Sliding into the Kia Ceed ECO 2, you immediately sense that this isn’t just another hatchback. Its crisp white paint grabs attention without being flashy, and the design strikes a strong balance between sporty and practical. Up front, the Ceed's signature grille, sharp headlamps, and clean lines give it a modern, purposeful look. The 5-door layout keeps it family-friendly and useful day to day. ?? Performance & Driving Feel Under the bonnet sits the 1.6-litre diesel CRDi engine, Euro 6 compliant, delivering 114 bhp. There’s a satisfying grunt, especially when pulling from low revs; torque is available enough to make overtakes and highway cruising feel confident rather than labored. Being a manual with stop/start (“s/s”) functionality means you get engagement — gear changes are smooth and the clutch feels well sorted. The ECO trim emphasises efficiency, so don’t expect sporty thrills but do expect a car that rewards you for being gentle with it. ???? Economy, Emissions & Running Costs One of the Ceed’s strong points: fuel economy. This model is built to be efficient. Spec reports for similar Ceed 1.6 CRDi ECO models quote combined mpg in the low 60’s (mpg), with CO? emissions around 99-100 g/km. If your mileage is mostly motorway and dual carriageway, you’ll likely get better fuel returns; in town, expect more modest performance but still decent for the class. ???? Comfort, Practicality & Features With just under 45,000 miles and two owners, this car looks like it’s ideally positioned: broken in, but still with plenty of life left. The interior is well built: decent materials, good quality finishes, and ergonomics Kia has improved over recent years. Seats are comfortable, visibility good, and there’s enough space for passengers to ride without feeling squished. The 5-door hatch layout helps with practicality. Boot space is generous: around 395 litres with the rear seats up, expanding if you fold the seats down. You’ll find it workable for weekly shopping, luggage, maybe even the odd large item.