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The debut of the Kia Cerato took place in 2004, first a sedan appeared, and a little later a 5-door hatchback. Translated from Greek, Cerato means "horn" or "peak". In the development of this car, 220 million euros were invested - a very modest amount for today.

Kia Cerato is a car of the popular "C" class according to the European classification, made on the same base as Hyundai Elantra, differs from it in greater height and width. Cerato dimensions - 4480 mm in length, 1735 in width and 1470 in height. The wheelbase is 2610 mm.

Kia Cerato has a distinctive designohm and bears the imprint of family traits. The exterior is made in a laconic, restrained style, without any pretentiousness. The austere exterior of the car is slightly "diluted" by elegant optics. Irregularly shaped headlights and protruding front wheel arches add originality. Wide and strongly inclined rear pillars plus a seemingly small trunk give the Kia Cerato a dynamic look.

In addition to the stylish body, the Koreans offered buyers a high-quality finished interior. The spacious and comfortable salon is equipped witheverything necessary for comfortable movement. The first thing that catches your eye in the cabin is the massive two-tone front fascia. And although the material from which it is made is far from the highest category, everything looks quite presentable. The same can be said about the rest of the interior details, as they say, simply, but tastefully. Everything is assembled and fitted almost perfectly. Adjustments are standard: the steering wheel moves only in height, and the seat - back and forth.

The luggage compartment is quite decent size - 345 liters. Under the floorit has a full-size spare wheel, and on top is able to accommodate a fairly voluminous load. It is noteworthy that the rear row seats can be folded by pressing a button under the trunk lid. The process of increasing the usable cargo area is simplified due to the fact that you do not have to climb into the cabin and recline the seats from there.

There may be several engines under the hood of a Kia Cerato. These are two gasoline engines with a volume of 1.6 and 2 liters and a capacity of 106 and 143 liters. with. respectively, with a VVT system that regulates valve timing, as well as two common-rail diesel engines with a volume of 1.5 liters (102 hp) and 2 l (113 hp) Diesel engines and the VVT system appeared for the first time in Kia passenger cars.

VVT increases the efficiency of the powertrain and reduces harmful emissions. All engines are available with either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive. MacPherson front suspension, multi-link rear.

The list of equipment provided for the Kia Cerato is very long. Already in the basic configuration, the car is equipped with a power steering, air conditioning, ABS with EBD (electronic distributionbrake force) and Brake Assist, two airbags, an audio system, central locking, front power windows and three-point belts for all passengers.

If necessary, you can refer to the very extensive list of options. For an additional fee, they will install: an on-board computer, rear windows, electric drive, heated mirrors, climate control, side airbags, leather interior and a couple of electronic systems - BAS (emergency braking system) and TCS (motion stabilization system).

H 2007 year Kia Cee'd replaced the Cerato in the hatchback body. The sedan was produced until 2008 inclusive. In order to maintain interest in the model, in 2007 it was restyled. The updated version received new foglights, widened wheel arches and a redesigned front bumper with a more powerful air intake.

In 2009, an updated version of the Kia Cerato was released, known in Europe as the Kia Forte, but in Russia it retained its name. The debut of the new generation took place at the Sydney Auto Show. The car has changed so much that with its predecessor its connectionit only has the name and relation to the class of urban sedans.

Kia Cerato 2009 received a completely new stylish appearance. The designers worked on the creation of the style under the guidance of Peter Schreyer. The body has become wider by 4 cm (1735 mm), longer - not 3 cm (4480 mm). Thanks to this, the wheelbase increased - it became 4 cm larger and the track became wider - by as much as 7 cm, which improved the car's handling. At the same time, the ground clearance was reduced by a centimeter, thereby reducing the height by a centimeter. This innovation has significantly improved dynamic performance. PerThe new suspension, in comparison with its predecessor, has become simpler and maintainable: instead of an independent multi-link, it has become a two-link semi-dependent, with an elastic beam. Front suspension - McPherson type.

The organization of the interior space, thought out to the smallest detail, not only adds comfort, but also makes the interior more extensive. The interior is greeted with a two-tone front fascia. The steering wheel is adjustable only in height. The tachometer, made in a sporty style, which allows you to track the engine speed, deserves a separate mention.I am. In general, the salon has almost all the systems necessary for a comfortable trip in a modern car. Standard equipment includes: tinted glass and heated rear window, bumpers in body color, foglights, 4-spoke steering wheel with power steering, auxiliary brake light, central locking, front armrest, rear and front power windows, immobilizer, audio preparation, driver's seat adjustment by height, frontal adjustable airbags.

The trunk of the Cerato 2009 is enough spaceittelny, its volume is 415 liters.

The Kia Cerato 2009 is equipped with 2 gasoline engines: 1.6 liters (124 hp) and 2.0 liters (156 hp). The officially announced speed limit is 208 km / h. Each of the engines can be combined with an automatic or manual transmission.

To ensure a safe ride, the Kia Cerato is equipped with: ABS (four-sensor), BAS (emergency braking support system) and EBD (brake force distribution system). Adjustable seat belts, 6 airbags and active head restraints. In addition, someSome configurations are equipped with a parking assistance system, information about objects is displayed in the form of a graph on the central display.

Kia Cerato is very popular among motorists in Russia and the CIS countries. The main advantages of the model include a stylish appearance, a wide range of options offered, comfort, efficiency of power units and, of course, a democatic cost.

Cerato Koup debuted at the 2009 New York Auto Show. At the heart of the two-door coupe is the base of the Cerato sedan, but with a detailed analysis, you can noteb that the only common body part between these two models is the bonnet. Perhaps this is why the general appearance of the Koup gives the impression of a faster and faster car. This is due to the front bumper with a huge air intake, striking headlights, optional 17-inch wheels, twin chrome-plated exhaust pipes and a striking diffuser at the rear. Design has become one of the strengths of the coupé version. In which, without a doubt, there is the merit of chief designer Peter Schreier.

Among the technical advantages are:Thin doors, without the characteristic window frames, stretched headlights cut into the front fenders, LED position lights, a tilted windshield and slightly wider wing bases, which also give the Koup a certain sportiness.

Kia Cerato Koup is designed for the movement of five people, but it should be emphasized right away that 3 passengers in the back seat will be uncomfortable and cramped, besides everything, the rear seat can only be reached through the front passenger seat, since it is only equipped with a folding system. But then the trunk is a cupsurprises with its volume of 358 liters.

As for the interior decoration, first-class high-quality materials and harmless soft plastics were used in the creation of the cabin. Deep red and white instrument lighting and a slender, laconic center console went to the coupe from the Cerato sedan in the top-end version. Sports elements have been introduced - a leather-trimmed steering wheel with comfortable grips, metal pedals, seats with reinforced lateral support, a large overlay for all dashboards, very accurately imitating leather in texture. Also feeling withSportiness is conveyed by chrome and carbon trim elements. All devices are equipped with LED backlighting and informatively reflect information about the condition of the car. Many buttons are duplicated on the steering column. Also, in almost all versions, Cerato Koup is equipped with an MP-3 radio tape recorder with USB, AUX ports, and six powerful speakers.

The car is produced complete with gasoline engines of 1.6 and 2 liters, the power of which, respectively, 126 and 156 hp. Engines are combined with a five-speed manual transmission and evenThree-speed automatic transmission. The engines are characterized by very moderate fuel consumption.

Great attention is paid to the safety of the car, even in the usual configuration 6 airbags are installed, there are active head restraints for the front seats and much more.

Cerato Koup is one of the most stylish and flamboyant representatives of the Kia lineup.

On April 15, 2013, sales of the third generation of the Cerato model started in Russia. The external dimensions of the Kia Cerato 2013 are: length - 4560 mm (30 mm longer than its predecessor), height - 1435 mm (25 mm lower),width - 1780 mm (5 mm higher), wheelbase - 2700 (50 mm more) and ground clearance (ground clearance) - 150 mm. The luggage compartment has also grown significantly. Instead of the previous 415 liters, there is now enough room for 482 liters of luggage. The total weight of the vehicle ranges from 1178 - 1321, depending on which equipment is selected.

The exterior has undergone dramatic changes. Immediately striking is the modified false radiator grille, large almond-shaped headlights (LED daytime running lights) and a neat streamlined bumper with the ability to accommodate fog lightsan original air intake. By lowering the overall height, the vehicle's appearance has become more squat and sporty. The body is distinguished by racks at an acute angle, many bulges and wavy bends, embossed sides and massive wheel arches that accommodate rubber on iron discs 195/65 R15, 205/55 R16, or on alloy wheels 205/55 R16, 225/45 R17. The designers also worked on the rear: now the trunk lid is crowned with a pseudo-spoiler - a sharp edge that improves aerodynamics and gives completenessthe appearance of the car. In general, the exterior is quite harmonious and elegant.

The changes in the interior indicate that the Cerato model has reached a qualitatively new level. The amount of equipment available has grown dramatically compared to the previous generation. The center console is turned towards the driver, it is extremely ergonomic and very easy to access all control functions. There are four configuration options for Russia - Comfort, Luxe, Prestige and Premium. Already in the basic equipment of the Kia Cerato 2013 there is a head unit with a headOwn control (MP3 CD AUX USB Bluetooth) and air conditioner. Additional advantages that the purchase of more expensive configurations than the basic one will give: a 4.3 or 7-inch touch screen with which you can use navigation and a rear-view camera, cruise control, climate control, parallel parking assistant, heated or ventilated seats , electric drive for the driver's seat, leather interior and other additions. Another feature of Cerato is the proprietary FlexSteer system, with which the driver can choose one of three electric drive modes.the owner: Comfort, Normal and Sport.

The engine range consists of the already familiar 1.6 and 2.0 liter atmospheric gasoline engines from the previous generation. They were only slightly modified: the 1.6-liter was strengthened and received an additional 4 "horses" - now its peak power is 130 forces, which are achieved at 6300 rpm, and the peak torque is 157 Nm. But the 2.0-liter engine with 150 hp. although at first glance and without changes, but also in dynamics (9.3 s to 100 km / h, instead of the previous 9.8), and in efficiency (7.2 liters per hundred km prtiv 7.9 in the combined cycle earlier) improved its performance. The low-volume motor can be paired with both 6MKPP and 6AKPP. The two-liter is aggregated exclusively with 6АКПП.