Kia Ceed — All Years

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Kia Ceed pages on this site cover 17 model years, 2010–2026, spanning 3 generations: First generation (2006–present), Second generation (2012–present), Third generation (2018–present). Body styles across them include estate/wagon, hatchback. Select a year for that generation's engine line-up, facelift status and body styles.

Kia Ceed Generations

GenerationBuiltFaceliftBody stylesEnginesYears on this site
First generation2006–present2009Hatchback, Estate/Wagon2010–2011
Second generation2012–present2015Hatchback, Estate/WagonPro_Cee'd GT T-GDi (Gamma family)2012–2017
Third generation2018–present—Hatchback, Estate/Wagon1.0 Kappa II T-GDi / Smartstream G1.0 T-GDi, 1.4 Kappa II T-GDi, 1.5 Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi, 1.6 Gamma II MPi +3 more2018–2026

Kia Ceed by Model Year

YearGenerationFacelift statusFuel
2026Third generation—Petrol / Diesel
2025Third generation—Petrol / Diesel
2024Third generation—Petrol / Diesel
2023Third generation—Petrol / Diesel
2022Third generation—Petrol / Diesel
2021Third generation—Petrol / Diesel
2020Third generation—Petrol / Diesel
2019Third generation—Petrol / Diesel
2018Third generation—Petrol / Diesel
2017Second generationPost-faceliftPetrol
2016Second generationPost-faceliftPetrol
2015Second generationPost-faceliftPetrol
2014Second generationPre-faceliftPetrol
2013Second generationPre-faceliftPetrol
2012Second generationPre-faceliftPetrol
2011First generationPost-facelift
2010First generationPost-facelift

Frequently Asked Questions

Which generations of the Kia Ceed are covered?

the First generation (2006–present), pages for 2010–2011; the Second generation (2012–present), pages for 2012–2017; the Third generation (2018–present), pages for 2018–2026.

What engines did the Kia Ceed Second generation have?

Engines listed for the Second generation include Pro_Cee'd GT T-GDi (Gamma family). Availability varied by year, trim and market.

What engines did the Kia Ceed Third generation have?

Engines listed for the Third generation include 1.0 Kappa II T-GDi / Smartstream G1.0 T-GDi, 1.4 Kappa II T-GDi, 1.5 Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi, 1.6 Gamma II MPi, 1.6 Gamma II T-GDi, 1.6 Smartstream D1.6 CRDi VGT. Availability varied by year, trim and market.

When was the Kia Ceed facelifted?

the First generation received its mid-life facelift in 2009; the Second generation received its mid-life facelift in 2015.

How safe is the Kia Ceed?

European-market cars are tested by Euro NCAP rather than NHTSA. Look the Kia Ceed up at euroncap.com/en/results for the star rating and test year of each generation; ratings from different years use different criteria.

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