Kia Proceed - Is this 2019 shooting brake one to consider?
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- čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
- If you're torn between a coupe and a hatch and prioritise style in a compact family car, Kia's Proceed could fit the bill. Jonathan Crouch takes a look.
00:00 - Background
01:42 - Driving Experience
07:44 - Design & Build
22:08 - Market & Model Range
34:51 - Cost of ownership
41:37 - Summary
Ten Second Review
Once a small coupe, Kia's Proceed is now a small estate - but a very stylish one. The brand has chosen to supplement its existing Ceed SW station wagon with this swoopier Proceed 'shooting brake' model to create a 'Fastback' look with that 'want one' factor. The brand promises that the drive dynamics will match the aesthetic promise too.
Background
Kia calls this Proceed a 'Shooting Brake'. Isn't that just another word for an 'estate car'? Well no, not really. A Shooting Brake, in contrast, is more of an occasional and much more stylised load-lugger, loved by sportsman - and especially shooting parties (hence the name) - from the 1950s and 1960s, particularly here in Britain. A kind of 'estate coupe' if you like, which is why virtually all 'shooting brake' designs from the last century had only three doors. Princess Anne's Reliant Scimitar GTE from the Seventies was one of these, with similar cars like the Lancia Beta HPE, the Jaguar XJS Lynx Eventer and the Volvo 1800ES dating from the same era.
In more recent times, the 'Shooting Brake' concept has made a comeback with designs like Ferrari's FF. But you'll know it better perhaps from two Mercedes models, 'Shooting Brake' versions of that Stuttgart brand's CLS and CLA models. It was the CLA Shooting Brake that prompted Kia to produce this stylish Ceed derivative.
Driving Experience
Gone are the days when Kia was content to merely try and reach a minimum class standard when it comes to drive dynamics. Ex-BMW M-Chief Albert Biermann, Kia's Head of handling development, spent six months with his team fine-tuning this Proceed and the brand promises that you'll feel the difference, even on a very short test drive. There are three engine choices - a 134bhp 1.6 CRDi diesel and a couple of T-GDi petrol units, a 138bhp 1.4 and a 201bhp 1.6. Engine noise is enhanced by a soundtrack emphasised through flaps in the exhaust and delivered into the cabin through the stereo speakers.
There are firmer shocks and springs for the all-independent suspension than you'd get on a mere ordinary Ceed. But the roadway demeanour's kept from being too brittle by the adoption of softer anti-roll bars than you'd get on that shopping rocket variant. Transmission-wise, there's a choice of either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DCT dual-clutch auto with alloy paddle shifters behind the steering wheel. You have to have that DCT 'box with the top petrol engine.
Design and Build
If you're going to sell on style, you have to make an effort and, sure enough, the Proceed shares only the front wings and bonnet with other Ceed body styles. The roofline is 43mm lower than on an ordinary Ceed SW estate and 5mm longer, plus the windscreen is 1.5-degrees more steeply-raked and the rear window is slanted 65-degrees off the vertical. There's more aggressive styling to the front bumper than you'd see on any ordinary Ceed. And what the designers call a 'coast to coast' look for the rear that unites the LED tail lamps with the double exhaust pipes. There are 17-inch wheels with 'GT-Line' trim - or 18-inches with the GT model.
Inside, it actually feels quite special, especially in a top 'GT' model, which features leather and Alcantara sports seats with red-stitching and GT badging. There's a sporty flat-bottomed steering wheel and black roof lining. Unfortunately, rear vision out of the sloping rear window isn't great though. Rear legroom is much as you'd find it on a more ordinary Ceed model. Headroom though, as you might expect from a 'Fastback coupe', is slightly more limited. There's a 594-litre boot, which is just 31-litres less than you'd get in the ordinary Ceed SW estate.
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This is hands down one of the best reviews (reviewers) out there.
Honest, factual and very detailed.
Thank you
Thanks Michael 👌 great to see feedback like this
This design looks better than the Mercedes CLA shooting brake
ewww
Absolutely love the reviews on OSV; so in-depth, so thorough; really helpful.
Another full and comprehensive review,the UK equivalent of Autogefuel '
that millenial has nothing on OSV...
Agreed. But it’s ‘gefühl’, not geFUEL 😃
00:00 - Background
01:42 - Driving Experience
07:44 - Design & Build
22:08 - Market & Model Range
34:51 - Cost of ownership
41:37 - Summary
Might have missed something as I did this after watching the full video and fast-forwarded a lot while searching for the segments.
This is an amazing guide to all the 2019 Proceeds. Thank you so much!
Thank you for providing timestamps, Eddie! We're glad you enjoyed the review 👍
Wonderful review...by far the best I have ever watched
Glad you enjoyed our review Seno!
Jonathan, your presentation skills truly excel & are better than Jeremy and Co combined. Thanks again!
2 weeks ago I’d never heard about the Proceed and now I have one sitting on my driveway. I went to the Carshop to look at the Ford Focus Estate and a Proceed was sitting next to it and caught my eye. I test drove both and whilst the Ford felt slightly more nimble, the Kia felt head and shoulders more upmarket and refined. In the end I bought neither but another dealer nearby had the one I bought, the Kia Proceed GT Line with auto box and panoramic roof. The latter was a good call as the interior otherwise feels a bit “dungeony”. So far it’s too early to pass a conclusive verdict (I’ve only had the car two days) but I have a long trip planned this weekend so we’ll see...
Now that’s how to review a car. Excellent review and very nice car.
A very good, detailed and meaningful review. Keep up the good work! 👍
Thank you for watching 👍
Amazing review, especially all the possible options. Wow.
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Like it. Hyundai Kia are doing the business these days. Have an i30 fastback on demo at the moment and the suspension /ride is a real high point. This Proceed is certainly on the list at car change time this year
I just bought a Proceed GT, will get it tomorrow. Glad I came across this review, very thorough and detailed, I learned a lot. Thank you. 😁🇫🇴
Great choice, Arant! What made you go with the ProCeed in the end?
In Europe we can choose DCT to the HB model too. And we can get proceed with manual too if you want in the GT model. Seats come with memory set too. 🤔
Very very good review my dude!
Thank you, my dude!
This review is perfect, definitely my next car now :)
Hi there, we're glad you enjoyed the review 😀 If you'd like this car, our vehicle specialist team will definitely be able to help you with this. Request a callback with us today 👍: www.osv.ltd.uk/hello-youtube/
Wow what a review pure class
Cheers Ricky!
Love the review, really detailed.
It looks fantastic.
I wish this was available outside of Europe.
The only thing for me is the ride height a touch low. Going over speedhumps or a full load would be a concern.
Kia should drop the cerato/forte and sell the Proceed GT and Ceed GT worldwide.
Also will there be a review of the Ceed GT?
Fantastic Review. I really like it.
I just wish Kia would bring this to Australia.
Thanks 👍 its a shame Kia are limiting the availablity of the ProCeed
Super review!
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Without doubt the best car reviewer out there at the moment
Thanks for watching! Are you interested in getting a ProCeed?
OSV going the extra mile to give a cracking review.
Thanks Steve, great to see comments like this 👍
Glad to see this presenter has returned. Easily the best, reminds me of the comprehensive reviews we used to get on TG 30 years ago. The bloke who just sits in the car talking about the car industry needs ditching.
Hi Paul, thanks for the feedback 👍 the car industry news is just a weekly roundup and will not replace our in-depth car reviews ✔
@Top Cat Thanks Top Cat 👍 always appreciate your feedback and support ✔
Fantastic review as always. I do have a question though. I am looking at getting the proceed for a company car and like the idea of having the extra poke from the 1.6 petrol, but is the 39mpg really achievable based on motorway miles? Or should I opt for the diesel and sacrifice the nicer interior and performance?
Hi Tom, a good question. It would be best for you to speak over all the benefits of both with one of our vehicle experts here at OSV. www.osv.ltd.uk/contact-us/
Proceed gt, I got 55mpg driving to Scotland but not going above 60mph. I regularly get 45mpg driving normal motorway speeds
I may have failed to pick the information up due to working while mainly listening to your review, but I was wondering what your impression was of its road noise. Other reviews and owners have mentioned in in somewhat unflattering terms. Thanks!
Will test this for sure as it looks really nice and is a great value for the money it costs. That said Im also tempted on a Jaguar XF Estate from 2015 :)
If you need some help choosing feel free to get in contact with our vehicle specialist team here at OSV www.osv.ltd.uk/contact-us/
Great review! Could you review the new Toyota Corolla estate by any chance?I'm on the line between the proceed and the new Corolla. Would appreciate the same detailed review
Thanks for the feedback 👍 we are actually looking to review the Corolla very shortly
@@OsvUkVehicleSupply Awesome! I'm looking forward to that! a huge bonus would be if you could get the Corolla with the optional Adaptive Variable Suspension. There are no reviews of the Corolla with that option fitted.
Took test drive on proceed gt 2019 Model and was impressed by the interrior but let down by awful fake engine that Took away the smile after testing it. I30 fastback N gave real smile and pleasure of driving.
Wish I got these in the states
Did the 2020 onwards models lose the GT line s and GT options?
Yes
I do wish this and the Hyundai i30 Fastback shared more similarities, in that the fastback has multiple classy interior colours and styles to choose from and has cooled seats, which you can't get on the Proceed.
If you go for the 140 HP gt line you can choose the standard non-sport leather seats with cooling as well. The gt has Alcantara seats which cannot be cooled since you can't drill holes into Alcantara, because it would tear
A good point, more options = more sales ✔
@@BeBarnee I unfortunately can't find mentions anywhere of the option in the options/equipment lists in my market, KIA might not consider it a viable seller here.
@@shroomyesc where do you live? The Proceed Comes with Gt Line and real GT trim.
The Gt line has standard non-sport seats. Then you have two options. Leather A: non-sport seats in full black leather with heating and cooling Leather B: black sport seats in leather-alcantara and white stiching with heating only.
The GT gets sport seats as standard with leather-alcantara and red stiching with heating only.
In England you can get the Gt Line S which is the Gt line with all the options bundled together.
I really like the review, really indepth. Which is good.
How does Kia not offer this to the rest of the world.
Not everyone wants a SUV.
Kia clearly has no interest in carmarkets outside Korea and Europe.
Decisions like this will hold it back.
Poor from Kia.
Thanks for the feedback Ryan 👍 agreed, seems like a bad decision from Kia
Test drove this version last week. My only issue is that it's way to dark inside. Fun drive though!
Its a shame they don't offer interior liner options 😒
You can now buy special interior light in red and white for cheap money as an option. But only for the foot area xD
Just got mine, including the panorama roof, which brings in light and keeps the elegant look of the black roofing. As a former BMW driver, highly recommend the car.
@@jeroenvanderweijde8122 Hey Jeroen, what is the MPG like? I really want to get the GT for a company car, but concerned the MPG is going to be nowhere near the 39.3 advertised? Thanks :)
Rear design certainly inspired by the Panamera
good spot, looks very similar
Your funny lol I just bought a 2022 Cerato GT a month ago, May have to change to THIS,
I got a Pro Ceed. it's good but sometimes calls the person you last dialled when you honk on the horn.
I don't know if that's a joke I just don't get or if this really happens, but it made me chuckle - surely that's a quirky feature ;-)
@@paddyj7690 No, it really does happen, it's not a joke. Might be just mine lol
Hardly use the honk but will keep an eye on it :-). For now the only thing is that it sometimes signals me to keep my hands on there wheel even when I have them there - does that happen to you as well?
How tall are you?
Had this car for 2 months now. Great in almost every aspect. Only downside to me is tire noise.
Great to hear back from an owner 👍 thanks for the comment Karsten
And rear visibility one reason that I didn't buy that beautiful car
For that my friend is the rear view camera..
And the fuel consumption, which is abysmal.
Beano wat do you consume on average?
Great review as per normal. Looks a bit dated inside for a £30k car. The screen is also looking a bit small for 2019 / 20.
Good point
I’m currently waiting to order one I’ve been told it’ll have the 10.25 inch found in some of the newer interiors
@@burnhamayyy Feel free to get in touch for a free quote, we can quite often beat dealership prices www.osv.ltd.uk/contact-us/
The screen is now 10.25inches
Isn't a shooting brake a 2 door?
WOW it's got NO FOLD FLAT PASSENGER SEAT...big deal.
No no gentelmen requred 2 l
3:52 that is not how you should drive, that sitting position is dangerous!
Hi Billy, thank you for the feedback. We can assure you that the safety of our presenters and other road users is our number one priority 👍
Having owned a Pro Ceed for the last 4 years I can safely say the build quality is quite rubbish in so many areas and OK in other ways, it feels like it's falling apart though. Try getting parts if you're using a 3rd party mechanic, bloody nightmare. Rang my local dealer 3 times, never rung me back after leaving message. Wouldn't buy another, superficial looks not worth it.
God don’t he waffle on!!!
Why are all the Proceed reviews are about the post 2016 models?! They suck. The 2016 model was the proper Proceed. 3 doors hot hatch. That´s what people expect from a "GT".
jezzz , he gave me a headache , breath man
Impressed by “fake engine sound radio systems”??? My goodness what has the automotive industry/reviewers come to? 😂
Hi, we made a 45 min review video of a somewhat uninteresting and low key car.
Hi Daniel, thank you for the feedback. We review vehicles of various makes and models to help people looking for a new car find exactly what they're looking for.
Try breathing while reviewing. Makes for a very anxious viewing experience, this.
Hi there, thank you for your feedback. Sometimes we just have so much to say that we forget to breathe!
EWWW
What's not to like about the Kia Proceed?