Kia gives its Cerato sedan a facelift, allowing the best-selling model to ace in its looks and features departments.
Facelift (What's New)
Reworked exterior design with new lights and grille
10.25-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
Extensive safety and driver assistance systems, including adaptive cruise control and forward collision avoidance assist
CONSUMER REVIEWS
4.0
10 Consumer Reviews
Best bang for buck car, period.`
Drove this car of my brother's, it is the facelifted model with the new emblem.
This car looks very nice, one of the most stylish on the road. The interior design is modern and has a premium feel to it. Feature wise it is very well equipped, making it very good bang for buck.
The drive is quite dull, no surprise here, as it is using a old engine which is not inspiring. However, it is comfortable, has a pliant ride, and noise insulation is quite good.
It lacks power so overtaking really needs effort to pick up acceleration way bef ore overtaking. In this aspect it is therefore not an inspiring drive. When cornering, there is some obvious rolling and lifting, due to the softly tuned suspension.
The interior space is commendable, and sits five passengers well for any distance of driving in Singapore.
Given the price which is the lowest in its class, I'd say this is a very practical car to buy, and Korean car's reliability has come a long way to close the gap with the Japanese.
Overall, it is a car that makes sense to own.
Likes:
- all spec-ed up with safety features like lane keeping assist, blind spot assist, adaptive cruise control
- ventilated seats is a pleasant feature to have.
- Apple Car Play with a big screen
- drive is smooth, daily car, power is ample and sufficient, engine is efficient
- sunroof is a bonus but hardly use in Singapore
- design is fantastic
Dislikes:
- not even a mild hybrid? Come on, it's 2022!
- Apple Car Play is wired, got a wireless charging but my console is dangling with a cable just for Apple Car Play
- driving display could be fully digital, as some of the information in that small screen is challenging to decipher
Overall, a very worth it vehicle to buy. For its awesome price range and C&C warranty and services are magnificent. I would give it a "Just Buy" Rating.
The 2022 KIA Cerato 1.6 GT Line is my first Korean Sedan after owing Honda, Nissan and Subaru cars. I've been driving this fine car for 2 weeks and here's my review.
The Cerato is a Sedan for the family as it gets the job done in comfort and style with a dash of finesse from its striking front grille. Though not attention seeking like the Avante, the Cerato with its modern simplicity and practical luxury can certainly hold its own among the mid sized Sedans in the market. Definitely a Sedan worth to check out if you don't intend on spending $150K for a family car. So far, the average fuel consumption is at 12.5 km per litre
(Positives)
* It is safety features packed! From its Forward Collision Avoidance Assist to Parking Distance Warning, you will surely feel safe and secured in it.
* Ventilated driver and front passenger seats is a big plus for the hot and humid weather here.
* in car entertainment system just gotten a boost with its 10.25 inch touchscreen display that supports both Apple airplay and Android Auto.
* Smart trunk system - You stand behind the car and the trunk will pop open. No interaction or kicks needed.
(Negatives)
* Pick up can be sluggish but then again this is a family Sedan and not a F1 car.
* Interior finishings could do with being less plasticky.
* No slot compartment behind the driver's seat.