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- 5 reviews
Love my Kia
I love my Kia! Such a reliable car. I service it regularly and it doesn;t let me down. The only issues I have had are with Apple car play connectivity. Other than than I am so happy!!!
Purchased in June 2021.
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KimIllawarra, NSW
- YD (Hatchback) S (2013-2018)
- Verified purchase
Heavy to drive, pedals too far to the right, sluggish performance on hills
Bought as a dealer demo car in 2017. It has less than 15000kms. It seems to be very "heavy" to drive, the front drivers seat does not raise high enough for short people, the pedals are to far to the right making leg position uncomfortable, as well as the brake and accelerator pedals being too close together. Wide turning circle makes parking very difficult. I don't drive it at night because the headlights don't seem to be angled well and most of the roads I drive on do not have street lights. I'll never buy another Kia as I explained all of thi...Read more
s at the last service and they told me there was nothing at all wrong. Gear shifts seem a bit off too. Private use only. I'll be privately selling once I have replaced the Kia Cerato. This car has put a dent in my driving confidence BIG time. I realise I'm vertically challenged, but can barely reach the pedals with seat at peak height and as far forward as possible. Mud flaps already damaged and torn off too.Purchased in November 2021 at Kia Dealers.
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AndrewSydney, NSW
- 5 reviews
- YD (Hatchback) S (2013-2018)
- Verified purchase
Great little car that is fuel efficient and has all the bells and whistles I’d want
Apart from buying it second new and later finding it smelling of smoke, the cerato has been great in terms of fuel efficiency and reliability. Also looks great. Kids call it the ‘shark car’ because it’s the same colour as a dark blue shark : )
Purchased in February 2021 at easyauto123.
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ajhorneHunter Region, NSW
- 6 reviews
2017 Cerato Sport Hatchback
Use the car everyday- Brisbane traffic and Westfield car parks. Amazing mileage value, So much room! My pram and baby seat fits comfortably with room to spare for luggage on our family trips 500km south. Apple car play is next level! Effortless driving and a pleasure to be in- even my husband enjoys driving it around.
Purchased in April 2021 at Kia Dealers.
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emmSydney
- 5 reviews
- 1 like
So hott
Bought this car 2 weeks ago, it runs so smoothly and has an amazing interior and exterior. It's absolutely stunning. The steering is very smooth and fun to drive in. Very homely vibes. The only downside on the basic model is no reverse camera. Was made in 2016, so its expected to have a camera.
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DharmikSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 7 reviews
- YD (Hatchback) Sport (2013-2018)
- Verified purchase
Terrible customer service
Car Dealers are OK but Kia customer service over the phone is terrible. Never listen to customer and rude.
Problem with cars
- Radio and reversing camera had problem from first day.
- recently been Kia Moorooka and find out front tyres are gone. I do have deep concern about the quality of the tyre. They said they not manufacturing the tyre buy from someone. Reducls answer from Kia manager.
Please buy some quality Japanese brand. You pay little extra at initial stage but worth quality and service.
Good Luck
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david hambletonAU
- 8 reviews
- 9 likes
Large, well built, comfortable and very fuel efficient.
Purchased this as an ex fleet vehicle last week. 2016 model. The vehicle had only done about 51,000 k's when i picked it up but i only do about 9,000 a year. Private use only. It seemed to be pretty well looked after. First the transmission. I've never driven one of these before now, but i couldn't believe the seamless gear changes. You can barely feel them. It hasn't hunted for the right cog either. I was surprised just how much grunt the 112 kw donk has. No lack of it if you give it a bootful. The hatch has an incredible amount of space. The ...Read more
tyres that are on it are ok, but I'll replace them with something better when the time comes. Road noise is minimal. The factory audio in this is very good and as yet, I've had no problems. Some people have stated that they are having issues with theirs. I haven't used the Cruise or Bluetooth yet so i can't comment on them. The digital and analogue speedo's both correspond with each other, so i'll have to presume that they are correct. The seats are comfortable but the passenger side sits a bit low. I would guess they are all like that in the base model. I took it for a run to Caboolture and back from Bracken Ridge yesterday and the trip meter just dropped down to 5 litres per 100 klm's or 20 kpl. That is approx 56 mpg on standard unleaded. 2,000 RPM in 6th at 100 kph. That's 900 RPM less than my old manual Fiesta in 5th at the same speed. Approx 7.2 kpl around town. All of these figures are better than my old 2013 Fiesta manual. That's exceptional for a bigger and more powerful car. Brakes are very good but i will have them independently checked to check the wear. Transmissions in these have no service time. Basically sealed for life, but i checked with Kia and they told me, only under very, very severe operating conditions does the fluid have to be replaced. Even states in the handbook, don't even worry about it if it looks a bit off colour. Some reports on YouTube show that flushing the system can even damage it, so i'll leave it alone. If it lasts the 7 year warranty period, i'm happy. Being an ex fleet it only has 150,000 klm warranty, but that's no problem. Everything works at the moment and at least i can turn that accursed traction control off on this. It's even got a temperature gauge. Electric power steering is well weighted and is not quite as direct as the old Fiesta, which means i'm not constantly over correcting like i was with the other one. Rear leg room is excellent. New Cerato's no longer have a full sized spare. Thankfully, this one does and a CD player. The spark plug intervals should be 60,000 and not 45,000 unless you want to put Iridium in. Servicing costs should be kept to a minimum being every 15,000klms. If you want to purchase your own parts, ebay can be a very useful tool, especially with filters. One final thing. I prefer to purchase an ex fleet vehicle with a few more klms on it. At 50,000, this suggests to me that the company has had no problems and that is why they've kept it a little longer. More later. Update:: After a while, i noticed a rattle around the hatch area. Do you think i could find it? Pulled everything out the back, twice. Still there. Checked back seats, even the number plate surround. Still there. So, i thought, i wonder. Shut the hatch and pushed the bottom of it up and down and i could hear a slight noise. Make no mistakes with weird noises from cars. Sound travels. Although i had a rough idea where it was coming from, it turned out it wasn't. Every time i went over a speed bump, creak creak. I guessed and it payed off. I saturated the hatch struts and the locking mechanism with CRC. I even tightened the rubber stops on the hatch lid. Shut the hatch, went 'round the back and gave it a couple of pushes and lo and behold, gone. Took it over the same speed bumps several times. Gone. It could have been any one of the above mentioned things, but i tend to think i jagged it. I put this up because i read somewhere that someone else had a rattle in the back they couldn't find. While i'm on it, the insurance on this is cheaper than my old 2013 Fiesta. I got an $18 refund when i transferred the policy. Approx $262 through NRMA. Also, thank god it's got a chain and not a belt. Edit:: I have had no problem with the Cruise control at any speed. Accurate to the nth degree. Edit::: My only real gripe is the passenger seat sits very low. I would think they'd all be the same.Purchased in October 2021.
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muffygold coast
- 7 reviews
- 1 like
My fourth Cerato
I have owned four of these and love them. Research showed best value for the money and a 7 year warranty. Very roomy in the rear for carrying lots and a very comfortable drive. SA dealership Reynella excellent, allowed me to trade in in Adelaide and pick up new vehicle in Queensland when I moved interstate. Eagers Kia Brisbane average. Car not as advertised ( they advertised it as 2018 and it turned out to be a 2017 model.) They failed to remove my name from registration in a timely manner so I received a speeding fine incurred by them two weeks after I traded in my old vehicle. Had to go to the trouble of finding a JP to prove it!!
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Not that happy
I bought this car brand new, and have not yet had a first service, in this time : The constant vibration noise from the hatch cover is very annoying, and has you asking yourself while driving ( what's that noise ) - The on road noise is awful compared to my previous RIO, it is very loud like being in an air craft cabin ( constantly looking for noise cancelling headphones) I am not really happy with this car, I thought i would be from upgrading from a brand new RIO, thinking a Cerato would be even better then a model under... Well it is not.....Read more
. The RIO in my opinion, is much much much quieter car to drive with road noise, handles bumps on road better, and is in my opinion an overall better car then the Cerato... Would I put my name to suggesting anybody actually buy a Cerato = NO.... RIO = yes but Cerato =NO spend a little more and get a better car, I will be flipping this brand new Cerato very soon, as I am just not happy with the loud road noise ( especially on older roads ) as driving has to be pleasurable, and in the Cerato it is not...Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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GingerQueensland
- 2 reviews
The best first car.
Bought this car brand new and have had absolutely no issues with it. It does really well on premium petrol and lasts a full 2 weeks before I have to fill up again. However it chews through E10 ( which is standard for any vehicle I feel). Took it in for a first service a few weeks ago and they gave it a vacuum and a clean too. Couldn't be happier with buying this car, however will probably upgrade to another sportier version next year. Recommend this car for any one!
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SarahAdelaide
- 2 reviews
Great little car
I have used this car for Community work for approx. 6 months now and it runs like a dream. Great mileage and has all the tech gadgets I didn't know I needed! Has reversing camera and front/side/back sensors. It's really zippy yet has enough "muscle power" for long highway trips. Would definitely recommend.
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SineadPetrie
- 3 reviews
Great car but lacks guts
Beautiful to drive and economical on the highway. Fuel economy is worse than my corolla before it but not by much. Easy to clean interior and fold down armrest and cupholder in back seat. Doesn't skip a beat but definitely lacks power and needs to rev a lot to get up to speed and up hills.
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DavidMELBOURNE
- 10 reviews
Stacking up well
Very early thoughts - I've only had my S (AV) Hatchback for 5 days ! It looks good, is very quiet and drives perfectly. Everything about it seems positive and classy. The doors shut with a satisfying clunk. Everything works, no problems whatsoever. The only downside is the fact that the A pillars are rather thick and placed in such a way that, for my driving position, the left side visibility is seriously impaired, creating a sizeable blind spot. I am going to have to be very careful at intersections.
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chriswiecek
- 26 reviews
- 12 likes
- YD (Hatchback) Sport (2013-2018)
- Verified purchase
Very Happy with car so far
Cerato Hatch 2018 Sport+
I find this car really comfortable to drive. The handling is excellent and the seats are very comfortable. I use only an ipod for music and the controls are easy to use. The ipod itself fits into a covered part of the console. The sound system output is clear and can be easily adjusted for the style of music. I find the fact that the boot unlocks when you approach with the keys in your pocket a great little feature when you are carrying a couple of shopping bags. It also relocks when you move away. The fuel economy is...Read more
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Excellent vehicle and warranty
Very stable and reassuring to drive. It corners well with the right balance and understeer. The suspension tuning is spot on. I have Michelin Primacy 3 ST tyres which are great and extremely quiet.
The interior is roomy and very comfortable. The wheelbase is longer than the i30 and this makes it look more sleek. The reliability has been 100%. Very happy.
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VegieDarwin, NT
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
Best car I ever owned
Purchased January 17 purchase price $19990 auto.
Now approaching 25000 k
Zero problems zero warranty claims
Fuel consumption excellent better than my other car a Hyundai i30 diesel
Great performance low road noise compared to i30
Would recommend as top value.
Dealer service booking not good 2 weeks notice and no loan car
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GlennMelbourne
Value for money
I inherited this car from my late Dad, so it wouldn't have been my first choice as a purchase. After 2 months driving it I can see it's a good, comfortable runabout, with quality finishing and materials. With lots of goodies in it, it is good value for money. The car is surprisingly responsive although it does run out of puff if you try too hard. A lot of rear legroom. Fuel economy isn't what you might hope for, sadly. The dealership isn't at all interested in you though. I was quoted a 2 month wait for a simple service, take it or leave it. Th...Read more
ey sold Dad a car with a 2014 sat nav from Motex, with whom Kia are now in dispute. The dealership was totally uninterested in updating the system and never returned my calls. If the dealer backup is so poor, why would you buy the car? I part exchanged the vehicle for something more suited to my own needs and the balance of the 7 year warranty was a help in getting a good price for it.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Do not buy Cerato come with these tech specifications
I have a 2014 Ceratio SLi Hatch which contains a Sat Navi. I have to say, my current navigation unit is the third one! These previous units had same issue: cannot pick up signal, system frozen and even the whole entertainment system was down (no radio, no reverse image). I think it's the common issue for this generation. Not sure if it's still existing on the new generation (with CarPlay).
Unfortunately, the third one stop working again recently! I booked a repair for next week. Really really annoying! That's made me to write a review here...Read more
. Lucky I'm still in warranty (I guess that's why they offer 7 years warranty...LOL....). But I have to say, all mechanical stuffs are fine. So based on my experience, do not spend your money on these hi tech things with Kia.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
CarolBrisbane
- 2 reviews
- 2 likes
My best ever car
This is such a surprising car. I bought the 2 litre Cerato which has heaps of get up and go, is very roomy and comfortable and yet so compact which makes parking easy. It is very reasonably priced for all the features included. The 7 year warranty makes it a real winner in my opinion. I am also finding I am spending less on petrol than I was before.
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kimba88Bossley Park
- 4 reviews
- 1 like
Lots of features for good price
This car has heaps of little features that most cars don't have these days.. e.g. front sensors, android auto/apple car play, reverse camera (with upgraded AV unit pack). For the price you pay, they are good features to have. My car was recently rammed by another car from the rear. The back crumpled. I was safe, but my car is waiting to be repaired by the insurer. Now that i have a rental car (Holden astra), i miss my kia cerato features. Sports mode is also fun. The car is quite zippy and economical on fuel.
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