Kia Ceed Hatchback Business & Personal Car Leasing Offers
South Korean giant Kia is a company that has been around for a long, long time. Founded in May 1944, Kia steadily grew over the decades until, alongside its partner Hyundai, it became the 5th largest car manufacturer in the world.
It took a while for Kia to increase its stature over here in the European car market. Back in 2003, Kia had just 35% of the market here covered, but it’s now over 80%, marking a huge climb in coverage for the brand. To do that, it needed cars that really appealed to a European audience and the Kia Ceed hatchback is one such vehicle.
The Kia Ceed Hatchback is produced in Slovakia at a 1.6-billion Euro manufacturing facility. Kia invested heavily in facilities in Europe to cater directly for the European market, and this hatchback, though born from a South Korean company, is about as European as a car can be, having also been designed in Frankfurt, Germany.
The Ceed is powered by turbocharged petrols and a diesel engine, with the former usually more popular. Three petrols (dubbed T-GDI) are available with varying power outputs from 118 to 201bhp. A 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox is available on more powerful 158 and 201bhp outputs, but lesser powered units come with 6-speed manuals as standard. The lone diesel offering is a 134bhp 1.6-litre unit with a 7-speed automatic gearbox. There are no truly “hot” models like you might find in other ranges, but with up to 62mpg of fuel economy in some models
In terms of specifications, Asian car manufacturers are usually more generous with equipment levels and tend to offer less in the way of optional extras. This is very much the same case with the Ceed hatchback. You can choose from six trim levels, at the time of writing, with GT-Line trim often popular thanks to the sporty look it gives the car. It comes with a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with navigation, dual-zone climate control, a reversing camera and heated seats and a heated steering wheel. It’s a strong specification, and it’s easy to see why many Synergy customers choose it for their Kia Ceed lease deals.
A comfortable, practical hatchback with a strong specification and roomy boot, it’s easy to see how the Kia Ceed hatchback has helped Kia become such a popular brand. Discover the best new Kia Ceed leasing deals from Synergy by contacting our professional and helpful team members today.