Kia Ceed SW is a front-wheel-drive "golf" -class station wagon (by European standards), which boasts: expressive appearance, a high degree of practicality, modern technical components and rich equipment ... It is addressed to family people who need a "multifunctional car for every day." ...
The third-generation cargo-passenger model made its world debut in March 2018 - on the catwalks of the Geneva International Motor Show (simultaneously with the hatchback of the same name). Compared to its predecessor, the car has become more expressive in appearance, enlarged in size, received a much more spacious trunk and "perched" but a new platform.
The "third" Kia Ceed Sportswagon looks attractive, dynamic and proportional, and in its appearance there is not even a hint of heaviness.
From the "face" the station wagon completely and completely repeats the hatch, but from the middle pillar it starts to differ - the cargo-passenger version has an "elongated" silhouette with other rear side doors and an increased overhang, as well as a more sloping stern with LED lights, causing associations with models BMW.
The length of the universal "Sid" of the third generation is 4600 mm, width - 1800 mm, height - 1465 mm. The wheelbase is extended at the five-door by 2650 mm, and its ground clearance is 140 mm.
Inside, the South Korean "shed" echoes the hatchback of the same name - a modern and European-sounding design, high-quality finishing materials, a good level of assembly and a five-seater layout (however, in the second row here passengers will feel more comfortable because of the higher roof).
The main advantage of the third generation Kia Ceed SW is a huge trunk with a volume of 600 liters in normal condition. In addition to the almost regular shape, the cargo compartment of the station wagon boasts an underground for small luggage, "rails" and hooks for nets.
The rear sofa is divided into three sections in the ratio "40:20:40", and when folded forms a flat floor and increases the capacity of the "hold" to 1650 liters.
The same engines are installed on the cargo-passenger "third Sid" as on the hatchback of the same name - in Russia these are four-cylinder gasoline engines (both atmospheric and turbocharged) with a working volume of 1.4-1.6 liters, which develop 100-140 horsepower and 134-242 Nm torque.
All of them are combined with "mechanics" for six gears and a front-wheel drive transmission, but for the 1.6-liter engine there is an optional 6-speed hydromechanical "automatic", and for the 140-horsepower turbocharged version - a 7-band "robot" with two clutches.
In the countries of the Old World, a three-cylinder 1.0-liter gasoline unit, producing 120 hp, is also announced for the car. and 172 Nm of peak thrust, as well as a 1.6-liter turbodiesel that produces 115-136 hp. and 280-300 Nm of available potential.
Structurally, the Kia Ceed Sportswagon completely echoes the hatchback - a front-wheel drive platform "K2" with an independent chassis "in a circle" (MacPherson struts in front and a multi-link in the rear), rack and pinion steering with active electric booster, disc brakes on all wheels (ventilated on the front axle) and the system " Drive Mode Select ”(with two“ driving ”modes).
In the Russian market, the third-generation Kia Ceed station wagon in 2019 is offered in six trim levels to choose from - "Classic", "Comfort", "Luxe", "Prestige", "Premium" and "Premium +".
A car in the basic version with a 1.4-liter "aspirated" and 6MKPP costs at least 1,069,900 rubles, and is equipped with: six airbags, an ERA-GLONASS system, tire pressure monitoring technology, ABS, EBD, VSM, BAS, a light sensor, four electric windows, an audio system with six speakers, a multifunction steering wheel, electric side mirrors, air conditioning and some other equipment.
A five-door with a 1.6-liter engine (installed with the "Comfort" version) and "mechanics" will cost from 1,099,900 rubles (surcharge for an "automatic machine" - 40,000 rubles), for the version with a 1.4-liter turbo engine (with a complete set "Luxe ") You will have to pay at least 1,269,900 rubles, and the" top modification "is sold at a price of 1,609,900 rubles.
The most "sophisticated" station wagon has to its credit: heated front and rear seats, heated steering wheel, windshield and rear-view mirrors, 17-inch alloy wheels, LED optics, blind spot monitoring system, reverse parking assistance technology, systems auto braking and road sign recognition, adaptive cruise control, dual-zone climate control, a media center with an 8-inch screen, a rear-view camera, a JBL audio system and a bunch of other "gadgets".
