Kia Cerato is a front-wheel drive Korean middle-class car. This car is produced in several bodies. This is a four-door sedan and a five-door hatchback. Recently, Koreans also released a two-door modification of Koup. "Cerato" is one of the most successful and popular cars among the entire range of Kia cars. But is this car so reliable? Responses of owners of Kia Cerato and features of the car - further in our article.
Appearance
The design of the Kia Cerato car is impressive: it’s not at all a modest budget employee. Such a machine will appeal to a young audience - stylish slanting headlights, a sleek front bumper and a swift look of the “Cerato” will not leave anyone indifferent.
And for those for whom appearance is important above all, you should pay attention to the two-door Kia Cerato Koup. Responses of owners say that this car attracts attention. By the way, a photo of the Korean coupe can be seen below.
Externally, this car is distinguished by its rear end. “Kia” in this version is more like a sports car with massive wheel arches and lean feed. Compared to other cars, it looks unusual.
But what do they say about the Kia Cerato 2006 car body reviews? According to the owners, this machine has good corrosion resistance. Among the weak points can be noted except that the frame of the rear doors. Here, rust appears over the years. Also among the shortcomings in the body should be noted a weak chrome finish. It begins to climb due to the constant sandblasting and chemistry that is used in car washes.
There are also certain nuances in the side mirrors. In earlier versions, incandescent lamps were integrated into them. Now, the turn signals are LED, in case of a malfunction of the diode, the element must be changed entirely.
Salon
What do the owners say about the interior of the Korean car Kia Cerato in the reviews? Inside, beautiful plastic is used, but it is tough enough to the touch, although not creaky. In the early versions, which used two-tone finish of door cards and the front panel, plastic was quickly scratched. On modern models, this problem is resolved.
Seats can be fabric or leather. As noted in the reviews, the rag lining is gradually greasy and begins to shine unnaturally. But the skin on the "Kia" is jammed. There are also claims regarding the steering wheel trim and gear lever. She will climb over time. Losing its appearance and coating on door handles over the years.
Among the weaknesses in the Kia Cerato 2011, reviews point to the power window unit on the driver's side. It may be buggy. As for the free space, it is enough only in front. Only two will sit comfortably behind. As for the coupe, due to the too low roof, tall passengers can rest their heads against the ceiling. Although it is worth noting the low central tunnel, which, although slightly, but adds a little free space.
Trunk "Kia Cerate"
Surprisingly, there was more space in the compartment than in the sedan. So, the boot volume in the first case is 440 liters, in the second - only 415. But even 440 liters is very small for this class. For comparison: in the “Renault Megane” the trunk is designed for 520 liters, and in the “Focus” - for 465. The back of the rear seats is folding, but it will not work to get a flat cargo area.
Power part
For the car "Kia Cerato" only gasoline power units are offered. The most popular engines are 1.6 and 2 liters. They are paired with a manual gearbox. Most often, versions of the coupe were equipped with an automatic machine.
What do the Kia Cerato (2012) engine reviews say? The owners say that these engines are quite reliable (unlike the Kia Sid). Recall that the latter had problems with the cooling fan and the corrugation of the exhaust system.
Both engines for the Kia Cerato are equipped with a variable valve timing system. A separate ignition coil is provided for each cylinder. The gas distribution mechanism is driven by a chain. Owners do not make any complaints about it, the same can be said about the ignition system, and CVVT. Note that both engines are equipped with hydraulic compensators, therefore, it is not necessary to adjust the valve clearances.
Now about fuel efficiency. In terms of fuel consumption, “Kia Cerato” slightly upsets. In the city on a 1.6-liter engine and mechanics, this car spends about nine liters of gasoline. With a 2.0 engine and an automatic transmission under the same conditions, Kia Cerato spends 11. Therefore, some owners put gas-balloon equipment here. Operational experience has shown that Korean engines run on gas without problems, without losing power and resource. The flow rate with gas equipment is almost the same as with gasoline (but only if the gearbox has been set up correctly).
Transmissions
In total, “Kia Cerato” put three boxes. Among them was one mechanic and two automatic machines (the latter at 4 and 6 speeds). In terms of reliability, these transmissions have proven themselves well. The gearbox needs a periodic oil change (both mechanics and automatic). Among the failures, it is necessary to note the release bearing on the manual transmission, which becomes unusable after 90 thousand kilometers. In the automatic box there may be problems with the transmission lever solenoids and the valve body. But, as a rule, this happens on long runs.
Chassis
Unlike the Kia Sid platform platform, Koreans have simplified the rear suspension for Cerato. So, instead of the multi-linkage complex in design and expensive to maintain, an unpretentious dependent beam with helical springs and telescopic shock absorbers is used here. And in front (as expected) is an independent suspension with a transverse stabilizer.
What do they say about the smoothness of the car Kia Cerato reviews? The suspension on the “Kia Cerato” is moderately stiff. However, in large pits, the car is notably shaken. Of course, this is due to the lack of multi-linkage at the rear. The car does not have high smoothness. But in terms of repair, everything will be much simpler and cheaper.
What are the running gear problems of a Kia Cerato (2007)? Owner reviews say that the anthers in the front suspension are anthers (front strut chippers). They begin to come off and make a knock when riding.
After 40 thousand kilometers, the car needs to replace the stabilizer bushings. After another 20 thousand, it may be necessary to replace the racks. The silent blocks of the front levers become worthless after 120 thousand kilometers. On the same run, the ball bearings and thrust bearings of the struts often “arrive”. The latter are recommended to be changed immediately, otherwise at one point they can simply jam, which will provoke a spring break.
Now about the rear suspension. Nothing much to say here. Simple design, so high reliability. The resource of silent blocks is more than 200 thousand kilometers. But the springs can sag over time due to frequent downloads. Shock absorbers need to be changed every 80 thousand kilometers. By the way, so that the springs sag less, they are recommended to be installed from a compartment. On two-door springs are more durable - this is the owners of the car noted in their reviews.
Kia Cerato and her steering
This car has a gear rack with hydraulic booster. Power Steering is available in all trim levels. The most vulnerable part is the rail sleeve. After 80 thousand kilometers, it crashes and starts to make a characteristic knock when the car drives through the pits. Tie rods wear out after 70 thousand kilometers. But the tips were more hardy. As noted in the reviews, their resource is about 120 thousand kilometers.
The brakes
Hydraulic brake system, dual circuit, with vacuum booster. There are disk mechanisms in front, and drum mechanisms in the back. On some versions, rear discs are installed. There are no problems with the brake system. It is necessary to periodically replace the pads (about once every 35 thousand for the front and twice as much for the rear mechanisms). It is also recommended to regularly inspect the integrity of the anthers and lubricate the caliper guides if the latter has stopped walking freely. In drum mechanisms, checking the brake master cylinder will not be superfluous. It can flow over the years.
As for the effectiveness of the brakes, they are enough even for aggressive and dynamic driving.
To summarize
So, we found out what Kia Cerato reviews, specifications and features. In general, this is a fairly resourceful and reliable car. It does not require expensive repairs and needs only minimal maintenance. As shown by operating experience, these machines are quite hardy on our roads. In addition, they have a fairly stylish and attractive appearance.