Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Crossover
Infotainment: Apple CarPlay Android Auto
Production years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Designed as an urban crossover utility vehicle, the xCeed targeted customers who needed a vehicle with a larger trunk and higher ground clearance than a regular C-segment vehicle but didn’t want to spend a fortune on gas.
While the regular urban commute doesn’t involve dirt roads or uneven surfaces, some customers try to use their regular vehicles to go outdoors to hike or go camping. For those kind of activities, a vehicle with a higher ground clearance was a better option than a regular hatchback. For them, Kia introduced the xCeed in 2019, a car made on the same platform as the rest of the Ceed range introduced in 2018. Still, Kia didn’t make it with an all-wheel drive system. For those who needed a 4x4 one, the automaker had other options.
They say not to judge a book by its covers, and the xCeed is a perfect example. Its aggressive-looking front fascia featured a silver trim on the lowest side that mimicked a skid plate. Still, that was a plastic element made to meet curbs, not roots and boulders. Above it, the apron featured a grille that sported a chicken-wire-style mesh that helped to cool the engine and was flanked by a pair of scoops made to host the fog lamps. Above the bumper, Kia installed a pair of LED headlights with a swept-back design and daytime running lights that looked like eyebrows.
From its profile, the crossover showed its front and rear overhangs that were longer than on the regular Ceed. Its 174 mm (6.8”) ground clearance was emphasized by the black trims around the wheel arches and the black side sills. Those who considered that it was not enough could opt for the 18” light-alloy wheels and raise that value up to 184 mm (7.2”), which was respectable for a C-segment hatchback. The swept-back greenhouse created a dynamic look for the car, and the roof rails amplified the sensation of an adventure vehicle, although it wasn’t. Finally, at the back, the LED taillights were extended from the quarter panels onto the tailgate.
Inside, the automaker used different materials than in the regular Ceed and offered the xCeed with unique patterns for the seats and door cards. Furthermore, the exterior color was mirrored on the inside by matching shade trims mounted on the dashboard and around the vents. The Xceed’s high-bolstered bucket seats offered customers a sporty, youthful feeling. The touchscreen for the infotainment system was mounted atop the center stack and supported Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, while the driver fronted a standard digital instrument cluster. In the back, there was enough room for two passengers, but a third occupant, seated in the middle, had some trouble with the transmission tunnel.
Under the hood, Kia offered the xCeed with a choice of five engines: three with gasoline and two turbo diesel. Apart from the entry-level version, all the others were available with automatic, six- or seven-speed gearboxes. Power went to the front wheels only.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L T-GDi 6MT (120 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L3 |
Displacement: | 998 cm3 |
Power: | 88.3 KW @ 6000 RPM 120 HP @ 6000 RPM 118 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 127 lb-ft @ 1500-4000 RPM 172 Nm @ 1500-4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116 mph (187 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173 in (4394 mm) |
Width: | 71.9 in (1826 mm) |
Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.9 in (175 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15 cuFT (425 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2811 lbs (1275 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4012 lbs (1820 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L T-GDi 6MT (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1353 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 6000 RPM 140 HP @ 6000 RPM 138 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 179 lb-ft @ 1500-3200 RPM 242 Nm @ 1500-3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173 in (4394 mm) |
Width: | 71.9 in (1826 mm) |
Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.9 in (175 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15 cuFT (425 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2800 lbs (1270 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4101 lbs (1860 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L T-GDi 7AT (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1353 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 6000 RPM 140 HP @ 6000 RPM 138 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 179 lb-ft @ 1500-3200 RPM 242 Nm @ 1500-3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-automatic speed dual clutch |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173 in (4394 mm) |
Width: | 71.9 in (1826 mm) |
Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.9 in (175 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15 cuFT (425 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2866 lbs (1300 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4101 lbs (1860 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L T-GDi 6MT (204 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1591 cm3 |
Power: | 150 KW @ 5500 RPM 204 HP @ 5500 RPM 201 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 196 lb-ft @ 1500-4500 RPM 265 Nm @ 1500-4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 137 mph (220 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173 in (4394 mm) |
Width: | 71.9 in (1826 mm) |
Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.9 in (175 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15 cuFT (425 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2899 lbs (1315 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4101 lbs (1860 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L T-GDi 7AT (204 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1591 cm3 |
Power: | 150 KW @ 5500 RPM 204 HP @ 5500 RPM 201 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 196 lb-ft @ 1500-4500 RPM 265 Nm @ 1500-4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 137 mph (220 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-automatic speed dual clutch |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173 in (4394 mm) |
Width: | 71.9 in (1826 mm) |
Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.9 in (175 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15 cuFT (425 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2959 lbs (1342 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4145 lbs (1880 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L CRDi Smartstream 7AT (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 84.6 KW @ 4000 RPM 115 HP @ 4000 RPM 113 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 1500-2500 RPM 300 Nm @ 1500-2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-automatic speed dual clutch |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173 in (4394 mm) |
Width: | 71.9 in (1826 mm) |
Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.9 in (175 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15 cuFT (425 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3009 lbs (1365 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4233 lbs (1920 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L CRDi Smartstream 6MT (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 84.6 KW @ 4000 RPM 115 HP @ 4000 RPM 113 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 207 lb-ft @ 1500-2750 RPM 280 Nm @ 1500-2750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173 in (4394 mm) |
Width: | 71.9 in (1826 mm) |
Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.9 in (175 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15 cuFT (425 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2954 lbs (1340 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4189 lbs (1900 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L CRDi Smartstream 6MT (136 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 100 KW @ 4000 RPM 136 HP @ 4000 RPM 134 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 207 lb-ft @ 1500-3000 RPM 280 Nm @ 1500-3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 122 mph (196 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173 in (4394 mm) |
Width: | 71.9 in (1826 mm) |
Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.9 in (175 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15 cuFT (425 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2954 lbs (1340 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4189 lbs (1900 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L CRDI Smartstream 7AT (136 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 100 KW @ 4000 RPM 136 HP @ 4000 RPM 134 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 236 lb-ft @ 2000-2250 RPM 320 Nm @ 2000-2250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 123 mph (198 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-automatic speed dual clutch |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173 in (4394 mm) |
Width: | 71.9 in (1826 mm) |
Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.9 in (175 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15 cuFT (425 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3009 lbs (1365 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4233 lbs (1920 kg) |