Model reviewed: 1.4-litre petrol automatic First Edition
Score: 7.8 / 10
“The Kia XCeed looks impressive and rides well. But the question is whether it offers enough that is different to a standard Ceed to justify the higher price.”
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Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol-electric plug-in hybrid automatic
Score: 6 / 10
“Plug-in hybrids have progressed quickly, but despite some visual updates and tech tweaks, the new Kia XCeed doesn’t offer the most sophistication, pure-electric range or refinement, even if the ride is okay.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The jacked-up Kia XCeed adds some extra practicality to the growing Ceed range”
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Model reviewed: 1.4 T-GDi
Score: 8 / 10
“The market for family hatchbacks with SUV trappings is small compared with the more conventional, more expansive C-segment crossover class, but the new Kia XCeed is worth considering if you value a strong kit count, a well built cabin, and peace of mind in the form of a long warranty.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Kia XCeed has its work cut out appealing to buyers in such an overcrowded and competitive section of the market. It has enough style and practicality to cut it on the school run, and it’s also quiet and comfortable to drive, very well equipped and reasonably affordable to buy.”
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Model reviewed: 1.5-litre petrol manual GT-Line S
Score: 7 / 10
“Only a handful of manufacturers make a car like the Kia Xceed, a style-forward crossover that sits between small SUVs like the Skoda Kamiq and medium ones like the Skoda Karoq. Even if you include small SUVs, the Xceed offers a lot of value for money.” (Ilya Verpraet)
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Model reviewed: Range review
Score: 7 / 10
“Attractive appearance gives the Xceed a good measure of personality.”
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Model reviewed: Range review
Score: 7 / 10
“At a glance it looks very much like a standard Ceed that’s been treated to a raised ride height and a smattering of tough-looking plastic body cladding in a bid to sate the appetites of buyers who seemingly can’t get enough of the whole off-roader vibe.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Kia XCeed’s interior material quality betters some key rivals, it’s on the sweeter end of the spectrum to drive in this never-ending sea of faux-SUVs and is arguably the most technologically up-to-date Kia on sale.”
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Model reviewed: Range review
Score: 8 / 10
“In essence, it’s just another thoroughly accomplished Kia to challenge some of the more ordinary contenders with style and up-to-date tech, and will certainly find many places on UK driveways – Kia expects it to become its third best-selling model – and it’s also telling that the most expensive version is likely to the most popular.”
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Model reviewed: Range review
Score: 8.2 / 10
“The Kia XCeed manages to look more stylish and ride more comfortably than the Ceed on which it’s based.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“The Kia XCeed has a higher ride height, a range of cheap-to-run engines and lots of kit as standard. There are more comfortable SUVs with better rear space, though.”
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Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid automatic 3
“The Kia XCeed looks good and the PHEV powertrain makes for a tax-efficient and, if managed properly to maximise EV running, cost-efficient package. But the reduced boot space is noticeable, and those wanting a practical PHEV should maybe look at the Ceed SW.”
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Model reviewed: 1.6-litre diesel manual 3
“The Xceed gives Kia a far more appealing car in the small family hatchback market. The looks alone see to this, but the softer suspension will work well on UK roads and the additional tech is a welcome bonus.”
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Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol manual ‘2’
Score: 7 / 10
“The Kia XCeed is generally competent in most areas but the three-cylinder, 1.0-litre engine had performance that was only just about adequate for most requirements.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Very good looking ‘crossover’ based on the KIA Ceed. Nicely furnished inside. Well equipped. Sensible value for money. Much better on 16-inch wheels than on 18-inch wheels.”
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Model reviewed: 1.4 T-GDi
“The interior feels very similar to the hatch, with lots of premium materials (more so than the larger Sportage) and some fresh technology including a new 10.25-inch media system.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.8 / 10
“Stylish, tech-filled and accomplished crossover”
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Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol automatic
“The XCeed hatchback is yet another knockout crossover from Kia”
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Model reviewed: 1.4-litre petrol automatic First Edition
Score: 8 / 10
“XCeeds expectations.”
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Model reviewed: 1.6-litre diesel manual 3
Score: 6 / 10
“The Kia Xceed has a classy interior, sleek looks and a large, useful boot. But the trouble is, you have to live with the droning engine and its gutless performance, not to mention the finicky ride quality and seats that grow uncomfortable on longer trips.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“I had hoped the Kia Xceed would be better, not least because I wanted to use ‘Kia’s new crossover Xceeds expectations’ as the headline. But it doesn’t Xceed expectations. It meets them, neatly and predictably, in a pleasing but forgettable way.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“A capable answer to a question nobody should be asking.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“The Kia Xceed mixes SUV looks with hatchback running costs, but, compared with the regular Kia Ceed, you pay a big premium for its extra style. Proper family SUVs such as the Skoda Karoq are more practical, too.”
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Model reviewed: plug-in hybrid
“The Kia XCeed Plug-in Hybrid makes great sense as a stylish family car with a bit of urban SUV style. It’s roomy inside, well equipped and safe, while Kia’s seven-year warranty gives great peace of mind.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
“The XCeed adds a touch of crossover style to Kia’s family hatchback range without going the whole SUV hog. It’s pretty impressive in terms of space and practicality, is good on the road and is very well equipped as standard.”
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