Is the Kia Ceed's interior cheap compared with its rivals?

For daily drivers, the interior quality of a car can be a make or break to ownership. Kia’s position with the Ceed, as a value-for-money option, is often under fire for its interior materials and build quality. Others say that Kia has come a long way in their interiors, and can rival those of more expensive brands. The Ceed's cabin is still functional, but according to some, it's a notch below the European competition. This perception is a factor of the way the plastics feel, dashboard design, switchgear quality, and how well everything is put together. And then there's the question of how the interior age – do the materials wear well, or do they start to look tatty after a few years of use?