In a competitive sector packed with strong products like the Ford Focus and resurgent Volkswagen Golf the Kia Ceed attempts to set itself apart by sticking to traditional values of generous equipment levels, good build quality and the reassurance of that seven-year warranty. A solid if not scintillating performer, it?s well worth a look if you want a dependable and well-equipped hatchback. The Ceed hatchback has the usual array of airbags, rear Isofix childseat mountings and other features you?d expect of a modern hatchback. All models also include automatic braking should you fail to react to stationary obstacles in your path, though the upgraded version with pedestrian detection is only available on some models. A system to nudge you back on track if you drift out of your lane on the motorway is standard on all Ceeds, as is a reversing camera.