Car Review : KIA Cerato

KIA Cherato new generation has already appeared in the pages of Bigpicture.ru. However, then I happened to be behind the wheel of a "hot" model - Kia Cerato Koup . I must say that if the car does not disappoint. Especially liked the design of the car, made ​​in the new corporate style of the Korean company. As has been mentioned, to the design put his remarkable talent, Peter Schreyer, the famous car designer.
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1. After exploring the Kia Cerato Coupe I was amazed at how different cars were a generation. But the design of the sedan and coupe are quite similar. After all, if we exclude the particular design of the body, it is safe to say - these cars are twins. But while Kia Cerato looks solid, even personable, while Cerato Koup - very swiftness, there is no respectable notes of those which are clearly visible in the sedan Kia Cerato.

2. Somehow I think that the new Kia Cerato is a great addition to the family of Cee'd . It logically complements this line of vehicles, because it is a sedan in this series is missing. If you compare Cherato current and previous generation, it is safe to say - the design has completely changed the perception of the car.

3. "Old» Kia Cerato was homely, had a rather controversial design, though, and had quite a reputation balanced car. By the way, the body of the "new" Cherato 4 cm wider and 3 inches longer.

4. So the first difference we have already seen - the design is good, the car has become a recognizable and stylish. Previously, Kia Cerato also recognized, but refined his "outfit" could not be called. I admit, in the silhouette of the new generation Cherato I saw a serious resemblance to its closest competitors - Toyota Corolla, Mitsubishi Lancer and Honda Civic (in any case, the manufacturer sees the competition is in the listed models only) ...

5. However, it underscores the success of the chosen concept. Although skeptics may accuse the Koreans of plagiarism, it is not so. I'm sure - the designers have created a look of their own, moving parallel trajectories.

6. But in the cabin I visited an obsessive sense of deja vu. Not to say that it is bad - everything is quite comfortable and familiar. Why is this feeling? It's very simple - if you remember, I had to drive almost all of the current vehicle lineup KIA. And much of what I have seen in them is present inside the Kia Cerato. The driver's familiar - the instrument panel has found application in almost all the cars of the "new wave" of KIA. Steering wheel - just like on the Kia Soul . What can I say - look, coming off from the front seat, I saw more than once or twice. But you know, I would not say that he is bored with me.

7. I still think that the Koreans have created a versatile, flexible image of the interior, easily recognizable, familiar, but completely unobtrusive. However, the examples do not have to go far - exterior is subject to all the same rules. In short, the corporate identity is present at all ...

8. However, in the new car I'm waiting for change - too long to exploit the design concept can not, in spite of her felicity.

9. Regarding seat capacity were some complaints, for example, three of the back is not the place. Is that in the short-distance trips. But the new Kia Cherato wider than its predecessor. Obviously, this is a feature of all golf-class cars, and not of a single Kia Cerato. In the front seat, of course, more convenient, well-fitting seat behind the driver and passenger, side support slightly unimpressive, but get used to it quickly.

10. Speaking of the trunk - its volume also lies within the average figures for the segment - 415 liters. In short, Cherato - typical average, reflecting the strengths and weaknesses of your class.

11. But let's see whether this statement is true with respect to the power unit. Under the hood is a two-liter 150-horsepower engine. Well, he obviously "cheerful" 1.6 liter unit, which I tried out for a test-drive KIA Cee `d. In general, a pair of engine - automatic ("my» Cerato is equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission) proved to be very good.

12. Of course, the mechanics of 1.6 liter Cee `d started expeditiously, but after pulling away in thought in the work of the special machine Cerato I had not noticed.

13. Disperse hundreds - within 10 seconds. By the way, after hundreds of car continues to pick up speed, with the rate set can be compared with the "dosotennoy" dynamics. At a speed of 170 tried to drown the gas to the floor - a good reaction in the form of an immediate acceleration. In short, dynamic and high-speed quality is up to par. Do not compare, for instance with the Volvo S80 , as well, and a different class of cars. Kia Cerato honestly fulfills its 150 hp, not grabbing the stars from the sky, but without falling into the dirt face.

14. Consumption, though not outstanding, but also fit into my vision of appetite-class golf. On average, it amounted to about 9 liters per 100 kilometers, the result, given the fact that 50% of the test was in default City, not the worst.

15. So - still middling? Did so, but it does not lack, considering whom to compete Koreans.

16. As for the suspension, the car is quite tenacious road holding. In many respects it is a merit wheelbase - it is longer and wider than its predecessor. In conjunction with a good weight distribution on the output we confidently standing on a road car.

17. If we compare the new Kia Cerato car from the previous generation, you should pay attention to the changes in the design of the rear suspension. It has become much easier. Now, instead of an independent multi-link suspension Koreans mounted on the car includes double semi-suspension.

18. Simplification should not affect the reliability - the relationship between the complexity of the mechanism and its proven resource for our ancestors. So, the behavior of the car, I can not identify - ownership experience "old» Kia Cerato I have not. Breakdowns in the rut I had not noticed, though, be honest, in the extreme conditions of the car I have not tested it. I can only say that on the twisty turns the car behaves with dignity, tendency to drift noticed. Vibration and noise in the cabin can not be heard, at whatever speed is not driving the car. While there, the light hum is still present, but you get used to it quickly.

19. Regarding the taxi claims are completely absent. Clearly defines the zero zone, the informativeness of steering, excellent response to driver input - all of it is worthy of praise. Along with good dynamics get a good city car, which is not saved, and on a country road.

20. That's just too sensitive to the brake pedal I used immediately, and a couple of times had almost caught the stern of the unwary fellow travelers.

21. So, in a segment of up to 1 million rubles, we have a car, stylish looking, dynamic and fast enough. To be precise, I tested top of the range is less than 800 thousand rubles. In the minimum configuration as Kia Cerato can be purchased for 599 thousand Russian rubles. That is normal, competitive offer.