Not often the manufacturers provide the base model but it makes the review more reflective of the models people will actually buy. Good for you Kia for not sending the top of the range model.
If you want to change wiper blades, you can turn on your key until the lights flash (do not start the car), then press the wiper lever downwards and they will be in "service" position. Same as in Peugeot. This is really cool looking car.
Mat is one of the best motor journalists. Carwow should be thankful to have him in the team. Joy to watch, honest review.. that's why as soon as i get a carwow notification, i stop everything else and watch it.💙
I just love Mat's cheerfulness and honesty, his car reviews are the best, because they seem so warm and homely, it's as if a friend was presenting me the cars... And the part where he doesn't cut and edit everything out of a video, for example that guy's lunch in the armrest, or banging hos head on the rear door, I think that shows it's an honest and quality review, I really love watching carwow reviews even the ones from cars I don't particularly enjoy
@@kodfish1985 can agree, comparing hyundai i30 2017 to a 2018 Golf, the hyundai is simply better finished on the outside and very similar on the inside
Ah! 360p! We meet again... That’s the trouble of watching the video as soon as it comes out. However, it doesn’t matter as a Carwow video must be watched ASAP
A real petrol-head Disagree on the him dying part (just don’t allow him to mate and we’ll all be safe), ABSOLUTELY agree on the amber reflectors, they look HIDEOUS
@@NicMachiavelli I completely agree it isn't a good follow up to the last gen Supra at all especially since its a BMW. I just wanted to see Matt's opinion and inevitable disappointment in it. I'll be honest though, I do have hope that the aftermarket industry will make tons of mods for the Supra resulting in crazy interesting builds
@@lootbox289 the funny thing is that the same thing was said about the MK4 supra when it was released that's why it sold only 11 thousand of them throughout 93-98, give it a few years and than you can say it sucks.
I like the interior a lot. Seems practical, something that many manufacturers tend to overlook in favour of "flashiness". Having hardware buttons for things you want to control on the fly while driving is so important. Overall, I'd probably pick this over most of the competitors. Adequate engine selection, trim options and great value. How are they reliability-wise? A 7 year warranty would end up a blessing and a curse if you spend half your time in service
So want him to do a video on his life, how he became a motoring journalist etc. Seems interesting how he did a chemistry degree then became an accountant then a journalist. Having said that I study chemistry and love cars though ;)
The annoying things seem really petty, feels like you had to go a long way to find them, a large rear view mirror is an annoyance? All modern wipers dont lift out the way when cleaning, the key is a similar design as a Volvo but theyre not annoying? Did you try lifting the boot floor completely out before trying to fit the parcel shelf under it? A cheap bit of out of the way plastic in a cheap car gets a bit discoloured when it rains but who drives with the window open? Hmmmmmmmmm
They do that in every vídeo. They always try to find 5 annoying things about each car, and it appears that for this one it was kinda hard! In my opinion, that's actually a compliment to Kia
@@joaopmtavares i know the way they make the vids but your right in this case so why bother, why not just say 'we couldnt find anything wrong!' Be a nice refreshing change wouldnt it.
@@kevingregson3805 It would indeed be refreshing and quite funny, but it wouldn't be true. This car, like any other, isn't perfect. I think they've done the right thing.
I bought this car arter watching this review 4 years ago and I really like my car. So thank you! I just want to explain the weird shape of the keys. Althought he found it useless or meaningless it really is a helpfull feature. When the keys are in your pocket you can easily find the right button while touching the keys over your pants or cloths. This is reallly heplfull if you are carrying bags or your hands are full and you cannot reach in your pocket to get your keys out. I can Just feel it and press the right button with no problem 😊
One feature that I wish more manufacturers would add is a coin tray. Now I know it's not something that's really important, but I just really appreciate the convenience of one.
I was going to seriously contemplate this as my next car until the bit when you started talking about the cornering, ‘The kinda people that are going to buy a Kia ceed ‘, ‘not the best job’, I like the thrill of driving too much to settle for something where you feel disconnected from the road..
I'm a little disappointed by the delay of this review. The car has been out for quite some time now. However, this is clearly the best car review channel on youtube so I will not nag too much.
I am considering the Kia Ceed SW. Drove few of them and quite liked the experience. I also tried the Ford Focus Combi for this glorified driving experience that we hear day in and day out on the channel, but did not really experience it. Maybe because it had the 1l engine. The brake was ultra sensitive and the steering did not feel much more direct than the KIA. This said, the road I tried both cars was never really twisty. Hmmm.
Another good review people who accuse Matt of being biased need to grow up just because he doesn't share your views anyway Kia as a brand are slowly catching up with the likes of Ford and VW etc nice car and good value for money.
Coming from an 2004 Megane 2 with 1.9 dci Diesel engine i have to say, that the current 2018/19 engines below 1.6 liters are really a bit on the slow side. Sure, the fuel economics are better, but i really like to have that extra bit of power left as a reserve for travelling (4 people and fully loaded trunk into vacations) or to have a bit fun on b-roads.
Yeah , that's the perfect engine/gearbox combination for this car ,it's quick as fuck , but the 1L turbo petrol engine in this car is shit , it feels slow as fuck
Love that engine/gearbox combo, I got it in my Hyundai i30 and it’s amazing. It’s bonkers fast for a 140hp engine and it can be really contained when it comes to mpg!
Petrol Head never tried 1.0 turbo because dealers don't want to get it to their showrooms, only if customer orders that! I tried 1.4 N/A that felt much slower than 1.4 turbo, it's like 4 sec slower 0-60mph
José Ignacio Ruiz Artigues Yeah it really feels faster than 140hp! I only tried i30 in N model so can't compare it directly, but both models are from the same mother so they should be similar!
@@IvanSensei I'm sure they are super super similar, maybe the Ceed has some improvements over the i30 since it's been released a year later. Man I would love to try the i30 N!!! Probably will do so during this spring. I'm sure it's amazing!!!!
We got one today, I love the car! good equipment and feels good to drive with nice comfort. Reasonable price and cheap to own. This over the overpriced boring VWs!!! To be honest im impressed with the Kia how they have developed their cars to something that feels a little bit extra instead of them old boring asian cars!
I love Matt's reviews, but pleaaaase, stop comparing all hatchbacks to Skoda Octavia. The Octavia is in it's own class - it's too huge to be treated in the same manner as Focuses, Golfs or Ceeds. It's closer in dimensions to Insignia and Mondeo.
Dear Matt, please consider showing the all round exterior design of the car in the introduction then conclude with the interior. Most of the time I have to look up the car images on google after your videos for a better look of the exteriors.
Used to hate the Ceed due to it's cheapness but the last couple of generations are looking damn appealing, especially this last gen. I'd choose it over the crapbox Golf in a heart-beat.
Is it always raining over there? Everytime I watch the in-depth review, it's raining... And Mat's voice always sounded like someone who got their sinus blocked because of cold lol. Hang in there bud!
I think you should review thé KIA ceed top of the range Gtline With automatic DCT7 and you will change your mind about the driving expérience. It is as good as the focus and yet more practical and good value fore money.
Regarding the 7 year warranty, as a lease driver I have noticed it has a positive impact on the residual value of the car, therefore also on your lease price.
I loved driving, feels very responsive, good grip on the road. 1.4 engine had better torque than 3.0 Audi's A6. And great fuel economy too. Interior feels great! Up to a par with Audi. Nissan, Peugeot - really cheap quality, far below KIA's level of quality and comfort, not to mention without any engine to match KIA's 1.4 (that's 1.4 only!)
CarWow/Matt please do review on the all new MAZDA 3 hatchback/sedan ASAP... You might as well do a review on MAZDA CX5... I think you have been missing that out since carbuyer times... Cheers
Not often the manufacturers provide the base model but it makes the review more reflective of the models people will actually buy. Good for you Kia for not sending the top of the range model.
Mat is the type of journalist to recommend air suspension on a bicycle.
Ilija we need to start these.
Ilija 😂😂😂
There are actually some super expensive bicycles with those suspensions XD
They actually exist, i have one on my bike and would prefer it a thousand times over coils
:D true that
I sat in this car just a few days ago and I was mind blown at the level of build quality Kia has achieved.
The stick is horrible
Man stop I'm actually going to buy this thing 😂 I got offered it half this price he said with 40k kilometres
If you want to change wiper blades, you can turn on your key until the lights flash (do not start the car), then press the wiper lever downwards and they will be in "service" position. Same as in Peugeot. This is really cool looking car.
Mat is one of the best motor journalists. Carwow should be thankful to have him in the team. Joy to watch, honest review.. that's why as soon as i get a carwow notification, i stop everything else and watch it.💙
I just love Mat's cheerfulness and honesty, his car reviews are the best, because they seem so warm and homely, it's as if a friend was presenting me the cars... And the part where he doesn't cut and edit everything out of a video, for example that guy's lunch in the armrest, or banging hos head on the rear door, I think that shows it's an honest and quality review, I really love watching carwow reviews even the ones from cars I don't particularly enjoy
you need to start reviewing the soundsystems of these cars
yes, and analysing rattles etc when driving on irregular roads, very important!!!
@@25500 i own one of these. Sound system is very very good for the price and there is no rattle coming from anywhere so far
@@Konashu which spec do you have
@@yowhaatsup Edition 7 is called. 4 speakers, 2 tweeters and 1 subwoofer
This car is so much nicer and better than a Golf, I don’t care what anyone says. The quality, fit and finish, equipment etc is really impressive.
I have a 2018 Hyundai i20 and every time i see a VW Polo i feel sorry for the owner
No ski-hatch, though 🙄
Agreed. Ive a 2015 ceed. And interior is nicer than the 2018 base model golf. Than came from the golf owners mouth.
Am with you
@@kodfish1985 can agree, comparing hyundai i30 2017 to a 2018 Golf, the hyundai is simply better finished on the outside and very similar on the inside
Ah! 360p! We meet again... That’s the trouble of watching the video as soon as it comes out. However, it doesn’t matter as a Carwow video must be watched ASAP
Thanks for the support! Seems there's an issue with TH-cam uploads... Hopefully, the UHD version will be available asap!
You don't deserve good cars anymore because brexit
tiger cat Really?
@@tigercat418 I am amazed.
A real petrol-head Disagree on the him dying part (just don’t allow him to mate and we’ll all be safe), ABSOLUTELY agree on the amber reflectors, they look HIDEOUS
I'd choose this over every rival. Best looking car in its class, packed with kits and decent value.
If you like deferent then i check out the mazda 3 2019 its stunning
Can not be compared to astra
@@oneminvideoagency Well if you do compare, the Astra is a 2 year older car...
I prefer the new Toyota Corolla
@@brzutt the mazda 3 has become a more premium car and is not comparable with the ceed i think
Matt is the type of guy to schedule a Kia Cee'd review and not a Toyota Supra first look
Thats the right decision mate
@@NicMachiavelli meh
@@lootbox289 I really like Toyota and dont hate on BMW but the new "Supra" is a shitty car. They shouldn't have it named Supra
@@NicMachiavelli I completely agree it isn't a good follow up to the last gen Supra at all especially since its a BMW. I just wanted to see Matt's opinion and inevitable disappointment in it. I'll be honest though, I do have hope that the aftermarket industry will make tons of mods for the Supra resulting in crazy interesting builds
@@lootbox289 the funny thing is that the same thing was said about the MK4 supra when it was released that's why it sold only 11 thousand of them throughout 93-98, give it a few years and than you can say it sucks.
Good honest straightforward review of a good honest straightforward car. Nice!
Michael Glynn Good honest comment too mate. :D
Should i add some thing Good honest straightforward review from a good honest straightforward Mat.
Honest my arse. Motoring is a huge and wealthy industry. Lots of clout.
Everything stops when you get a carwow notification 🔥👌
Amen!
I stop when I get a notification..
Carwow, the only notification I don't ignore
Don't trust em too much..
Hmmm are you the same dz from 9Gag?...
@@braaapstuuu9329 haha, yes bro "anubis88" XD, proof 9gagers have the same interest, nice to catch you "rougi"
@@ryadderdar991 hhh yes the picture was familiar thanks kho 😅.
I’ve got a 2015 Sonata and the engine blew up at 42,000 miles despite changing the oil every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.
I like the interior a lot. Seems practical, something that many manufacturers tend to overlook in favour of "flashiness". Having hardware buttons for things you want to control on the fly while driving is so important.
Overall, I'd probably pick this over most of the competitors. Adequate engine selection, trim options and great value. How are they reliability-wise? A 7 year warranty would end up a blessing and a curse if you spend half your time in service
You can forget future sponsorship from Samsung after that intro.
At least he'll still get paid for mentioning his sponsor VW in every video.
Mat "I got a degree in chemistry" Watson.
So want him to do a video on his life, how he became a motoring journalist etc. Seems interesting how he did a chemistry degree then became an accountant then a journalist. Having said that I study chemistry and love cars though ;)
Carl Yelland more like: “Degrees are a good plan B if your passion fails.” If your degree is your passion that’s a big win though.
"it's now time to put a star in the reasonably priced car "
I would pay for an album of you just saying "it’s got-uh bit-uh scratchy plastic" over and over again on repeat.
The annoying things seem really petty, feels like you had to go a long way to find them, a large rear view mirror is an annoyance? All modern wipers dont lift out the way when cleaning, the key is a similar design as a Volvo but theyre not annoying? Did you try lifting the boot floor completely out before trying to fit the parcel shelf under it? A cheap bit of out of the way plastic in a cheap car gets a bit discoloured when it rains but who drives with the window open? Hmmmmmmmmm
The plastic is no worse than any car really... Just Matt being a dick again...
@@matthewhaverly3108 not being a dick but really struggling to find fault with a cheap car thats not an Audi
They do that in every vídeo. They always try to find 5 annoying things about each car, and it appears that for this one it was kinda hard! In my opinion, that's actually a compliment to Kia
@@joaopmtavares i know the way they make the vids but your right in this case so why bother, why not just say 'we couldnt find anything wrong!' Be a nice refreshing change wouldnt it.
@@kevingregson3805 It would indeed be refreshing and quite funny, but it wouldn't be true. This car, like any other, isn't perfect. I think they've done the right thing.
I bought this car arter watching this review 4 years ago and I really like my car. So thank you! I just want to explain the weird shape of the keys. Althought he found it useless or meaningless it really is a helpfull feature. When the keys are in your pocket you can easily find the right button while touching the keys over your pants or cloths. This is reallly heplfull if you are carrying bags or your hands are full and you cannot reach in your pocket to get your keys out. I can Just feel it and press the right button with no problem 😊
Can we have a comparison between ceed, i30 and focus (as benchmark)?
Carwow...! The only thing I never got bored in TH-cam.
One feature that I wish more manufacturers would add is a coin tray. Now I know it's not something that's really important, but I just really appreciate the convenience of one.
Matt knows his tech! Love him
Matt the type of guy.. oh wait wrong channel
Noel Yahchouchi Doug demuro reference lol.
I was going to seriously contemplate this as my next car until the bit when you started talking about the cornering, ‘The kinda people that are going to buy a Kia ceed ‘, ‘not the best job’, I like the thrill of driving too much to settle for something where you feel disconnected from the road..
*so early, still 360p 😍😍😍*
Love how much you guys are uploading !
carwow is always honest and simply the best
Got the model 3 trim but its almost exactly like this one. I have it for 2 months now and i absolutely love it
I'm a little disappointed by the delay of this review. The car has been out for quite some time now. However, this is clearly the best car review channel on youtube so I will not nag too much.
I find this much more interesting than the current VW Golf.
So well done Kia 👍
Golf's are so boring.Mat has to mention them in every video or he doesn't get paid to plug them.
It was a nice surprise to see you on the TV yesterday in carwow ad! Keep up the good work!
I own a picanto since 2015,and honestly I had no problems at all considering the ENGINE...I THINK KIA IS IMPROVING....
Just ordered the Ceed Sportswagen, Lovely car with a huge boot!
I am considering the Kia Ceed SW. Drove few of them and quite liked the experience. I also tried the Ford Focus Combi for this glorified driving experience that we hear day in and day out on the channel, but did not really experience it. Maybe because it had the 1l engine. The brake was ultra sensitive and the steering did not feel much more direct than the KIA. This said, the road I tried both cars was never really twisty. Hmmm.
Whatever CarWow pays Matt it's not enough!
Not that I'm aware of no.
@@ws5712 no he doesn't he's "just" the editorial director but I think he's been with Carwow from the start
@@ws5712 He doesn't, he reviews the owners car here th-cam.com/video/8lWNYScDh00/w-d-xo.html
@@vanessaoelmann4211 wasn't he with carbuyer first? Or are they the same company?
anonymous UK yes he was and no they aren’t the same, their names just happen to be similar
When he said " reversing camera " he sound like Jeremy Clarkson from the old top gear
Another good review people who accuse Matt of being biased need to grow up just because he doesn't share your views anyway Kia as a brand are slowly catching up with the likes of Ford and VW etc nice car and good value for money.
Still easily one of the best presenters in the business! Keep it up Matt.
Coming from an 2004 Megane 2 with 1.9 dci Diesel engine i have to say, that the current 2018/19 engines below 1.6 liters are really a bit on the slow side. Sure, the fuel economics are better, but i really like to have that extra bit of power left as a reserve for travelling (4 people and fully loaded trunk into vacations) or to have a bit fun on b-roads.
Thank you in my counntry Egypt, the car is only available with the 1.6L petrol normal aspiration engine which is a nice choice
I still accidentally search Car Buyer, realise my mistake, and come straight here.
GT line in white, tinted windows 😍 my jaw dropped after I saw it. I will hopefully buy this car after Corona.
Great car, love my 1.4 turbo DCT blue flame car :)
Yeah , that's the perfect engine/gearbox combination for this car ,it's quick as fuck , but the 1L turbo petrol engine in this car is shit , it feels slow as fuck
Love that engine/gearbox combo, I got it in my Hyundai i30 and it’s amazing. It’s bonkers fast for a 140hp engine and it can be really contained when it comes to mpg!
Petrol Head never tried 1.0 turbo because dealers don't want to get it to their showrooms, only if customer orders that! I tried 1.4 N/A that felt much slower than 1.4 turbo, it's like 4 sec slower 0-60mph
José Ignacio Ruiz Artigues Yeah it really feels faster than 140hp! I only tried i30 in N model so can't compare it directly, but both models are from the same mother so they should be similar!
@@IvanSensei I'm sure they are super super similar, maybe the Ceed has some improvements over the i30 since it's been released a year later.
Man I would love to try the i30 N!!! Probably will do so during this spring. I'm sure it's amazing!!!!
Greetings from across the pond. I'm really enjoying your channel!
Now we like Matt even more. Knowing he actually does his homework when it comes to phones. Value for money baby.
Apple is wayy more expensive and overpriced than samsung
We got one today, I love the car! good equipment and feels good to drive with nice comfort. Reasonable price and cheap to own. This over the overpriced boring VWs!!! To be honest im impressed with the Kia how they have developed their cars to something that feels a little bit extra instead of them old boring asian cars!
I have the kia ceed 2020 gt line version, totally brill speck!
3:05 that was a solid 2 second delay
Now One+ should pay Mat for sure, he had shown us the Mobile all the time he has been in the videos and now he did SO the company name
Anyone notice how Matt had several goes at locking the door, only to fail miserably 😂😂😂😂😂😂
I love Matt's reviews, but pleaaaase, stop comparing all hatchbacks to Skoda Octavia. The Octavia is in it's own class - it's too huge to be treated in the same manner as Focuses, Golfs or Ceeds. It's closer in dimensions to Insignia and Mondeo.
This is the new kia ceed, and it's a little bit like...
Ford focus
@@comedyman112 The design of the ceed is made before the focus. So we can say Ford copied the Kia.
@@vladmihai306 people don't know what happens behind closed doors. They only see which car came out first
@@comedyman112 ford literally stole aston martin's grill
Dear Matt, please consider showing the all round exterior design of the car in the introduction then conclude with the interior. Most of the time I have to look up the car images on google after your videos for a better look of the exteriors.
This has to be the best equiped entry level car ever! And the best value for money too!
New one plus is quite expensive mate last time i checked it was more than iphone 7 plus. It’s not as vfm as it was earlier.
Do you have the Kia Cerato GT over there??? Would love if you done a review on it 💕
One of the Kia models we haven’t yet driven, it looks the part inside and out, interesting review, thank you
His videos are so refreshing, no matter what car
Used to hate the Ceed due to it's cheapness but the last couple of generations are looking damn appealing, especially this last gen. I'd choose it over the crapbox Golf in a heart-beat.
Is it always raining over there? Everytime I watch the in-depth review, it's raining... And Mat's voice always sounded like someone who got their sinus blocked because of cold lol. Hang in there bud!
I think this car deserved a “buy” recommendation, like Matt said you get a lot of car for the money, even with the entry level car
Hey Matt could you review the new Mazda 3 and Toyota Corolla Please
I think you should review thé KIA ceed top of the range Gtline With automatic DCT7 and you will change your mind about the driving expérience. It is as good as the focus and yet more practical and good value fore money.
Oneplus6t are brilliant phones . Half the price of an iPhone equivalent. Stopped over to them and no regrets and I am £’s in
You forgot to mention the fully independent front and rear suspension
What's the body roll like through corners?
How about overtaking on the motorway?
What's the feel through the steering wheel?
It would be interesting to see a review on the KIA Proceed GT, it seems to be a nice car with appealing aesthetics. Thanks for all the great reviews!
Regarding the 7 year warranty, as a lease driver I have noticed it has a positive impact on the residual value of the car, therefore also on your lease price.
I loved driving, feels very responsive, good grip on the road. 1.4 engine had better torque than 3.0 Audi's A6. And great fuel economy too. Interior feels great! Up to a par with Audi. Nissan, Peugeot - really cheap quality, far below KIA's level of quality and comfort, not to mention without any engine to match KIA's 1.4 (that's 1.4 only!)
To what generation of 3.0 you are comparing it?;😂
thanks carwow for the review, my blue ceed 1.4 turbo is ordered.
Hi, question for the team. I’m looking to get a new Audi A1. What are the top three extras I need to get when buying new?
In Australia we only have picanto, Rio , Cereto( Forte) and stinger, no Ceed
What about reviewing the Kia Proceed?
I like the old fashioned dials
I wonder what website I could go to to see the best prices for this car??
I heard KIA was doing the 1st 3 services for free also if you buy 1 soon ?
Mat really needs to get over parcel shelf storage lol
Is this car sold in Canada as Forte5? It sure looks like it.
wait is it raining or is it sunny? I am confused but an awesome review as always!
Ver nice review. Can you do a of the Kia Ceed GT, or ProCeed GT? In terms of performance. Please.
You can easily sort the problem of storing the parcel shelf by getting the Sportswagon.....
Its a great looking car. Will you guys do a video on the Ceed GT and Proceed?
Matt you should apply for top gear when you get the chance
re: the wiper blade issue - that’s for aerodynamics! also good for prevention of wiper blade theft😂 (same as my 05 golf!)
CarWow/Matt please do review on the all new MAZDA 3 hatchback/sedan ASAP... You might as well do a review on MAZDA CX5... I think you have been missing that out since carbuyer times... Cheers
Great review, as always
Sitting and waiting for the Kia fanboys
Not a fan of the front end of the car but everything else looks pretty good.
any suggestion related to buying a mini cooper?
should i go for it or not?
what about maintenance and reliability? thanks in advance..
So what type of version from Kia Ceed you tested? Did not said in description .
Is the Ceed equivalent to a Rio in other parts of the world or a completely different model?
Actually, the seat is the part of the car you touch the most, not the steering wheel. But I forgive you Matt xx
Review the hyundai palisade. Looks like a stunning car. And maybe some genesis cars.
Matt please do the Proceed also. Preferably the GT version of course
Why there is no Maserati review on your channel, I hope you'll consider bringing Maserati in your channel.
I'm planning to buy a new car. I like the new Hyundai i30 and the new Kia Ceed. Which one do you recommend me and for what reasons.
I am luckily enough to be in the market for a Chiron, what discount can you guys offer?