With market tastes veering toward automatic cars, there is every chance you might not even consider buying the Kia Cerato. But hey, this vehicle has more power and value than you know. Let’s face it: If you are looking for a budget car in the Australian market, your options are but a few. What’s worse? Most of these budget options do feel a little too basic to even catch your fancy.
But that’s not the case with the 2020 Kia Cerato. Despite its small price tag, this car is packed with safety features and drives just as well as its rivals. And not only that—it appears and feels just as substantial, too! Read on to know why this car deserves more of your attention:
Comfort
Clean and elegant are two words that best describe the Kia Cerato’s interior. With its premium instruments, sizable central touchscreen and ergo-friendly buttons and switches, this car is so comfortable to be in. Its main audio and temperature controls, which you can find high on its dashboard, are so conveniently located to provide ultimate comfort to you and your passengers.
For a small car, you will also find its storage quite amazing. Aside from its center console tub, it also has several USB ports, cupholders, bottle holders, and map pockets in its front and back seats, making it an ideal car for long drives. Although its more expensive models offer much better technology in terms of climate control, heating, and seat ventilation, even the most basic Kia Cerato is more than enough to provide support and comfort overall.
Safety
Now let’s talk about safety. Nobody wants to get into an accident, but accidents are always a possibility as soon as you hit the road. One good thing about the Kia Cerato is that it is packed with safety features that are far better than most cars in its segment. If you are looking for a car that offers great occupant protection during a crash, this sedan is the way to go. It has a total of six airbags, which you can find in almost all its sides. If you often travel with your children, you will love how its rear-seats remind your passengers to always fasten their seatbelts when the car is on the move!
How about when you need to maneuver in tight spots? Well, the Kia Cerato’s reversing camera and front and rear parking sensors will do the trick for you. This sedan is also equipped with auto headlamps to provide you with better visibility. If you go for its more expensive models, you will also love the car’s autonomous emergency braking (AEB), which protects you when it detects that a collision is about to occur. Regardless of the model you choose though, you can trust that your Kia Cerato has a lane-keep assist, which prompts you when you get out of your lane and gently steers you back if you drift out of it.
Engine
For the sake of transparency, let us say that the new Kia Cerato is a bit heavier than the previous model and so it consumes a tad more fuel than before. With the six-speed automatic transmission, its 2.0-liter petrol engine consumes about 7.4 liters per 100 km but with the six-speed manual, it consumes as much as 7.6L. That is according to Kia though. In real-world driving, this car may consume as much as 9.0 liters per 100km! A bit too high, yes—but should that keep you from buying this car? Well, it shouldn’t.
Compared to how much fuel its peers consume, the Kia Cerato’s fuel consumption is just marginally higher you almost certainly won’t feel it. Not only that—its 2.0-liter engine is so adaptable it lets your car run smoothly, quietly, and comfortably in whatever setting. So whether you are using your Cerato in the city or in the country side, you can trust that your car is super light and easy to drive. Its engine also sends just the right amount of power to the front wheels, making it much easier for you to crawl into heavy traffic. You will also appreciate how this car doesn’t pick up surface rumble even when you are cruising on bad surfaces!
Verdict
For the most part, the Kia Cerato is definitely a must-have. Not only is its engine smooth and quiet, it also comes with a long list of standard equipment and features every car buyer would be keen to have. And the best part? Its ride and handling are perfectly aligned with Australian conditions and driver preferences! So if you are looking for a small car that offers superior performance, the Kia Cerato should definitely be on your list.
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