Kia releases first official image of next generation cee'd

(Seoul) January 10 2012 - The new Kia cee'd combines styling typically found on a sporty coupe with the space and functionality of a five-door hatch.

Upmarket exterior design immediately gets your attention, with details like chrome framed windows and muscular lines on the bonnet. The stunning exterior design is complemented by an ergonomic, driver oriented control panel and refined interior, with a strong focus on quality of materials.

The new Kia cee'd is a technically sophisticated, highly competitive, C-segment entry wrapped up in Kia's award-winning design and industry leading 7-Year warranty.

New cee'd will be available across Europe from second quarter 2012, with the precise on-sale date depending on market, and will make its world premiere at the 82nd Geneva International Motor Show on March 6, 2012 (press day).

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Kia Motors Corporation (www.kia.com) -- a maker of quality vehicles for the young-at-heart -- was founded in 1944 and is Korea's oldest manufacturer of motor vehicles. Over 2.1 million Kia vehicles a year are produced in 13 manufacturing and assembly operations in eight countries which are then sold and serviced through a network of distributors and dealers covering 172 countries. Kia today has over 44,000 employees worldwide and annual revenues of over US$20 billion. It is the major sponsor of the Australian Open and an official automotive partner of FIFA -- the governing body of the FIFA World Cup™. Kia Motors Corporation's brand slogan - The Power to Surprise" -- represents the company's global commitment to surpassing customer expectations through continuous automotive innovation.