Design Awards for The New Kia cee’d in Automotive Brand Contest 2012

The second generation of the cee’d, Kia’s best-selling model in Europe, features styling typically found on a sporty coupe, but offers the space and functionality of a five-door hatch.
Its upmarket exterior design boasts a chrome-framed glasshouse and muscular lines on the bonnet, complemented inside by an ergonomic, driver-oriented control panel and refined interior, all backed by Kia’s industry-leading 7-Year warranty.

STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD.

Different from all the rest – that’s a sign of good design in our book. That’s why we’ve distinguished the sleek lines and sophisticated surfaces of the new Kia cee’d even more with some really striking features.

Take its wedge-shape profile complete with a strong shoulder line and muscular bonnet. Or the striking LED lights at both the front and rear. And there’s certainly no overlooking the distinctive, newly evolved Kia grille.

In fact, it’s all part of the new Kia cee’d signature look designed in Europe. Eye-catching details that will grab your attention and keep your attraction.

READY FOR BIG PLANS.

From shopping trips with bulky loads to family holidays with more luggage than you actually need - sometimes extra space is essential. The new Kia cee'd is built to be as versatile as your lifestyle.

It is fitted with invaluable 60:40 split rear seats for all eventualities and ample boot space, giving you the freedom to transport what you want, when you want. Of course, that’s also thanks to its remarkable 380-litre capacity - and there’s even practical hooks and nets to keep your belongings safely secured.

CUTTING-EDGE IN EVERY SENSE.

With its low stance, long wheel base and short overhangs, the new cee’d hatchback exterior has all the hallmarks of a sporty coupe – including superb aerodynamics proven by measurable drag reduction.

We’ve kept the underfloor cover as flat as possible, extended the rear spoiler and introduced a new “character line” on the rear combi lamps. These are just some examples of the special design features aimed specifically at improving drag. And all this focus on aerodynamics has certainly paid off, as shown in the results of 100 hours of wind tunnel testing.