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XCeed

ICE Hatchback Announced

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Second facelift of Kia's cross-hatch. New front and rear design in the current Kia style, dual 12.3" screen layout, new climate control. Powertrain details not yet confirmed. Launch before end of 2026.

FWD

Drive

Overview

Second facelift of the XCeed crossover hatch, substantially more extensive than the 2022 update. Production continues in Slovakia; market launch before end of 2026.

Exterior: vertical light clusters front and rear, new bumpers, grille, and wheels - brings the XCeed in line with the current Kia design language. Interior: new dashboard with a dual 12.3” + 12.3” screen replacing the previous separate displays, new climate controls.

Pre-facelift powertrain options included a 1.0 T-GDI (115 hp), 1.6 T-GDI (150 or 180 hp) with 7-speed DCT, and a 48V mild hybrid 1.0 T-GDI. Updated powertrain lineup hasn’t been confirmed.

General

Body type Hatchback

Drivetrain

Drivetrain FWD

News about the Kia XCeed

Kia XCeed Gets Its Second Facelift

Kia announced a second facelift for the XCeed cross-hatch - more extensive than the 2022 update. New front and rear design, dual 12.3" screens. Powertrain details not yet published. Launch before end of 2026.

9 May 2026

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