Comments on: 2009 Kia Cerato Review

By: Frank

Frank — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 10:28:08 +0000

I test drove the Corolla, mazda 3, mitsubishi lancer, hyundai i30, honda city and Kia Cerato. I was extremely surprised to find that the Kia Cerato (newly released upgrade with six speed automatic transmission) was by far the best overall package. Don’t take my word for it, take one for a drive……..you WILL be very very IMPRESSED!

By: Soso

Soso — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:10:43 +0000

Cerato 2009 the new design is a well equpied car with a high tec. compared to its price and it is stable on the road with a good safety components.

Good Car ,I do recommend it.

I have one question please from where can I got an owner’s manul book in inglish languge for this car please advice

By: John Downey

John Downey — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:08:58 +0000

Good car but ‘ Bring on the 6 speed auto like the Holden Cruze”.
Also when are manufacturers going to put Auto up and down on the driver’s side window.My 1990 Nissan Pulsar Vector had that feature. The Cruze has this and auto down on all other windows. I agree with FrugalOne about gooseneck hinges on the boot. Manufacturers should change them to the newer ones that do not take up boot space.

Apart from those gripes I am very interested in buying one next year. (Hopefully when the 6 speed auto is available) Maybe that will come in around the Australian tennis open.

By: Sean

Sean — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 14:05:04 +0000

Love it!! love the look, style, options & price! If you want a Honda, then buy one at a higher price!
Will be doing a test drive this weekend!

By: Twinny

Twinny — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 09:14:38 +0000

Wake up Japan – the Koreans are coming.

Korea is the new Japan – nothing wrong with keeping the Japanese honest. Maybe one day we’ll stop thinking Made In Japan means the only they have the best quality. The Hyundai-Kia juggernaut just keeps on rolling along.

I guess Australians dont read up on the quality surveys coming from the country who’s tough enough to have lemon laws (who are they protecting by not having them here too???) and who remembers the systematic concealmeant by Japanese giant Mitsubishi and all their quality control cover ups over the last 20 yrs???

Good on ya Korea – pity Australia cant come up with something like this to keep our industry going and people in jobs. As long as the car makers here insist on the big 6 or 8 instead of a nice efficient 4.

And to all those going on about the 05 Accord – a very nice car to copy off!

By: Neutral

Neutral — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:52:16 +0000

This is the first Korean car review that I have actually bothered reading from start to end. The new Cerato does impress me, to be honest. The only complains I have is the Torsion Beam rear suspension and the 4 speed auto. But the auto is not so much a problem because I would be going for the manual if I were to buy one. These things aside, this car looks pretty promising. Can’t wait for the comprehensive review.

I’ll be waiting for the new Mazda 3 review as well. Perhaps CA can do a comparison of the Cerato, Mazda 3, and Lancer? That would be great!

By: Say NO to Korean cars

Say NO to Korean cars — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 07:18:08 +0000

Bloody koreans and there crappy cars. Those headlights are so ripped off a honda accord. If ur a serious driver, but a serious car. Driving a hyundai or kia just makes look like an idiot who can’t drive even if that’s not true. If ppl keep buying those pieces of crap from korea, Ford and Holden are gonna go out of business – costing australian their jobs. SAY NO TO KOREA!!!

By: Aaron Pryor

Aaron Pryor — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:59:22 +0000

You are right James, in this current economic crisis, find the best value car for the money and the new Cerato is spot on.

Yes,had they put alloy wheels as standard equipment then nothing in Autralia beats it given price, equipment, engine output, looks, warranty.

Bravo Kia and salute to you for sponsoring the Australian Open tennis championship

By: James Cortez

James Cortez — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:54:18 +0000

I don’t care whose designs Kia copies. The new cerato looks good and hey for under 20 grand you can’t be picky. yes the headlights look like those of the civic type R. Check out the engine output: 57.5 KW /litre on 91 octtane fuel. NOT EVEN the $155,0000 pushrod crap HSV 7 liter lump can match and this crap requires either 95 or 98 octane fuel.

GOOD JOB Kia. My only wish: replace the steel wheels with alloys and guaratee you will sell a lot more

By: KMAU

KMAU — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:57:39 +0000

After all the comments, let me some this up.
For all those comapring this new Cerato to Hondas, Toyotas etc etc…

As we all know this car was designed by Mr Schreyer. So this isn’t a replica design from any other manufacturer, its a design by someone who knows what they are doing! Schreyer previously designed the TT, Bettle & A5.
I personally have driven the vehicle, and let me tell you, for the price it is a very nice car. Yes it is still a KIA, but this is something which consumers will get used to by time. Remember when Honda first came into AUS, it was the crapest Jap car around. Now we could call HONDA one of the best…
Anyway my point here is, the new Cerato will go on sale next week & from my point of view, this car will sell. The price is not a set back as it has all of the features a VW GOLF comes with PLUS rear parking senses at a lower cost.

Ps CA this is a great review – keep up the good work!!!