Overall Average Rating: 90.16%
Position in the Top 100 cars: 6th

We can hear the champagne corks popping at Kia dealers across the UK! It’s long been clear the Cee’d compact family car is a class act, but until now we didn’t know what it would be like to live with. The answer is loud and clear – you love your Kias!

A fantastic third place for reliability makes the Cee’d the most dependable car in its class, while the same position for running costs proves it to be a shrewd purchase.

A more supple ride would help it to crack the top five, yet few would have expected it to push established rivals aside and achieve such an impressive debut.

WINNER OF CLASS - Compact Family

It’s one of the most significant results in Driver Power history! We knew the Cee’d would represent a turning point for Kia, but jaws will drop at this result. Having hit sixth in the Top 100, the car’s proved a smash in one of the most coveted classes with a score of more than 90 per cent. Beaten into second is the MkV Golf. It is a position VW will be hoping the MkVI can better next year, but the German car still finished ahead of the Prius by a nose – no mean feat given that the hybrid was the compact family class leader last year. Toyota will be pleased the Corolla made it into the top five, but disappointed that the newer Auris didn’t. Fiat’s Bravo does just enough to achieve fifth place.

Your Quotes

“Handling, comfort and performance are up there with European rivals, but the Kia has loads more equipment. The seven-year warranty is the icing on the cake.”

Chris Ginn, Clifton, Nottinghamshire

Manufacturer Verdict (Position: 12th)

A rise of two places for Kia reflects the sixth-placed debut of its Cee’d family car – and puts it six positions above its Hyundai sister company. As quality improves, we expect this trend to continue.

Overall Average:
4.362
87.24%
24th in Driver Power 2010
Owners who would buy a Kia cee'd Owner Reviews Container again
4.25
85%
18th in Driver Power 2010
Owners who would buy another Kia Cee'd again:
4.8
96%
15th in Driver Power 2010
Running Cost:
4.254
85.08%
12th in Driver Power 2010
59-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year

I quite like the car (two years ago I had a three day trial in a 1.6 Diesel LS which I liked, so this was the model I purchased ), it would be a lot better if it got close to the quoted MPG and pulled a lot better at low revs. it has been back to the dealers that I bought it from twice (still there over the week end) I have had to wait 3 weeks+ each time so that I could have a courtesy car while work is and was being done . So since mid September till now (3 months) I guess it has not been a very good experience or purchase, as I was also misled as to the date the new face lifted version would be out, I was told next year.

Cost: 1/5
09-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year

The car would be excellent, were it not for an intermittent misfire that affects low down power and cripples fuel consumption. Garage has been excellent! KIA Technical Dept could not diagnose a cold snowball!! They have been 8 months and the car is no nearer being fixed than when it was brand new, even after changing most of the engine ancillaries (air mass meter, injectors, EGR valve, fliters, fuel hoses etc.)

Cost: 1/5
08-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

My Cee'd was my first Kia, I have since bought a Soul too, Kia used to churn out cheap short-life cars they really have come a long way and I am impressed everyday by the whole package, every passenger has had something positve to say about it but most say 'I've never been in a Kia, I am surprised how well finished it is'

Cost: 3/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Excellent value for money. Very comfortable apart from slightly harsh ride on rough surfaces. Plenty of kit. Economical - total average mpg from new 57. Easy to drive. Passengers always praise roominess.

Cost: 5/5
59-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year

With 7 year warranty, ISG and fuel economy, I couldn't find better value for money. It is the SW model, with increased boot space over the Saloon. Build quality is superb.

Cost: 5/5
59-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year

An excellent car wish was superb value for money. An equivalent Ford or VW would have cost up to £2000 more and they do not have a 7 year warrenty.

Cost: 5/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Fantastic economy, great driving car, great price and specification. Could not ask for more from the car, especially at the price

Cost: 5/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

good value for money, well built, reasonably economical. would recommend as one of the better cars in its class.

Cost: 4/5
57-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Brilliant!! Far better than the Peugeots I have previously owned AND with a lot of warranty still remaining

Cost: 5/5
09-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year

Best car OVERALL I have ever had, performance linked with good economy, practicality & 7 year warranty.

Cost: 5/5
58-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

A GREAT CAR AT A GREAT PRICE, TWO SETS OF GOLF CLUBS IN THE BOOT NO SWEAT. 38 MPG . NO PROBLEMS.

Cost: 5/5
57-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Excellent value for money comapared to similar vehicles. Long warranty. A pleasure to drive.

Cost: 5/5
57-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

The best,most versitile estate I have owned ! (KIA Ceed SW Estate)

Cost: 5/5
59-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year

Good car at reasonable price with good basic kit looks good

Cost: 3/5
58-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Comfortable, economical, so far entirely reliable

Cost: 5/5
57-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Just brilliant - AND Kia Warranty is unbeatable

Cost: 5/5
58-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

It is a great little car

Cost: 5/5