2010 Kia Cerato Limited edition

By Brett Davis | July 29th, 2010

Kia has released a limited edition Cerato to celebrate its end of financial year sale. Called simply the Kia Cerato Limited, the model is based on the SLi variant – with six airbags, ABS and parking sensors – but it also comes with added features.

Inside, Kia has thrown in leather seats and a sunroof. On the outside there’s 17 inch alloy wheels, a discreet bodykit and a rear spoiler. As far as we can tell, there’s only one minor inconvenience with the package; it’s only available in three of the most popular Cerato colours; Platinum Silver (pictured), Ebony Black and Clear White. But that’s not so bad.

MK Kim, Kia CEO and President, said in a report outlining the release,

“The drive away prices of our Cerato Limited offer customers a net saving of more than $3,000. The Cerato SLi already comes standard with a long list of extras including 17-inch alloy wheels and front fog lights and a six-function trip computer, cruise control, USB and iPod compatible six-speaker sound system.”

Although the package isn’t exactly jaw-dropping, if you’re in the market for a nice, medium-to-small sedan with a decent smattering of features then this is a very worthy option. Even better if you’re already about to purchase a Cerato SLi.

Prices start at $25,990 drive away for the manual. And if you don’t like changing gears, then there’s the automatic version available for $27,990 drive away. Only around 200 of them are on offer so you’d better be quick.

Icejagans

Only 200?! But at 25k it’s a bit pricey hey.
Spam word: hyundai
http://www.facebook.com/sammo.8191 Sam Moss

Not a bad package I like the look, although the leather seats in the image above don’t look to be of the highest quality. Is it actually real leather, or just ‘pleather’ (plastic leather)?
sam300td

Nice, but too dear. 22k sounds like a fair price.
TomJ

27,000?

Im sure you could get a lower model commodore/falcon for that with a bit of haggling, you can definitely get a Golf with a few options

No thanks

Shak

A base golf manual would be that much driveaway.

Les

Well Said Shak

Gan Tan

hmmmm base model Golf

weak and peaky 1.4L engine. check
having to use 95 RON as opposed to Reg. check
No stereo control on steering wheel. check
15″ steelies. check
no cruise control. check
No leather seats. check
No sunroof. check
No alloy pedals. check

maz

and you forgot no rear reverse sensors. check.
Fenno

Not made in Korea…Check
Resale that plummets like the world trade towers…Check
Handles and stops….check
MInimal road noise and superior fuel consumption…Check
Not having your keys picked last at a swingers party ….Check.

fourl6

is there any change of a wagon in the new year or 2?

Claffz

Hatch is coming end of this year…no wagon

jj

I really like it…

however…. i really couldnt bring myself to pay that much for a kia… and before im flamed, i know they are good cars!!

just… no
David

leather is REAL peoples….and its better than some jap brands

Adlove

What !!!! Are they use human skin for leather seat and steering wheel?
How about shift knob? …..dog fur?

Yes, I believe all Japanese company use cow leather or synthetic leather, not whales or dolphin.

notoc

Adlove.
Are You misinterpreting David’s comment on some PURPOSE?
Do you have to?

Adlove

Yes, Absolutely.
Yes, it’s joke. Do I have to explain all?
Yes, It’s on purpose, because David’s comment was not funny at all.

Adelaide John

Kia website has SLi for 25,190 auto driveaway (+400 for paint), so 27,990 may not be correct

http://carAdvice The Salesman

It is correct John.

Adelaide John

Article says the leather and roof are thrown in, so how does the price get to $27k given the web is maximum at 25,190 driveaway ?

David

i think people are getting confused with prices here…25990 drive away SLI and Limited MANUAL and 27990 for SLI and Limited Auto

Adelaide Jjohn

Not confused – Kia website has SLi AUTO for 25,190 drive away. Manual is 23,190

Jabba the Hut

For what is in it ,it is a bargain. Go spec a Crapolla (its direct competition) to the same level and watch as $35 k plus leaves your bank account and this is a better car. If it had a 6 speed auto it would be a great car. The fit and finish is top notch. I test drove one and it was crying out for a 6 speeder. The interior is nicely done except for the trim at the top of the doors which I wasn’t fussed on.

Ken

I agree. It is a lot of car for the money. I’d have one as a manual anyday.
I agree with the 6 speed auto upgrade and i’m sure that will come.

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=668475019 Jake Williams

Add the 2.4 litre motor to that too .

MisterTwo

I have been driving one of these for a few days on evaluation and they kick the Cruze to the kerb. Just needs a 6 speeder and it will be even better.

JEKYL & HYDE

funny that i was just thinging that this new pack was designed with cruze(cdx) in mind.doesn’t need a 6 speed auto(5 would do the job better)and isn’t too dear,and has a 2.0ltr motor,but can’t match cruze’s interior…
Adlove

Well, WHAT YOU REALLY NEED ARE
Firstly take back your car to dealer and check brakes.
Secondary need better car insurance.
Finally you need new glasses before you drive again.

Sli owner

I like my Sli but would love a diesel version.
Jones

I love sunroofs, but please Kia ditch the spoiler

D

Agree on the spoiler- it wrecks the whole car

Yianni

Way too expensive Kia.

Looks good though, the 17 inch wheels suit it.
Jonno Smith

Couldn’t help noticing KIA/Hyundai recent new model [Cerato, Koupe, Soul, ix35, i45] offerings being priced near to or on par with the Japanese-made offerings. The Koreans are thinking that with cosmetic improvements, they could start charging a premium for their cars. A big problem for potential buyers still lies with the depreciation hit on the residual value of their cars. The Korean brands have very poor brand equity ie. very little emotional desire from consumers for their cars. For example, Ferrari have strong brand equity with racing and motorsports enthusiasts due to its involvement with F1. Mercedes Benz or BMW have strong brand equity connotations with luxury and success – businessmen and top executives are seen driving them! The Korean brands are simple A-to-B transport white-goods and pricing is critical for its sales volume. Another problems is their penchant for driving up sales volume which results in half-year and end-of-financial year sales with drive-away deals which hurts owners who bought outside of these sales windows. With China becoming a major car exporters within the next few years, the Korean brands should start thinking outside the box before they priced themselves out of the market.

zahmad

Absolutely on the money!

HSV GTS

$27000 for crap korean car? you’re joking..

Torque

@ HSV GTS, The only way your nominated vehicle maker could offer a 5yr unlimited km warranty is if it was only ever hauled around on a car trailer. Sorry Pal, your delusional.

Jabba the Hut

Haha that’s so fun but sadly also so true.

JEKYL & HYDE

do you even know where every other holden comes from?is cruse a $27k seller? wake up…..
Robin Graves

I hope you can lift heavy things

okies

What is wrong with Korean car?
Germany’s leading car magazine AUTOBILD picked Hyundai as highest Quality. and Kia is Hyundai’s sister company.
Can’t be wrong with Kia.
Catch up some news before you say something.
Robin Graves

When I drove one of these I noticed there is no temp gauge. Does anyone know what the story is with that, does it have an idiot light that comes on when its overheating? Only problem I see with that is you dont know when the motor is cold and I dont like revving a cold motor. I only had the car for a few hours while mine was serviced and I didnt get time to check the warning lights by switching the ignition on without the motor running.
Torque

@ THE SALESMAN (or anyone else), does the Cerato have a digital bar graph temp gauge or warning light?
The current Si model is damn good value for money.

Jabba the Hut

It has has the temp gauge in the instrument cluster but is unlit under normal condition (like the check engine light). This warning light will illuminates when the ignition switch is turned on and will turn off after a few second.

Robin Graves

So you are saying its not a gauge but a warning (idiot) light? Dont know if I’m too keen on that idea, by the time it lights up its too late. At least with a gauge you can see if its starting to creep up and do something about it.

Jabba the Hut

It starts flashing if the temp goes outside normal operating range so is the same as a needle rising which is sometimes missed. A flashing light on the dash will grab your eye first.