The Kia Ceed GT might not be as powerful or as popular as full-blown hot hatches like the Hyundai i30 N, the VW Golf GTI, and the Focus ST, but it is definitely a warm hatch worthy of your attention.

Kia has given its 2022 XCeed crossover a mid-life makeover, sharpening the styling, expanding its mild-hybrid tech and adding a more powerful GT-Line trim at the top of the range. The high-riding ...