Test drive Kia Ceed or Sportage: more quality at a higher price
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Test drive Kia Ceed or Sportage: more quality at a higher price

Test drive Kia Ceed or Sportage: more quality at a higher price

Which of the two models of the Korean brand is the best choice

The Kia Ceed has lost the apostrophe in its name, but in all other respects, the third generation of compact cars is launched from a very modernized starting point. Does this make it the equivalent of the larger, more expensive Sportage SUV?

In a sense, Sportage is contrary to the general trend. True, it is still the best-selling Kia model in Germany, but this year it has fallen slightly - by August, newly registered units are almost ten percent less than in the same period in 2017.

The new Ceed, which has been on sale since June in a completely new third generation - more elegant and modern than the slightly tantric Sportage, is probably to blame.

The impression is enhanced while driving. While the Ceed does a little understeer in corners but is nimble and nimble, the Sportage feels considerably more naughty. At the same speed, it tilts more sharply to the side, the steering works without real feedback and road feel.

The SUV has the advantages of its class of car in terms of seating position (pelvic point is 15 centimeters higher) as well as interior space, but there is really a lot of air directly overhead. And even if you order it without the dual transmission and with similar equipment (it's possible in Germany), the premium on the price of the Sportage will remain in the region of 2500 euros. And in terms of consumption, the differences are important - here you need a liter more.

CONCLUSION

The characters of the two cars are fundamentally different, so here we have to report an equal result. If you think there is enough space in Ceed, then this is the best choice.

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2020-08-30

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