I got my new Kia Xceed 1.4 T-GDI (colour Blue Flame) a month ago and I love my car. Sadly the specs. are not the same in Denmark where I live. Our car tax system is brutal - We buy one car and pay 160% ekstra in tax. But I bought the 18 inch wheels, the JBL and some minor important extra 😊 The car drives very well 😊
Brilliant review! I have ordered the 3 version of the xceed 1.4 auto petrol on a 4 year lease. Just waiting for the dealerships etc to re-open and I can sell my current Kia. Like you say in the review; these are fairly cheap to lease and you get so much tech for your money.
I have this same engine in my hyundai i30. It’s an extremely strong engine for its segment and I got 33-39mpg around London and usually get 55mpg on motorway. I’ve moved from my 3 Mercedes and GLC coupe to Hyundai and Toyota. Even my new corolla hybrid im slightly only getting better mpg than the 1.4 turbo Hyundai. Even the driving assistance systems are better in the Hyundai and Kia. I really wanted the XCeed hybrid but it wasn’t out when I ordered my corolla. Defo worth a look if you are coming from other brands.
I know you say you didn't adjust your seat back, but is it at all possible that the seat moved back without you noticing? I know that it does nice back to make entry and exit easier for the driver. Just a thought.
@4:44 Actually, you CAN close the windows from the key. You just have to keep the lock button pressed on the remote. :) Not sure about the sunroof, though, I don't have that on my model. But it should be mentioned in the user manual. I own one, yellow as well :D Brand new, but it's left unused because of this pandemic and lockdown :( Can't wait for it to be over and get back to traveling. The car handles awesome (already made 3000+ km with it before the lockdown), and the JBL system is worth every penny. Nice review!
@@Tommych83 According to the user manual (sub-chapter 4-40, ”Remote window closing”), it should work with either key. But you MUST have checked the option for Auto Up/Down & Safety for all 4 windows, otherwise the remote closing won't be available. Depending on the market and/or trim level, this option might be standard or, well, optional. :)
The logo is so important. SKODA makes the same mistake... ... The designers of Kia have made awesome job. The car look is beautiful. Enough decive but not too aggressive or too blant.
Nice review keep it up, had a 12 plate ceed but then reverted back to my default Seat Leon (No.4)....but this version has me tempted, would like a stronger engine tho like the 1.6T which is available in certain parts of Europe I believe
Howard has to be a funny, charismatic and generally great presenter when he has to review the "exciting" Kia... YAWN!!.... X...Cee......zzzzzzzzzzz....d. The colour of the car. Soiled babies nappy yellow :-((... As for the "logo". Doesn't matter what Kia do with it, it'll still tell everyone it's a Kia so the car snobs still will not like it. Great video Howard :-))...
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I got my new Kia Xceed 1.4 T-GDI (colour Blue Flame) a month ago and I love my car. Sadly the specs. are not the same in Denmark where I live. Our car tax system is brutal - We buy one car and pay 160% ekstra in tax.
But I bought the 18 inch wheels, the JBL and some minor important extra 😊
The car drives very well 😊
Palle Jakobsen hows the seating position? Comfortable?
James Carr Like an ordinary car but you can sit a little more upright if you like 🙂
But it’s very comfortable 👍👍👍👍👍
The bigger the wheels the more uncomfortable the suspension!! Is this true in your case? Why not buying the one with the 16 inch wheels?
@@Anton-. I don’t think it’s uncomfortable but ask me in two week then I change to 16 inch winther tyres.
People are really complaining about resolution on rear camera? Really!
Brilliant review! I have ordered the 3 version of the xceed 1.4 auto petrol on a 4 year lease. Just waiting for the dealerships etc to re-open and I can sell my current Kia. Like you say in the review; these are fairly cheap to lease and you get so much tech for your money.
I got my 1.4T GDI, automat, blue flame, mid spec and I am very very happy with it so far. 1500km
Does it pull hows the gear change
Can I please ask you how you are getting on with your Kia. I am having a test drive in June. Regards Mr H Lally
As usual great review. We need way more of these.
Subscribed after watching Audi S5 review. Brilliant presenter.
I have this same engine in my hyundai i30. It’s an extremely strong engine for its segment and I got 33-39mpg around London and usually get 55mpg on motorway. I’ve moved from my 3 Mercedes and GLC coupe to Hyundai and Toyota. Even my new corolla hybrid im slightly only getting better mpg than the 1.4 turbo Hyundai. Even the driving assistance systems are better in the Hyundai and Kia. I really wanted the XCeed hybrid but it wasn’t out when I ordered my corolla. Defo worth a look if you are coming from other brands.
Can’t believe how much spec you get as standard! And those lease prices are mighty tempting 🤔
Speccy man with stylish hair and awesome review talent... I have missed you
I know you say you didn't adjust your seat back, but is it at all possible that the seat moved back without you noticing? I know that it does nice back to make entry and exit easier for the driver. Just a thought.
Move back, not nice back. Stupid auto correct....
What is that on the rear seats at 8:44? :D
Buy two Infiniti or Lexus badges and you are the one!!!! Great looking car!! Love it!
@4:44 Actually, you CAN close the windows from the key. You just have to keep the lock button pressed on the remote. :) Not sure about the sunroof, though, I don't have that on my model. But it should be mentioned in the user manual. I own one, yellow as well :D Brand new, but it's left unused because of this pandemic and lockdown :( Can't wait for it to be over and get back to traveling. The car handles awesome (already made 3000+ km with it before the lockdown), and the JBL system is worth every penny.
Nice review!
Does this work on smart key only, or a regular one too?
@@Tommych83 According to the user manual (sub-chapter 4-40, ”Remote window closing”), it should work with either key. But you MUST have checked the option for Auto Up/Down & Safety for all 4 windows, otherwise the remote closing won't be available. Depending on the market and/or trim level, this option might be standard or, well, optional. :)
The logo is so important. SKODA makes the same mistake...
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The designers of Kia have made awesome job.
The car look is beautiful. Enough decive but not too aggressive or too blant.
Not really free tech when you are paying for the first edition.
Great review ! Not too sure about the colour but hilarious as usual!
I love the Car nut wit in your reviews...!!!
Actually you can close the windows with the key, but you cannot open them :)
Nice review keep it up, had a 12 plate ceed but then reverted back to my default Seat Leon (No.4)....but this version has me tempted, would like a stronger engine tho like the 1.6T which is available in certain parts of Europe I believe
You can also use you Android Auto to to change it even further, louder, better. Way better than any apple product.
Little misleading,, "the one I'm driving" selects trim 3 when it's the first edition model.
Nice weather 😜
i wish they did this with the 200bhp 1.6 in the proceed
There is a 1.6 T-Gdi 204hp. I owe one of those :P
I wanna get one for college
You are totally wasted on RUclips! Great review and actually not a bad colour!
👍
I dont think Kia calls this color yellow
Another interesting car NOT available in N America.
But does it have a spare wheel...lol
yes !! I went to look at one at the dealers and couldn't believe it.
England looks very wet
Howard has to be a funny, charismatic and generally great presenter when he has to review the "exciting" Kia... YAWN!!.... X...Cee......zzzzzzzzzzz....d.
The colour of the car. Soiled babies nappy yellow :-((...
As for the "logo". Doesn't matter what Kia do with it, it'll still tell everyone it's a Kia so the car snobs still will not like it.
Great video Howard :-))...
Colour is grim looks like a old bogie
Joshua Lyons-clark You should see the colour blue flame 👍 My new Xceed has that colour 🙂