Ceed [MK3] (2018-2026)
In 2018, Kia simplified the name—dropping the apostrophe and capitalizing the first letters—renaming it Ceed, now meaning “Community of Europe with European Design". The Kia Ceed Mk3, the third generation of Kia's popular compact hatchback. In 2021, it received a mid-cycle facelift. Production of the Mk3 Ceed is expected to continue until around 2026, when a next-generation model or a major redesign is anticipated.
Pre-facelift models had the basic radio or 8" UVO Connect infotainment systems. Facelift models were fitted with 10.25" UVO Connect systems.