Kia Cee'd I (2007–2012)

4.0/5
Reliability score Good
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Engine reliability summary

Petrol

Engine Score Reports Common issues
1.4 16V (90 Hp) (G4FA) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.4 CVVT (109 Hp) (G4FA) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.6 16V (126 Hp) (G4FC) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.6 16V (126 Hp) Automatic (G4FC) No reports 0 No issues reported
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1.6 16V (126 Hp) automatic (G4FC) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.6 CVVT (122 Hp) (G4FC) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.6 CVVT (122 Hp) Automatic (G4FC) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 CVVT (143 Hp) (G4GC) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 CVVT (143 Hp) Automatic (G4GC) No reports 0 No issues reported

Diesel

Engine Score Reports Common issues
1.6 CRDi (115 Hp) (D4FB) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.6 CRDi (90 Hp) (D4FB) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.6 CRDi 16V (115 Hp) (D4FB) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.6 CRDi 16V (115 Hp) Automatic (D4FB) No reports 0 No issues reported
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1.6 CRDi 16V (128 Hp) (D4FB) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.6 CRDi 16V (128 Hp) Automatic (D4FB) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.6 CRDi 16V (90 Hp) (D4FB) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.6D 16V (115 Hp) (D4FB) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.6D 16V (115 Hp) automatic (D4FB) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.6D 16V (128 Hp) (D4FB) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.6D 16V (128 Hp) Automatic (D4FB) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.6D 16V (90 Hp) (D4FB) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 CRDi (140 Hp) (D4EA) No reports 0 No issues reported

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Ceed: A Solid Family Car

A budget-friendly family car, not great, not bad, but simply a typical mid-ranger for average money. A bit bland, well-insulated, with a spacious boot and a reasonably economical engine, though without dazzling performance. Unfortunately, despite a rather nice and understated interior, all its elements not only creak and rattle from the start (door cards, dashboard, etc.) but also wear out over time and develop considerable play (front seatbacks started creaking and got a bit loose).

Pros: Well-insulated cabin, Spacious boot, Economical engine, Understated interior design, Budget-friendly
Cons: Lacks exciting performance, Interior components creak and rattle, Interior components develop play over time, Front seatbacks creak and loosen

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