Kia has decided to combine the functionality of a compact SUV with sportier proportions . The result of this mix is the new XCeed urban crossover utility vehicle (CUV). Based on the Kia Ceed platform and powered by turbocharged engines, this SUV-like model, but compact in shape, has already reached the Spanish market, with prices starting at 16,700 euros and a warranty of seven years or 150,000 kilometers .
The new member of the Ceed family will make drivers fall in love with his sporty reactions , and his safe and comfortable ride. Also, its driving position provides a more commanding perspective on the road than a conventional passenger car. For its part, the set of safety devices, connectivity and infotainment make the XCeed one of the most technically advanced models in the CUV segment. Not to mention that it is also one of the most efficient.
This urban crossover is already produced at Kia’s European factory in Žilina, Slovakia, along with the five-door Ceed, the Ceed Tourer and the ProCeed sports car . Now, the new model in the range, the XCeed, is already on sale in the Kia dealership network in Spain since this month of September.
Emilio Herrera , Operations Director of Kia Motors Europe, points out that “the Kia XCeed responds to the growing demand for vehicles that offer more excitement and dynamism than an SUV, both in terms of image and handling. However, drivers do not want to lose the functionality that a large car offers. Our new CUV responds to those needs with a modern and distinctive design, built on a spacious and versatile body. By combining the strengths of a passenger car and an SUV, the Kia XCeed is a fresh and different proposition for European customers. ” “This latest addition to the Kia product portfolio takes the Ceed family of models in a bold new direction, showcasing the scope of Kia’s imagination and ambition within compact family models,” he concludes.
