Could this be India’s first premium hot hatch?
Type 1,582cc in-line 4-cylinder diesel, VGT
Max power 136PS@4,000rpm
Max torque 300Nm @1,500-2,750rpm
Kerb weight 1,415kg
Wheelbase 2,650mm
LxWxH(mm) 4,310x1,800x1,447
Gearbox 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox, front-wheel drive
Suspension Macpherson struts (f), multi-link (r)
Price 14 to 16 lakh (expected)
OD rating 4.5
(+) Design, top notch build quality (-) Will be expensive
Hatchbacks in India have traditionally been looked upon as cars that are compact and are also the preferred choice for first-time buyers. In fact, a lot of times they are also considered to be a compromise as compared to sedans, but the Kia Ceed begs to differ. It is a large, spacious and premium feeling car that isn’t just oozing with style but also promises to create a new sub-segment of sorts in India. Should Kia choose to launch it here, that is. We do know the Ceed is being considered for India, but there’s no confirmation just yet. We got a chance to get behind its wheel in Germany briefly – an opportunity I didn’t want to miss, especially since the drive involved a blast on derestricted stretches of the autobahn near Frankfurt.
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