2019 Kia cEED

​compact - hatch

   It seems that Kia has lost their way.  Well at least with the all new Ceed they have.  The Ceed was once a great sport compact tuner car with loads of potential.  And for 2019 Kia has seemed to have forgotten about this world.  Sure the new Ceed is still a good looking car, but they're in lies the problem.  It's only a good looking car, not the great looking car it once was.

​   But for now it seems that this goal is long gone and sales numbers are the new goal.  Sure everyone wants to make money, but bringing down a titan, now that's a true feat.

    All around the new Ceed is a step in a good direction as it has maintained that allure of customization. But it doesn't have the pocket rocket allure anymore.

    It does have some great features like a front and rear spoiler.  A properly proportioned rear spoiler which is well integrated into the back window design.  And it still comes with some great looking wheels.  But as for the aftermarket side, you may have to wait til Kia decides to build either a GT Line or N version of this pocket rocket.
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    A true "N" version would add that final blow to the GTI family as the Ceed has already gathered quite a following of consumers.  So if Kia really wants to hit VW where it hurts, then add an "N" version to this model.

Everett J.
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​​​​SCORE: 53.96%
GRADE: C
RATING: AVERAGE
AUTOLOOKS RATING:  5.4 OUT OF 10

FRONT END: 55.61%
REAR END: 47.56%
SIDE: 47.69%
OVERALL APPEAL: 65.00%

BUY LIST APPROVED: YES
RECOMMENDED TUNER: YES
TREND SETTER: NO
FUTURE CLASSIC: NO
Stock Value: same
(A LOST HOT HATCH)

COMPETITION:
MAZDA 3 HATCH: 59.24%
SKODA SCALA: 56.15%
Toyota Auris: 66.13%