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As much Kia tries to hide the exterior design of the ProCeed, we all know what the ProCeed is all about. A combination between the i30 Fastback from Hyundai and the Ceed Sportswagon, the shooting brake-inspired member of the family will be undressed of every secret tomorrow, September 13th.
From this set of photographs, it’s easy to notice the GT badging up front and the silver-painted intercooler located right ahead of the radiator. The width-long taillight bar is also in plain sight, along with a pair of exhaust tips integrated into the aerodynamic diffuser at the rear.
Bigger brakes and larger wheels are standard for the ProCeed GT, which will mirror the mechanical configuration of the Ceed GT. Not exactly a hot hatchback but close to this type of vehicle, the newcomer will take its mojo from the 1.6-liter T-GDi four-cylinder turbo. Tuned to develop more than 200 horsepower, the engine will be offered alongside a six-speed manual or a dual-clutch transmission with paddle shifters.
“That’s alright and everything, but what about the practical aspect?” With 594 liters (21 cubic feet) of cargo capacity with the rear seats in their normal position, the ProCeed has the makings of the second most practical Ceed after the Sportswagon (600 liters or 21.1 cubic feet). And like every other model in the lineup, expect seating for five instead of four.
Lower down the spectrum, the ProCeed GT will be joined by the GT-Line and lesser configurations. Other than the 1.6-liter T-GDi, engine choices will also include the 1.4 with 140 horsepower and 1.0-liter three-cylinder turbo with 120 horsepower. As far as we know, Kia doesn’t plan to do anything with the 275-horsepower 2.0-liter T-GDi in the i30 N for the Ceed.
If the i30 Fastback is anything to go by for this guesstimate, the South Korean sister company is expected to price the ProCeed at under €20,000 in most European markets. The ProCeed GT, on the other hand, is almost certain to start from under €30,000.
Bigger brakes and larger wheels are standard for the ProCeed GT, which will mirror the mechanical configuration of the Ceed GT. Not exactly a hot hatchback but close to this type of vehicle, the newcomer will take its mojo from the 1.6-liter T-GDi four-cylinder turbo. Tuned to develop more than 200 horsepower, the engine will be offered alongside a six-speed manual or a dual-clutch transmission with paddle shifters.
“That’s alright and everything, but what about the practical aspect?” With 594 liters (21 cubic feet) of cargo capacity with the rear seats in their normal position, the ProCeed has the makings of the second most practical Ceed after the Sportswagon (600 liters or 21.1 cubic feet). And like every other model in the lineup, expect seating for five instead of four.
Lower down the spectrum, the ProCeed GT will be joined by the GT-Line and lesser configurations. Other than the 1.6-liter T-GDi, engine choices will also include the 1.4 with 140 horsepower and 1.0-liter three-cylinder turbo with 120 horsepower. As far as we know, Kia doesn’t plan to do anything with the 275-horsepower 2.0-liter T-GDi in the i30 N for the Ceed.
If the i30 Fastback is anything to go by for this guesstimate, the South Korean sister company is expected to price the ProCeed at under €20,000 in most European markets. The ProCeed GT, on the other hand, is almost certain to start from under €30,000.
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