Kia has revealed UK pricing and specifications for the new XCeed compact crossover as order books open for the upgraded model.

New Kia XCeed compact crossover pricing and specification revealed

The new XCeed has received a range of mid-lifecycle updates three years after it first went on-sale. In that time, it has become the best-selling variant in the four-strong Ceed model family, and now accounts for 51% of all Ceed sales in the UK. It has also made up 10% of total Kia UK sales so far this year, with 5,652 units registered in the UK in the first half of the year.

UK customer deliveries for the new Kia XCeed commence from the end of Q3 2022, with prices starting from £22,995 for petrol models and £32,595 for the PHEV model.

The new Kia XCeed has received a series of changes for 2023, including a new exterior design, an enhanced interior, and the addition of a new ‘GT-Line S’ grade to the line-up.

The UK line-up incorporates a new ‘GT-Line S’ grade for the first time, similar to other ‘GT-Line’ models in the existing Kia and Ceed line-ups. The new ‘GT-Line S’ grade sits at the top of the new XCeed range, replacing the earlier ‘4’ grade, offering a new GT-Line body kit, unique 18-inch alloy wheels and GT-Line seats and steering wheel. The new XCeed also incorporates Kia’s latest driver assist, connectivity and infotainment systems.

In the UK, the new XCeed offers the same choice of two powertrains as found on the pre-facelift model, including a PHEV model. The anticipated best-seller in the line-up is the 1.5-litre T-GDi (turbocharged gasoline direct injection) engine, paired with a six-speed manual and producing 158bhp and 253Nm torque. The engine features continuously variable valve duration technology, enabling it to shift continuously between combustion cycles to maximise performance and efficiency in different driving conditions.

The new XCeed PHEV carries over the same plug-in hybrid system, based on a 1.6-litre GDi (gasoline direct injection), paired with a 44.5kW electric motor and 8.9kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack. It applies its combined 139bhp and 265Nm torque to the road via a six-speed double-clutch transmission (DCT). The new XCeed PHEV is capable of travelling up to 30 miles on electric power.

WLTP fuel efficiency and emissions data for all variants, as well as (Benefit-in-Kind) BIK information for the business-friendly PHEV model, will be revealed closer to the car’s on-sale date.

The new XCeed offers a similar grade structure to earlier versions of the XCeed, but with the outgoing ‘4’ model replaced with the new ‘GT-Line S’ version. Versions with the 1.5-litre T-GDi engine are available in ‘2’, ‘3’ and ‘GT-Line S’ grades, priced from £22,995.