Especificaciones y análisis del KIA ceed
Power
122HP
Torque
154Nm
Consumption
6.4l/100
Emissions
152g/km
0-100 km/h
10.8s
Top Speed
192km/h
Weight
1257kg
Price
12,390€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 3 doors
340 L
53 L
90 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the KIA pro_cee'd 1.6 CVVT Concept · 122 CV (2008-2010)
General description
The 2008 KIA pro_cee'd was not just a car, it was a statement of intent. With it, the Korean brand showed the world that it could create more than just functional and affordable vehicles; it could make cars with soul, design, and a clear emotional focus. This compact coupé arrived to win hearts in Europe, offering a sporty style and a promise of fun at a market-breaking price.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the 122-horsepower 1.6 CVVT engine feels energetic and willing. It's an old-school naturally aspirated engine that asks to be revved high to deliver its best, connecting you to the drive in a pure and direct way through its five-speed manual transmission. Its chassis, with an independent rear suspension uncommon in its segment, achieves a wonderful balance between agility in corners and everyday comfort, instilling confidence and making every journey a rewarding experience.
Design and aesthetics
The design is its great calling card and the reason for its existence. The three-door body is drastically lower, wider, and more stylized than its five-door sibling. Its fluid lines, muscular rear, and sharp profile give it an athletic and seductive presence that turned heads as it passed. It was a bold move that redefined KIA's image, associating it for the first time with passion and dynamism.
Technology and features
In its Concept trim, the technology focused on the essentials to keep the price down, but it more than delivered for the time. It included features like air conditioning, an onboard computer, and an audio system with MP3. However, the real technology was in its engineering: a well-calibrated electric power steering and a solid structure that laid the foundation for the excellent reputation the brand would build in the years to come.
Competition
It entered a territory dominated by European heavyweights like the Opel Astra GTC, the Renault Mégane Coupé, or the SEAT León. Against them, the pro_cee'd not only competed with a stunning design but also played the unbeatable card of an exceptional price-product ratio and the revolutionary 7-year warranty, an argument that provided an emotional and rational peace of mind that none of its competitors could match.
Conclusion
The KIA pro_cee'd was a turning point, a car that proved that exciting design and Korean reliability could go hand in hand. It offered many drivers their first access to a car with sporty aspirations without sacrificing practicality or budget. Today, it remains a smart and attractive option for anyone looking for a vehicle with personality, reliability, and an analog spirit that is now hard to find.