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2010 Kia cee'd Frankfurt Debut Review

August 2009
Filed under: KIA Car News | KIA Headlines

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Kias best-ever selling C-segment car gets a new look at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show in September and when the car goes on sale in the UK from October 1 a new ECO-dynamics model will be added to the range.

The ceed is Kias top-selling model in Europe and has been thoroughly re-engineered and restyled under the direction of Chief Design Officer, Peter Schreyer, to feature the latest version of the companys signature grille " an evolving expression of the brands design DNA.

Comprehensively updated, the new Kia ceed range will deliver a host of customer benefits including numerous exterior and interior design refinements, upgraded standard equipment and technical innovations. The ceed also gets a fully-revised suspension set-up.

The changes will also significantly reduce fuel consumption and in the new Intelligent Stop and Go ECO-dynamics version to be launched for the first time in the UK CO2 emissions are reduced to 110 g/km. On average emissions will be cut by five per cent across the ceed line-up.

Kia Motors UK Limited Marketing Director, Simon Hetherington said: “The new ceed is 25 mm longer and is more distinctive in appearance with a stronger road presence. Following our established model range line-up, customers will enjoy a thoroughly revised interior including a new-style steering wheel and gear lever, all-red instrument illumination, a new centre console and new audio systems, plus dual-zone climate control air-conditioning.

Technical innovations being introduced with new ceed will include fuel-stretching ISG technology on the 1.6-litre diesel engines for the first time, a “hill-holder function for the ESP and brighter projection-style headlamps. The new U2 1.6-litre diesel engine will be matched to a new six-speed manual transmission.

The new look Kia ceed range, which is backed by the companys unique 7-Year Warranty, will make its world premiere at 13.00 hrs (CET) on 15 September at Frankfurts International Motor Show.

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