2007 Kia Cee'd SR 1.4 from UK and Ireland
Summary:
Great price, fantastic build quality and a solid car
Faults:
Nothing whatsoever has gone wrong with the car, but it's too soon to tell if reliability will be a strong point, as I've only had the car for a few days (though I remain very confident).
General Comments:
I decided to upgrade to a Kia Cee'd after owning two Kia Picanto's (which are also reviewed on this site). I felt it was time to own a larger, more stylish car, so when the deal I got from Kia was just to good to turn down, I made the change. (so once again Kia keep me loyal and happy).
The Cee'd is an extremely well built, with a solid feel to everything about the car (from the front bumper, to the rear tail lights). The car oozes quality beyond some strong alternative models, such as the Honda Jazz and Vauxhall Astra etc. Even friends and family (who have paid thousands more for other makes) have all been really impressed by Kia's strong build quality.
The interior materials used, are solid and firm. There are no sharp edges, rough fixings or 'off putting' flaws in the finish - you can say it's almost flaw less.
Driving the car is equally a pleasure, being; comfortable, yet firm, with a relaxed and almost 'posh' feeling that you won't normally associate with a Kia. I have to keep reminding myself that I'm driving, what is 'stereo typed' as a budget manufacturer. Maybe it's time that peoples opinions changed?
I'm happy with with my purchase. Well done Kia.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 2nd March, 2008
9th Mar 2008, 10:48
The prime customer base that Kia will sadly never sell cars to; as 'branding' and 'image' is obviously to important.
Personally speaking, I'd rather spend thousands less for a Kia, than drive in a clone car amongst the other 'silver sheep' on the road. I've never lost money on Kia's, and in fact quite the opposite. On my last car change, the outlay was £2800 (the balance to change cars), yet on sale of the same car, I banked £4,100 cash (is that such a loss?).
Equally on the previous change, I resulted in what I can only say was a fantastic deal from Kia. In whole, I love driving my £9,500 Cee'd with ESP stability control, 6 airbags, all round discs, alloys and the full spec (plus I didn't pay out £14,000 for a similar car). Oh, and smile with my 7 year warranty, when others only get just the 3 years.