The Kia XCeed Gets A Sharper Look!

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The XCeed has been out since 2019 but Kia certainly hasn't slept on it.

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After the recent changes made to the Ceed, XCeed was next in line for a facelift.

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Perhaps the most talked about is how this body is now, for the first time, available in...

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A GT-LINE TRIM LEVEL

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Want to see the changes

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For starters, the car now has taillights with a stylish honeycomb-like pattern...

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And a new front end with a refreshed grille and LED headlights

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It has also received some tweaks to steering for smoother user experience...

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And though the interior changes are minimal, it will come with new configurations and a revised safety system

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Get ready for a better looking car with even better features than before!

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