Kia Ceed Sportswagon in Dunstable Bedfordshire, Bicester Oxfordshire

The new Kia Ceed Sportswagon Plug-In Hybrid is a sporty estate with a futureproof powertrain. It’s powered by an 8.9kWh lithium-polymer battery pack, a 44.5kW electric motor and a 1.6 GDI engine with EV, Eco and Sport drive modes. It boasts an electric range of around 30-miles with a handy 60bhp on tap on electric propulsion only. In Hybrid mode, it kicks out a decent 139bhp and 265Nm of torque.
‘3’ models boast 17” alloy wheels, full LED headlights, a 10.25" touchscreen with navigation and telematics, Smart Key, rear parking sensors, a rear parking camera, an electronic handbrake, cruise control, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist and Apple CarPlay & Android Auto with voice control. That’s everything you need for easy motoring, wrapped up in a beautiful body. Who said you can’t have it all?

Design

If you like your cars sporty, the Ceed Sportswagon Plug-In Hybrid delivers. It rides on 17” alloys and gets all the bells and whistles as standard, including LED headlights, roof bars and rear privacy glass. You’re going to fall in love.

Drive

The PHEV powertrain can be driven in EV, Eco and Sport drive modes. EV mode is 100% electric and gives you a 30-mile range or thereabouts. The 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox is smooth and responsive with flappy paddles.

Practicality

With its 437-litre boot and impressive rear legroom, the Ceed Sportswagon Plug-In Hybrid is a fantastic family runabout. The rear seats split-fold 60-40 and there’s all-round electric windows with front auto up and down function.

Living with it

Because it starts silently on electric power, the Ceed Sportswagon Plug-In Hybrid is neighbour friendly and super-smooth. It also gets everyday features as standard, like sat nav, voice control and a colour reversing camera.