Kia teases new Ceed crossover
Latest model is due to be fully revealed later on in the year
Kia has given a glimpse of its new Ceed crossover, ahead of the car’s full reveal later on this year.
An initial sketch has been released today, showing a raked design and a high bootline.
It takes on other crossovers in the ever-flourishing segment, including the likes of the Volkswagen T-Roc and the Hyundai Kona. It’ll sit in between the compact Stonic and larger Sportage SUVs in the south Korean manufacturer’s current line-up of cars.
Gregory Guillaume, vice president of design for Kia Motors Europe, explains: “There’s another style, another type of vehicle, that we feel very strongly deserves to be a new member of the Ceed family.
“It will the play the role that’s needed to make the Ceed range stronger and even more exciting, more appealing, to European consumers. The design will be nothing like you’ve seen in the Ceed family so far. This will be the next big surprise from Kia.”
Though featuring a more streamlined look than its hatchback sibling, it’s likely that this crossover version will use the same powertrains as the regular Ceed upon which it is based.
Expect a 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine in a variety of outputs, along with a larger, 1.6-litre diesel unit. Though no four-wheel-drive option is currently offered on crossover to help it deliver a more go-anywhere driving experience.
