{"id":8892,"date":"2021-07-14T03:32:20","date_gmt":"2021-07-14T07:32:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evglobe.com\/?p=8892"},"modified":"2021-07-14T03:38:20","modified_gmt":"2021-07-14T07:38:20","slug":"2022-kia-ceed-facelift-phev","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evglobe.com\/2021\/07\/14\/2022-kia-ceed-facelift-phev\/","title":{"rendered":"2022 Kia Ceed debuts with mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains"},"content":{"rendered":"

The third-generation Ceed has only been around for three years and yet Kia is in a hurry to give its popular compact car a nip and tuck to remain competitive in Europe’s hugely challenging C segment. The mid-cycle revisions include redesigned full-LED headlights with three daytime running light modules shaped like triangles. At the back, the GT-Line and GT versions of the hatchback have interesting taillights with 48 honeycomb modules on a smoked glass surface.<\/p>\n

Kia’s design team has also fiddled with the corporate Tiger Nose grille and it now has new wing-like metallic accents lending the front fascia a fresh look. In the case of the plug-in hybrid model, which is only available as a wagon, the Ceed’s grille has a closed-off layout to maximize efficiency. You can also easily identify the PHEV model by its extra cap for the charger located on the front-left fender.<\/p>\n

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The cosmetic changes on the outside continue with newly designed alloy wheels available in 17- and 18-inch sizes, along with four paint colors debuting with the 2022 Ceed facelift: Lemon Splash, Yucca Steel Gray, Experience Green, and Machined Bronze. The range-topping GT trim level available for the hatchback and the swoopy Proceed also gets an assortment of red accents throughout the exterior.<\/p>\n

There’s not much to say about the interior since it has remained largely unchanged, except for some new upholstery options and a black gear selection indicator display for the versions equipped with an automatic transmission. The Ceed in GT-Line and GT flavors also gets a redesigned shift knob while all auto-equipped configurators now have a perforated leather shift knob.<\/p>\n

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The fully digital driver’s display measures 12.3 inches and is joined on the right side by a 10.25-inch touchscreen for the infotainment system, now with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Rear passengers can take advantage of a USB charging port mounted on the back of the center console, while heated seats are available both front and rear.<\/p>\n

Additional goodies worth mentioning include dual-zone automatic AC, a JBL eight-speaker audio system, plus a generous array of safety and assistance aids: lane follow assist, blind-spot with collision-avoidance assist, driver attention warning, high beam assist, and a rearview monitor that changes the mirror to show footage captured by the camera mounted on the tailgate.<\/p>\n

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The electrified engine lineup begins with a mild-hybrid version of the small 1.0-liter gasoline engine. It’s a three-cylinder unit with 120 horsepower and 48V tech, available with a dual-clutch, seven-speed automatic transmission benefitting from a coasting function.<\/p>\n

The larger and more powerful 1.5-liter four-cylinder also has a mild-hybrid setup and produces 160 hp and 253 Nm. Alternatively, Ceed customers can opt for a 1.6-liter diesel with 136 hp, which incorporates 48V technology as well to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.<\/p>\n

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As before, the greenest powertrain is the plug-in hybrid with a gasoline-fueled 1.6-liter engine working together with a dual-clutch, six-speed auto, a lithium-polymer battery that has an 8.9-kWh capacity, and an electric motor rated at 44.5 kW. This gives the Ceed PHEV a total output of 141 hp and 265 Nm and enables the electrified wagon to cover 58 kilometers (36 miles) running solely on battery juice.<\/p>\n

At the top of the engine lineup will be the 1.6-liter turbo gasoline unit in the Ceed GT hatchback and ProCeed GT swoopy wagon with 204 hp channeled to the wheels via a seven-speed, dual-clutch automatic.<\/p>\n

Production will start in August and Kia says the first deliveries will take place in Q4 2021.<\/p>\n

Source: Kia<\/em><\/p>\n