Kia Cerato Manual

Kia Cerato is the new model of the Kia range. It replaces the previous models; Spectra, Shuma and Mentor. Also, gives Kia a new contemporary participant in the competitive market segment of small vehicles that nearly all manufacturers have a model on sale. The Cerato is available as a sedan four door only at this point, a sporty version of the hatch is expected out later in 2005. Kia Cerato is priced at $18,990 unit of distance for the manual version and $20,990 unit of distance for the automatic version. There is only a level of specification and the only option is to paint metallic or mica by an additional $150. The Cerato is sold with a complete list of standard features, especially for a new vehicle in this class. The Cerato comes standard with air conditioning, power windows with auto off function in the window of the driver, electric outside mirrors, power steering, cruise control, close to centralized at a distance and a CD player with six speakers. Cabin storage is good for this rated vehicle, and while it has the interior space in front of the class of the occupant space is generous, also the back sits three through with reasonable ease. Large drink bottles can be stored in the door pockets. There is a log of storage in the center of the Board that can take small items. However, the bottom surface must be non-slip to stop the items from rolling around.

The front seats in the Cerato have a flat base seat that lacks any real help. The backs are slightly better offering a little more than support for the shoulders. The rear seats could also do with some additional support thigh. Air conditioning vents provide an abundant volume, especially at low speeds. When he sits behind the wheel, the Cerato feels like most of the small cars in its class. It has a design that is easy to use with enough seat adjustment for all shapes and sizes. The frontal view is especially good. There are an annoying couple of points, however, the steering wheel is not central to the driver's seat and handbrake is in an awkward position in the dashboard. If handbrake is on and the back is selected, shift lever can hit the handbrake. Instruments are large and easy to read; At first sight, the engine temperature gauge and fuel gauge are equal and may initially be a little confusing. The Cerato comes standard with front driver and passenger airbags. Safety belts have pre tensioners and load limiters mounted. Not have ABS brakes available, even as an option is a disappointing omission. The quality of construction and finish is average for this class of vehicle. The quality of the painting on the main panels in the test vehicle was consistent, although the door openings were less with some slightly irregular openings. Boot area was trimmed and well finished, the interior finish was disappointed a little indoor carpet that appeared to be of very low quality and can not get along.

The Cerato has an immobilizer engine and remote central lock series and receives a safety rating of 52 of 120 which is above the average for its class. The engine and transmission package has been around in various configurations for a while now that it is not the latest technology by any stretch and fuel economy also reflects this, in the test the Cerato returned 9.litres per 100kms in our cycle of the city and 8.litres by road 100kms. The 2-liter engine develops 101kW at 6000 rpm and of torque at 4,000 rpm 182Nm. The tested manual proved to be a willing performer, with the relations of transmission adapted to the characteristics of the motor torque. A small criticism of the transmission was narrow door of the shift lever. Between the first and third gear, in changes upwards in third gear it felt as if he was first selected, it is not a desirable trait.

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