Kia's new Cerato revealed
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29th November, 2012
To coincide with the unveiling of the all-new Kia Forte (Cerato) sedan in
the USA at the Los Angeles Motor Show, Kia has revealed details of the version for other export markets outside of North
America, the all-new Kia Cerato. This model is scheduled to go on sale during the first quarter of 2013 at Kia
dealerships in many countries around the world.
Kia’s most successful seller in overseas markets, the Cerato has achieved more than 2.5 million global sales since its
introduction in 2004, including 445,000 units in 2011 when it accounted for 17.9% of Kia’s total worldwide sales.
Now, the third-generation Cerato boasts sleeker styling with ‘dynamic muscularity’ in a design that is longer, lower
and wider than the current car, with an extended wheelbase. It also features an all-new body shell, upgraded equipment, a
host of additional convenience and safety features, a more spacious cabin with enhanced quality, improved refinement and
an upgraded powertrain line-up that delivers class-leading performance and fuel economy.
“Cerato has become our brand’s biggest-selling export vehicle, so the introduction of this third-generation model
is a major event for Kia,” commented Thomas Oh, Kia’s Executive Vice President & COO of the International
Business Division.
“We are raising our game once again with the all-new Cerato, which adds emotional appeal to its core values of
design, quality and value. It will surely boost our competitiveness in the compact car segment, one of the world’s most
important and fiecely fought marketplaces.”
“All-new Cerato is hugely significant for Kia, as it is a bold demonstration that we continue to be determined to
deliver cars which exceed customer expectations and provide a rewarding ownership experience,” added Mr. Oh.
Designed at Kia’s American Design Centre in Irvine, California under the direction of Chief Design Officer, Peter
Schreyer, the new Cerato has cab-forward styling, a coupe-like roofline, distinctive concave door contours and a rising
beltline with chrome moulding extending into the C-pillar to project an aura of elegance. Careful attention to surface
detailing and airflow-smoothing panels beneath the car have cut the sedan’s aerodynamic drag to Cd 0.27 (down from
0.29).
Compared with second-generation, new Cerato is 30 mm longer (4,560 mm), 14.0, 15.0 or 16.5 mm lower (1,435, 1,445, or
1,460 mm) depending on market** and 5 mm wider (1,780 mm), with the wheelbase extended by 50 mm (2,700 mm) to become the
longest in class – now the same as Kia’s Sorento SUV. Boot capacity is increased to 421 litres (SAE) – the largest in
class.
Nature’s flowing shapes inspire cabin design
The interior design of new Kia Cerato concentrates on sportiness and adopts nature’s ebbs and flows as a motif. The
sweeping curve of the centre stack is reinforced by carbon-look trim and for enhanced elegance, soft-touch materials are
applied to the upper and centre door trims, dashboard, and door armrests.
Interior comfort is enhanced by lowering the cabin floor and the seats (by 26 mm front and 20 mm rear), and by fitting
wider front seat cushions with an increased cushion angle for greater thigh support. A choice of black one-tone and grey
two-tone cloth or leather upholstery, and two optional ‘colour packs’ featuring brown and black or white and black
leather, will be offered.
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Available options (depending on model) include 10-way powered and ventilated driver’s seat, heated front and rear
seats, leather upholstery, powered glass tilt-and-slide sunroof, smart keyless entry with engine start/stop button, Xenon
headlamps, Bluetooth® hands-free system with remote controls, manual and dual-zone climate control automatic
air-conditioning.
Upgraded powertrains boost fuel economy
In most export markets outside of North America, new Kia Cerato customers will be offered a choice of two petrol
powerunits – Kia’s 118 kW 2.0-litre 'Nu' engine (power up 3.2%) and the popular 96 kW 1.6-litre Gamma engine (power up
4.8%).
Every all-new Cerato model features a six-speed transmission, which together with the lightweight aluminium engines,
enable new Cerato to deliver a highly competitive combination of class-best power with modest fuel consumption and low
emissions.
The new Kia Cerato can accelerate to 100 km/h in as little as 8.5 seconds, reach a top speed of 210 km/h and achieve a
combined cycle fuel consumption figure of 6.5 l/100 km – depending on model.
A smoother ride with enhanced safety
While the specification of the new Cerato’s suspension is unchanged, it has been fine-tuned to improve agility, shock
absorbance and refinement. The suspension’s geometry is modified to deliver improved steering feel.
To maximise occupant protection the new body shell incorporates 63% of high-strength steel with three additional cross
members and greatly strengthened B-pillars. Torsional rigidity of the body shell is increased by 37% (over the previous
model), improving safety, refinement, ride comfort and steering precision.
Following the introduction of the all-new Cerato sedan, five-door hatchback and two-door coupe variants of the new
generation model will go on sale in the second half of 2013.
NOTE:
** Australia: 1,435 mm; Remaining non-North America/Korea markets: 1,445 mm; Brazil Flex Fuel vehicle: 1,460 mm.
E&OE.
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