Kia's high-riding compact family hatchback gets a mid-life refresh to boost its already big sales - let's see how it drives
As a result, the Xceed feels little different to drive, and if you’re after a relaxing, refined and easy-going traffic-jammer, that’s no bad thing. In its EV mode, the PHEV serves up reasonably brisk and near-silent acceleration, while its claimed electric range of 30 miles is enough for most daily chores, even if it doesn’t qualify for the lower, 8% benefit-in-kind company car tax.
On the plus side, that softer suspension set-up delivers a nicely languid ride, with only some patter and fidget at low speed when high-frequency road imperfections upset the sense of calm. Quick steering means the Xceed turns in crisply, and while there’s minimal feel to the rim, the set-up is well weighted and accurate. What’s more, there’s decent grip and overall body control is good, allowing the Kia to carve through corners with surprising precision.
Neither version is a particularly engaging car to drive, but there’s something refreshing in the firm’s recognition that most customers would rather make restful and stress-free progress than revel in razor-sharp turn-in and vertebrae-vibrating body control.
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