All-new Kia Cee'd to make Geneva appearance

History does repeat itself. Six years ago, the Kia Cee'd stunned everyone when it was revealed at the Geneva Motor Show. At Geneva this year, the all-new version is set to repeat that feat.

Dynamic, sophisticated styling aside, this five-door hatchback is longer, wider and lower than its predecessor. The elegant simplicity of its coupe-like proportions is emphasised by a steeply raked A-pillar, a low belt-line in the front and lengthened side windows.

The front of the new Cee'd is dominated by the latest interpretation of Kia's trademark 'tiger-nose' grille and aggressive, wraparound headlamp clusters housing signature LED daytime running lights.

Inside, you are welcomed by a more premium look and feel, improved switchgear, touch-screen technology and enhanced driving position ergonomics. Carefully considered precision detailing gives the cabin a more prestigious look and feel as compared to the current generation model. Instruments and switchgear are picked out in very thin chrome, the door handles are built up in a layered sandwich of high quality materials and the door opener itself has a sculpted, one-piece, shell-like quality reflecting the premium values of the new interior design.

Kia has not released details regarding the Cee’d’s engine specifications but expect it to be fitted with 1.4-litre and 1.6-litre engines in both petrol and diesel versions.