New kia cerato
New Kia Cerato New Kia Cerato New Kia Cerato
Anyone who is thinking about buying a sedan in the most popular segment C can not get around the offer from Kia. The Korean company has proven that it can make quality cars, otherwise they would not have bought Kia Cerato all over the world. Kia Cerato sold across countries and continents with a total circulation of 2.5 million copies, also sold under the name Forte in the United States and under the K3 index in its homeland. By the way, it was in the United States, which is the company’s market number 1 in the world in terms of sales, a new model was designed. It was prepared by the California Design Center, and plans to sell in 130 countries.
New kia cerato
Against the background of the highest tower in the world, the Borj Khalifa Kia Cerato is preparing to lead the sales list Against the background of the highest tower in the world of the Borj Khalifa, Kia Cerato is preparing to lead the sales list Against the background of the highest tower in the world of the Burj Khalifa, Kia Cerato is preparing for large-scale sales
Despite the Californian origin of the new Kia Cerato, the designers were actively thinking about Russia, about the adaptability of the car to harsh winters and even the specifics of Russian taxes. So, motorists should appreciate the work of an additional interior heater, the effectiveness of which does not depend on the heating of the “stove” radiator, the electric heating of the mirrors and the steering wheel. Heated front and rear seats. As for the Russian tax legislation, in order to avoid additional costs, the power of a two-liter engine is limited to 150 hp.
And yet the car is not the only one with horsepower. When buying it, most pay attention to the design, and Kia Cerato is fine with this. Muscular side lines, a profiled trunk lid, spectacular headlights with daytime running lights, original taillights create an integral image of a modern car, which is signed by recognized design master Peter Schreyer.
New kia cerato
Against the background of sand dunes Against the background of sand dunes Against the background of sand dunes
What else can the new Kia Cerato boast of before its predecessor?
Compared to the second generation, the new Cerato is 30 mm longer (4560 mm), 15 mm lower (1445 mm) and 5 mm wider (1780 mm). The wheelbase increased by 50 mm (up to 2700 mm) is one of the largest in the C segment - as much as the Kia Sorento SUV. As a result, the new Kia Cerato increased in size and became more spacious.
Speaking about the geometry of the body, we can add that the front and rear overhangs of the new Cerato are reduced by 15 and 5 mm, respectively. And although this is not too noticeable by eye, the creators of the model claim that these changes gave the exterior of the car a sporty look. I will not argue, the main thing is that the drag coefficient Cd of the car has dropped to 0.27 (instead of the previous 0.29), but the Kia Cerato looks really attractive. In addition, his trunk is now 6 liters more voluminous.
New kia cerato
The new Kia Cerato offers more room for rear passengers than its predecessor The new Kia Cerato offers more room for rear passengers than its predecessor The new Kia Cerato offers more room for rear passengers than its predecessor
Attempts to create a sports car image can also be found in the passenger compartment, which is manifested in carbon inserts around ventilation deflectors, metal pedals, and stop / start buttons for keyless engine start. But more important for the motorist is that the cabin has become more spacious and that second-row passengers have more legroom.
Seriously equipped with the new Cerato for long-distance travel. I counted six compartments for things that the driver and passengers may need in everyday life and in long-distance runs. The size of the glove box reaches 8 liters, the pockets of the front doors hold liter plastic bottles, the pockets of the backs are slightly smaller, but the 0.5-liter capacity will fit easily. There is also a spectacle holder, a closing 2-liter storage compartment (in front of the gear lever), cup holders for both front (on the tunnel, behind the gear selector) and rear (in the folding armrest) passengers, an impressive multi-function box is located between the front seats.
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Modern interior designed to appeal to 130 countries of the world Modern interior designed to appeal to 130 countries of the world Modern interior designed to appeal to 130 countries
Finishing materials are not satisfactory, but when choosing a color scheme you need to be careful: on cars with bright inserts on the front panel, their reflection in the windshield sometimes interferes with driving.
The driver will be pleased to note that the instrument panel and the front console are facing him - the readings are better read. The steering wheel is adjustable in height and reach. In my opinion, the steering wheel could be a little smaller in diameter. This, by the way, would add sportiness and control convenience, the benefit of the electric power steering provides an enviable ease of rotation of the "steering wheel" when parking and other maneuvers.
The car on which I was driving in Dubai, despite the 1.6-liter engine, had a leather interior. Subsequently, it turned out that such configurations would not be delivered to Russia. There will be no leather upholstery in the two-liter versions. In Russia, at least in the near future, cars with sunroofs and driver’s seat ventilation tied to a leather chair, which noticeably added comfort in the conditions of the Dubai heat, will not be delivered. You might think that a Russian motorist drives only in winter!
New kia cerato
On the smoothest roads of Dubai, the suspension is comfortable On the smoother roads of Dubai, the suspension is comfortable On the smoother roads of Dubai, the suspension is comfortable
On the go, the new Cerato did not surprise me. The suspension is not particularly energy intensive. On the "lying cops" easily "breaks" to the limiters. Acceleration corresponds to the declared in the passport for automatic transmission 11.6 seconds to “hundreds”. But the upward switchings occur smoothly and due to good sound insulation are practically invisible to the driver. But accelerating at 100 km / h - restrictions on roads in Dubai is 120 km / h - sudden shifts to lower gears showed that the engine lacked traction. Moreover, this behavior was observed not only with a sharp press on the accelerator, but also with a modest step-by-step increase in speed with the cruise control joystick. If we had been on the hills in the mountains, the car’s reactions would not have been surprising, but under the wheels rusted the horizontal lines of the Emirates rustling. Perhaps cars with two-liter engines behave more decisively.
New kia cerato
Adjustment of steering settings and cruise control Adjustment of steering settings and cruise control Adjustment of steering settings and cruise control
On the latest models of the Hyundai-Kia group, it has become fashionable to install an electric power steering with adjustable force. The new Cerato was no exception. The buttons located in the right sector of the steering wheel allow you to select one of the modes suitable for the driver: “normal”, “comfortable” or “sport”. Having traveled to the Hyundai i30, Santa Fe, Kia Optima and Quoris, and now to the new Cerato, I come to the conclusion that, in fact, the choice of modes only distracts the driver who would need a power steering with a variable force that increases as you gain speed.
New kia cerato
On the roads of Dubai On the roads of Dubai On the roads of Dubai
However, the car is controlled clearly, and I have no other comments on the steering.
When a manufacturer speaks of a 37% increase in body stiffness compared to the previous model, achieved through the use of high-strength steel or the introduction of additional body elements, his words can only be taken for granted, because it is impossible to really verify this without special devices and equipment. For the purity of the experiment, the body of the predecessor is also required. Because of the flat tire, we had to lift the car on the jack. Imagine, I was pleasantly surprised when, on the Cerato, which was hung on the jack, the doors and the trunk opened and opened perfectly and without any effort. A rigid body is an additional ride comfort, stability and accuracy of control, as well as vehicle safety by minimizing the deformation of the body.
New kia cerato
A forced wheel change made me remember how to handle a jack A forced wheel change made me remember how to handle a jack A forced wheel change made me remember how to handle a jack
And since there was talk about safety, one can not say about the possibility of installing up to six airbags in the cabin of the new Cerato: two-stage frontal, side, airbags in the backs of the front seats and side curtains for front and rear passengers, depending on the configuration.
But even more I was inspired by the promise of the president of the Russian representative office of Kia, Mr. Hwan, who was traveling with me in a car, to leave the price of the new Cerato at the level of the previous model. Let's see, the wait is not long!
