Kia Proceed GT Review: Kia takes on Mercedes | CarGurus UK

[@PaulO-ji1io]

I've owned a merc & badge snobbery was a factor. I now own a Kia proceed gt. I'm very impressed with the proceed, it drives much better, much better refined engine, much more stable over roads that insulate more. I feel much more confident in the proceed. The level of equipment as standard is impressive. Let's not forget the 7 year warranty and servicing costs are significantly lower that Mercedes. By the way this is my 2nd Kia todate. My next car will be either the proceed gt or I may have a last fling of grunt and go for the Stinger.

[@jaysaunders3101]

I completely agree with you, I owned a Merc and was not impressed at all, I have now switched to Kia and was the best thing I ever done

[@rukkay3708]

Go for the Stinger mate. Get one 2 years older than a Proceed for the same price right now. Still with 3 to 4 years warranty left...

[@johnbradshaw5900]

Yes, I would take it over the CLA shooting brake. Both cars are very stylish on the outside but the Mercedes is much more stylish inside. However, spec the Mercedes like the KIA GT and it is an expensive car and there is nothing wrong with the KIA interior. The KIA gets a better warranty, is a lot cheaper and probably a very painless car to own. Mercedes service costs can be ridiculous and reliability isn't really great given the prices.

[@haveaseatplease]

I had a CLA for two years. It started to rattle and squeak around 40 K miles, which was perfectly normal according to the dealer. Got rid of it a couple of months later. Quite happy about the latter.

[@ArmadaAsesino]

I wish we got this in Australia. I like the way it looks better than the Cerato hatchback we get here. I'd buy one over the Mercedes. It looks better and will be infinitely more reliable. Plus you don't get that whiff of old man about you like in a Mercedes.

[@kimtornqvist182]

I will pick up mine tomorrow..

[@roadfamily_UK]

Gecen gun bir Kia bayisinde araci inceleme sansi buldum. Gorunus olarak arac bu tarzi sevenler icin harika. Ben negatif olarak aracin oturma pozisyonunu begenmedim. Koltuklar zemine cok yakin bu yuzden baldirlar bosta duruyor. Uzun yolculuklar icin yorucu olabilir.

[@arantkjeld7058]

I love mine, I have this exact one. 😁 My next car will probably be another Proceed GT.

[@andrewpattie358]

It's a nice looking car u can have a new one of these or a 4 year old cla 250 if u can find one with a decent spec iv had many cars over 20 years kia is the only one I've ever got again so take from that what u will and when I get another new car in the new year it will be another kia German car dealers don't give a crap once u have bought the car even if its in warranty u r just an inconvenience

[@mkkravist11]

It’s a fine machine but badge snobbery means a lot, still, so I can’t see that many people choosing this over a German option.

[@dpjyule]

mkkravist11 Sadly true. I took a punt and bought a six cylinder Kia Stinger and could have got an S5 for same money as Audi offer large discounts but I personally think the Stinger is better to drive. Unfortunately for most people if Kia made a car that out handled the Lamborghini Aventador they still would choose one of the German brands. Even Lexus don’t sell much volume on Europe and they have been better made than German cars and more reliable for years. The power of marketing!

[@AMUSE12]

What is a shoot and brake?

[@MrFrankylll]

A shooting brake. It's the Form factor of the car. Like a coupe or a hatchback

[@keoki777]

It's just a station wagon.

[@rukkay3708]

@@keoki777 It's a station wagon with a sloping back.

[@henrikohm]

Great review

[@DreamCarGarage1]

Hey, smile a little bit. Why so serious?

[@eouzcuemarz3114]

When looks are the primary concern than function and practicality.

[@tsaohonhao168]

Proceed vs Porsche

[@swanblake]

Still no lsd and same tired 1.6L turbo. Meh

[@JGreen444]

Kia said they wont make a proper hot hatch as they think it wont sell enough

[@rukkay3708]

Get the Stinger if you're not impressed with the Proceed's performance. Proceed Gt does 0-60 in 7. Stinger 3 litre does it in about 4.5 while the Stinger 2 litre does it in about 5 and a half.

[@hsvcommodore4111]

I just still thing the regular sportwagon looks so much better, this is hideous and i normally love wagons

[@luuk3918]

You find it hideous :-) A lot of people (including me) absolutely love it

[@JGreen444]

95% of people disagree with you

[@davidalsen9576]

HSV Commodore I think this is a unique combination of design and practicality. The GT is really bang for price.

[@maxmorris4562]

You mean beautiful

[@rukkay3708]

This is faster than the proceed wagon.