Kia Cerato
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The Kia Cerato is a compact car
produced by the South Korean automaker Kia Motors
since 2003. In 2008, the Cerato was replaced by the Kia Forte
, however, the "Cerato" name continued on in some markets.
(XD) and using Hyundai's Beta II
(G4GC) (CVVT-enabled) engine.
It replaced the Sephia/Mentor
saloon and Shuma hatchback.
In North America, the "Spectra" name was used when introduced for the 2004 model year, with "Spectra5" designating the hatchback. In Europe, the Cerato was replaced by the Kia Cee'd
.
name—a name used in most international markets. The "Cerato" name has been retained in some markets, such as Australia, South Africa and Brazil. In Singapore, the second generation model is badged "Kia Cerato Forte".
Compact car
A compact car , or small family car , is a classification of cars which are larger than a supermini but smaller than or equal to a mid-size car...
produced by the South Korean automaker Kia Motors
Kia Motors
Kia Motors , headquartered in Seoul, is South Korea's second-largest automobile manufacturer, following the Hyundai Motor Company, with sales of over 1.4 million vehicles in 2010...
since 2003. In 2008, the Cerato was replaced by the Kia Forte
Kia Forte
The Kia Forte is a compact car manufactured by Kia Motors since mid-2008 to replace the Cerato, available in two-door coupe, four-door sedan, five-door hatchback variants...
, however, the "Cerato" name continued on in some markets.
First generation (LD; 2003–2008)
The Kia Cerato was introduced in South Korea in 2003, sharing a platform with the Hyundai ElantraHyundai Elantra
Launched in 1990 , the Elantra received a mid-term facelift in 1993.The Elantra was powered by a Mitsubishi-designed 1.6 L straight-4 This DOHC 16-valve 1.6 L unit produced 113 hp at 6000 rpm and could push the Elantra to 60 mph in 9.5 seconds...
(XD) and using Hyundai's Beta II
Hyundai Beta engine
The Hyundai Beta engine is a 1.6 L to 2.0 L straight-4 built in Ulsan, South Korea. All Beta engines are DOHC designs.-1.6:The G4GR is a 1.6 L DOHC engine. Output is 116 hp at 6000 rpm and 106 ft·lbf at 4900 rpm...
(G4GC) (CVVT-enabled) engine.
It replaced the Sephia/Mentor
Kia Sephia
The Kia Sephia is a compact car that was manufactured by the South Korean automaker Kia Motors from September 1992 to 2003. The name "Sephia" is an acronym of these words: "style", "elegant", "powerful", "hi-tech", "ideal", and "auto"....
saloon and Shuma hatchback.
In North America, the "Spectra" name was used when introduced for the 2004 model year, with "Spectra5" designating the hatchback. In Europe, the Cerato was replaced by the Kia Cee'd
Kia cee'd
The Kia Cee'd is a front wheel drive small family car released in the European market by the Korean manufacturer Kia Motors in December 2006—superseding the Kia Spectra—and available as a five-door hatchback, three-door hatchback , and five-door estate with a choice of up to four...
.
Facelift
In 2006 a facelift version was introduced, including revised "GEMA" engines. Stylistically, the bumper and headlamps lost their pronounced crease near the grille area, the trunk lid became more rounded, and the taillights were reshaped.Second generation (TD; 2008–present)
The second generation Kia Cerato was launched in South Korea in late 2008 under the Kia ForteKia Forte
The Kia Forte is a compact car manufactured by Kia Motors since mid-2008 to replace the Cerato, available in two-door coupe, four-door sedan, five-door hatchback variants...
name—a name used in most international markets. The "Cerato" name has been retained in some markets, such as Australia, South Africa and Brazil. In Singapore, the second generation model is badged "Kia Cerato Forte".