33 posts · Joined 2010. #1 · Feb 15, 2016. I am looking for feedback from forum members having experienced Kia Dual Clutch Transmission. I currently own a cee'd SW 1.6 CRDI with classic Torque Converter Automatic gearbox. In about a year from now I plan to replace it with a new cee'd SW equipped with DCT 7 gear transmission. If it i the same as the C4, double clutch electrically operated manual/auto box, there are various driving methods.1) just put gear lever to drive/auto/whatever, and drive like an auto. 2) move gear lever to manual, and use either paddles or lever to change gear - should go into 1st. when stopped at lights, etc. I finally opted for a Kia Ceed 1.6 Crdi 3 5dr AUTOMATIC (diesel) last Autumn. I have experienced two separate problems as follows: DOOR LATCH FAULT - Unable to open rear passenger door from inside I had problems early on as passengers were unable to open a rear passenger door. In this brief guide, we are going to provide you with the common Kia cars with transmission problems and why you should avoid buying these cars before they cost you.. Kia mostly has an automatic transmission and does not require any manual input to shift gears while driving as most of the cars have automatic transmission. 513 posts · Joined 2015. #2 · Nov 17, 2019. you'll get lots of wildly differing opinions on here, good & bad:wink: The DCT gearbox is sophisticated automated manual which relies on twin dry clutches & electronics to control the gear changes, not a forgiving fluid torque converter:grin: Accept it for what it is you'll have no trouble. How a used Kia Ceed drives. There’s no shortage of engine choices for the Kia Ceed. The Mk2 (2012-2018) comes with a choice of 1.4-litre or 1.6-litre petrol or diesel units with six-speed manual transmission as standard, or the option of an automatic gearbox for the higher powered engines. The Kia Ceed itself came 10th out of 75 models in 2023, auto-dipping headlights and autonomous emergency braking fitted as standard. Gearbox type. Manual. Price. £22,470. Fastest. Check out our Kia Soul overview to see the most problematic years, worst problems and most recently reported complaints with the Soul. 2012 Kia Soul transmission problems with 9 complaints from .

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