Kia Xceed 2022 - 2023 Review

As for the engine, according to the experiences of car owners, there have been no complaints so far regarding its performance. It is considered a reliable, trouble-free engine, saves fuel and performs well.

The car also features a transmission that excels in acceleration and smoothness. The performance of the dual-clutch transmission is not familiar to many, but once you get used to it, it is easy and smooth to use, achieving fuel economy and very good performance for the car.

The car has a distinctive interior design, which is one of its strengths. There are enough soft, premium materials to make the car a pleasant place to sit, and the infotainment systems are simple to use thanks to their clear, modern graphics and logical menu layouts. It is compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Despite its coupé-style roof, there is still decent luggage space at 426 liters, which is 31 liters more than the Ceed.

The car's drawback is its somewhat cramped rear legroom, as the car's distinctive design and sloping roofline affect practicality a bit in the rear, particularly the rear seats, which are affected by the narrower space, along with the rear pillars that reduce outward visibility. Another drawback is its poor ground clearance, a flaw unanimously acknowledged by owners.

Kia XCeed spare parts are readily available at Kia dealerships in Egypt, but their availability outside the dealership is not as strong or widespread as it should be given the car's relative newness to the Egyptian market. However, its good sales and continued demand despite its high price will make the distribution of spare parts faster and easier. Spare parts prices are somewhat high, and have recently increased significantly due to price increases and the dollar.

The suspension also offers smoothness and comfort while driving on the road, as well as the ability to absorb vibrations caused by potholes on unpaved roads, while remaining stable at the same time.

The car's ground clearance is 18.4 cm, making it well-suited for handling Egyptian roads due to its medium clearance.

Kia XCeed, despite its recent introduction to Egypt in 2021, has achieved good performance and strong sales, becoming one of the most sought-after Kia cars after the Sportage, even outperforming the new Cerato in performance, which has caused it to be subject to strong overpricing. The car's performance in the used and resale market is good, as there is a medium market for it, and it seems good compared to its recent local introduction. There is ease of resale and many offers for sale due to the current high price of the car compared to the period of its introduction and purchase as a new car, in light of price increases, as it exceeded one million pounds in the resale market, although its purchase started from less than 400 thousand pounds. The main flaw now in resale is the insanely high prices offered, which makes it difficult for many to purchase it.  

The Kia XCeed has achieved a 5-star rating in the European EURONCAP safety tests, thanks to its high safety system. All models feature:

6 airbags, including front airbags for the driver and front passenger, seat-mounted side airbags, and curtain airbags.

Engine Immobilizer.

Anti-lock braking system (ABS).

Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD).

16-inch ventilated front disc brakes and 14-inch rear disc brakes.

Hill-start control (HAC).

Electronic stability control (ESC).

Vehicle stability control (VSM) with steering wheel control.

Downhill assist control (DAC).

Rear child seat anchor points. ISOFIX.

Tire alignment warning.

Rear parking sensors in the second category only.

التجهيزات الداخلية:

الفئة الأولى Base Line:

تكييف هواء يدوي – زجاج كهرباء أمامي وخلفي – 6 سماعات – راديو – مخرج AUX وUSB – بلوتووث بتحكم من عجلة القيادة – تحكم بالنظام الصوتي من عجلة القيادة – عجلة قيادة متحركة في 4 اتجاهات – عرض درجة الحرارة الخارجية – مسند يد أمامي – نور قراءة ومكان لحفظ النظارة – ضبط ارتفاع كرسي السائق والراكب الامامي – تحكم عن بعد في غلق وفتح الأبواب – امكانية تغيير نظام القيادة – مثبت سرعة بتحكم من عجلة القيادة – شاشة لمس 8 بوصة تدعم أبل كار بلاي وأندرويد أوتو – كاميرا خلفية – مسند يد خلفي وحامل أكواب –مقاعد خلفية قابلة للطي- عجلة قيادة وناقل حركة من الجلد – مقاعد من القماش والجلد الصناعي – شاشة عدادات 4.2 بوصة . 

الفئة الثانية Top Line:

تزيد عن السابق في تجهيزاتها الداخلية بفرش أصفر -  شاشة عدادات ديجيتال بحجم 12.3 بوصة - شاحن لاسلكي للهواتف الذكية Wireless Charger -  تكييف هواء أوتوماتيك ثنائي المناطق مع Cluster Ionizer- فتحات تكييف خلفية - مفتاح ذكي مع زر تشغيل / إيقاف المحرك – دواسات ألومنيوم معدنية – تحكم كهربائي في فتح وغلق صندوق الأمتعة.

التجهيزات الخارجية:

الفئة الأولى BaseLine:

8 ألوان للهيكل الخارجي - لون أصفر جديد خاص بالسيارة - جنوط ألومنيوم مقاس 18 بوصة  - إطارات 235/45 18R مرايا جانبية كهربائية بسخانات – حواجز أتربة – زجاج ملون للأبواب الخلفية والزجاج الخلفي- مصابيح أمامية ليد تعمل عند ادارة المحرك بعدسة ثنائية الاضواء- مصابيح خلفية ليد – مصابيح ضباب أمامية هالوجين – عوارض تحميل فوق السقف – حساسات اضاءة – اغلاق النوافذ عن بعد  .

الفئة الثانية Top Line:

تزيد عن السابق في شبكة أمامية من الكروم اللامع بيانو أسود- دخول ذكي بصمة – اشارة بالمرايا الجانبية ليد -  مرايا ضم أوتوماتيكي - فتح باب الشنطة الخلفية كهربائياً.

تحتاج كيا إكسيد لمزيد من الكماليات والتجهيزات خاصة في الفئة الثانية مثل فتحة السقف والكراسي الكهربائية كما أن نظام الترفيه قديم وكان يحتاج لنسخة أحدث بالاضافة لمشكلة عدم وجود مخارج USB خلفية بالاضافة لمشكلات في الإطارات .