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Kia Cerato YD (Hatchback) SLi (2013-2018)
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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TanyaJGAU
- YD (Hatchback) SLi (2013-2018)
- Verified purchase
Love this car!!!!!
I love getting in my each and everyday.. it is an absolute pleasure to drive and fits two baby car seats and a booster, yes it is a squeeze but they fit safely. Love, love, love this car. Everyone that has driven it agrees how nice it is to drive..
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BarbaraGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 3 reviews
Excellent value for the price
It took a little getting used to as my previous car was a 4 cylinder Fairmont but now I love it. We compared all the usual small car contenders in this price range at the base model level and decided to buy a car with a few years on it and a lot of extras. So we found the Kia with 30,000 km and a little cheaper than the cost of an entry level new model. Still has 5 years warranty left.
Everything works beautifully. It's a dream to drive, on the freeway and around town. With all round sensors and a rear camera, parking is so easy and it tak...Read more
es little space. On the downside I find the air conditioning fan is too noisy, although it can be turned down, and there is a little too much road noise. This may be because it has skinny tyres which are not a feature I care about. It's got a decent boot for a small car but I haven't transported people in the rear seat so I haven't tested that. I love all it's features, although I'm still trying to work some of them out. On a hot day, the cooled seats are good. The colour is a lovely mid gray, just like every second small car, so I still have trouble picking mine out in the carpark :).Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
HelenNewcastle
Gets me around
It is a great car. Just one problem. I am driving along and all of a sudden I seem to lose power.This is very scary. It has happen twice now. I have had my car for about four months. Otherwise everything is perfect. My car is a 2016 automatic Cerato.
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SatNav and Wheels
SatNav, third unit in 2 years, latest version won't hold phone numbers, When you turn the ignition off and remove the phone from the car, you need to download all numbers again, every time.
Wheels/tyres, Like driving on wooden wheels without any tyres and the road noise is horrific. Highway driving - no point trying to listen to the radio. I've changed tyre brand too.
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Paul97AU
- 4 reviews
Just Wow
After owning a Kia Sorrento I bought my wife a lovely red sexy Cerato. This 2 litre beast is so great to drive and fuel efficient. Problem is I don't get to drive it much. Boot space and drive is fantastic well done Kia
Customer service and after market support has been great. Fixed price service allows freedom to chose and know what is coming.
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allthingswilliamWellington, New Zealand
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
Superb car!
We purchased a brand new Kia Cerato SX hatchback in December 2013. The SX is in the New Zealand market and is the equivalent of the SLi in Australia with its 2.0L engine, 17'' alloys, leather interior, reversing camera and Sat Nav option. I believe that they sell manual Ceratos in Australia, however the only transmission option available in New Zealand is the automatic, so it goes without saying that this is what we have!
Anyway, we've now owned this car for 16 months and have put 15,000 or so kilometres on the clock.
We were specifically...Read more
in the market for a brand new hatch and looked at all the market leaders including the Focus, Corolla, Mazda 3, VW Golf, etc but after taking the Kia for a spin, and comparing its roominess, handling and features up against the others at a similar price point, the Kia won out and I must say, we cannot be happier with our decision!! We have found that it handles nicely, with a very punchy engine and quality interior. In real world driving conditions, including a mixture of (mostly) urban with the odd long-distance drive thrown in, the fuel consumption reading on the trip computer gives us 8.1 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres of driving, which could be better when compared against some of the Cerato's competitors, but we knew what the vehicle's claimed fuel consumption figures were when we were researching and were willing to forgive the machine on this front when we stood back and looked at the 'global' Cerato package so-to-speak! And of course, in the interest of balance, no car is perfect so here's few minor niggles to finish off! The 17'' alloys found on the Cerato SX / SLi literally translates to less rubber for the road and so some people may find the car a little bumpy. We weren't concerned during our test drive, but some may find it a little too annoying for their liking. Also, be careful with curbing the alloys. We've already succumbed unfortunately, not that I'm blaming the car for that though!! Finally, I personally find the steering a little too electronic. In other words, there isn't as much feel as I'd like through the steering wheel back to the driver. There is a 'Flexi Steer' button on the steering wheel itself to change steering modes ('Comfort' - the lightest, 'Normal' - somewhere in the middle and 'Sport' - the weightiest) but as per a review I read online for the Cerato, the steering modes are mostly gimmicky for me. When all is said and done though, we have found our Cerato to be a reliable, safe and fun car to own. Brand snobs may find anything badged as Kia a bit beneath them, but for us, we are definitely happy and proud Kia owners! We took a punt on Kia having never owned one before, and we're sure glad we did!Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Love my Kia
I bought a Kia SLi hatch, MY15 Auto, 2 months ago and only have 2000kl on the clock. Everything is fine except for a problem which was very difficult to replicate when I had a Kia mechanic driving the car to find the problem. When starting off slowly, then accelerate to go a little faster, suddenly the motor just cuts out momentarily, as though you switched off the motor, or starved it of fuel. This is particularly dangerous when needing the uptake in certain traffic conditions. I would like to know if anybody else has experienced the same prob...Read more
lem with the engine cutting out momentarily. It does not do this every time which is why it is hard to get a mechanical diagnosis on the problem. The only other small point I would like to make is about the supposed chilled glove box - I can't feel any difference when it is turned on in conjunction with having the airconditioner on cool. Other than that this is a beautiful vehicle and a pleasure to drive.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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