with its versatility. Of course, this is not a premium class, but despite this, Ceed offers much more than you expect from it. It should be noted that Kia Ceed is equipped with six airbags, rotary headlights, power windows, multifunction steering wheel, heated seats, USB and AUX connectors, a good music system, as well as air conditioning, which in richer versions gives way to a 2- Zone climate control. And if most of the systems are already familiar to modern Golf-class cars, the Bluetooth function with voice control, numerous tips displayed on the central display, outdoor lighting adjustment, rain sensor, cruise control and heated steering are a welcome addition that are not always met Class fellows. In the "Kia Sid" universal, in addition to the general feeling of comfort, the body adds a fair amount of practicality. In particular, this applies to a roomy trunk, the neat finish of which matches the salon, pleases the eye with good quality execution. It should be noted that its volume was increased by 40 liters in comparison with the first generation, reaching 380 liters, which will be enough for a family trip. This feature can put the car on a par with such best sellers as Opel Astra, Ford Focus and Renault Megane, where not the last will be and "Kia Sid" (station wagon), whose technical specifications are impeccable. Finally, in addition to the standard for universal transformation, the luggage compartment "Sida" has a capacious organizer in the underground and a convenient sliding curtain.

Packages

In Kia Ceed, bundles are available in three versions: basic, Classic and Premium. The intermediate version differs from the standard with a wider range of options, which we mentioned earlier (rain sensor, heated steering wheel, Bluetooth system, designer accessories, climate and cruise control). The top car will please the driver with the Supervision instrument panel, 16-inch alloy wheels, rear parking sensors, electronic parking brake, design elements and other functions that contribute to driving comfort. The price for the basic version is 19 thousand dollars, and the richer cars will cost you 22-25 thousand.

Technical characteristics of "Kia Sid"

For the Russian market, a new generation of Kia Ceed offers 3 versions of the engine: 2 gasoline 1.4 (100 liters) and 1.6 liters (130 liters), as well as 1 diesel with a volume of 1.6 liters (128 liters) . from.). They are supplemented with a 6-step "automatic" or the same category "mechanics". Despite the amazing power for such a car, its dynamics can not be called impressive, because the new Sida engines are designed based on completely different principles: environmental friendliness and economy. The average fuel consumption will be about 6.4 liters, which is certainly a huge plus. In combination with the new 6-speed "automatic" acceleration is very soft and predictable, and the engine behaves quite quietly and at ease. Unfortunately, the same can not be said about the suspension. Even on the base 15-inch wheels, the car provides detailed information about the condition of the road surface. Unevenness Ceed overcomes the harsh, but resilient and downed. At the same time, the suspension does not emit any extraneous noise, and adequate behavior of the car at high-speed corners can be considered compensation for excessive rigidity. In general, the technical characteristics of "Kia Sid" leave a pleasant impression, albeit without unnecessary "bells and whistles." The maximum speed of the novelty reaches 190 km / h, and acceleration to "hundreds" is carried out in 11-12 seconds, which for an ordinary driver will suffice with a head. In equipping our hero there is also a Flex Steer system, which allows choosing one of the three modes of electric power steering: Normal, Comfort and Sport. If in the comfortable mode the steering wheel is light and pliable, which considerably simplifies maneuvering in urban conditions, in sports the amplifier clamps, filling the steering wheel with an unnatural but very tangible reactive force.

Dimensions

As for dimensions, the updated "Sid" in the station wagon version became slightly larger than its predecessor, receiving 4510 mm in length, 1780 mm in width and 1485 mm in height. In the "Kia Sid" (hatchback) specifications are completely analogous to the station wagon, but the parameters are slightly reduced, equating to 4310/1780/1470. There is also a modified version of "Kia Pro_Ceed", but we'll talk about it later.

Security

The new Kia Ceed can be safely considered one of the safest cars in the class, after all, according to the results of EuroNCAP, it received the highest rating for crash tests for frontal and side collisions. As mentioned earlier, the car has 6 airbags. In addition, it is equipped with the following systems: ABS, EBD, stability control system, integrated active control system, lifting assistance system, and anti-slip, which eliminates the possibility of slipping drive wheels. There are other pleasant trivia here, among which are fastenings for children's armchairs, an immobilizer, active head restraints and so on.

Kia Pro_Ceed

In September 2012, Koreans presented the public with a new model, Pro_Ceed-2013, which complemented the line of hatchback and second-generation station wagon. Of course, the differentiation went beyond simple 3-door design, incorporating a number of design innovations. Such became the modified rear lights, the sloping roof, the tilted rear post and the rear window transformed. The length and width remained the same as the hatchback, and the height decreased by 40 mm. In the interior there was a place for decorative pads, pleasing the eye with a pleasing range of colors. The technical characteristics of the "Kia Sid" version of the Pro also completely replicate the hatchback model.

In general, the new Kia Ceed is a full-fledged European car that can compete for the buyer with the best representatives of the Golf-class without any discounts. In its stock is a pleasant and memorable design, elegant equipment, competently tuned suspension and a huge number of basic systems offered at very attractive prices.