Especificaciones y análisis del KIA ceed
Power
90HP
Torque
136Nm
Consumption
5.8l/100
Emissions
139g/km
0-100 km/h
13s
Top Speed
180km/h
Weight
1257kg
Price
10,400€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 3 doors
340 L
53 L
66.2 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the KIA pro_cee'd 1.4 CVVT Basic · 90 CV (2011)
General description
The 2011 KIA pro_cee'd was not just a car; it was a statement of intent. It represented the moment when KIA ceased to be just a rational choice and became a passionate purchase. With its three-door body, this model targeted an audience seeking style and a touch of sportiness without sacrificing an incredibly competitive price, breaking the mold in the compact segment.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, its 90 horsepower doesn't aim to take your breath away with every acceleration, but rather to offer an honest and connected driving experience. The naturally aspirated engine and the five-speed manual transmission make you a participant in the drive in a way that modern cars have forgotten. It feels agile in the city and composed on the highway thanks to a multi-link rear suspension, an advanced solution for its time and price, which conveys confidence and remarkable ride comfort. It's a car enjoyed for its balance and simplicity.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is its main calling card. The pro_cee'd is visibly lower and more stylized than its five-door sibling, with a descending roofline that evokes a coupé silhouette. Every line, from its sharp front end to its muscular rear, was designed to seduce. It was one of the first KIAs designed in Europe for European tastes, and the result is a car that, even a decade later, still turns heads for its harmony and timeless appeal.
Technology and features
In its entry-level version, technology wasn't measured in screen inches but in smart solutions. It had the essentials for comfort, like electric power steering or a functional audio system. However, its true innovation was under the skin: the CVVT variable valve timing system to optimize engine performance and, above all, a very well-crafted chassis architecture that prioritized good dynamic behavior over superfluous frills.
Competition
In a vibrant market, the pro_cee'd faced giants like the Volkswagen Golf, the SEAT León SC, or the Renault Mégane Coupé. While its European rivals often offered more power or optional technology, the KIA countered with a devastating argument: an unbeatable design-price-warranty ratio. Its seven-year warranty was a game-changer that generated a level of confidence few could match, making it the smart buy with a heart.
Conclusion
The KIA pro_cee'd was much more than just the pretty face of the Ceed family. It was the car that proved you could have an exciting design, competent dynamic behavior, and bombproof reliability for a fair price. It is a vehicle that appeals directly to emotion, a faithful companion that offered style and peace of mind, and has aged with admirable dignity, representing one of the most important chapters in KIA's history.