It will go on sale in Ireland towards the end of September with a Plug-in Hybrid variant following in early 2020.
Competing in the C-segment, it is the latest addition to the Kia portfolio and takes the Ceed model family in a new direction, designed to achieve the cabin and storage space of an SUV in a sportier body with a more compact footprint.
It offers comparable levels of space for occupants and luggage (from 426 litres to 1,378L with rear seats folded down). This newcomer also provides a more commanding view of the road ahead than a conventional hatchback.
The XCeed's suite of advanced safety, connectivity and infotainment features make it one of the most high-tech cars in the CUV class.
It is also one of the most efficient powered by a range of fast-revving, turbocharged engines.
Three turbocharged petrol engines are on offer: a 1.0 T-GDi 120hp and a four-cylinder 1.4 T-GDi with 140hp and 242Nm torque. The high-power 1.6 T-GDi (found in the Ceed GT and ProCeed GT) with 204hp and 265Nm torque is also available. Two clean diesel engines are also offered, a 1.6 Smartstream with either 115hp or 136hp.
The car will be built at the brand's European production facility in Zilina, Slovakia alongside the Ceed five-door hatchback, Ceed Sportswagon, and ProCeed five-door shooting brake.
Kia says by merging the strengths of both hatchback and SUV, the new XCeed offers something refreshing and different for European customers and that the expanded Ceed range now offers buyers more choice in this class than any other manufacturer.
XCeed will be sold as standard with Kia's industry-leading 7-Year, 150,000 kilometre warranty.
