Kia Cerato 2021 is a 5 Seater Hatchback available at a price of RM 103,888 in the Malaysia. It is available in 3 colors, 1 variants, 1 engine, and 1 transmissions option: Automatic in the Malaysia. The Cerato dimensions is 4560 mm L x 1775 mm W x 1445 mm H. Over 8 users have reviewed Cerato on basis of Features, Mileage, seating comfort, and engine performance. Cerato top competitors are Sonic Hatchback, 2 Hatchback, Ioniq Hybrid and 208.
| Engine | 1591 cc |
| Power | 128 hp |
| Transmission Type | Automatic |
| Driver Airbag | Yes |
| Air Conditioner | Yes |
| Power Steering | Yes |
| Seating Capacity | 5 Seats |
| Central Locking | Yes |
Smooth exterior design
Fit and finish
Dated interior cabin
| Variant | Price | Specifications | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Cerato 1.6 SX |
RM 103,888 *
OTR Price
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1591 cc, 128 hp, Automatic, Petrol | VIEW APRIL OFFERS |
| Shah Alam | RM 103,888 |
| Petaling Jaya | RM 103,888 |
| Johor Bahru | RM 103,888 |
| Kuching | RM 103,888 |
| Kota Kinabalu | RM 103,888 |
Cerato is available in 3 different colors - Clear White, Bright Silver and Temptation.
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With the Cerato, Kia is trying to lure those entry-level sedan buyers who aspire to own their second car after upgrading from a basic small hatchback. With a curvy design language and big-car appeal, the Kia Cerato offers pure sedan experience at a very affordable price point. The Kia Cerato is being offered in a single variant with a standard petrol automatic powertrain.
The interior cabin of the Kia Cerato misses out on the magic of the classy styling of the exterior, as the overall design feels a bit old and belongs to a decade-old car. The V-themed steering wheel is huge and comes with a cluster of audio, bluetooth and cruise controls on it. What otherwise feels more modern is the comprehensive instrument console, with a detailed MID screen in between.
The rest of the dashboard has a decent rounded theme, which though looks a bit old school. This becomes even stronger with a dated 2-DIN music system with a coloured screen and conventionally looking controls for automatic climate control. The transmission tunnel, however, looks wide and premium with a nice and good to hold gear lever.
Where the Kia Cerato makes up for a rather lacklustre cabin is the sense of space and comfort inside the cabin, which really is something which can be termed as segment best. Also, while the Cerato needs the presence of few more comfort and convenience features, it still packs in some noteworthy goodies like a sunroof, auto cruise control, handsfree tailgate, and electrically adjustable driver’s seat.
For its category, the Kia Cerato looks a bit bigger and more premium, thanks to segment-best dimensions and quality levels which feel from one segment above.
Taking inspiration from Kia’s bigger sedans, the Cerato looks quite wide with the elongated and large traditional tiger-nose grille, the adjacent to which are placed wing-like headlamps with projector units and upswept daytime running LEDs within them. The unique placement of fog lamps with faux air vents beside them completes the front fascia.
The side profile of the Kia Cerato looks quite long and sleek with a rounded roofline giving it a coupe-like stance. Apart from the machined alloy wheels, there is no other strong aspect, but still, it manages to look smart and stylish. The rear profile of the Kia Cerato looks big and bulky, and that’s all down to the large curvy tail lamps with LED inserts and high loading lip.
All in all, the Kia Cerato manages to look smart and stylish without going too overboard, with the word classy written all over it.
The Kia Cerato might not be dynamically rich when it comes to steering and suspension balance, but then the softer tune up for the suspension, which is a combination of Macpherson struts with dual path strut insulator at front and coupled torsion beam axle at the rear, makes it a comfortable ride. The seats offer good cushioning, especially that of the rear bench. The softer steering setup needs better weight balance at higher speeds, though.
The Kia Cerato currently has only one powertrain on offer, which is a 1.6-litre four-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. With a maximum power output rated at 130 PS and a peak torque output of 157 Nm, the engine feels nice in terms of power delivery and refinement.
For an entry-level sedan, the Kia Cerato is decently equipped with safety features like front, side and curtain airbags, ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, front and rear parking sensors, reverse camera, hill start assist and hill descent control and traction control.
The Kia Cerato might not be the most modern and contemporary option in the sedan segment right now, but it is the understated elegance of this car which brings attention towards it. It surely has got that much needed big car appeal in the way it looks and drives, save for the fact that it now needs some substantial upgrades to the interior cabin and list of comfort and convenience features inside.
I have been driving the Kia Cerato for 5 years and the experience has been mixed. It’s a value for money vehicle in the B-segment. It’s comfortable over the long drive and handles well on the highway. The mileage is decent at around 16kmpl. But the sound insulation is not good. Even at a mid-range speed you can hear the
Pleasant and driving comfort makes the Kia Cerato a nice entry-level sedan. But the 2.0-litre powertrain is a bit sluggish. I read somewhere that the new model is 19kg heavier than its previous version. This is probably the reason why the Cerato doesn’t have a good fuel economy in its class. The suspension too is rather hard. While that makes
The Kia Cerato is a value for money car. Kia has packed in all that it could in a sedan in its class. There’s a premium feel in the Cerato. It returns excellent mileage during highway trips. The seats are comfortable and the reverse camera helps in parking with no hassle. But the wind and tire sounds make it a
The Cerato is one of the finest and affordable sedans available in the Malaysian market. I have been driving the car for almost 1.5 years and to be very honest, I am completely satisfied with how the car has performed so far. The 1591 cc engine delivers powers of up to 128 hp and is a pleasure to drive around
Now we have different sorts of expectations from our cars. But meeting multiple of your preferences in a single car is not always possible. But my very new Kia Cerato made this possible. This car looks like a diva. The car will prove you with total pleasure throughout the drive. The car has taken into all the practical aspects as
The fact that the Kia Cerato has the biggest dimensions in its class was good enough to attract me towards it, for the Cerato gives the best big car vibe and feel at its price. The long and curvy profile of the Kia Cerato gives it a premium appeal I was expecting from the sedan. However, I do wish that
Right from the early childhood I am extremely fond of car rides. As I grew up, got my job with a descent salary package, I thought to buy my own car. I am an avid traveller. Travelling with my car to different destinations is something that I desire. Since I have a big family, no other options could strike my
This is one handsome car and is not too heavy on the pocket either. The interior is feature packed and I saw real value getting this one. The design is eye-grabbing both inside and outside, I got this primarily because of the safety features, I give that top most priority because of my kids. Though I feel that the mileage
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