2012 Kia Cee'd Hatchback
2012 Kia Cee'd Hatchback wallpaper
2012 Kia Cee'd Hatchback wallpaper
2012 Kia Cee'd Hatchback wallpaper
2012 Kia Cee'd Hatchback wallpaper
The all-new Kia Cee'd will make its world premiere at the 82nd Geneva International Auto Salon in March but the South Korean automaker wants us to get a better view of its VW Golf rival with the release of another set of photos, which include the very first pictures of its interior.
The car's overall appearance is in line with Kia's latest crop of models and especially the Optima sedan. This is even more evident inside with Kia promising a more premium look and feel, higher perceived quality and enhanced driving position ergonomics.
Compared to the previous model, the overall length of the new car has been increased by 50 mm to 4,310 mm while overall height has been reduced by 10 mm to 1,470 mm by lowering the ride height.
Even though it is based on a completely new platform, the 2012 Cee'd carries over the 2,650 mm wheelbase from its predecessor. The bodyshell is 10mm narrower but the front and rear track have been increased by 17 mm and 32 mm, respectively.
Kia says that front seat occupants have 12 mm more headroom and 21 mm more legroom, while rear passengers gain 5 mm of shoulder room. Boot space has been boosted by 12 per cent to 380 liters (up by 40 liters) with the rear seats up.
The Cee'd uses a fully-independent, subframe-mounted suspension with MacPherson struts at the front and a multi-link set-up at the rear axle.
The standard steering system employs electric power-assistance but Kia also offers an optional, all-new Flex Steer system that introduces three operating modes – comfort, normal and sport, which allow the driver to vary the level of steering assistance and the weight of feedback.
In most European countries, the new Cee'd will be available with two gasoline units, a 1.4-liter with 90PS (89bhp) and a 1.6-liter with 130PS (128bhp), and two diesel engines, a 1.4L with 90PS (89bhp) and a 1.6L with up to 128PS (126bhp).
All engines will be offered with a choice of manual or automatic six-speed transmissions, while the 1.6L GDI petrol will also be available with Kia’s six-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT).
The Korean company anticipates that its top of the range 126bhp 1.6-liter diesel will be the most popular choice in Europe.
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