2021 Kia XCeed in-depth review - an XCeedingly good crossover?

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The Kia XCeed crossover is the latest hatchback to get some SUV styling cues. It gets taller suspension, some bodywork cladding and a decent choice of engines, including a frugal PHEV model. Is this enough to make it worth considering over a regular SUV or hatchback? Richard Ingram delivers the Carbuyer verdict.
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The Kia XCeed crossover is the latest hatchback to get some SUV styling cues. It gets taller suspension, some bodywork cladding and a decent choice of engines, including a frugal PHEV model. Is this enough to make it worth considering over a regular SUV or hatchback? Richard Ingram delivers the Carbuyer verdict.
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[@robinwas-miles9686]

Boot capacity with rear seats folded down? Mpg and BHP for each model? Reversing or parking sensors? Saw one today and the exterior image impressed with the chrome trim around windows.

[@jamiep61]

I enjoyed watching the Video Review. I particularly like the Paint Colour

[@carbuyer]

Thanks for watching, Jamie!

[@philipc239]

A raised hatch makes the most sense for our broken and bumpy road. Agile and economical little hatch yet long suspension travel for riding comfort 👍👍😊

[@carbuyer]

We think that's what a lot of people think - hence why crossover-style cars like this are so popular!

[@amrashraf9559]

@@carbuyer what is the minimum ground clearance?

[@chakawhyte5753]

Good review. I think on KZbin we have been spoiled by reviews of high performance saloons, supercars, hot hatches, extreme off-roaders, hyper-luxury cars etc. That honest reviews of cars like this force reviewers to defend the cars short-comings of how it won’t go round a corners ‘getting its tail out’. Some (read the majority) cars are just meant to be reliable and comfortable between the Doors and that’s great. I know I love hugging reaching lines etc but sometimes I just want to sit comfortably and get down the road with minimal fuss and I don’t care about 0-60 or BHP. This car is perfect for the second part.

[@carbuyer]

Thanks. We do aim to cover off all the cars real people buy - but please shout if there's something you especially want to see!

[@Ad-rv4ql]

@@carbuyer Really enjoyed it, can you do a video comparing the seat leon petrol plug in with Kia xceed please

[@billsiviter9272]

PRECISELY IF YOU WANT FUN BUY A CATERHAM

[@picklesrule69]

Was behind a "first edition" the other day, looked really smart!

[@carbuyer]

We must admit, we like what Kia has done with the styling!

[@fabriceduchenne7237]

Superb This Crossover Xceed by KIA & Thank You So Much ...

[@UltraJaff]

I’m ready for the ‘Kia ProXCeed SW Gt”

[@NAKMUAYACADEMY]

Which one would be a round best Kia xceed/ ford fiesta st/ Alfa Romeo giulietta? Apreciate your opinion

[@cvldblvvded4071]

I don't know about which one to choose between Kia Xceed or Ford Fiesta but I'd confidentially confirm that Alfa Romeo sucks. Not visually but technically. Unreliable and expensive to repair. I was thinking about buying Alfa Romeo Giulia but my dad told me a story about his co-worker who used to own one Giulia. He wasn't happy with its repair costs.

[@christopherharriman6016]

I have this exact same car does anybody know what colour the black trim is all the way round the sides as mine needs touching up If so does anyone have a link or website name please

[@joshbacon8241]

Why aren’t UK XCeeds offered with the Ceed GT’s 200bhp 1.6-litre turbo inline-4 like it is in foreign markets?

[@carbuyer]

Good question. That would be an entertaining 'warm' SUV!

[@rune20401]

At least in the ceed sw the plug in hybrid feels much quicker than what the numbers suggest.

[@tahsin28]

don't shame it buy calling it a crossover, call it a lifted hatch. everyone loves lifted hatch and wagons. Its competitor is only focus active, older golf allroad, sube XV; others r a different class. And such cars must be tested on gravel roads and maybe simple grass (not extreme offroad).

[@x3merx3mer]

Oh come on, don't call it SUV. It's gorgeous, but it doesn't even reach your shoulder height.

[@carbuyer]

It's got all the right styling cues: raised suspension, black cladding, chunky tyres! Perhaps 'crossover' is more accurate...

[@CJacuzzi]

Yeah I hate this. Everything that isn't a Fiesta is an SUV. This isn't an SUV. It's not even a crossover. I'd call the Tiguan a crossover (the Toureg being the actual SUV). Thr Xceed is just a hatchback

[@gigadonis8684]

1.0l turbo fuel economy is s**t according to my Mum. 2013 Peugeot 3008 had better economy. Get the hybrid. It's worth the reduced boot space.

[@georgedowns4034]

But realistically anyone who buys these sort of cars don't tend to care about how flashy the exterior or interior is. They just want something practical, comfortable and well equipped. Tho obviously I still like to hear your opinion of it...

[@carbuyer]

You're right. There's a large market for functional, well designed cars - and the Kia XCeed is one of them. Thing is, many rivals combine this with a bit more flair!

[@benoitblanc420]

This will come to India after a decade I believe

[@Euroduplex]

Looks like many markets can get only one of the two models (Seltos vs this). Since India got Seltos, you might never get this one, like their home country South Korea.

[@billsiviter9272]

CAN YOU PLUG IN A MEMORY STICK WITH YOUR MUSIC?

[@612scalietti]

Not sure with suv looking hatchback

[@clare2401]

It's not an SUV it's actually advertised as a CUV. I've just put my order in for one after taking it for a test drive. This will be our second car and its perfect for that job. I wouldn't have it as a "main" family car

[@brody5211]

Are you happy with it

[@carbuyer]

Has Kia made a compact SUV good enough to compete with established rivals? Let us know what you think!

[@burhanuddinhibatullah7469]

Maybe, Seltos ?

[@bmwf800r7]

It's not worth it, for 40k I would buy a tesla

[@kristians2704]

I would go with the Peugeot 2008

[@Anton-.]

Well I wouldn’t say it’s an suv, but it sure is a very nice option for those who want to buy a higher car with more boot capacity and better driving performance than an suv. It is definitely one of the prettiest cars out there!!

[@UltraJaff]

It’s a way to get a cool looking coupe SUV for under £35K

[@jonathantaylor1998]

How very odd... We're often told that, one of the main reasons a buyer chooses the Crossover / SUV version of a model over the regular hatch is because "I get more passenger space"... Hopefully, then, that means we'll see less Crossovers bludgeoning around our narrower UK streets, hogging more parking space and polluting our city air than would the regular-sized hatchbacks and estate cars...

[@mkkravist11]

Yes an ok car in itself but please, at that price? Absolutely shocking.

[@Struckgold]

Music way too loud and annoying.

[@georgedowns4034]

Slight exegration...

[@narayansaraf6535]

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[@Vulpez1984]

Reckon we can get you in the new Yaris to review? Also this guy should have an onlyfans.

[@georgedowns4034]

He has already reviewed the new Yaris

[@Vulpez1984]

@@georgedowns4034 oh? I've looked. Do you have the link?

[@Vulpez1984]

Nvm. Found it. I didn't look hard enough lol

[@danielwalker2613]

Why do all the car gurus in every review still insist on calling the hump in the rear cabin space a 'Transmission Tunnel' ? .... There is no such thing now, as all cars are front wheel drive - thus eliminating the need for a prop-shaft to power the rear wheels !! .... C'mon guys do your research

[@georgedowns4034]

ALL cars are fwd? 🤔

[@ZzZz-fx7zb]

My BMW is RWD

[@slugger7440]

Good review but this is not an SUV. Its a hatchback with slightly raised suspension. Just not sure why you'd take the PHEV with such a tiny boot. Engine line up is so lame too.

[@paultaylor9652]

Another throwaway car that no one will remember sadly.

[@kazimierznorejko5853]

👍🇵🇱

[@alen4945]

Not bad... but it is priced like real cars.

[@blackmightcrash8017]

What a sad car, I note its comparison to the Qashqai. Either, save more money, or change the car type. This car has all seeming joy drained from it, functional, I hate driving car.