Not often the manufacturers provide the base model but it makes the review more reflective of the models people will actually buy. Good for you Kia for not sending the top of the range model.
Mat is one of the best motor journalists. Carwow should be thankful to have him in the team. Joy to watch, honest review.. that's why as soon as i get a carwow notification, i stop everything else and watch it.💙
I just love Mat's cheerfulness and honesty, his car reviews are the best, because they seem so warm and homely, it's as if a friend was presenting me the cars... And the part where he doesn't cut and edit everything out of a video, for example that guy's lunch in the armrest, or banging hos head on the rear door, I think that shows it's an honest and quality review, I really love watching carwow reviews even the ones from cars I don't particularly enjoy
If you want to change wiper blades, you can turn on your key until the lights flash (do not start the car), then press the wiper lever downwards and they will be in "service" position. Same as in Peugeot. This is really cool looking car.
@@kodfish1985 can agree, comparing hyundai i30 2017 to a 2018 Golf, the hyundai is simply better finished on the outside and very similar on the inside
Ah! 360p! We meet again... That’s the trouble of watching the video as soon as it comes out. However, it doesn’t matter as a Carwow video must be watched ASAP
A real petrol-head Disagree on the him dying part (just don’t allow him to mate and we’ll all be safe), ABSOLUTELY agree on the amber reflectors, they look HIDEOUS
I like the interior a lot. Seems practical, something that many manufacturers tend to overlook in favour of "flashiness". Having hardware buttons for things you want to control on the fly while driving is so important. Overall, I'd probably pick this over most of the competitors. Adequate engine selection, trim options and great value. How are they reliability-wise? A 7 year warranty would end up a blessing and a curse if you spend half your time in service
@@NicMachiavelli I completely agree it isn't a good follow up to the last gen Supra at all especially since its a BMW. I just wanted to see Matt's opinion and inevitable disappointment in it. I'll be honest though, I do have hope that the aftermarket industry will make tons of mods for the Supra resulting in crazy interesting builds
@@lootbox289 the funny thing is that the same thing was said about the MK4 supra when it was released that's why it sold only 11 thousand of them throughout 93-98, give it a few years and than you can say it sucks.
So want him to do a video on his life, how he became a motoring journalist etc. Seems interesting how he did a chemistry degree then became an accountant then a journalist. Having said that I study chemistry and love cars though ;)
The annoying things seem really petty, feels like you had to go a long way to find them, a large rear view mirror is an annoyance? All modern wipers dont lift out the way when cleaning, the key is a similar design as a Volvo but theyre not annoying? Did you try lifting the boot floor completely out before trying to fit the parcel shelf under it? A cheap bit of out of the way plastic in a cheap car gets a bit discoloured when it rains but who drives with the window open? Hmmmmmmmmm
They do that in every vídeo. They always try to find 5 annoying things about each car, and it appears that for this one it was kinda hard! In my opinion, that's actually a compliment to Kia
@@joaopmtavares i know the way they make the vids but your right in this case so why bother, why not just say 'we couldnt find anything wrong!' Be a nice refreshing change wouldnt it.
@@kevingregson3805 It would indeed be refreshing and quite funny, but it wouldn't be true. This car, like any other, isn't perfect. I think they've done the right thing.
I am considering the Kia Ceed SW. Drove few of them and quite liked the experience. I also tried the Ford Focus Combi for this glorified driving experience that we hear day in and day out on the channel, but did not really experience it. Maybe because it had the 1l engine. The brake was ultra sensitive and the steering did not feel much more direct than the KIA. This said, the road I tried both cars was never really twisty. Hmmm.
One feature that I wish more manufacturers would add is a coin tray. Now I know it's not something that's really important, but I just really appreciate the convenience of one.
Coming from an 2004 Megane 2 with 1.9 dci Diesel engine i have to say, that the current 2018/19 engines below 1.6 liters are really a bit on the slow side. Sure, the fuel economics are better, but i really like to have that extra bit of power left as a reserve for travelling (4 people and fully loaded trunk into vacations) or to have a bit fun on b-roads.
I was going to seriously contemplate this as my next car until the bit when you started talking about the cornering, ‘The kinda people that are going to buy a Kia ceed ‘, ‘not the best job’, I like the thrill of driving too much to settle for something where you feel disconnected from the road..
I think you should review thé KIA ceed top of the range Gtline With automatic DCT7 and you will change your mind about the driving expérience. It is as good as the focus and yet more practical and good value fore money.
Yeah , that's the perfect engine/gearbox combination for this car ,it's quick as fuck , but the 1L turbo petrol engine in this car is shit , it feels slow as fuck
Love that engine/gearbox combo, I got it in my Hyundai i30 and it’s amazing. It’s bonkers fast for a 140hp engine and it can be really contained when it comes to mpg!
Petrol Head never tried 1.0 turbo because dealers don't want to get it to their showrooms, only if customer orders that! I tried 1.4 N/A that felt much slower than 1.4 turbo, it's like 4 sec slower 0-60mph
José Ignacio Ruiz Artigues Yeah it really feels faster than 140hp! I only tried i30 in N model so can't compare it directly, but both models are from the same mother so they should be similar!
@@IvanSensei I'm sure they are super super similar, maybe the Ceed has some improvements over the i30 since it's been released a year later. Man I would love to try the i30 N!!! Probably will do so during this spring. I'm sure it's amazing!!!!
I love Matt's reviews, but pleaaaase, stop comparing all hatchbacks to Skoda Octavia. The Octavia is in it's own class - it's too huge to be treated in the same manner as Focuses, Golfs or Ceeds. It's closer in dimensions to Insignia and Mondeo.
The 1 litre tgdi is a peach tho. I have it in previous model. Its all ya need. Good all rounder for average person. Still shocks my mates how quick it can pull away.
Regarding the 7 year warranty, as a lease driver I have noticed it has a positive impact on the residual value of the car, therefore also on your lease price.
Dont buy it on 17's in GTline if you want to carry pasanger often..ride comfort in the back especially is embarrassing...i could feel every bump going through my spine is shocking...shame because the 1.4t its really good engine...
I'm a little disappointed by the delay of this review. The car has been out for quite some time now. However, this is clearly the best car review channel on youtube so I will not nag too much.
They tried to make the dashboard seem premium?? What does that even mean? Soft touch plastics and stitching? It's either premium or not.. and this is premium
Another good review people who accuse Matt of being biased need to grow up just because he doesn't share your views anyway Kia as a brand are slowly catching up with the likes of Ford and VW etc nice car and good value for money.
Is it always raining over there? Everytime I watch the in-depth review, it's raining... And Mat's voice always sounded like someone who got their sinus blocked because of cold lol. Hang in there bud!
We got one today, I love the car! good equipment and feels good to drive with nice comfort. Reasonable price and cheap to own. This over the overpriced boring VWs!!! To be honest im impressed with the Kia how they have developed their cars to something that feels a little bit extra instead of them old boring asian cars!
Used to hate the Ceed due to it's cheapness but the last couple of generations are looking damn appealing, especially this last gen. I'd choose it over the crapbox Golf in a heart-beat.
Dear Matt, please consider showing the all round exterior design of the car in the introduction then conclude with the interior. Most of the time I have to look up the car images on google after your videos for a better look of the exteriors.
Mat great work, your reviews are always spot on. My question is why you haven't made a review on KIA RIO as well. I have read the review on carwow but a video review is always better. Was it that bad?? Because I consider the Rio as one of the best options to buy in terms of my needs and budget. Looking forward to your answer!!
I loved driving, feels very responsive, good grip on the road. 1.4 engine had better torque than 3.0 Audi's A6. And great fuel economy too. Interior feels great! Up to a par with Audi. Nissan, Peugeot - really cheap quality, far below KIA's level of quality and comfort, not to mention without any engine to match KIA's 1.4 (that's 1.4 only!)
There is something always bothering me with KIAs. I have owned a Cee'd ED, a Cee'd JD and just recently testdrove a KIA Optima. There is a lot of stuff rattling about in these cars. The JD was the worst. Passengerseat headrest didn't fit properly and vibrated sometimes, doorpanel on the passengerside was loose and would make noise whenever the soundsystem used a little base, the driver doorpanel sometimes would make ticking sounds, pulling the handle towards you fixed that for a couple miles. The instrument cluster would squeak and the trunkhandle has a terrible rattle when opening. All the plastic stuff just does not fit properly and soundwise these cars are nightmares. There probably where a lot more noises I would complain about, if I just could remember them. The roads in my area are quite good, so the sounds where a surprise. If you want a quiet and relaxing drive, choose something else. 7 year warranty cant be beat tough :)
Any rattling on my cee'd besides the passenger headrest when the temperatures are cold, and i have it for 8 years now!! And i can tell you that i'm very picky on that.
starting to find myself questioning the complete bias that you show towards different cars. in this car, you have no problem with the cheap plastics, no problem with leaning in to lower the rear seats etc etc. yet in other cheaper cars you highlight all of the aforementioned as problems. how much did kia pay you to review this car?
Either that or he's trying his hardest not to be overly negative from now on because of all the nasty comments everyone leaves whenever he's overly biased against a Korean car.
There's really not that many cheap plastics, I don't think he complains about that with too many cars, he seems to be a little inconsistent with it though granted.
@@TheIceMurder2 i didn't know this was a thing, perhaps it could be. A little less brand bias i think would make for better reviews however. I will continue watching nonetheless as these are some of the best reviews to find online
I've tried doing some research on the audio system. Some sources say that above entry levels it comes with a 8 speaker jbl system. But according to some sources there is a completley other system. It might be a small issue, but I really want a good audio system if I'm going for a new car.
