2014 Kia Ceed GT

What's it?

The Kia Ceed GT, the five-door sort of the Continue GT we have formerly driven, and genuinely quite liked. It charges GBP500 more than its three door equivalent, rates beginning at GBP20,495, plus it is among the only operation automobiles using a seven-yr guarantee.

Technical highlights?

Driving the front wheels using a six-speed manual gear box simply, 0-60 requires 7.4second while the very best rate is 143mph. This unites with carbon dioxide emissions of 171g/kilometer and 38.2mpg gas consumption.

The leading suspension bushes are more powerful to sharpen steering reaction and decrease body roll, while there is a separate set up to the back axle. While the typical automobile's flexible electric power steering system has been dumped for one, more direct setting, the 18in 225/40 Michelin Pilot Sport 3 tyres and alloy wheels are the greatest of any Ceed version.

Beefier brakes - 300mm disks up entrance, 262mm in the back - offer the finest braking operation of any Kia available, seemingly. Indoors, a wholesome normal specification could be updated to incorporate quite a high resolution and a 7in touchscreen sat nav, warmed seats and steering-wheel reversing digicam via the GBP2500 GT Tech trimmings line.

2014 Kia Ceed GT

What's it-like to push?

It feels a bit different to the big hot hatchback contemporaries, and based on which you are trying to find, this might be quite a great thing really. As it might be hustled along without bustle, it eschews the somewhat raucous delights of the corporation and also a Ford Focus ST -driving solidarity of a VW Golf GTI to get a good-damped, somewhat gentler dynamic nature that actually supports you to keep rate.

The steering is lacking feel but is regularly weighted, therefore front end clasp is readily judged. Hold degrees are somewhat more simple than you will discover elsewhere, but it permits the Ceed to be pleasure and concerning at lower rates than its more powerful competitors, and it is more flexible than you may picture also.

As we have discussed earlier, its motor is the weak place. Its midrange clout is abundant and you are able to actually build up and keep tempo readily, while the properly weighted pedals and sleek manual gear-change ensure flicking along the six ratios is satisfying. A freer-breathing after market exhaust may repair these faults a small, but it is tough to picture purchasers selecting this automobile over more concentrated competitors to be fascinated.

On a more prosaic notice, this newest-generation Kia has inside quality to match or better several recognized competitors, as well as the inside is really a great spot to be. Recaro seats are typical along with the dash layout makes the awkward composition of that in the Emphasis seem really sick thought-out.

2014 Kia Ceed GT interior

How can it compare?

The Ceed GT sits nicely below its sensed opponents - the VW Golf GTI specifically - cost-smart, though with a smidge over 200bhp, it is also down on energy, its operation nearer to the tiny hot hatch type in relation to the bigger opponents it comes even close to.

Ok, so that it charges more new, but look around and a lightly utilized yearold example can be purchased for Ceed GT cash. In the event you worth pleasure above guarantees and relaxation, it is likely the automobile to select.

Anything else I must understand?

This is only the start for sporty Kias, the corporation's vice president suggesting a want for further operation versions and perhaps a standalone sports vehicle. Oh, and unlike competitors, Kia will not be fitting a dual-clutch automated to the Ceed GT. The corporation's DCT transmission could be near to its allowances managing the hatch's 195lb feet of torsion.

2014 KIA Ceed GT - Exterior and Interior