Kia ceed ground clearance. Specifications KIA Ceed SW

Ground clearance Kia Sid station wagon or clearance like for any other passenger car is an important factor on our roads. It is the condition of the road surface or its complete absence that makes Russian motorists interested in the clearance of the Kia Ceed SW and the possibility of increasing ground clearance using spacers or reinforced springs on the rear suspension.

To begin with, it's worth honestly saying that real clearance Kia Sid wagon may seriously differ from that declared by the manufacturer. The whole secret is in the method of measurement and the place of measurement of the ground clearance. Therefore, you can find out the real state of affairs only by yourself armed with a tape measure or a ruler. Official clearance of Kia Sid station wagon is 150 mm, which is not enough for a practical car for trips to the country. Moreover, the real clearance is even smaller.

Some manufacturers go for the trick and declare the size of the ground clearance in an "empty" car, but in real life we ​​have a full trunk of all sorts of things, passengers and a driver. That is, in a loaded car, the clearance will be completely different. Another factor that few people have in mind is the age of the car and the wear and tear of the springs, their "subsidence" from old age. The issue is solved by installing new springs or buying spacers under sagging springs Kia Sid station wagon... The spacers allow you to compensate for the spring sag and add a couple of centimeters of ground clearance. Sometimes even a centimeter in the parking lot at the curb plays an important role.

But do not get carried away with the "lift" of the ground clearance of the Kia Sid station wagon, because the spacers to increase the clearance are focused only on springs. If you do not pay attention to the shock absorbers, the travel of which is often very limited, then self-modernization of the suspension can lead to loss of control and damage to the shock absorbers. In terms of cross-country ability, large ground clearance in our harsh conditions this is good, but at high speeds on the track and in corners, there is a serious buildup and additional body roll.

A detailed video of the installation of spacers to increase ground clearance on the LED station wagon.

Installing reinforced springs on the Kia Ceed SW.

When designing a suspension and choosing the amount of ground clearance, any car manufacturer is looking for a middle ground between handling and cross-country ability. Perhaps the easiest, safest and most unpretentious way to increase clearance is to install wheels with “high” tires. Changing wheels makes it easy to increase the ground clearance by another centimeter. Do not forget that a serious change in ground clearance can damage the CV joints of the Kia Ceed SW. After all, "grenades" will have to work from a slightly different angle. But this only applies to the front axle. Do not forget that with a large suspension lift, you will have to change the brake hoses, because their length may not be enough for normal operation.

New Kia Sid 2016 model year has already arrived in Russia. Quite a popular hatchback and its universal version has not changed dramatically. As you can see in the photos of the Kia Ceed 2016. But some things have changed. This applies to both the exterior, interior, and the technical part, which we will talk about today.

The main plant where Kia Sid is assembled is located in Slovakia, which is not surprising, because the car was created for Europe. In Russia, in some periods of time, Ceed was assembled at the Avtotor Kaliningrad plant. The first deliveries of the hatchback of the new model year will be organized from the Slovak plant, then SKD will be set up in the same Kaliningrad.

Appearance Kia Sid 2016 did not seriously modernize. An ordinary facelift, if you want to find 10 differences, it is unlikely that it will work. Immediately striking are the bumpers, the modified form of the fog lights, the appearance of additional elements in the headlight unit. Basically, the car was supplemented not with external attributes, but with electronic filling, additional systems and assistants. Further photos of the exterior of the new Korean-European hatchback, we are intensely looking for differences.

Photo Kia Sid 2016

Salon of the new Kia Ceed extremely spacious. With a wheelbase of 2650 mm and the ergonomic placement of all interior elements, the car looks much larger inside than outside. High quality materials and perfect fit are complemented by a convenient and functional arrangement of all controls. The multifunction steering wheel is already in the base adjustable in tilt and reach. The large touchscreen monitor with rear view camera and navigation system is great for helping you navigate the parking lot. Already in the initial version, a good audio system with 6 speakers is available to buyers. Photos of the interior of the new Sid, see below.

Photo salon Kia Sid 2016

Trunk LED hatchback will not please with a large capacity, only 380 liters. But you can fold the seats and get quite a serious loading dock. The ideal option is to buy a Ceed in a SW universal body. There the volume is 528 liters, and if you fold the seats, you get 1642 liters. Photos of the trunk are attached.

Photo of the trunk of the new Kia Sid 2016

Specifications Kia LED 2016

V technically today, buyers are offered several power units that are completely different in power. But the general principles of the device of all Kia engines Sid are alike. These are in-line gasoline 4-cylinder 16-valve engines with an aluminum block of cylinders and a timing chain drive.

Base motor Ceed 2016 volume of 1.4 liters with a capacity of 100 hp. only available with 6-speed manual transmission. If the acceleration dynamics are not very good - 12.7 seconds to 100 km / h. , then the fuel consumption is very low, on average a little more than 6 liters of 95th gasoline per hundred.

The next 1.6-liter petrol unit has the same MPI multipoint fuel injection and CVVT variable valve timing system. In addition to 6-speed mechanics, a 6-band hydromechanical automatic is also relied on for this motor. Power 129 HP (sometimes 130 horses are indicated) helps to accelerate the hatchback to a hundred in 10.5 seconds (with automatic transmission6 11.5 seconds).

Absolutely new engine Sid, as the manufacturer says about him, is just a modification of the 1.6 engine (129 hp). The difference is in the fuel injection device. Instead of MPI (distributed injection), GDI direct injection is used, which increased the power of the 2016 Kia Ceed to 135 horses. Only a 6-speed robotic gearbox is combined with this motor.

GT engine is another modification of the 1.6 liter Kia motor... A turbine was added there, as a result, the capacity was brought to 204 Horse power and the torque increased to 265 Nm. This can significantly improve the dynamics. So up to hundreds of Ceed GT accelerates in 7.6 seconds, and the maximum speed is about 230 km / h.

LED suspension fully independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer lateral stability front and lever-spring with anti-roll bar at the rear. Disc brakes, both front and rear. The "charged" GT has ventilated discs not only at the front, but also at the rear.

Rack and pinion steering with electric booster. In expensive configurations, there is a function of selecting different modes of amplifier operation. Further, the mass-dimensional characteristics of Ceed 2016.

Dimensions, weight, volumes, clearance Kia Ceed 2016

• Length - 4310 mm (4505 mm - station wagon)
• Width - 1780 mm
• Height - 1470 mm
• Curb weight - from 1179 kg
• Base, distance between front and rear axle - 2650 mm
• The track of the front and rear wheels is 1563/1571 mm, respectively
• Trunk volume - 380 liters (528 liters - station wagon)
• Volume fuel tank- 53 liters
• Tire size - 195/65 R15, 205/55 R16, 225/45 R17 (for GT 225/40 R18)
• Kia Sid ground clearance - 150 mm (for GT 140 mm)

Prices and configurations of the Kia Ceed 2016 model year

The price of the basic configuration of the Classic Kia Sid is 739 900 rubles... This hatch does not even have an air conditioner, but in quality power unit 1.4 liter engine with a capacity of 100 hp. and 6-speed mechanics. But even the initial configuration cannot be called naked, because there are front and side airbags, the steering wheel has a number of buttons for various functions, there is an audio system, steering column adjustment for reach and height, front electric window lifters.

The version of the LED with Classic AC air conditioning already costs 784,900 rubles. With an automatic transmission, the Kia Ceed will cost at least 879,900 rubles. Together with the 6-band automatic comes a more powerful 1.6 liter engine with 129 hp.

More than a million rubles, or rather from 1,029,900 rubles, will cost Kia Sid with a new GDI 1.6 liter engine with a capacity of 135 horses and a 6-speed robotic gearbox. This combination is only available in the expensive Prestige and Premium trim levels. But this is not the price limit for Kia Sid, because there is still a GT version with a 1.6 T-GDI turbo engine with a capacity of 204 hp. in combination with 6-speed mechanics, you will have to pay 1,219,900 rubles.

It is worth noting that the cost of the station wagon differs from the usual hatchback in the basic version by 75 thousand rubles. At the same time, the manufacturer continues to sell cars manufactured in 2015 and even versions assembled in 2014. Discounts for such cars reach more than 100 thousand rubles. In general, now you can buy a Kia Ceed on very good terms.

Many novice drivers do not understand what is and why clearance is needed. In this article, we will try to figure out why the clearance is really needed, and what it should be for the South Korean car KIA Sid.

So what is ground clearance, and how do you calculate it? This is the distance from the protruding bottom part, the most central part of it, to the ground. This is what the ground clearance is in any car, including the KIA Sid. This distance allows the car not to cling to the bottom of the road. However, there is one caveat. It is quite problematic to determine the most extreme point. On the bottom of the car there are many all kinds of protruding parts and elements, among them a transmission, a muffler, and so on, so many find it difficult to determine the exact clearance distance. Among other things, the mass of the car for the most part falls on the front, since it is there that the power plant is located. If all this is taken into account, then the clearance in the South Korean model, regardless of whether it is a station wagon or a hatchback, is measured in the front end.

V passenger cars the clearance is 130-170 mm. Urban SUVs and crossovers have a distance of 170-210 mm. In full-fledged SUVs, the ground clearance is 210-420 mm. As an exception to the rule, there is clearance and more. It is found in frame jeeps that have custom tires.

How to measure ground clearance with engine protection on KIA Sid

Many car manufacturers have recently begun installing special crankcase guards to avoid damage. This protection is often made of metal or plastic. It picks up a few millimeters from the KIA Sid's lumen.

That is why, when purchasing this model, you should clarify what clearance distance is stated in the documentation, and what is the real ground clearance. In some cases, due to protection, the clearance is reduced by 30-40 mm. Be sure to be interested in even such trifles when buying a car, since you must evaluate how much distance is safe for the car to pass.

LED Car Bottom Overhangs

Some of the drivers, driving through snow-covered areas, curbs and so on, can sometimes hear a grinding sound. This means that the plastic bumper has hit an obstacle. The bumper can split from such contact. And the rather low overhang of the car in front is to blame for this. A low seating position is often found in sports and tuned cars, and this significantly increases the chance of encountering a serious "obstacle" on its way.

What is the ideal ground clearance for KIA Sid

Drivers from European countries are used to driving comfortably. For this, they have ideal flat roads. Such an excellent coverage allows you to drive a car, the minimum ground clearance of which is 130 mm. And the danger of bumping into something on such roads is unlikely, which, unfortunately, cannot be said about domestic roads. Here you can often find pits, and even more than 150 mm deep.

Therefore, in order to move on our roads more or less comfortably, the minimum ground clearance of the car should be 160 mm.

Very often, manufacturers adapt their models specifically for Russian roads. This is achieved in various ways, by increasing the power of the car or by reinforced suspension. Also, the car is "raised". However, our local craftsmen also have something to offer. They sometimes find unique and original solutions to increase the ground clearance of your car, including the KIA Sid model.

Real ground clearance of KIA Sid model

The KIA Sid car has a clearance of only 150 mm. This is an official statement. The ground clearance has decreased due to the fact that the engine is equipped with a crankcase protection. What to do in this case? Do you really have to drive your KIA Seed "stealthily" so as not to run into an obstacle. Or is it possible to somehow solve this problem? How to increase the clearance of a KIA Ceed car in a hatchback or station wagon? You can solve this problem.

This can be done in 2 ways, and these methods can be used both individually and in combination:

• Increased clearance due to the installation of spacers;
• Increase in clearance due to installation wheel rims larger diameter, but within the limits approved by the manufacturer.

But if the clearance of the KIA ceed can be increased thanks to the installation of large rims, then we need to think about what we will lose and what we get in this case. Naturally, the increased ground clearance allows you to make the car more passable, this is undoubtedly a positive point. However, we will get some difficulties, for example, when cornering at high speed.

In any case, you yourself have to choose how to make the car more passable, the main thing is that there are options for how to do it, and there is also a lot of information on the Internet on how to do everything with your own hands.

In Russia, the model is sold in three body configurations: a three- and five-door hatchback (Kia pro cee’d and Kia Cee’d), as well as a station wagon (Kia Cee’d sw). A wide range of motors allows you to get modifications with very different technical characteristics. The starting engine is a 1.4-liter 1368cc Kappa unit. see, delivering up to 100 hp. power and up to 134 Nm of torque. The rest of the engines represent the Gamma family almost in its entirety. This:

• 1.6 MPI with 129 hp (157 Nm) with multipoint fuel injection;
• 1.6 GDI with 135 hp (164 nm) with direct injection and a phase change system on both timing shafts. The engine pistons have special notches for better fuel injection and combustion of the mixture. The compression ratio is 11.0: 1 (the normal MPI has a ratio of 10.5: 1).
• 1.6 T-GDI is a turbocharged unit built on the basis of an atmospheric 1.6 GDI engine with the addition of twin-scroll supercharging. Unit power - 204 HP, peak torque - 265 Nm (available from 1500 rpm). The car equipped with such an engine received the GT prefix. It only relies on Kia Ceed hatchbacks.

Gearboxes available for the car: 6-speed manual transmission (for 1.4 MPI, 1.6 MPI and 1.6 T-GDI engines), 6-range automatic transmission (1.6 MPI) and 6DCT preselective "robot" (combined with 1.6 GDI 135 hp)

In Europe, the list of Kia Sid engines is longer. It includes, for example, a 1.0-liter three-cylinder turbo engine in two boost options (110 and 120 hp), as well as a 1.6 CRDi diesel with various settings. The newest seven-speed "robot" DCT is paired with a 136 hp diesel unit.

Returning to the Russian specification, we note the dynamic Kia characteristics Ceed GT with a 204-horsepower turbocharged "four". Such a car accelerates to 100 km / h in just 7.6 seconds, which is facilitated by a wide torque shelf (1500-4500 rpm), a ground clearance reduced to 140 mm (150 mm clearance for conventional versions), and a clamped suspension.

In terms of fuel consumption, the "junior" 1.4 MPI engine looks most preferable, consuming about 6.2 liters per "hundred" in the combined cycle. Versions with 1.6-liter units burn just a little more - from 6.4 liters.

The most impressive luggage compartment is in the Kia Ceed sw station wagon. Behind the backs of the rear seats, it can hold up to 528 liters of cargo, behind the backs of the front seats with the rear seats folded down - up to 1642 liters.

Specifications Kia Sid hatchback 5-door

Specifications Kia pro Ceed

Technical characteristics of Kia Sid station wagon