Kia XCeed hatchback - Interior & comfort
The Kia XCeed shares most of the hatchback's interior but adds a few trinkets
Kia continues to raise the quality of its interiors and the XCeed even improves over the latest Ceed hatchback, courtesy of a new infotainment system that’s bigger and sharper. Equipment levels are strong across the range, with digital instruments making an appearance on the top trim.
Kia XCeed dashboard
The '3' and First Edition models get a new 10.25-inch infotainment display that's faster to load and has better graphics, but with familiar, clear menus. The '2' trim still comes with an eight-inch screen but gets a rear-view camera, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard; features for which some premium manufacturers such as Mercedes charge extra.
Equipment
The range-topping First Edition also gets Kia's first iteration of digital instruments, and while the 12.3-inch screen is crisp and easy to read, it doesn't offer quite as much customisation as some rivals. There's also a panoramic sunroof, a different grille design, black door mirrors, yellow interior detailing, a powered driver's seat with memory function, a JBL sound system and wireless phone charging.
Move down one rung to '3' and you still get 18-inch wheels, tinted glass, part-leather seats, heated front seats and a heated steering wheel, along with dual-zone climate control.
The '2' trim still gets 16-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, keyless entry, air-conditioning, cruise control and roof rails. Kia has quietly introduced a new Edition trim level for 2020, which includes the larger wheels, three free-of-charge metallic paint colours and part-faux-leather upholstery. It seems quite good value seeing as it only costs £155 more than the ‘2’ trim on which it’s based but it’s only offered with the smallest petrol engine.
Options
Kia tends to avoid extensive options lists, instead advising customers to pick the trim level that best fits their needs. The First Edition comes in 'premium' Phantom Black or Quantum Yellow paint as standard.
You can also pick from a range of approved accessories, including items such as silver door mirror caps, protective bumper trim, dashcams and even racing stripe decals.
