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Kia Cerato 1

The first generation of the Kia Cerato car in the LD body was introduced in South Korea under the name K3 in 2003, but sales of this sedan began a year later in other countries, including Russia. In some markets, this model was known as the Spectra or Sephia and also existed as a hatchback. The Cerato line also includes the following models: TD (2008-2013) YD (2013-2020) BD (2018-present)

The car was equipped with engines:

Kia Cerato 1

Common Features
Engine Power105 HP
Torque143 NM
Acceleration to 100 km/h11.0 seconds
Max speed186 km/h
City consumption9.1 liters
Combustion on the road5.5 liters
Mixed expenditure6.8 liters
Fuel tank capacity55 liters
Loaded weight1253 kg
Full weight1720 kg
Load467 kg
Trunk volume381 liters
Common dimensions
Overall Length4500 mm
Width1735 mm
Height1470 mm
Distance axis2610 mm
Overhanging front965 mm
Rear projection925 mm
Front belt circle1495 mm
Rear wheels1485 mm
Overall ground clearance150 mm
Tire size185/65 R15
Number of doors | seats4 | 5

Overview and Common Failures

Body and Interior The body of this car is quite sturdy and resists corrosion for a long time. Its weak spots are the sills, if they rust through, they will decay completely. Rust spots are also often found under the floor and inside the trunk. The interior is nice, but the trim materials are cheap and wear out very quickly. The car's interior equipment often fails due to worn-out wiring. Engine Pre-restyling engines are simple, reliable, and easy to maintain. Their only downside is the low timing belt lifespan and regular lubricant leaks. The post-restyling 1.6-liter engine has also earned a good reputation. It has a chain-driven timing system and can stretch up to 100,000 km with active driving. Transmission Pre-restyling manual transmissions are reliable and trouble-free. After the update, significantly weaker manual gearboxes of the M5CF1/M5CF2 series appeared. As for automatics, there are minimal complaints; they are very strong and have a good lifespan. Suspension The suspension of the car is quite reliable, and its spare parts are inexpensive and widely available. Only the front strut mounts and wheel bearings last less than 100,000 km. The car does not tolerate overloading, and the shock absorber lifespan decreases to a minimum. The steering rack lasts a long time, but the power steering often suffers from fluid leaks and makes noise. The brake system has quick rusting pipes and a weak ABS unit as drawbacks.

Cars from the Cerato lineup