Kia’s new Proceed is less practical, more expensive and makes no sense… but I like it
With the same face as the Ceed five-door hatch, this Proceed is a sleeker, more coupe-like estate
THIS is the Kia Panamera. Sorry. Typo. Kia Proceed. Same face as the Ceed five-door hatch but different backside. Also different to the Kia Ceed Sportswagon estate.
This is a sleeker, more coupe-like estate, which ultimately means it is less practical, more expensive and makes no sense. But I like it.
Oddly, the 1.6-litre Proceed GT is not the top dog here either. That’s the GT-Line S with the lesser 1.4-litre turbo petrol and seven-speed paddleshift auto.
Kia has thrown absolutely everything at it — panoramic sunroof, heated rear seats, smart cruise control, powered tailgate — all for £28,685.
Very niche.
Very cut-price Porsche Panamera.
KEY FACTS: KIA PROCEED
Price: £28,685
Engine: 1.4 turbo petrol
Power: 138hp, 242Nm
0-62mph: 9.4 secs
Top speed: 127mph
Economy: 42mpg
CO2: 133g/km
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