New KIA Cee'd 2012

meehalych · **July 05, 2012, 13:34:34**

Here it comes:

more space for light's replacement

succulant · **Reply #1: July 05, 2012, 13:38:07**

Looks good

Shambles · **Reply #2: July 05, 2012, 13:46:37**

I prefer the shopping trolley

meehalych · **Reply #3: July 05, 2012, 13:52:59**

Quote from: Shambles™ on July 05, 2012, 13:46:37

I prefer the shopping trolley

come and take one of them

Quote from: succulant on July 05, 2012, 13:38:07

Looks good

thank you

Doggie 1 · **Reply #4: July 05, 2012, 14:45:02**

Very nice Misha - gotta be happy with that.

How are you finding it so far?

rustynutz · **Reply #5: July 05, 2012, 14:48:45**

Very nice, Misha.....

Must say though, I'm not a fan of the red dash display....

meehalych · **Reply #6: July 05, 2012, 15:05:39**

Quote from: db08 on July 05, 2012, 14:45:02

Very nice Misha - gotta be happy with that.
How are you finding it so far?

thank you.
I find it nice: driving is more smooth, especially when passing obstacles (dents, tram rails etc); it seems to provide more space for driver; dashboard seems huge; side pockets in trunk (first aid, fire extinguisher and warning triangle are secured safely in one of them)

Quote from: rustynutz on July 05, 2012, 14:48:45

Very nice, Misha.....

Must say though, I'm not a fan of the red dash display....

me neither.
Thank you.

eye30 · **Reply #7: July 05, 2012, 15:33:43**

Looks great.

3 sides look just like the new i30. Only the grill, 4th side, gives it away.

Oh and the Cee'd badge on the back

ps noticed someone was tryimg to take a sneak picture behind you

meehalych · **Reply #8: July 05, 2012, 15:45:28**

Dazzler · **Reply #9: July 05, 2012, 23:25:11**

Looks great Misha

The Kia dash styling looks a bit more old fashioned and I am not so keen on the red either .. but everything else is excellent (I guess it is basically a GD i30 with a slightly different body...)

I am a bit jealous, I love new cars..

Phil №❶ · **Reply #10: July 05, 2012, 23:30:10**

That's a very busy steering wheel you've go there. Make sure to keep your eyes on the road, when driving, ESPECIALLY IN RUSSIA.

Who's that skinny guy in the reflection in pic no 5

Enjoy

meehalych · **Reply #11: July 06, 2012, 13:27:22**

Quote from: Dazzler on July 05, 2012, 23:25:11

but everything else is excellent (I guess it is basically a GD i30 with a slightly different body...)

I am a bit jealous, I love new cars..

Thank you, Daz (yes, it looks like new i30)

Quote from: 847563 on July 05, 2012, 23:30:10

That's a very busy steering wheel you've go there. Make sure to keep your eyes on the road, when driving, ESPECIALLY IN RUSSIA.

Who's that skinny guy in the reflection in pic no 5

Enjoy

Thank you, Phil.
Well, that skinny guy is my Avatar

(my weight is below 80kg now

)
Steering wheel is fine for me

meehalych · **Reply #12: July 06, 2012, 13:30:03**

My car is in a shop now where it is being equipped with anti-theft devices, meanwhile I bought a kit of 4 rubber mats in the morning , next thing in a list is cargo net.

eye30 · **Reply #13: July 06, 2012, 15:31:03**

Quote from: meehalych on July 06, 2012, 13:30:03

My car is in a shop now where it is being equipped with anti-theft devices,

Does it not come with immobiliser etc?

Is theft of cars a problem where you are?

meehalych · **Reply #14: July 06, 2012, 18:05:08**

Quote from: eye30 on July 06, 2012, 15:31:03

Does it not come with immobiliser etc?

Is theft of cars a problem where you are?

it does, but a single immobilizer is not enough, not in Russia.
Have just come back from a shop: alarm system and locks installed

eye30 · **Reply #15: July 06, 2012, 20:27:14**

Quote from: meehalych on July 06, 2012, 18:05:08

Quote from: eye30 on July 06, 2012, 15:31:03
Does it not come with immobiliser etc?

Is theft of cars a problem where you are?
it does, but a single immobilizer is not enough, not in Russia.
Have just come back from a shop: alarm system and locks installed

My i30 has Deadlocks on all the doors as standard.

meehalych · **Reply #16: July 06, 2012, 20:37:10**

Quote from: eye30 on July 06, 2012, 20:27:14

My i30 has Deadlocks on all the doors as standard.

don't know what it is.
I have got two locks installed: a lock of hood and a lock of auto-transmission and both are controlled by alarm system; moreover the alarm system is equipped with integrated immobilizer, there are also two wireless electronic chips - when a chip is in a car (in a pocket of my bag, for example), immobilizer lets engine run, but when a chip is not present - immobilizer turns engine off within a few minutes after engine start up, unless a PIN code is entered by means of hidden two position button.

Asterix · **Reply #17: July 07, 2012, 08:35:42**

So sad that all this extra anti theft systems is necessary..

Congrats on your new car, Misha, looks good.

I do like the look of the interior/dashboard.

meehalych · **Reply #18: July 07, 2012, 11:49:16**

Quote from: Asterix on July 07, 2012, 08:35:42

So sad that all this extra anti theft systems is necessary..

Congrats on your new car, Misha, looks good.

I do like the look of the interior/dashboard.

thank you.
Have just noticed that a width of trunk along rear seats seems narrower, than in my i30.
A petrol's consumption has dropped from 21 l/100km to 8.3 l/100km and keeps on falling.
I have purchased a cargo net today, a universal one, that cost me about 10 USD so two tool boxes are secured now along with screen washing fluid.

accim · **Reply #19: July 07, 2012, 13:31:24**

Wow the car really looks great. Inside and out - really "classy".

Question:

1. Which engine did you go for ? I guess 1.6 petrol, but which one? 120hp or 136hp GDI one?
2. Why the auto-transmission version? Just wondering, nothing special. I think there are only 10% of "Auto" i30's/Ceed's over here. Wait..no, it's definitely less then 10%...

meehalych · **Reply #20: July 07, 2012, 14:12:54**

Quote from: accim on July 07, 2012, 13:31:24

Wow the car really looks great. Inside and out - really "classy".

Question:

1. Which engine did you go for ? I guess 1.6 petrol, but which one? 120hp or 136hp GDI one?
2. Why the auto-transmission version? Just wondering, nothing special. I think there are only 10% of "Auto" i30's/Ceed's over here. Wait..no, it's definitely less then 10%...

Thank you.
1. the engine is 129hp
2. I have got used to cars with automatic transmission, I can hardly put up with a manual one nowadays (I'm spoiled with comfort)

Phil №❶ · **Reply #21: July 07, 2012, 14:47:40**

Hooray, another convert

accim · **Reply #22: July 07, 2012, 15:24:01**

Quote from: meehalych on July 07, 2012, 14:12:54

Quote from: accim on July 07, 2012, 13:31:24
Wow the car really looks great. Inside and out - really "classy".

Question:

1. Which engine did you go for ? I guess 1.6 petrol, but which one? 120hp or 136hp GDI one?
2. Why the auto-transmission version? Just wondering, nothing special. I think there are only 10% of "Auto" i30's/Ceed's over here. Wait..no, it's definitely less then 10%...
Thank you.
1. the engine is 129hp
2. I have got used to cars with automatic transmission, I can hardly put up with a manual one nowadays (I'm spoiled with comfort)

Okay I see. Nothing wrong with "auto", I was just wondering. Also not used of seeing auto transmission in smaller cars, as they are usually not fitted in them over here.

Anyways, wish u a lot of pleasant km's with the car! I'm sure you'll love it. My uncle has the old Ceed and just checked the clock today on his.. 111.765 km and still working great.

TrishCW · **Reply #23: July 07, 2012, 22:08:32**

Good looking car Misha.

meehalych · **Reply #24: July 10, 2012, 19:02:06**

Quote from: TrishCW on July 07, 2012, 22:08:32

Good looking car Misha.

Thank you

I wonder if any of members has experienced this: when the emergency lights are on while engine is running, they can not be switched off until the latter is shut down?

eye30 · **Reply #25: July 10, 2012, 20:14:11**

Quote from: meehalych on July 10, 2012, 19:02:06

I wonder if any of members has experienced this: when the emergency lights are on while engine is running, they can not be switched off until the latter is shut down?

Do you mean the 4 indicators are flashing i.e you have activated the button with the red triangle..

AlanHo · **Reply #26: July 10, 2012, 20:45:14**

The emergency flashers can be switched on and off with the engine running on my new 2012 i30.

Shambles · **Reply #27: July 10, 2012, 21:04:38**

Just goes to show: the Kia tech isn't quite upto scratch just yet

Dazzler · **Reply #28: July 10, 2012, 23:54:29**

Quote from: Shambles™ on July 10, 2012, 21:04:38

Just goes to show: the Kia tech isn't quite upto scratch just yet

Yep, sounds like a deal breaker to me (May have to highlight this fact on the portal page)

meehalych · **Reply #29: July 23, 2012, 15:11:39**

soon it will be accompanied by i30wonersclub's stciker