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|| You are here: Used Car Expert > Kia > Kia Cee'd > Advice > Kia Cee D Sw 1 6 Crdi Ls - Car Review You are not logged in. Log-In Used Kia Cee'd Used Kia Cee'd Fault Guide Used Kia Cee'd Price Guide Kia Cee'd Running Costs Kia Cee'd Car Reviews Kia Cee'd Advice Kia Cee'd Facts & Stats Kia Cee'd Cars for Sale Kia Cee'd Car Loans Kia Cee'd Car Insurance Services Data checks Used car warranty Car tyre deals Cheap car insurance Car loans Free Advice Insurance savings Reviews & advice Video reviews Used approved Columnists M.O.T. checklist What oil? 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Centre console materials are also a big step up from those hard Kia plastics of yesteryear, while thoughtfully positioned buttons and dials have a European feel to them.The dashboard, too, is neatly laid-out and there is plenty of space inside.The boot offers a generous loadbay, behind a user-friendly large opening and low-loading lip, a maximum 1,664 litres of luggage space being available with the rear seats folded.There is a choice of four engines, a 1.6-litre 120bhp petrol plus two 1.6 diesels yielding 89bhp and 113bhp respectively and a Sport version powered by a 2.0-litre 138bhp diesel unit.All models come with electric front windows, air con with cooled glovebox, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, alloys, six airbags and MP3-compatible sound system with CD and steering wheel-mounted controls, plus remote central door locking.The Kia c'eed SW is a quite handsome looking compact estate car. It stands well on the tarmac while on the move it has fine torsional stiffness which ensures that the c'eed maintains its composed and well balanced stance going in and out of corners.The Kia c'eed SW driven here is powered by the 1.6-litre 113bhp CRDi paired with a five speed manual gearbox., delivering some seriously forceful pull while promising almost 60mpg over the combined driving cycle.However, while the low speed ride proves a little on the firm side and the electric power steering could do with a bit more feel, the c'eed SW handles just as entertainingly as its hatchback stablemate.Overall, this is yet another good value family vehicle from the Korean car maker and while, perhaps still not quite a Focus or a Golf in the ride and drive stakes, there is much in the c'eed SW to attract buyers, not least the ring of confidence Kia has created with its amazing seven-year warranty.And if anything that indicates a faith in the product few rivals can match.FAST FACTSKia c'eed SW 1.6 CRDi LS 5drPrice: £15,370Mechanical: 113bhp, 1,582cc, 4cyl diesel engine driving front wheels via 5spd manual gearboxMax speed: 117mph0-62mph: 11.7 secsCombined mpg: 57.6Insurance group: 6CO2 emissions: 128g/kmBiK rating: 18%Warranty: 7yrs/ 100,000 miles, 3yrs paint, 6yrs anti-rust Words: Malcolm Robertshaw Keywords: kia , ceed Rate this article: Login to rate this article... 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That said, though, if you're going to buy a Carens, the range-topping 2.0 CRDi LS tested here is probably the optimum choice. For a start, it uses Kia's 138bhp two-litre turbo diesel engine rather than the similarly-sized 142bhp petrol alternative. I haven't driven a petrol Carens yet, but I would be very surprised if it could match this one. The maximum performance figures are similar in each case, and the diesel produces so much more torque at so few revs that it simply has to be better in the mid-range. It's more economical too, of course, and especially so in the case of the LS. For some reason - Kia reckons it's to do with the larger wheels and lower-profile tyres - the LS is slightly more economical than the lesser GS, and produces less CO2, though not so much less that it falls into a lower tax bracket. The LS is also the only Carens to come with seven seats as standard. Although it's based on a shortened version of the Magentis floorpan, and therefore isn't uncommonly large for a compact MPV, the Carens is so well packaged that it really can transport seven people of above kindergarten age in reasonable comfort. It can't do this and transport much luggage at the same time, but if you fold down the seats in the second and third rows you open up a potential 2106 litres of space, with the seat backs acting as a flat floor. On the occasion when I had to transport a whole heap of musical equipment for 100 miles, this proved to be a very welcome feature. What was less welcome was the fact that I had to take absolutely everything out at the other end before parking the car overnight. Yes, I know that was the sensible thing to do anyway, but the point is that Kia has not supplied the Carens with any form of luggage cover. That could be a cause for concern if you had to leave it in town even for as little as two minutes. The diesel engine has enough power to make the Carens spank along quite nicely, as long as you stick with the standard six-speed manual gearbox. You could spend an extra £1000 on the optional four-speed automatic, but this has roughly the same effect as hitting a racehorse between the eyes with an iron bar. On paper there doesn't seem to be much difference (same top speed, 1.6-second difference in the 0-62mph time) but believe me, the automatic feels incredibly slow in real life. Unless you have a very good reason for letting the car choose its own gears, stick with the manual. It's unlikely that the original Carens was driven particularly hard by most owners, but if you tried to do so you quickly found that it was seriously lacking in the dynamics department. The new one is vastly better, and in particular it rides very well over most surfaces, though it starts to feel a bit floppy at the front end if you push as hard over a series of crests and dips as the engine will allow you to. There's also a big difference in the perceived quality of the old and new Carens - far more so than the mere passing of time between their respective launches would suggest. This one is a much better car all round, and while it's not the best overall in a segment which includes a lot of exceptionally capable compact MPVs, it sits high on the list when its combination of price and ability is taken into account. Kia Gallery Kia Road Tests More Road Tests Request brochure All the choice and model options delivered straight to you. More info Request test drive Try this car before you buy - get a test drive from your local dealer! More info Find Best Price If you know the car you want, then it's time to find the best deal. More info Newsletter Please enter your details below: Your name Your email Sign up here and we'll keep you right up to date with all our latest news and reviews. Car search Search for information on your favourite model of car, including road tests and news. 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> Road Tests Kia Sedona 2.9 CRDi LS By Ian Lamming Wednesday, 22 July 2009 Share Close Digg del.icio.us Facebook Reddit Google Stumble Upon Fark Newsvine YahooBuzz Bebo Twitter Independent Minds Print Email Kia Sedona: 'The very first Sedona was a bit rough and ready but modern Kias have come on leaps, bounds and strides' enlarge Look hard enough and there’s something unique in every car; some little quirk that makes it special. Often it’s just the badge; the feel good factor of owning, driving and preening a premium brand. When it’s most definitely not the badge then you have to pay closer scrutiny to discover that unusual trait. With Kia’s people carrier the Sedona you don’t have to delve too deeply. In fact only as far as the key fob where you will find a couple of innocuous buttons. Press them and there’s a clunk, a whizz and the sliding side doors fly open. You could play with them all day, particularly as the plip has a decent range and you can frighten the bejeebers out of fellow car park dwellers with your little party trick. On top of being a prankster’s delight the electric sides doors are magnificently practical - which is just what you want when you opt for such a vehicle. They allow easy entry to the capacious cabin, another area where the designers of things useful have had a veritable field day. Take the seats; three rows, all capable of tilting and moving backwards and forwards and decent to sit on. When they are all in place there is still some room in the boot and everyone gets plenty of space making it a passable place to perch. If there are five or less bodies on board and more boot space is required, then the rear set don’t disappear into the floor like some MPVs but they do come out easily enough and are not too heavy to carry to the house. Drop the middle row down and it is suddenly big enough to shift furniture. Take them out completely and you have a van. When there are passengers aboard there is another natty feature in the roof, a "conversation mirror". Push the headlining and the extra large vanity mirror drops down so you can see the folks in the rear; simple, but pure genius. People require a lot from a vehicle nowadays, including personalised ambient temperatures, which isn’t a problem either. Rear passengers get their own climate control and head-cloth mounted vents so they are not at the mercy of the driver for hot and cold air. It’s great not being treated like human baggage. They also get tinted privacy glass so they can pretend to be VIPs. Drink holders abound as do other cubbyholes and the Sedona is blessed by a surfeit of space which makes it a very pleasant place to be. The very first Sedona was a bit rough and ready but modern Kias have come on leaps, bounds and strides. It shares the family corporate feel of quality and a modest price tag. The 2.9 litre diesel is powerful enough to transport what is a large car very briskly thanks to its 183BHP power output. Fuel consumption is fair at 36mpg on the combined. Ride is fine too and, despite its girth, it is sharp enough to steer. Driver gets a decent dash and plenty of kit and can also operate the side doors from roof mounted switches - ideal for ejecting annoying passengers. New Sedona looks okay too for something with minibus pretentions. It is well made, well specified and good to drive and, with its electrical entry system, could very well show the opposition the door. Car facts Model: Kia Sedona 2.9 CRDi LS Engine: 2.9 litre, turbo diesel Drivetrain: five speed manual Power: 183BHP Top speed: 122mph 0-62mph: 15secs Insurance group: 13 Miles per gallon: 36.2 (combined) CO2 (g/km): 206 Price: from £20,295.00 Compare over 65 car insurers and get £25 Cash back through Independent Compare Print Article Email Article Also in this section Volkswagen Touareg Altitude 4.2-litre V8 TDI Seat Alhambra TSI Mini Cooper D All4 Countryman Bentley Continental GT EDITOR'S CHOICE Keegan speaks out over Ashley Ngog on his future and Liverpool Lee Dixon: Houllier's challenge Australia to take a punt on Beer Armstrong breaks his silence Aftermath of student protests Lloyd Webber uncorked Bumper year for mistletoe Appeal: Ceausescu's orphans Robertson: The Great Defender The Essex factor: Rise of Olly Murs Fifty Best Xmas gifts for women Siege of Sidney Street Soldiers home from Helmand Mark Hix's Christmas feast Win: A year's i Wax goes green in Costa Rica World's best weather The IoS Christmas Appeal 48 Hours In: Vancouver Sign up: i launches iPad app Motor brochure requests Test drive our wide range of vehicles or request a free brochure Buy a used Car Buy a new car Compare Car Insurance, switch & get £25 Compare the cheap quotes from over 65 insurers and get £25 cashback when you swithc through Independent Compare Your browser does not support inline frames or is currently configured not to display inline frames. 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