2010 Kia Cerato 1.6 from Dominican Republic

Summary:

Nice lines (executive/sports looks)!! Great so far!!

Faults:

Nothing so far, bought the car a week ago.

General Comments:

So far excellent car, very nice interior, very good interior materials, sound system is great, overall the car handles great!!!

I will write an update after the first 1,000 Km inspection.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 22nd December, 2010

18th Jan 2011, 15:14

Only with 1627 km, my brand new Forte has moisture problems in both headlamps. At the service center already, and being replaced under warranty.

16th Mar 2011, 09:40

Both headlamps replaced no charges, new ones are OK, no more moisture problems, the car has already got 4,500 km. An appointment made with the shop for its first maintenance next week...

So far excellent fuel consumption, 50 km per gallon on highway and about 42-45 km city (both with A/C on)...

In reply to 16th Mar 2011, 09:40

27th Sep 2011, 12:47

My car has already 12,600 KM and still nothing wrong... aiming for the next maintenance...

5th Jan 2018, 15:13

91K KM and running, no major issues, regular maintenance (oil change, filters, tires, battery).

I noticed a small oil leakage from the valve cover gasket; on a waiting list to receive the original replacement.

The car still runs fine although the MPG is worse (23 MPG), normal for the current car age (7 years, got it back in 2010).

2006 Kia Cerato EX 1.6 CRDI turbo diesel from Portugal

Summary:

Incredible buy

Faults:

When I first got the car, the vent on the climate control only worked on max power. That was fixed under warranty.

Also a factory defect in the clutch pump. Also replaced free of charge.

General Comments:

I got this car last year as a car to replace my old work mule, a 1997 Ford Fiesta 1.8 diesel. This was a pre-registered car, so it never left the dealer's hands. The car came fully loaded with ABS+EBD, traction control, climate control, power windows, power mirrors, leather interior, etc...

I've had the car for a year now, and it drives like a dream. Its 1.6 CRDI engine (the same that exists in its successor, the Cee'd) puts out 115 HP, not a race car, but for highway travel, this more than does the job and is extremely fuel efficient (getting around 45 mpg).

Service wise, the Kia dealership is thorough, they check every point, verify every fluid, even lube the door hinges. While the cost for a routine checkup costs a lot more than what it cost for my 13 year old Fiesta, it's worth the extra money.

All in all, I strongly recommend Kia in general.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 12th October, 2010

2009 Kia Cerato TD 2.0L from Australia and New Zealand

Summary:

Very capable, and would buy it again!

Faults:

So far only a minor paint chip near the boot, not sure how it happened, but underneath does seem like it is rusted, could be the rust proofing used in the factory.

General Comments:

So far so good. As my A to B daily drive this car is great. Far more responsive than anything I have driven from KIA before.

Beige interior I can see being an issue in the future with the kids, black would have been better.

Great value for the price, 6 airbags. Handles great. Have not pushed it to the limits yet and do not think I will, great pickup on the freeway!

Can't fault it!

* Update 30/05/09*

Still nothing wrong with the car. Has not missed a beat. Now 3000klms on the car.

Seat comfort is better in some of the other cars I have driven, but it is adequate. I wish I could change my ratings. Love this KIA!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 6th April, 2009

1st May 2009, 16:18

Thanks for your review. I'm thinking of buying this car, and my daily A to B is around 2 hours driving in mixed city and high way. It is very important to me have a comfortable car. Please explain more why you are giving the new Kia Cerato 5/10 points.

Thanks.

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2008 Kia Cerato Variant 2 EX 1.6L petrol from Singapore

Summary:

My 1st best car I ever had

Faults:

So far it's so good!

General Comments:

Outlook of the car is decent and it does not look so Asian in design, unlike the Japanese auto-makers. No wonder KIA marketed their products mostly in Europe.

By the way, interior is spacious and comfortable. The driver's cockpit is very neat and well designed. Instrument tools/panels are easy to meddle with, and the car has a great headroom for my height of 1.75m.

Best of all, the fuel consumption is very good for a 1.6L car. The furthest I can travel before the fuel indicator's light turned on was 570km, meaning I still have 8L of gas reserve. It has a big gas tank that holds 55L of gas inclusive of the reserve.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 28th January, 2009

7th Jun 2009, 07:40

You mentioned that your Variant 2 traveled 570km before the petrol light indicator lighted up. That's kinda hard to believe, no offence dude.

What I'm also assuming is that your V2 Cerato's petrol consumption (also considering the way you drive) is as equivalent to me driving a 1.6l Toyota with a VVT-i engine? Are my assumptions accurate to what you have said?

I'm just amazed cos I own the Cerato 2006 model and it has never passed, say 520km, before the light came up.

And I have a friend who also owns the V2 Cerato and he's quite skeptical about your claims. He has the manual BTW and you mentioned that yours is semi-auto which sounds auto to me.

Auto transmission cars use more petrol than manual usually.

In reply to 7th Jun 2009, 07:40

16th Aug 2013, 03:37

I don't know much about cars, but I have an 09 Kia Cerato TD and my fuel light also comes on around 570km.

I get about 650km out of a tank if I use premium unleaded. And I get about 600km out a tank if I use unleaded.

26th Jan 2014, 09:05

Agree with you totally! It's the way you drive. For the record, without failure I will hit 460-480km per half tank, and not to boast, but I even hit 740km with a remaining balance of 3 litres... ;) I love my Cerato!!