Kia Cerato Koup on preview

Kuala Lumpur: Kia Cerato Koup has appeared for the very first time at Kia On Tour roadshow on 13th May at 1 Utama, the more sporty, low-slung 2-door version of Cerato sedan and Forte Koup's successor will undergo a long anytime in the near future and will go on display with a pricing of approximately RM 150,000.

This is well over RM30k more than the segment leader 2.0-litre sedan, however there is a reason for that. Kia Cerato Koup now delivers a maximum power output measuring 204 PS at 6000 rpm and 265 Nm from 1750 to 4000 rpm with a 1.6-litre Gamma T-GDI Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection engine which is considerably more than the previous 161 PS/194 Nm output on the standard variant. As a result of this new addition, with 6-speed gearbox put in as a standard feature, Kia Koup runs 0-100 kmph mark in just about 7.4 seconds before breaching a top speed measuring 222 kmph.

Standard equipments inside Kia Cerato Koup include xenon headlamps with LED DRLs, 18-inch double tone alloy wheels, push start button, keyless entry, LED tail lamps, front/rear parking sensors, 2-zone auto climate control, leather seats with front heating, 4.2-inch LCD Supervision cluster and sunroof. The standard safety kit includes stability control, hill start assist and Isofix child seat anchors, 6 SRS airbags, ABS with EBD and hill start assist which is the same as sported on sedan.