2010 Kia Cee'd facelift first image appears

2010 Kia Ceed facelift - 1600

Updated styling, new stop/start system

By Michael Gauthier
July 13, 2009 5:02 PM
Filed Under: Asian, Facelifts, Kia, Leaks

The first official image of Kia's facelifted Cee'd has surfaced on the web.

Designed by Audi alum Peter Schreyer, the new Cee'd features a redesigned bumper with a large air intake and rectangular fog lights. The overall effect helps to bring the Cee'd more in-line with Kia's recent offerings such as the Forte and Optima/Magnetis.

Engine options will likely carry over, meaning petrol power will be provided by a 109hp 1.4-liter, a 122hp 1.6-liter and a 140hp 2.0-liter engine. On the diesel side, expect the 115hp 1.6-liter CRDi and 140hp 2.0-liter CRDi to be offered. Although an engine stop/start system will only be available on the 1.6 petrol and 1.6 CRDi, it should eventually be offered on the rest of the lineup.

Look for the updated Kia Cee'd range to be officially unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.

Source: autoblog.nl

Press Release (Click to expand)

First images of new cee'd revealed

Kia Motors has today released the first pictures of new cee'd, revealing a much improved and updated look including the new ‘family face' of the brand.

This mid-life change unusually includes sheet metal changes to the bonnet plus alterations to the bumper, grille and light clusters. There have been some enhancements to the interior too in terms of specification and design including a more intuitive centre console and upgraded audio system including Bluetooth connectivity.

Paul Philpott, Managing Director Kia Motors (UK) Limited commented; "Since its launch just over a year and a half ago, cee'd has been instrumental in placing Kia firmly as one of the top five global automakers. With over 5,000 units already sold in the UK so far this year, cee'd is currently holding a four per cent share of the retail market.

"cee'd has been one of the first Kia models customers have bought for emotional rather than practical reasons. Now we have other aspirational cars in the range, such as the new Soul, we are establishing a clear image as a design led brand and, with more new introductions due early next year, Kia offers one of the youngest product ranges available" he added.

New cee'd will be unveiled at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show alongside two all-new Kia models.