Kia XCeed Compact Crossover Showcased At Auto Expo 2020
Kia has showcased its XCeed compact crossover at the Auto Expo 2020. It could be priced between Rs. 8.0 - 13.5 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The Kia XCeed competes with the Maruti Suzuki S-Cross.

In the UK, the XCeed comes with a 1.0-litre turbo and a 1.4-litre turbo petrol engines along with a 1.6-litre turbo diesel. Should it go on sale in India, it could get the 1.5-litre normal petrol and 1.5-litre turbo diesel engine option from the Kia Seltos.
Here are the engine specs of Kia XCeed:
2020 Kia XCeed Compact Crossover Engine Specs |
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Kia XCeed |
Maruti S-Cross |
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Fuel Type |
Petrol |
Diesel(Expected) |
Diesel |
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Displacement |
1.0-litre turbo |
1.4-litre turbo |
1.6-litre turbo |
1.25-litre turbo-hybrid |
Power |
120PS @ 6000rpm |
140PS @ 6000rpm |
136PS @ 4000rpm |
90PS @ 4000rpm |
Torque |
172Nm @ 1500 - 4000rpm |
242Nm @ 1500 - 3200rpm |
280Nm @ 1500 - 3000rpm |
200Nm @ 1750rpm |
Manual Transmission |
6-speed |
6-speed |
6-speed |
5-speed |
Automatic Transmission |
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7-speed dual-clutch |
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As you can see, it literally XCeeds the S-Cross’ performance figures. Similarly, it also beats the S-Cross in the comparison of the dimensions. It’s bigger in every way except for ground clearance. That gap is only 6mm, which Kia can fix any day. The S-Cross has always been a diesel-only vehicle.
Since Maruti Suzuki is discontinuing the 1.25-litre diesel engine, the S-Cross’ future remains uncertain. If the S-Cross is discontinued, then buyers would want to shop elsewhere. And if it gets the rumoured 1.6-litre diesel engine, then that should slightly adversely affect its ex-showroom prices, allowing Kia to price the XCeed on par with the S-Cross 1.6. Kia XCeed could still meet the needs of buyers who just want a compact crossover with a petrol engine, which isn’t yet available in the S-Cross.
Here are the dimensions of Kia XCeed Crossover:
2020 Kia XCeed Compact Crossover vs Maruti S-Cross Dimensions |
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Kia XCeed |
Maruti Suzuki S-Cross |
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Length |
4395mm |
4300mm |
Width |
1826mm |
1785mm |
Height |
1495mm |
1595mm |
Wheelbase |
2650mm |
2600mm |
Ground Clearance |
174mm |
180mm |
Boot Space |
426 litres |
375 litres |
The 2020 Kia XCeed’s top variant has the following features:
- 6 airbags
- Hill-start assist
- 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Android Auto and Apple Carplay
- Wireless phone charger
- Automatic parallel and perpendicular parking
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
- Automatic AC
- Cruise control with auto traffic crawl functionality
- Power-operated tailgate
The XCeed is a compact crossover and has only 1 real competitor: Maruti Suzuki S-Cross.
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Mahesh is a fan of compact, quirky and underrated vehicles that punch above their weight. Multix, Nano, Strom R3 and Navi are his favorites.