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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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Dave
- 8 reviews
- 4 likes
Best Value Money Can Buy
We minimised our car options and test drove the Mazda 3, Hyundai I30, Toyota Corolla, and the KIA Cerato as we were looking for a small car to do some running around but also was big enough to do the occasional country drive.
After test driving all the cars we came to the conclusion that the KIA Cerato felt the most comfortable to drive and the best value for money. For under $25k we were able to purchase the KIA Cerato Sports+ model which came with all the bells and whistles, 7year unlimited kilometre warranty, 2.0 litre engine and a very ...Read more
classy looking car. We have had the car now for more than 4 months and do not regret the purchase one bit. For those wh think that purchasing a KIA is just a cheap Korean car entering the Australian market, think again because Hyundai purchased KIA motors and manufacture the two brands. In 2017 Hyundai and KIA combined sold over 150,000 cars which makes them the second biggest seller in Australia behind Toyota.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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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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RamyGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 2 reviews
- 2 likes
Kia Cerato Service Gimmick
I bought my Kia Cerato Sport in 2017. It is a good car with loads of features which are not there in this price in other cars. However, I am very disappointed with the service gimmick that they played with me. At the time of sales they agreed for a maximum price of around 289$ but there was a catch to it. When I went after 1 year for the servicing then I got to know that its the price only for the first service then each service will have a higher price. when I checked with them on the capped price then they said that each service price capped ...Read more
but not fixed to an amount and that's their definition of the capped price servicing. Whereas other vendors lock your price at a fixed price and will give you the services at the amount only till the life of the warranty or the agreement. I am feeling cheated now as the services are going upto a maximum of approximately 487$. I am feeling helpless now. I would never go for this car again, if such strategy persists in KIA.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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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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Thai HAU
- 5 reviews
I love my Kia!
I purchased a Kia Cerato Sports Plus sedan and i absolutely love it! I have three children and I cannot believe how spacious it is for a small car. My husband, myself and all three kids (one who is still in a forward facing car seat) plus all of our luggage for a week long holiday fit! The boot is very generous. The touchscreen is a perfect size and I love my leather seats. The back seats are surprisingly generous with a good amount of legroom for the size of the car. The fuel economy is fantastic- city driving we average about 8.5 litres per 1...Read more
00 km. It is also so easy to park, thanks to the parking sensors and the reserving camera. It's probably not the most exciting car to drive if you like power, as it lacks a bit of grunt, but if you're looking for an economical, practical, nice looking fuss free little car, this one deserves a look.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Miss Ling TSydney
- 13 reviews
- 2 likes
Very elegant design - smooth handling
Stylish design, that is affordable if you are looking for a small car. Very good with sharp corners and maneuvering through traffic. Have leather seats, very comfortable. The GPS in built system has a added traffic notice feature that is very good when you want to avoid traffic. . .
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ChamiKurunjang VIC
- 2 reviews
- 2 likes
Perfect Small Car with lot of punch!!
The best car so far I've had! I bought the Cerato Hatch Sports +, from Essendon Kia, They matched my price and gave me the vehicle with all the extras i wanted within a week. Unbelievable service experience I had. Better than another Kia dealership in the city. It's got the punch when accelerating with the Sports mode. I'm extremely happy with the performance so far and would recommend any one to look at the Kia brand. Would have loved a 60 liter tank, as I need to fill up twice a week due to my weekly travels of over 700 km. I'm still getting used to the Cruise control responsiveness which is little bit slow, in my opinion and previous experience.
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ArleneMackay
$5.00 plastic mpsd disintegrated!
Love my Kia bought demo was promised new car warranty on book, my steering started to wander & clunk not under warranty no extended warranty because I didn't use kia for services as they over charged & didn't finish tightening bolts on fuel rail. Now $570 later my steering is safe no thanks to Kia. Ended up getting my mechanic to fix it ( at least I can trust them) kia will not honour warranty and failed to inform me how dangerous this was as the cog was for the steering! Apparently they have repaired overseas for this substandard part but not ...Read more
here? Kia Mackay's service manager was late for the meeting arranged for him and wouldn't touch the car, just claimed was warranty work but would not book in to fix! Head office customer service just kept saying not their problem talk to dealer, will have to take them to qcat! The part apparently fails in heat and humidity? I live central qld why can they get away with itSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Adam VAU
- 4 reviews
- 3 likes
Fantastic car at a great price
I'd been searching for a new car for about 6 months, after looking around at a few options and driving around a family members Cerato I decided to go with it. I have been extremely happy with the purchase. Handling is great and the noise is non existent. Rear-parking camera is a godsend and the built in navigation/media unit is fantastic. I use android auto quite often (although it can be a bit finicky as you must be directly plugged in to use some of the functions). Overall the car looks fantastic and I'm extremly happy with my purchase. Running costs are decent too, and the added function of an eco mode is a welcome one.
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Teresa WSydney
- 6 reviews
- 2 likes
Great value for money - Sporty and classy
The Kia Cerato drives like a sporty and classy car all in one. It handles the road well in the wet and dry conditions. Extra legroom and height for tall people. Loving the Apple car play. Makes driving a pleasure. Have found the running costs to be lower than previous cars.
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M ShethWestmead
- 4 reviews
- 3 likes
Love this car
Car design and looks very impressive when compare to established Japanese and European brand. very comfortable seating and extra legroom front and back, nice interior.
By performance, this car doing best job and cant complain much. Great handling and control behind wheel, fuel consumption very economical. love 1 yr service interval/15K which saves money and time. overall very happy with purchase and would love to recommend others.
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DeclanMelbourne
- 3 reviews
Great first car!
This has been my biggest purchase to this date. Overall I am extremely happy with what this car has to offer. For the price point it is packed full of features such as front and rear sensors, aux cable, USB charging front screens to display info. This couldn’t provide more bang for your buck as it is cheap to fill up, around $45 and lasts for what seems forever. It’s very roomy in both front and back and has had no issues running so far.
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ChrissaraMackay
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
Quality control and service issues
Booked in Nov 2017 as HeadUnit needed replacing as it was faulty from the factory(Service Agent's Advice). Rebooked Dec 2017 for replacement-didn't arrive so re-appointment for 31 Jan 2018 as agent advised part had arrived. Told part hadn't arrived on 31 Jan 2018....so another appointment if and when the part arrives.
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Jo
- 5 reviews
What's not to love!
We have been very happy with our Kia Cerato. Mechanically it has never let us down yet. It is extremely comfortable with leather heat/cool electric seats, auto lights, keyless entry and auto locking, sun roof. Looks are very pleasing. Only problem we have had was with the Radio Head Unit which just died after 2 years and was promptly replaced with a new (and better, more up to date) one. The sedan boot is very large and rear seats can fold down to make it even larger. Great warranty. Great price.
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Questions & Answers
Aaron S.asked
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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Christine M.asked
Put trip meter on but can’t get back to digital display for speedo
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