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  • Build Quality
    4.3 (37)
  • Value for Money
    4.5 (37)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.4 (36)
  • Noise Level
    4.1 (36)
  • Acceleration / Power
    4.2 (36)
  • Handling
    4.5 (36)
  • Braking
    4.6 (36)
  • Suspension
    4.3 (35)
  • Gear Shifting
    4.4 (33)
  • Fuel Efficiency
    4.1 (36)
  • Interior Design
    4.4 (36)
  • Boot Size
    4.6 (36)
  • Features
    4.4 (36)
  • Comfort
    4.5 (36)
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boyzepter

boyzepterNSW, 2232

infotain sucks

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i had same issue here... now waiting for KIA dealer to deal on mybehalf.. they said mine 5 years only, seem mine got letter say Feb 2014 i got this Jul 2013
a bit weird KIA... so upset.. sat nav stop working so the reverse camera image
nah radio 1 channel only... the rest hang.. so hope the dealer NOBLE KIA can help to resolve the issue even after they said warranty expired..7 years warranty new one only 3 years for infotain and 1 year for all LED lights unit, door panel 3 months or 6 months depending on the problem.. watch out fellow KIA buyer

BodySedan
BadgeSLi
Engine Size2.0
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJul 2013
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david hambleton

david hambletonAU

  • 8 reviews
  • 9 likes

Large, well built, comfortable and very fuel efficient.

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BodyHatch
BadgeS
Engine Size2.0
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedOct 2016
Scott and Eliza M

Scott and Eliza MMittagong

  • 4 reviews
  • 2 likes

Good for the money.

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For the money you can't go wrong. Long warranty and looks pretty good too. Two years old almost with 50k on the clock. Had some minor issues with the volume control on the steering wheel, minor rear main leak (Kia to be informed next service) and terrible cruise control consistency. Second one I have personally cone across. Despite these little niggles, great affordable family car or commuter.

BodySedan
BadgeS
Engine Size2.0
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedAug 2016
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Baruch C.

Baruch C.Melbourne

  • 7 reviews
  • 3 likes

2013 YD 1.8L — Great car

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BodySedan
BadgeS
Engine Size1.8
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedNov 2016
Kelly N

Kelly NAU

  • 5 reviews

Entertainment System has Issues

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BodySedan
BadgeSport Edition
Engine Size1.8
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedMar 2017
Burgman

BurgmanPerth

  • 2 reviews

Great little car

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BodyHatch
BadgeSi
Engine Size1.8
TransmissionManual
Date PurchasedJul 2017
muffy

muffygold coast

  • 7 reviews
  • 1 like

My fourth Cerato

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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!!

BodyHatch
BadgeS
Engine Size1.8
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedMay 2018
Steve S

Steve SPerth, WA

  • 2 reviews

Bad cruise control and more

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BodyCoupe
BadgeSLi
Engine Size2.0
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedNov 2016
rakesh

rakeshmelbourne

  • 5 reviews

Best in its class

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Bought this in 2016 from Dandenong. Best decision I have made. Use it for work only and will manage to get 600 km on full tank. Spacious and comfortable for long drives. Gives 17 to 18 Km/ ltr on free way.Service is every 15k and cost around 300.
Overall its good car and reliable.

BodySedan
BadgeS
Engine Size2.0
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJul 2016
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Not that happy

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BodyHatch
BadgeS Premium
Engine Size2.0
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJul 2018
Phill

PhillSouth Australia

  • 7 reviews

Very good car for the price

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Every 15k under warrantee..
AM radio not that good in rural areas. Don't use metallic tint. - Ceramic. Also I had faulty antenna amp. Warrantee replacement.
No ignition key light. Annoying.
Cannot activate electric windows when inside the car without key in. Your passenger left in car not happy.
Beware the lights don't Auto switch off, unless you remove keys and lock The car. Maybe a trap.
Other than that, a bloody good car.

BodySedan
BadgeSport Edition
Engine Size2.0
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJul 2017
Tim

Tim

  • 6 reviews
  • 1 like

The Good and Bad but mostly Good

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BodySedan
BadgeSport Edition
Engine Size2.0
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedSep 2017
Ginger

GingerQueensland

  • 2 reviews

The best first car.

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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!

BodyHatch
BadgeS
Engine Size2.0
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJun 2017

2014 Cerato SLi Infotainment Faults

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Have had mine since August 2014, so far other than destroying 2 YES 2 Infotainment Units, now my 3rd one has decided to kill itself, mechanically no problems whatsoever, fuel economy is great considering, I have the 129kw 2.0ltr, other than the fact the Infotainment Units are CRAP the car itself is a good buy...

BodySedan
BadgeSLi
Engine Size2.0
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedAug 2014
Sarah

SarahAdelaide

  • 2 reviews

Great little car

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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.

BodyHatch
BadgeSport Edition
Engine Size1.8
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJan 2018
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Chris

ChrisMelbourne

  • 3 reviews
  • 1 like

Beaut Runabout

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Ex-demo... Purchased in June 1917 (EOFY) at a reasonable price with 7 year warranty and just now ticking over 30k km. Happy with the economy at 6.4L/100km. Ride is smooth despite the rough country roads we travel on, great leg room front and back and the boot space is fabulous ...well able to contain a collapsible wheelchair of late and still have room left over...with smooth auto transmission and great acceleration when needed. All in all very happy with what we got. Hoping it continues!

Thomas92

Thomas92AU

  • 3 reviews

Great car bad entertainment system

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Car is great to drive and has lots of features, great value for money.

The issue I have with it is the entertainment system. Have had three systems so far put into the vehicle. Phone calls are really fuzzy and distorted to the person receiving the call, yet the person in the car hears nothing wrong. The system sometimes won't turn on and at times the radio has no sound. The entertainment system only comes with a three year warranty, the rest of the vehicle is seven years.
Customer service to help us fix the issue is pretty much non existent. They keep saying is a fault with our phones or signals, never mind both my wife and I have bought new phones and driven different routes to prove this theory wrong.

BodySedan
BadgeSport Edition
Engine Size2.0
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedMar 2017
Mike, NW Sydney

Mike, NW SydneySydney, NSW

  • 5 reviews

Billy cart

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Steering Committee needs steering. When your budget dictates your choice of car is reduced to white goods.. enter Kia. At the price, you can’t afford to leave it in the showroom. Goes ok - engine & gearbox about right (for a fridge). Steering needs constant input - like, more input than it should need. Wheels are too small, so brakes are a laugh (scary under pressure). Lots of ergonomic, er, character - I have never got to the bowser without a 2nd visit to the drivers seat. Or got to sit in the car without fumbling for the key again if I’ve been in the boot. And the other way ‘round.
Per hour, this car costs more. Lots more. Delay your purchase, save some more and benefit from Japan’s brands.

TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedDec 2017
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Mike, NW Sydney
Mike, NW Sydney

Don’t buy. Accelerator pedal is too close to the brake pedal. Apply the brake and you can often catch the throttle - car won’t slow enough. Other drivers report same in this model Kia.

Sinead

SineadPetrie

  • 3 reviews

Great car but lacks guts

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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.

BodyHatch
BadgeS
Engine Size1.8
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedNov 2017
Mick

MickSydney, NSW

  • 2 reviews

Air conditioner not working have tried to fix it 3 times now and still not working.

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Air not working. Radio has been changed 3 times still stops for no reason. Gear change when cold gives you whiplash. I was hoping to have a good car but now I would never buy another KIA ever or recommend it to anyone who is looking to buy a new car.

January 12th 2022 Update: Air conditioning

These cars are not quality built, avoid buying one. Air conditioning under powered road noise is so load that you have to turn up the radio. And power is little I have the car sitting in the sun at work till midday and the heat is so bad that it takes 20 minutes till a little bit of cool air comes out.

BodySedan
BadgeKoup Si
Engine Size2.0
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedSep 2016
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Aaron S.

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Cerato

Good day my grandfather is having trouble opening the car he has tried the automatic button on the key and also tried u locking it from the driver's side with the manual key. It's not doing anything at all. Any help?

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Annette

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Cerato

Has anyone got duco fading above back window on a hatchback?

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Cerato YD (2013-2018)

Put trip meter on but can’t get back to digital display for speedo

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