The all-new 3rd generation Kia Ceed (yeah, it has lost the apostrophe) is around the corner, and until the final debut, some magazines had the opportunity to test drive the near-production hatchback.

The Ceed will have the same height and wheelbase as before, but will increase interior space, specially on the front where driver will find a moved back & down hip-point.

The powertrain has improved, including a new 1.4 Turbo GDi delivering 140 hp that could help customer who want a little punch than the three-cylinder 1.0-liter engine.

The old cee’d didn’t drive badly, but this one’s seriously good. The body is both stiffer and 25kg lighter.

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