The all-new Kia Ceed will make its public debut at the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show. The Ceed five-door hatchback is due to be unveiled in Geneva alongside a second member of the Ceed family.

Designed, developed, engineered and built in Europe, Kia says the third-generation Ceed features “innovative new technologies and engines, a mature and athletic new design, and a more engaging drive”.

The Kia Ceed has been designed at the brand’s European design centre in Frankfurt, Germany. Inspired by the fastback styling of the Stinger, the Ceed is intended to convey a more self-confident new look. Engineered exclusively for use on European roads, the ride and handling characteristics of the new model are claimed to elevate the Ceed over its predecessor in terms of dynamism, driver engagement and refinement.

Kia has also revised the third generation’s name. So cee’d becomes Ceed – Community of Europe, with European Design.

Sales of the Kia Ceed will begin in Q2 of 2018 in left-hand-drive markets across Europe. The UK on-sale date and pricing will be announced in due course.