Name: Kia ProCeed (2019 to 2024) review | Expert Rating | The Car Expert
Item: Kia ProCeed
Rating: 66.0

Summary

The Kia ProCeed is a sleek estate version of the Kia Ceed family hatch. This model was the third-generation version, which was launched in 2019 and discontinued in late 2024.

Kia described the ProCeed as a ‘shooting brake’, but this is misleading, as a shooting brake is an estate version of a coupé (Mercedes does the same thing). The ProCeed was simply a sleeker version of the normal Ceed Sportswagon estate that prioritised style over load capability. It certainly looked the part but was still reasonably practical. The Telegraph commented that, despite the sloping roof, the boot was only fractionally smaller than the ‘proper’ Ceed estate and bigger than several traditional estate rivals.

Engine choices were simple – standard was the 160hp 1.5-litre petrol, while GT versions got a 1.6-litre unit of 205hp. There were initially diesels and hybrids available, but these were discontinued as part of the model’s mid-life update in 2022. Entry-level GT-Line versions were fitted with a six-speed manual gearbox but most used a seven-speed automatic transmission.

Testers liked the efficient engines and the ProCeed’s general road manners, though Top Gear noted “it’s heavier than a normal Ceed and not the sporty, driver-pleasing solution Kia might have you believe.”

Equipment levels were extensive, as is usual with Kia, though one minus point was that pedestrian and cyclist detection on the autonomous braking only came as standard with the one manual model or the top GT-Line S – otherwise it was an option and such cars only got a four-star Euro NCAP safety rating as a result.

As of July 2025, the Kia ProCeed holds a Used Car Expert Rating of A, with a score of 70%. It scores top marks for its low running costs and Kia’s seven-year new car warranty, while its CO₂ emissions are also lower than those for most vehicles. However, its media review scores and safety rating are only average.

ProCeed highlights

Stylish looks
Surprisingly spacious
Good ride quality
Quality interior
Economic price and running costs

ProCeed lowlights

Full active safety not on all models
Steering a little lifeless
Petrol engines only
Manual gearbox only on entry model

Key specifications

Body style: Medium estate
Engines: petrol, diesel
Price when new: From £26,590

Launched: Spring 2019
Discontinued: Autumn 2024

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Media reviews

Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

Featured reviews

“The new Kia ProCeed is a worthy extension to the Ceed family car range. While it boasts a much more stylish exterior look, this does not come at the expense of practicality. In all other areas, it replicates the qualities that have already made its hatch sister a success.”

Model reviewed: 1.4-litre petrol automatic GT-Line

Score: 8 / 10

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Andrew Charman

“The Kia Proceed does an admirable job blending estate-car practicality with rakish coupe looks. It’s reasonably roomy inside and comes with lots of kit, but conventional hatchbacks are cheaper.”

Model reviewed: Range overview

Score: 7 / 10

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Auto Express

Model reviewed: Used car range overview
“This is certainly a car that looks the part, but the Kia Proceed’s beauty isn’t merely skin-deep. It’s enjoyable to drive, well made, well equipped and offers decent value for money, too. As a halo model for the Ceed range, even the cheapest editions are relatively luxurious, but venture further up the range and the ambience is noticeably better. The range-topping GT feels more special than most other estate cars available for the same money.”
Author: Richard Dredge
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Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol automatic GT
Score: 8 / 10
“Kia’s stylish shooting brake is a worthwhile range flagship”
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Score: 8 / 10
“It’s not quite at the top of its class for driving enjoyment or refinement, but impresses in both areas. If a Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is out of budget, the Kia Proceed could be the ideal substitute.”
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Auto Trader

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.2 / 10
“The Proceed sits in a niche as a car that’s more practical than a regular hatchback, and less practical but more stylish than an estate.”
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Car

Model reviewed:
Score: 6 / 10
“Most buyers will be going for the Proceed because of the way it looks, and the good news is it looks excellent in every trim level available, it’s just a shame that the GT trim isn’t as fun as it is in the hatch.”
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Carbuyer

Model reviewed:
Score: 8 / 10
“The Kia ProCeed drives more like a family car than a hot hatchback despite its stylish design, and big boot means it’s surprisingly practical too.” (Andy Goodwin)
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Evo

Model reviewed: 1.6-litre automatic GT
Score: 7 / 10
“Unusual but appealing package is frustratingly short of fulfilling its potential.”
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Fleetworld

Model reviewed: 1.4-litre petrol GT-Line
“As a compromise, sitting somewhere between an estate and a hatchback and with reasonable BIK and economy figures, it’s a pretty good one.”
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Honest John

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“In typical Kia fashion, the ProCeed offers excellent value for money. While it fills a gap in Kia’s line-up we didn’t realise was there, it’s a car that ticks all the boxes – especially when you consider its generous seven-year warranty.”
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Motors

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“Its stylish shooting brake shape and cool full-length LED rear light bar make it look like a seriously upmarket car – almost like a Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo, which is high praise indeed. It’s really the styling that’ll sway you towards the ProCeed over the somewhat bland Ceed Sportswagon.”
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Parkers

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7.8 / 10
“Sleek shooting brake is a stylish addition to the Ceed range.”
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The Sun

“With the same face as the Ceed five-door hatch, this Proceed is a sleeker, more coupe-like estate.”
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The Sunday Times

Model reviewed: GT
Score: 6 / 10
“Kia’s stylish five-door gets sporty looks, more power and added practicality.”
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The Telegraph

Model reviewed: 1.6-litre diesel manual GT Line
Score: 8 / 10
“Kia has come up with an appealing alternative to the common-or-garden estate that isn’t a bulky SUV. Its list of positive attributes is pretty fulsome and, despite that tapering tail, it doesn’t want for boot space. Only poor rear visibility and lack of a more affordable version than this one mark it down.”
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Top Gear

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“A refreshing niche that ain’t a crossover, but not as sporty as billed.”
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Safety rating

Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

Overall score: 4 stars
Date tested: July 2019
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Adult protection: 88%
Child protection: 85%
Vulnerable road users: 52%
Safety assist: 68%

Note on safety

The Kia Ceed family, including the ProCeed and XCeed models, has two separate Euro NCAP safety ratings depending on the level of equipment fitted to your car.

Lower-specification ProCeed GT-Line models do not get as much safety equipment as standard, so they get a four-star rating as shown above. Higher-specification GT-Line S models get an additional Advanced Driving Assistance Pack (available on lower-spec ProCeeds at additional cost), which earns them a five-star rating. This also bumps up the Vulnerable Road Users rating from 52% to 68%, and the Safety Assist Rating from 68% to 73%.

Eco rating

Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

The Kia ProCeed was not assessed by Green NCAP during its production life.

Reliability rating

Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

No reliability rating

As of July 2025, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Kia ProCeed to generate a reliability rating.

The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops.

As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the ProCeed, we’ll publish the results here.

Running cost rating

Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

Fuel consumption	Average	Score
Petrol models	47 mpg	C
Diesel models	55 mpg	B

CO₂ output	Average	Score	Variation	Score
Petrol models	137 g/km	B
Diesel models	134 g/km	A

Insurance group	Average	Score	Variation	Score
All models	13	A

Service and maintenance	Cost	Score
Year 1	£180	A
Year 2	£452	A
Year 3	£727	A
Year 4	£902	A
Year 5	£1,207	A
Overall	£3,468	A

The Kia ProCeed is an affordable car to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

Fuel economy is only average for petrol models but good for (now discontinued) diesel-engined versions, although CO₂ emissions are better.

Servicing and maintenance costs are very good for the car’s first five years, while insurance premiums should be very good as well.

Warranty rating

New car warranty information for the Kia ProCeed

Overall ratingA85%
New car warranty duration7 years
New car warranty mileage100,000 miles

Kia’s new car warranty is one of the best in the new car market, and better than pretty much any rival brands in a similar price bracket to the ProCeed.

The duration is seven years, with a limit of 100,000 miles. This is good news for both new and used car buyers, as it helps the residual value of the ProCeed for new car buyers when they come to sell the car, and it gives near-new car buyers confidence that they are covered for years to come.

If you’re looking to buy a used car that is approaching the end of its warranty period, a used car warranty is usually a worthwhile investment. Check out The Car Expert’s guide to the best used car warranty providers, which will probably be cheaper than a warranty sold by a dealer.

Awards

Significant UK trophies and awards that the Kia ProCeed has received

2019

Scottish Car of the Year Awards – Best Estate Car
Red Dot Design Award

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The Kia ProCeed’s low-slung estate body style means it has hardly any direct rivals, with Kia pitching it as a budget option to the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake. However its practicality makes the car a viable contender to traditional estate versions of family cars, such as the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf.