Kia Cerato debuted in 2003. The car was offered in sedan and 5-door hatchback. The American version was called Spectra and was equipped with only a 2-liter gasoline engine. In 2006, the model was updated. Cosmetic changes received headlights, taillights, trunk lid and front bumper.
Kia Surato still looks attractive. I like the interior less. Inside, it is spacious even for rear passengers, but the finishing materials are not impressive. In addition, they wear out quickly, and plastic begins to creak over time. But, at the disposal of passengers there are many places for storing small items, a roomy glove box and cup holders. Trunk volume 345 liters.
The Korean is built on the same platform as the Hyundai Elantra XD. In EuroNCAP crash tests conducted in 2006, the sedan earned three out of five stars. He also received the same amount for protecting children in car seats.
Engines
The Kia Cerata has three petrol and three diesel engines. However, among the ads, cars with a 1.6-liter gasoline aspirated dominate. There are also proposals with a 2-liter gasoline engine and a 1.5-liter turbodiesel.
Petrol 1.6 l provides quite satisfactory performance. And the chance of running into expensive repairs is minimal. In 2006, instead of a 105-horsepower unit (G4ED), they began to install a 122-horsepower (4GFC). The first is equipped with hydraulic valve clearance compensators, and the second needs to adjust the valve clearance by selecting pushers (every 100,000 km). The 2-liter engine (G4GC) is devoid of hydraulic lifters. Valve clearances are adjusted using washers.
The timing mechanism of the 122-horsepower 4GFC is driven by a chain. Its resource is more than 250-300 thousand km. Sometimes there is premature stretching of the chain - closer to 200,000 km. Incidents have even been recorded - an open circuit and a bend in the valves. But all these troubles are isolated cases. It is worth noting that the batch of motors in 2007 had problems with the chain tensioner. His stock lacked free play. The defect was later corrected.
The pre-styling version of the 1.6-liter engine (G4ED) and the 2-liter (G4GC) have a combined timing drive. The timing belt is connected to only one camshaft. And the camshafts are interconnected by a short chain located on the back of the motor. Chain resource more than 300,000 km.
The gas distribution mechanism of diesel engines is driven by a chain. It can stretch after 200,000 km.
Among the common problems, engine mounts can be noted, the resource of which is about 100-150 thousand km. Attachments, as a rule, do not require attention up to 200-250 thousand km.
Transmission
The engines were combined with either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic. Moreover, diesel engines could only be combined with a manual transmission.
Problems with the machine are rare and occur after 200-250 thousand km. Fortunately, repairs are not difficult and relatively inexpensive - up to 40-50 thousand rubles. To extend the life of the automatic transmission, you should not forget to change the oil in the box every 60,000 km.
The mechanics start to worry a little earlier. After 100,000 km - a dead release bearing (from 1,000 rubles), and after 100-150 thousand km - a leaky clutch master cylinder (2,800 rubles). After 150-200 thousand km, it is the turn of the clutch (from 5,000 rubles per set). It is worth noting that in cars with diesel engines, the resource of these components is less by about a third. The manual transmission itself takes a long time.
After 100-150 thousand km, the outer CV joint may make noise (from 2,000 rubles). More often the cause is a leaky anther. Drive oil seals serve 200-300 thousand km.
Chassis
MacPherson struts work on the front axle, and a multi-link scheme on the rear axle. Road behavior can be criticized due to large body roll and oversteer.
The strength of the chassis is not objectionable, not counting the springs. One of them may break after 100-150 thousand km (about 3,000 rubles). The original shock absorbers and front strut bearings last a little longer.
The front wheel bearings run more than 100-150 thousand km, and the rear ones - over 200-250 thousand km.
Front suspension bushings and ball bearings may require attention after 150-200 thousand km, and rear suspension earlier - after 100,000 km. After 100,000 km, the steering rack may knock.
Other problems and malfunctions
The Cerato body is not prone to corrosion. However, with intensive use in salty winters, red spots may appear on the thresholds in 7-8 years. There are even cases when the thresholds rotted through. Rust attacks from within.
There are interruptions in the operation of the central lock. One of the reasons is the jamming of the lock mechanism. The manufacturer even advised to grind off the “extra” protrusion of the tongue a little. Less commonly, the problem is caused by a microswitch failure.
Problems with the air conditioner after 150-200 thousand km can arise due to the bearing of the compressor clutch pulley. ABS sensors may need to be replaced after 150-200 thousand km.
Conclusion
The first generation Kia Cerato is a successful model. It rarely breaks down and is quite cheap to maintain and repair. Any problems are solely caused by age and excessive mileage. For the inexperienced shopper, the Surato is a smart choice.
Good afternoon to everyone who reads the review.
I decided to write about my former car (maybe my review will help someone when choosing a car) - I myself read a lot of reviews on this site.
Well, let's start in order.
The car was bought new in 2007 by my parents, so at first (it's about 3 years old) I went in half with my mother, then gradually passed into my possession. I then had my own car 21099 - a beast of a car, it drove everywhere and didn’t break down much. Well, to be honest, after 99, the cue seemed just like a Mercedes, everything is new, beautiful, comfortable. I will write right away with what I will compare. There was a BMW 520 1992 onwards. 6 boilers 150 hp - fire, now Lancer 9 barn 2006 onwards 98 HP - just a shed =) and Mazda 2 2008 onwards. 103 HP Automatic transmission is a crazy stool.
When buying a choice was between the Lacetti, Lancer 9, Sid (watched only manual transmission). Lacetti seemed rustic and oak plastic in the cabin. Perhaps they would have bought a Lancer or seed, but their prices were decently higher. The Lancer cost about 480,000, but since it was discontinued and there were leftovers in the salons, the managers simply threw 50 tr. on cars to the standard price, it is not clear why. Sid for money cerate was with 1.4 and kondeem. In general, they stopped at cerate 1.6 manual transmission with climate control, the rest, as in all. Price 484000 rub
Engine: in my opinion this is the best thing in the car. Nothing in it broke, did not knock, did not shake. The only thing that has changed in the engine is 1 ignition coil. For 185,000, even the alternator belt did not wear out - I did a full auto diagnostics 3 times a year. The engine is chain, so I didn’t know what a timing belt replacement was.
Body: Paintwork, normal, 4. Where there were chips from stones, of course rust appeared, but it was worth rubbing it with your finger and nothing grew. It hasn't rusted anywhere in 8 years.
The suspension is good, the shock absorbers go up to 100 thousand. The suspension is very comfortable - it behaved softly and steadily on the road.
The clutch is the weakest point among the Koreans, it goes up to 75 - 80 thousand as soon as this run comes, everything, does not include gears and that's it.
About ride quality and comfort. The car drives very well and cheerfully, Lancer and Lacetti go worse with 1.6. I drive a Lancer, and it seems to me that a trailer was attached to it and another half a ton of sand was loaded there, of course, 98 hp is not enough. Mazda even with automatic transmission is much more cheerful. The suspension is soft, and therefore, when you drive long distances along the highway, everyone starts to fall asleep, the car floats like a ship. But there is the only minus, as soon as the frost is more than -10 on the street, the suspension on speed bumps hammers as if there are logs instead of shock absorbers, I don’t know why, maybe such good spare parts are supplied to us. Rutting for this car does not exist at all, the steering wheel can always be held with the fingers of one hand, the Lancer and Mazda feel the rut well, and I generally caught the behu with both hands, but there really was 225 tires. There is enough engine for overtaking on the track (if the climate is not turned on), it took 20 horses for sure, so if it was turned on, you had to turn up to 6000 thousand. the speed for it is 120-150 and there is not much noise from the engine and you don’t need to catch it. Noise isolation on a car by 4, most of the noise comes from the engine after 3500 thousand rpm, but it’s not so noisy from the wheels, the noise on the Lancer is much worse, the noise from the wheels on it presses on the ears. The climate works perfectly - warm in winter, cool in summer.
Well, I will describe what has been changed during this time on the car.
60000 - fuel filter replacement (scheduled replacement)
75000 - clutch replacement
95000 - shock absorber replacement
120000 or 5 years - replacement of the native battery (45 Ah was dead)
140000 - replacement of the ignition coil on the 3rd cylinder
150000 - replacement of the lambda probe (this is our gasoline)
160000 - replacement of the radiator (from time to time the seal on top rotted - it dripped)
162000 - clutch replacement
170000 - replacement of bushings, stabilizer struts and, in my opinion, front levers.
175000 - changed the CV joint assembly on the left (changed in vain) - something crunched in front, went to the service (which is near the house) and they sentenced me to the CV joint, so I changed it, but I went to change it to another service (this is in vain) - the crunch remained , as a result, I went to them for the sake of interest and said find now what crunches. They searched for 5 people for an hour, but they didn’t find it, they said when the crackling would be on the whole street, then come - I honestly went nuts from this, they understood in a proven service in 5 minutes. it was at the crankcase protection that the nut loosened up and did not attract the protection to the end, and from this it rubbed and there was a crunch. Bottom line: two nuts and 300 rubles. And the CV joint with a job of 16 thousand got up for me =))))))))))))))
180000 - replacement of the front brake discs.
Well, everything seems to be, of course, I forgot something.
Bottom line: the car is worth the money and have never regretted that they bought this particular car. Good luck to everyone on the road.
Today, Korean cars have already earned trust among our motorists, but South Korean cars have not always enjoyed such trust. A very significant role in the formation of the image of KIA as a manufacturer of quality cars was played by the Cerato model. Kia Cerato is the successor to the Spectra model, in the States the new car was even sold under the Spectra name, and in South Korea the car is known as the K3. 220 million euros were invested in the development of Kia Cerato, production of Cerato began in 2004, but the Korean model - K3 has been available to South Korean drivers since 2003. Ukrainian motorists often purchased cars assembled in 
Lutsk, because in 2005 the production of Korean cars was launched in the Ukrainian city. The first generation Kia cerate was discontinued in 2009, the first generation was replaced by the second, but today the third generation introduced in 2012 is already being produced. In this article, we will pay attention to the first generation of KIA Cerato 2004 - 2009, although the car is no longer new, but it is a very good option in the secondary car market.
External review of Kia Cerato 2004-2009
Kia cerate of the first generation was produced as a sedan and hatchback, the first body type among our drivers is much more popular than the second. The curb weight of the Kia Cerato sedan with a manual transmission and a 1.6l engine is 1169kg. According to experts, the anti-corrosion protection of Cerato can be assessed as satisfactory, although today it will not be possible to meet frankly rusty specimens, but the edge of the hood cannot withstand the impact of pebbles, it is not uncommon for the paint to crack and the hood begins to rust. Even in some of the older Golf Classes, corrosion resistance is higher, for example, it is higher in, or. "Fly swatter" on the hood of cerate will not be superfluous. Overall dimensions of the sedan 
KIA Cerato: 4480mm*1735mm*1470mm, Cerato wheelbase - 2610mm. It is worth noting that the wheelbase of Cerato cannot be called small, partly due to it, the good directional stability that this car possesses is ensured. In 2007, a restyling was carried out over Cerato, the updated KIA Cerato can be recognized by the new radiator grill, on top of the photo of Cerato before modernization. As well as modified rear lights and bumper. In the photo you can see that on the restyled Cerato, the transparent element on the rear foot dropped to the very bottom of the lamp, and red fog lights appeared in the bumper. A more expensive modification - EX is outwardly distinguishable by fog lights installed in the front bumper. KIA Cerato is put on tires 195/60 R15.
Salon and equipment
According to the results of EuroNCAP, Cerato received 3 stars, even in those years - this is not a very good result, the first Ford Focus produced before 2004 received 4 stars, and its second generation already 5 stars. 
In general, during the years of production of the first Cerato, 5 stars for Golf Class cars was already the norm. Kia cerate can be praised for its spacious interior. The basic package - LX includes electric front windows, hydraulic booster, heated front seats and air conditioning. The steering wheel in KIA Cerato 2004-2009 can be adjusted according to the angle of inclination. A more expensive modification - EX is equipped with all four electric windows, and at the driver's hand there are all four glass control buttons. In the expensive configuration -EX, the driver's seat in Cerato is height adjustable, in addition, the KIA in the EX version is equipped with an electric drive and heated mirrors. At the back, Cerato is quite spacious, it seems that the low seating position on the back sofa, as well as the tilt of the back of the sofa, adds space. The trunk of the Cerato sedan is not large by the standards of the class - 345 liters, but it has a full-size spare tire, which is quite important in our conditions. According to the reviews of the owners of KIA Cerato 2004 - 2009, the sound insulation is not bad, some note it as the best in comparison with the Nissan Almera Classic, or the Mitsubishi Lancer 9.
Technical equipment and Characteristics of KIA Cerato 2004-2009
KIA cerate 2004-2009 was equipped with one of three gasoline engines. This is a 1.6 with 104 horsepower, later this engine was replaced by a 1.6 16v 122hp. The unit is equipped with a CVVT system - this is a variable valve timing system from KIA. It is noteworthy that 1.6 engines are equipped with a timing chain drive, which has a positive effect on the reliability of the engine. According to experts, there are no typical weaknesses in the Cerato motor. Adjustment of thermal clearances on these motors is required every 300,000 km, work is carried out using shims. We note right away that on diesel versions, which we cannot find “by day with fire”, adjustment of thermal clearances is not required, since Cerato diesel engines are equipped with hydraulic compensators. It takes 11.7s for a driver with a 1.6 engine for 122 horses to accelerate to a hundred kilometers; on the highway, Cerato is capable of developing 186 kilometers per hour.
The most powerful is the modification with a 2.0l engine with a power of 143hp and a pulling force of 186N.M. The higher torque of the two-liter cerate provides a set of one hundred km in 9 seconds. The compression ratio in such an engine is 10.1: 1, due to the not too high compression ratio, many owners pour 92nd gasoline into the Cerato tank, but it is better to pour the 5th. The fuel tank of the Kia Cerato holds 55 liters. It is also worth mentioning that the cylinder diameter of the two-liter cerate is 82mm, and the piston stroke is 93.5mm, which indicates the torsion of the motor (the piston stroke is larger than the cylinder diameter). Gasoline consumption of a two-liter modification of Cerato is 7.5 liters in a combined cycle.
KIA diesel units are equipped with Common Rail fuel injection. Diesel cerates are equipped with 1.5 and 2.0 liter diesel engines, with a capacity of 102 and 113 horsepower, respectively.
Unlike many other foreign cars, KIA Cerato has a rather high ground clearance - 160mm, which is even comparable to some SUVs.
The vast majority of the first Cerato are equipped with mechanical five-speed gearboxes. According to experts, Cerato boxes are quite reliable, only with runs exceeding 50,000 km the backstage oil seal may leak, but this is not a serious breakdown. It is recommended to change the gear oil in the first generation Cerato gearbox every 90,000 km, in an automatic gearbox the same procedure should be performed every 60,000 km.
Chassis cerate is the advantage of this car. Firstly, the first generation of Cerato is equipped with a fully independent suspension, while the second generation of Cerato already has a rear beam. The rear multi-link contributes to stability at high speeds, comfort and safe cornering. The weakest point of the cerate chassis is the stabilizer bushings, which are enough for 30,000 runs, but they change separately from the stabilizers themselves. In general, in Cerate, such details as silent blocks and ball joints are changed separately from the levers, which greatly reduces the cost of repairs. Silent blocks of levers and ball bearings in cerate live 150,000 km, even tie rod ends are enough for 100,000 km. Rear wheel bearings are usually enough for 100,000 km, but here they are only supplied with the hub.
Unlike many other golf-class models, Kia cerate 1 is equipped with disc brakes on all wheels. Already in the base, Cerato is equipped with ABS and EBD (brake force distribution system).
Price
When viewing advertisements for the sale of KIA Cerato 2004 - 2009, the following conclusion can be drawn. You can buy a 2007 Kia Cerato for $10,000. Price Kia Cerato 2009 - $ 12,000 - $ 14,000. There are not many Cerats older than 2007 on the used car market, but they are cheaper, it is quite possible to buy a well-maintained car for $9,000.
KIA Cerato cannot be called an ideal car, but it has very significant advantages. The advantages of cerate include: overall reliability, relative cheapness of repairs and a spacious interior.
The electrical circuit of the first generation Kia Cerato is presented in good quality in Russian. To download wiring diagrams KIA Cerato I - click on the photo to enlarge.
- If you are interested in the second generation, then visit the page about the second generation.
History of Kia Surato 1 and characteristics
The car was produced in South Korea from 2003 until 2008 (even a little was released in 2009 for export). Also, the assembly took place in China. The first generation KIA Cerato has become very popular in many countries around the world, including the USA. The car has other names, for example, in South Korea - Kia K3, in the States of America - Spectra. Cars were produced in two bodies - a sedan and a hatchback. Kia Serato 1 boasts that it had both front and rear disc brakes, and McPherson independent suspension was in front, while the rear was a regular spring, multi-link, independent. Throughout the production there were several body modifications, but there were no cardinal differences (there is a difference in length). The transmission was, as always, a 5-speed. mechanical or 4-st. automatic checkpoint.
KIA Cerato I had a wide choice of engines, including diesel:
- gasoline 1.6 l
- gasoline 2.0 l
- diesel 1.5 l
- diesel 1.6 l
- diesel 2.0 l
Technical characteristics of petrol KIA Cerato I with 1.6 l:
- The exact make of the car and engine size - 1.6 L l4, 1591 cm3
- Power - 122 hp
- Torque (maximum) - 157 N m
- Engine configuration - 4-cylinder in-line with 16 valves
- The maximum speed of KIA Cerato 1 is 186 km/h
- Acceleration time from standstill to 100 km / h - 10.2 seconds
- The average gasoline consumption of Kia Surato per hundred km is 6.9 liters (manual transmission) / 7.7 (automatic transmission)
- Power system - CVVT with distributed injection
- Valve train - DOHC
- Sedan length - 4480 mm (2003? 2006), 4500 mm (2006–2008)
- Hatchback length - 4341 mm (2003–2006), 4350 mm (2006–2009)
- Width - 1735 mm
- Height - 1470 mm
- Ground clearance - 160 mm
- Curb weight (weight) - 1246 × 1366 kg
- Gross vehicle weight - 1760
- Fuel tank volume - 55 l
Wiring diagrams KIA Cerato I
1. Scheme of the system for starting the engine and recharging the battery:
2. Wiring diagram of KIA Cerato I - gearbox and engine control system of a 2.0 liter and 1.6 DOHC car:
3. Wiring diagram of the diesel engine control unit Kia Serato 1:
4. Car engine cooling system:
This car is a sedan with a wheelbase of 2700 cm, an atmospheric engine 1.6, a classic hydromechanical automatic machine with 6 gears, a semi-independent suspension - a beam. From new technologies: electric power steering, electric hair dryer.
From direct competitors, it seems: toyota corolla (beam, base 2700, BUT: CVT), renault fluence (beam, base 2700, BUT: CVT), peugeot 408 (beam, base 2717, hydraulic 4-speed DP0, again there is a turbo engine with 6 Aisin, but not a competitor because the price is higher).
Non-competitors (GRETCHES): ford focus (cramped interior, robot, vibration noise in the cabin - although of course the noise in the doors was clearly improved, the vibration noise has not gone away, the buildup of the body on the waves, weak brakes), mitsubishi lanser (you can say the same focus, perhaps that the ground clearance is higher, the brakes are better), mazda 3 (ford focus platform, the same cramped, noisy, but good old hydraulic machine).
Strengths:
- hydraulic machine
- Smooth running
- Spacious interior
- Comfortable fit
- Comfortable steering wheel
- Always warm inside
- Quite tolerable head unit and a set of speakers.
- Virtkaya
- Excellent brakes
Weak sides:
- Beam
Review of Kia Cerato 2.0 CVVT (Kia Cerato) 2007 Part 2
So… six years have passed. Repeatedly thought about finally writing a sequel, and now the moment has come. According to the old tradition of this resource, the last review about it is written after the sale:(
Now about the car: a stable middling with well-known problems, namely:
1. replacement of the radiator of the cooling system - in 6 years it was replaced 1 time, ate Moscow salt, according to the testimony of servicemen, they usually live 2 winters
Strengths:
- Compromise ... like all cars
Weak sides:
- With insufficient care, it will begin to crumble, maintaining a normal state is quite expensive (but depending on what to compare with, I think that 15-20 thousand rubles a year with a run of 25-30 thousand km per year for spare parts and consumables is acceptable)
- Relatively high consumption in the city - 11-13 liters in traffic jams
- Low resale price
Review of Kia Cerato 2.0 CVVT (Kia Cerato) 2008
Good afternoon, car enthusiasts!
Auto 2008g.v., 2.0, automatic 4-speed + tiptron.
For a long time I have been thinking about buying a scoop, after all, it looks attractive, and acquaintances who have such a car said that the machine is good in all respects. Before that, he drove a Lacetti sedan 1.6 mechanics. For comparison, I’ll note that the interior of the Cherat is a little tighter than that of the Lacheti, but a little, the trunk too, the noise on the arches is worse (and there is no noise), all the sand that flies from under the wheels is heard, but it’s not scary, I want to install wheel arch liners, they say it will help. Salon of course many times prettier than Lacheti, looks like a luxury car. The dynamics are a beast, 143hp, the machine works perfectly, it doesn’t blunt a bit, if you want to overtake someone, you press it, immediately switch to a lower gear and go. By the way, the consumption on the highway in the speed range of 100-110 km. (At the same time, the tachometer needle at 110 - 2.5 thousand revolutions) in a quiet mode onboard showed 6.5 - absolutely truthful, I'm not lying. As for the city, with a quiet ride it gives out 10-10.3. As for the running gear, it is all native, except for the stabilizer bushings (mileage 61000), the holes go well, the only negative is the native front struts, a small knock on the right, at the service they said that they are in perfect order, they have such work of the struts, but they keep it that way , does not talk. On the track, the car is obedient, does not heel, does not throw, etc. Climate is no problem. Stock acoustics are ok. I wrote the main thing, do not judge, I wrote it as it is.
Strengths:
- Appearance
- Driving performance
- Salon
- Motor 2.0
Weak sides:
- Weak sound insulation of arches
- A-pillars
Review Kia Cerato 1.6 CVVT, 122hp, 2007 (Kia Cerato) 2007
I have owned this car for a little over 16 months, I bought it in April 2011 from the owner with a mileage of 84 thousand km.
I will write only a little about the car. After the purchase, I liked absolutely everything, and even now, in principle, too, but I already see some shortcomings. The car has a lot of different pleasant things that create a pleasant impression of her.
Some advantages:
Strengths:
Weak sides:
Review of Kia 1.6l., 122hp, 4automatic transmission (Kia cerate) 2007
At the beginning of 2007 decided to part with the three-year-old Nexia and buy something more comfortable. Ksenia, by the way, was a pretty decent car compared to the domestic auto industry (he owned a VAZ 2106 and a new VAZ 2107). The only, in my opinion, its drawback is long overhangs and low ground clearance (in winter it constantly clings to protection). Sold in near perfect condition.
Shortly before the sale began to study the Internet and the press for a new car. Search criteria: up to 500t.r., not lower than golf class and whatever you like. Like everyone else, he looked at Focuses, Megans, etc. KIA did not consider the brand at all, although he even stared at the newly appeared Cheri Fora and Tiggo. Climbed many forums. The focus guides at that time found fault with their cars “what the world is worth”, therefore, they refused it. Megan - like nothing, but prejudices like "FFF" in the end also won.
Somehow passing by And ******, I decided to look once again at the Sonata. I went into the salon, “licked my lips”, moved towards the exit and was taken by surprise by the manager who suddenly appeared in front of me. I still succumbed to his persuasion to pay attention to the car with the obscene name Serato. We walked around the car for about ten minutes, then sat inside for the same amount of time. He told me the history of KIA, models, etc. Basically, I liked the car (it was still a pre-styling version). Houses have already purposefully climbed into the Internet. At the forum cerate met exceptional goodwill and love for their cars. According to the reviews, it turned out - this is what we need.
Strengths:
- Comfort
- Reliability
Weak sides:
- Liquidity
Review of Kia 1.6 CVVT (Kia Cerato) 2007
It's been almost 5 years and 94,000 km.
There is almost nothing to write, a native Korean (and the engine too), the engine is 1.6 122 horses, automatic, the car was operated every day.
For the money comfortable, manageable, dynamic, low fuel consumption.
Strengths:
- Eats 92 gasoline
- Inexpensive to maintain
- Good clearance and, accordingly, cross-country ability
Weak sides:
- Timing chain, there would be an ordinary chain - there would be no price
Review of Kia Cerato, 1,6,122 hp AKP (Kia Cerato) 2007
I would like to tell you a little about your car. Moreover, this is my first foreign car. Before that, he went exclusively to VAZs (experience 19 years). And for those who are going to buy a similar car or already own one, it will be interesting to read. So, everything is in order. Having sold the “top ten” in February of this year (this is generally a separate sad story), the choice arose that it was not more expensive to take 400,000 rubles. Naturally, a used foreign car, automatic transmission, sedan, preferably not Moscow, not older than 3-4 years, "left-handed", well, all sorts of ABCs and so on. I won’t tell you about the torment of choosing and searching for a suitable car, monthly telephoning and telephoning in Moscow and the region (inspection of cars) - for a long time and, probably, not interesting. Orphan took in March, mileage 39,000 km, one owner, region. My joy knew no bounds.
Machine after restyling, engine 1.6, 122 hp, almost top of the range (no cruise and panoramic sunroof), automatic transmission. I've been using it for 10 monthstraveled 13,000 km. Now running 54 t.km. The car is worth the money (395,000 at the time of purchase).
Appearance.The car looks quite rich from the outside. Unlike her classmates (Lacetti, 9 Lancer). Personally, I like it very much, although I understand that it is in the old body. LCP is very weak! Once I was driving from Voronezh at night. Desert highway M4, almost no one. And then, to my misfortune, at a speed of 140 km / h I fly into a herd of some huge beetles that crossed or flew over the track. Not only was the whole car dirtied on the outside, but also on the hood and front left fender - 3 fresh chips (fortunately, not to the metal)!
Strengths:
- Inexpensive sedan
- Cheap spare parts
- Self-repairable
- Sufficiently powerful and reliable engine
- Low fuel consumption (on the highway)
- Not of interest to thieves
- "Eats" AI-92 (given the high cost of fuel)
- Roomy interior
Weak sides:
- Weak paintwork
- Noisy and stiff suspension
- High fuel consumption in the city
- Mark Salon
- Not quite accurate on-board computer readings
- Too "sharp" steering wheel
Review of Kia 1.6 l., 122 hp (Kia Cerato) 2008 Part 2
It hasn't been that long since I wrote my first review, so I'll be brief.
After the summer of 2010, which turned out to be quite hot, you can evaluate the work of climate control as a solid five. The set temperature in the cabin is maintained normally, while the fan operates at medium speeds, at suburban speeds (climate in AUTO mode) air is taken from the street, in the city with free movement it is mixed, at low speeds it is recirculated. The difference with the temperature outside is up to twelve degrees (I haven’t tried it again), for the sake of experiment, the measurements were carried out using a room thermometer, not connected in any way with the car.
With the onset of cool weather, the car was changed. Running diagnostics was combined with this event. As a result of which it was found that a set of front brake pads and a rather high degree of wear of the front brake discs are suitable for the final. Nothing more alerted the servicemen (the work was carried out at a specialized service, but not at the "officials").
Strengths:
- Pretty high reliability
- Low cost consumables
Weak sides:
- By default, low quality basic acoustics
Review of Kia Cerato 1.6 (Kia Cerato) 2007
Good day to all!
Please do not judge strictly, this is my first review and I hope not the only one.
I will make a small lyrical digression, I think that a review should be written after sufficient time for an objective assessment of the car. I am a regular reviewer of reviews, some (probably most) deserve attention, as they are written objectively and after sufficient time has elapsed for an appropriate assessment. The reviews written on the second day of operation of the car, with a run of 300 km, cause a grin.
Strengths:
- omnivorous
- Reliability
- Inexpensive MOT
Weak sides:
- Noise isolation
- The quality of the paintwork
Review Kia 1.6 122 hp (Kia Cerato) 2007
At the time of the sale, a little less than six months and more than fifty thousand kilometers have passed since my last review. Sold for 400 oblique. I don’t know if it’s a lot or a little, but I was completely satisfied, given that for chips on the front end, they counted about 15 tons for CASCO and a CASCO return of 7.6 + 340 for OSAGO.
Now what went wrong.
Strengths:
- Reliability
- Price in moderation
- Cheapness for accessories
Weak sides:
- Noise isolation
- Racks
- Bright salon
- Steering column only adjustable in height
Review of Kia Cerato EX 1.6 (122 hp manual transmission) (Kia Cerato) 2008
Good day to all!
Finally decided to write a review about one of the currently available machines.
At the time of buying Ceratka, I owned a 2007 Renault Megan II, but since I occasionally shared it with my father and was going to give it to him, I got the idea to buy myself a separate car. After some thought, I chose my future Ford Focus 2 car, or, well, the same Megan as mine, only with a 1.6-liter engine.
Strengths:
- Reliability
- Spacious interior
- economy
Weak sides:
- Knocks in suspension
- Mark Salon
- Weak paintwork
- Small ground clearance
Review of Kia 1.6 l., 122 hp (Kia Cerato) 2008
I bought the car from an authorized dealer in January 2009. Prior to that, I went to the products of the domestic auto industry, first on used ones, then on a new one - I got it. The choice had to be made between Mitsubishi Lancer X, Nissan Tiida, Chevrolet Lacetti and, in fact, Kia Cerato. The final decision was influenced by a slightly lower price with a slightly richer list of options. Since he took the car in the winter, then the first winter impressions.
Positive - in the cabin: the stove heats up perfectly, the seat heating starts to warm up well after 3 minutes after being turned on, nothing freezes, the windows do not freeze, nothing creaks in the cabin, it starts up well (in winter from 2009 to 2010 it was up to -32 and there were no problems ), the speeds are switched easily (a little tighter in the cold, but not annoying). In winter, the presence of TCS allows you to move confidently.
Negative - in the cold season there is a knock in the suspension, apparently caused by the design of the racks. The stronger the frost, the louder the knock, at + temperatures it disappears. The first winter was unnerving, the second I got used to it. At the official service, they offered to change the racks (for free), but they did not give guarantees for eliminating the knock - I decided not to bother.
Strengths:
- Good equipment
- low price
- economy
- Reliability
- Cheap Consumables
- Good behavior on the road
Weak sides:
- Knocks in the suspension in the cold season
- Inexpressive appearance
- Lack of original music
- Weak sound insulation
Review of Kia 1.6 AT (Kia Cerato) 2007
So let's get started. I only write facts.
I drive, as noted by the mileage, a little - I dashed off a little more than 30 thousand, although I operate the car almost every day.
Strengths:
- Reliable
- unpretentious
Weak sides:
- Mark Salon
Review of Kia Cerato 1.6 (122 HP / 5MKPP) (Kia Cerato) 2007
Good day to all!
I have been using the site for several years now. But writing is not very successful, although I have already left a couple of reviews here. So I apologize in advance if this is a pun!
The story is this: while looking for a car, a friend offered to buy his wife's car, she already wanted a new one.
Strengths:
- Compact
- Comfortable
- Economical
- Inexpensive MOT
Weak sides:
- Paintwork
- Small and not very comfortable trunk
- Dokatka instead of a spare wheel
Review of Kia Cerato 1.6 122 hp (Kia Cerato) 2008
Review Kia 1.6 122hp mechanical gearbox set SPORT (Kia cerate) 2007 Part 2
Well, another 10,000 km ran ....
Impressions from the car have not changed much: a solid car, worth the money, no breakdowns have increased, everything works properly!)))
In my addition to the main review, I want to talk about additional. investments that were made between the interval of 30,000 and 40,000 km.
Strengths:
- Cars can be tuned up a bit so that weaknesses (according to owners and automotive publications) become strengths
Weak sides:
- Lack of attention
Review Kia 1.6 l - 122 hp (Kia Cerato) 2007
Prior to this machine went only to our auto industry. The last was the new VAZ 2114, on which I drove for exactly a year and 35,000 km. Did not do anything.But in order to increase its significance, I have long wanted a foreign car and focused on Focus 2+ in terms of money. But there are crazy queues, and my uncle and I are going to a neighboring city, where a friend of his could bring in February 2008 a focus 2+. But at the same time, being Deputy the director of the Ford dealer popularly explained that for that kind of money you can get something else, but not a Ford and uttered a joke: as they say in Europe, if a gypsy burns down, there will be gold teeth and keys to a Ford (big expensive cheap stuff), this is an opinion for anyone I do not impose, because I haven't driven these cars myself.
I did not argue and began to painfully choose what kind of machine I should buy. After a month of torture, I bowed to Serato, firstly, a dealer in our city, secondly, a car D class, and good reviews of my two friends.I came to the dealer, chose a complete set and color, I wanted light, but not white, mechanics, because. the automatic machine is stupid and not only on these machines, but also on everyone who has less than 150 hp, besides climate control, for which special thanks. They shook hands and went on their way.When leaving the salon, I immediately realized that a car with ABS needed studded tires, otherwise I would drive like a kettle, I didn’t spare money, I bought a NOKIAN HP-5.
The first impressions - I was delighted: the dynamics are super, the brakes and the stability control system are a joy.After driving 1500 km, the cigarette lighter fuse burned out, but it was my own fault - I left my 3-year-old son in the cabin, and he smoked on the street, he studied the system there, pressing his finger and did not let go until I got into the car. They changed it quickly, though they ripped off 240 rubles for checking the electronics. By 2500 km, bugs appeared in the front of the panel (fortunately, I glued my domestic cars myself, I had experience), I bought a door seal for a VAZ 2110 and sealed it between the windshield and the panel - the bug died, but the seal is not visible, as if it should be so . In the summer, when the condo works to the maximum, 20-30 horses disappear somewhere, but as soon as the interior cools down and the condo works at 20-30%, the horses return to the engine herd. The start-up in the winter did not cause any complaints, which I am glad about, but I had to start it after the night and -30C.
Strengths:
- Spacious interior
- Dynamics (at least on manual transmission)
- Reliability
- Safety
- Anti-theft
- Purebred Korean assembly
Weak sides:
- Noisy after 120 km/h
- Bright salon
Review Kia 1.6 122hp mechanical gearbox set SPORT (Kia Cerato) 2007
Understanding all the social responsibility to potential potential owners of this brand of car, I want to talk about my car, reflecting all the positive and negative aspects of owning this car. So first things first!
Part 1. Car selection.
The options under consideration for a budget of 500-550 tr for the fall of 2007 were as follows: Ford Focus, Mitsubishi Lancer, Honda Civic, Mazda 3 (sedan) and the newly appeared Nissan Tiida. Focus and Honda disappeared due to waiting lines, and what was offered in stock was much more expensive than the budget, Lancer was dropped due to the upcoming update, Mazda 3 because of the tightness in the back seat (I checked all the cars sitting down by myself, my height is 188 cm). Only the option of Nissan and Kia was seriously considered, and rationality won in this dispute, in principle, both options are not bad, but Nissan had a 1.6-liter engine and dynamics of 12 seconds to 100 km / h at a price of 555 tr, and Kia with 1, 6 liters and dynamics of 10 seconds up to 100 km / h for 515 tr to the SPORT configuration with a full electric package, a sports body kit, climate control, etc. and in the back of a sedan (the charm of hatchbacks didn’t seduce me then, I wanted the classics, but Tiida didn’t have a sedan and looked somehow clumsy). In general, it was decided to take Cerato, and issue CASCO, OSAGO and setting up a multimedia center for the difference in price, since the absence of a head unit in the KIA allowed this.
I used to work in car companies (sales, service), so when I chose the latter having an idea about cars, their operation, problems and cost, I had to rack my brains - what can you get for your “up to $ 20 thousand”.
The options were: Lancer 9th, Lacetti, Astra classic, Actavia Tour, Fabia.
Lancer 9th is expensive and modest (TO, equipment);
Lacetti is an American consumer goods (it was embarrassing that this was the brainchild of General Motors), in addition, I heard about problems with the rail, galvanization only under the arches and then on one side, although at first I considered it as a candidate for purchase;
Astra classic — too classic and equipment is weak;
Skoda - under-Volkswagen is only worse and cheaper and generally still expensive (especially unreasonably expensive To).
I accidentally noticed Cherato when I looked at all the salons that came across (except for Chinese and Soviet ones). At the time of purchase, I no longer worked in any of them, especially since I bought a car from competitors)).
I read the reviews in the same way - they were not very good about the Russian assembly, but they do not enter the market for us. At first it was a practical choice, price-quality-equipment ratio, but when I got to know better I was pleasantly surprised by the dynamics and driving performance, which are at the level of a completely different price category, because. I have a wealth of driving experience and the cheapest and very expensive and fast I had something to compare, but I thought that I had no money for this pleasure.
With its 1.6 it produces 122 hp. And the multi-link rear suspension, together with ABS + EBD, allows you to feel confident at speed - the car goes like a rut. The car listens to you, which is nice. The only thing you remember when cornering at high speeds is that this is still a sedan that has a rear overhang.
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