Kia has announced UK prices and specifications for its new Proceed five-door estate, available in the UK in three trim levels from 21 January from £23,835.
In entry-level GT-Line and mid-range GT-Line S trims, the 'shooting brake'-style Proceed comes equipped with the 138bhp 1.4-litre T-GDi petrol unit or 134bhp 1.6-litre CRDi diesel engine from the Ceed hatchback. Buyers can choose from a six-speed manual gearbox, or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic.
The Proceed GT-Line features 17in alloy wheels, half-leather interior, a heated steering wheel and USB fast charging point as standard. GT-Line S trim adds 18in alloy wheels, electric seats, parking assist and upgraded audio system among other features.
The range-topping Proceed GT, available from £28,135 and equipped as standard with the automatic gearbox and 201bhp 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine found in the Ceed GT hatchback, is capable of a 140mph top speed and 7.2sec 0-60mph time. Visual differentiation from the rest of the range comes in the form of red centre caps and trim, alongside LED bi-function headlights. The interior features sports seats finished in black leather and suede with red stitching.
2018 Kia Proceed GT prototype first drive
Designed, developed and engineered in Europe, the sole continent in which it will be sold, the Proceed shares much visually with the five-door Kia Ceed hatchback from the front doors onwards. But it’s all change from there back, with a roofline that slopes down to a steeply raked rear window and extended rear overhang.
The rear profile is also unique, with a single-piece LED lightbar stretching across the tailgate and a more aggressive bumper design. Chrome ‘Sharkblades’ in the rearmost side windows are said to emphasise the roof angle.
The Proceed is 5mm longer than the regular Ceed Sportswagon estate, at 4605mm, with a 43mm lower roofline and 5mm taken from the car’s ground clearance. The 2650mm wheelbase is unchanged.
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Looks better on film
Just seen a video of this on AutoTrader's YouTube channel (who seem to actually understand the importance of video content... hint hint AC) and it looks much better on film than it does in these rather static CGIs.
Kia just keep getting better.
I think this looks great and much better looking than the hatchback. I have to say I thought when I seen pics of the hatch at first I thought it was very bland but it looks much better in the metal. This looks like a Mercedes from the side and a Porsche from the back so whats not to like. Still a pity there will be no 3 door or coupe version of the CEED do.
Its a*se is too fat, sadly.
Its a*se is too fat, sadly.