In the interior, design refinements include a newly styled steering wheel, all-red instrument illumination, a subtly redesigned centre console with new audio systems, plus dual-zone climate control air-conditioning.
The Korean automaker revealed that its Opel Astra and Renault Megane challenger gets a fully-revised suspension set-up while numerous engine tweaks help cut emissions cut by five per cent across the entire line-up.
The 2010MY Cee'd also sees the introduction of a new Eco-Dynamics version powered by an all-new 1.6-liter turbo diesel engine with Kia's "Intelligent Stop and Go" system coupled to a six-speed manual gearbox.
The facelifted Cee'd range will make its world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September with sales set to begin across Europe in the beginning of October.