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19.11.2016

The second generation Kia Cerato is one of the creations of the world famous German designer Peter Schreyer. After his arrival at KIA, all cars of this brand received a bright design and a signature tiger grin, and Cerato is no exception. But the average buyer is more interested not in appearance, but in the reliability and practicality of the car, you see, no one needs a constantly breaking, uncomfortable, but beautiful car. Fortunately, KIA engineers managed to combine beauty, comfort and reliability, but there were some drawbacks, and we'll talk about them today.

A bit of history:

The first generation was produced in South Korea. In its homeland, the car was called "Kia K3" and went on sale in 2003. In other markets, the car went on sale in 2004 and under different names: in Europe, Australia, Brazil and the CIS - Cerato, in the USA - Spectra. According to a number of online publications, this model immediately became a "bestseller" and in many countries has long been a leader in sales. The second generation of the model was presented in 2009 at the motor show in Los Angeles. New compared to previous version, had a completely new appearance, which corresponded to the new design concept of KIA cars.

If the first generation was produced in a sedan and hatchback body, then in the second generation, instead of a hatchback, they began to produce cars in a coupe body (produced since 2010). All over the world, the model was sold under the name "Kia Forte", and in some countries, including the CIS, the former name was retained, due to the desire of the representative office to save on the promotion of the new model. In the CIS, the car has been officially sold since March 2009. The second generation Kia Cerato was built on the cheaper Kia Sid platform, and "" was also built on it. Compared to the previous generation, the novelty has become a little wider and longer. Also, it has been increased wheelbase, which has a positive effect on the stability and controllability of the car. At the same time, the clearance was reduced by one centimeter, which in turn had a positive effect on aerodynamic performance.

In 2009, a hybrid version of the car was presented at the Seoul auto show, Korean engineers equipped this concept with a 1.6 gasoline engine and a 20 hp 15 kW engine powered by a lithium polymer battery. It is worth noting that such a battery was first used in the automotive industry. Unlike "", which has a big difference in appearance between the American and European versions, Cerato has only one difference - the color of the direction indicator in the taillights (in the American version it is red, and in the European version it is orange). The second generation of the car was produced until 2013, after which the third generation of this model came to replace it.

Advantages and disadvantages of Kia cerate with mileage

The paintwork, traditionally for cars from Korea, is very thin, plus it is water-based, as a result, scratches and chips on the car body appear quite quickly. On specimens older than three years, chrome elements begin to peel off, and paint on the trunk lid, rear doors, arches and pillars may also begin to swell windshield. Despite this, foci of corrosion on cars in their native paint appear extremely rarely. As with most budget cars, headlights mist up during temperature changes, and their glazing is often covered with cracks. Due to poor seal rear doors in rainy weather, moisture gets into the cabin.

Power units

This model is equipped with simple atmospheric gasoline engines - 1.6 (125 hp) and 2.0 (150 hp). European and American copies, in addition to the above two engines, are also equipped with power units - gasoline 2.4 (176 hp), diesel 1.6 (140 hp) and turbodiesel 1.6 (128 hp). Some car owners complain that after starting a cold engine, from the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe power unit, they hear extraneous sounds. This sound is very much like the clatter of valves, as a rule, appears after 50,000 km of run. In most cases, the source of this knock is the timing chain, or rather its tensioner, and if the tensioner is not replaced in time, the chain jumps, and then the fatal meeting of the valves with the pistons is inevitable.

When buying a car with a mileage of 80-100 thousand km, I would recommend replacing the tensioner along with the chain. I will explain why, the replacement will cost a lot, about 200 USD, but this will protect you from possible troubles for 70-100 thousand kilometers. At 120-130 thousand kilometers, the engine begins to eat up oil in order to eliminate this shortcoming have to change valve stem seals and rings. AT very coldy Most car owners have difficulty starting the unit. This happens due to the fact that the grease in the solenoid relay is not intended for operation in frost, and as a result, it thickens greatly. With a run of 100,000 km, the starter, thermostat and pump fail.

Transmission

Initially, a five-speed mechanics and a four-speed automatic were installed on the Kia Cerato. In 2010, there was a small technical upgrade, after which they began to use a six-speed manual and automatic transmission. mechanical box gears, closer to 50,000 km, starts to buzz when driving on reverse gear, and with increasing mileage, the hum will only intensify. To fix the problem, it is necessary to replace the clutch kit, in the official service they ask for about 400 USD for this. The release bearing on this machine is audible, so don't be surprised if you hear a whistle and a squeak when you pull in the clutch. Replacing the bearing solves the problem for a short time, for a maximum of 15,000 km. Many owners, in order not to listen to the annoying squeak, lubricate the bearing and fork area with special grease.

There are no complaints about the reliability of the four-speed automatic transmission, but the six-speed one can present an unpleasant surprise. So, in particular, the owners complain about the rush of the hose, which diverts transmission oil for cooling. The explanation of the problem is simple, for some time defective hoses were supplied to the production. In most cases, this defect was repaired under warranty. Also, after 100,000 km of run, the valve body and the selector sensor (inhibitor) fail.

Problem areas of the Kia cerate chassis

The chassis, in comparison with the previous version, was significantly modernized - in front, as before, a MacPherson-type suspension was installed, but in the back, instead of a comfortable multi-link, they began to install an indestructible semi-independent beam. Knocks in the cerate suspension appear early enough, but you should not be afraid of them, since these inconveniences are caused by a detached shock absorber boot. The problem is solved easily and inexpensively, you need to install the anther in place and fix it with clamps.

Like most modern cars most often you will have to change the stabilizer struts and bushings, about once every 30-40 thousand km. The front shock absorbers, depending on the operating conditions, live 50-80 thousand km, the rear ones up to 150,000 km, but the rear springs can sag as early as 100,000 km. After 60,000 km, you need to monitor the condition of the CV joint boot, since on many specimens it is on this run that cracks appear on it, which negatively affects the resource of the CV joint itself. Silent blocks, wheel bearings, ball bearings with careful operation will last about 100,000 km. steering rack here it is very weak and by 60,000 km 80% of cars require replacement or repair.

Outcome:

The second generation Kia Cerato is a reliable and fairly easy to maintain car. Despite all the shortcomings, cerate remains one of the most interesting options in the budget up to 11,000 USD.

Advantages:

• Design
• Low price for spare parts.
• Moderate fuel consumption.
• Roomy trunk.

Flaws:

• Weak paint finish.
• Weak soundproofing.
• Small ground clearance.
• Over time, crickets appear in the cabin.

For the revolution in the design of all Cerato, as well as other models of this brand, one should thank the famous designer Peter Schreyer, who in 2006 was bought by KIA from VW and who today has become not only the chief designer of the brand, but also the president of Kia Motors.

In preparing this model, the Koreans also reworked its technical stuffing - it received new, more powerful engines, a modern "automatic", a less complex and expensive rear suspension to maintain.

The range of modifications of the hero of our material has changed a bit: as before, he has a classic sedan in his arsenal, but the less popular hatchback of its predecessor has been replaced by a stylish coupe. It looks especially bright and dynamic - aggressive front bumper, rear diffuser with two twin "trunks" exhaust system, doors without traditional frames, red inserts on the dashboard and door cards, aluminum pedals, etc.

Thanks to the bright design, Cerato Koup coupes are widely used in Ukraine.

By the way, unlike its predecessor, whose copies officially sold in Ukraine were assembled by the SKD method at the Lutsk Automobile Plant, the hero of our material is a purebred "Korean".

Body KIA Cerato

As operating experience has shown, in general, Cerato bodies have good corrosion resistance. The only thing weakness– frames of the rear doors (rust sometimes appears under the black arakal pasted on them). The chrome coating on the radiator grille and company emblems is not resistant - due to sandblasting and aggressive chemicals in car washes, it often peels off. A feature of later versions of Cerato, equipped with mirrors with “turn signal” repeaters, is that their LED bulbs are only assembled with a ceiling (previously, a lamp with an incandescent filament could be replaced separately and, accordingly, it was much cheaper).

The interior trim plastic is beautiful in appearance, but with tactile contact it turns out to be tough. Luckily, it's not squeaky. On early versions, a two-tone trim of the dashboard and door cards (black top and beige bottom) was used, which in practice turned out to be less wear-resistant - it is easily scratched. On other versions, the quality of the plastic is better. As for the seat trim, the rag upholstery is less wear-resistant - over time it becomes greasy and shiny, but the leather trim is unnecessarily wrinkled. The combination of leather and rag (versions of the last years of production) turned out to be of the highest quality. There are also complaints about the leather upholstery of the “steering wheel” and the gearshift lever, as well as decorative silver inserts on the steering wheel, gearshift console and door handles - they often peel off.

In general, the interior equipment works without problems, the only weak point is the power window button block on the driver's door. There were also problems with the company key (see photo "Weaknesses").

The sedan is more practical and roomy than the coupe - it is designed to carry five crew members. Compared to the previous generation, the wheelbase of the model has increased by 40 mm, and this has made it possible to carve out more free space inside. So, if people of average height sit in front, passengers of the same build will be very comfortable behind them on the second row. The low central tunnel of the body contributes to the convenience of landing an average passenger.

The rear seat of the sedan (pictured) can accommodate three people of average build. The low central tunnel of the body contributes to the convenience of landing an average passenger. There is noticeably less space in the coupe.

But in the compartment there is noticeably less space: the roof will hang over your head, and the width of the three will be crowded (according to the passport data, this car is designed to carry four people). In addition, landing and disembarking from the "gallery" is akin to a gymnastic exercise and only young people can handle it, on which, in fact, this modification is oriented. There is less free space for the legs, apparently, its designers gave it up in favor of the cargo compartment, which is 25 liters more in the coupe than in the sedan - 440 liters versus 415 liters, respectively. Although we note that according to these indicators, the trunks of both modifications are among the smallest. In both versions, when folding the rear seatbacks, a flat cargo area is not obtained.

A curious feature of the sedan is that it is inferior to the coupe in terms of trunk volume - 440 liters versus 415 liters, respectively. Although according to these indicators, the trunks of both modifications are one of the smallest among competitors. For example, sedans Ford Focus offer 465 l, Renault Megane- 520 l, but here Chevrolet Lacetti- only 405 liters.

KIA Cerato engines

The Cerato powertrain line consists of gasoline engines only. In total, the model has three engines in its arsenal, although only two versions were officially sold in Ukraine: 1.6- and 2.0-liter ones. Under the hood of sedans, a smaller “engine” is more common, and a coupe, on the contrary, due to its more active temperament, is larger. There is a certain distribution among gearboxes - Ukrainian consumers often bought sedans with "mechanics", but coupes - with "automatic".

According to the minders of the branded service station, in practice both Cerato motor proved to be quite reliable and, unlike the KIA Cee'd, no characteristic malfunctions were identified in them. Recall that a relative with a 2.0 liter engine had problems with the corrugation of the exhaust system and the motors of the electric fans of the cooling system.

There are no comments on the operation of the CVVT variable valve timing system and individual ignition coils. To increase the reliability of the timing system, it uses a reliable metal chain, the durability of which is also no complaints. The cylinder heads of all engines are not equipped with hydraulic lifters. At the same time, there are no clear deadlines for adjusting the thermal clearances of the valves, and, according to mechanics, this procedure is usually performed only when repairing the head.

Under the hood of sedans (pictured), a smaller 1.6-liter “engine” is more common in terms of volume, paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox.

Cerato engines, especially when paired with an automatic machine, have a good fuel appetite: in the urban cycle, a 1.6 unit consumes about 9 liters per “hundred”, and 2.0 liters - under 11 liters. Therefore, to save money during operation, many Cerato owners install gas equipment. As practice has shown, its motors work quite normally on gas. At the same time, for durable and, most importantly, trouble-free operation, it is necessary to adjust the valve clearances every 30-50 thousand km - otherwise they may burn out. However, this work is quite laborious and it costs about UAH 5,000 at a branded service station (with grinding of adjusting cups).

Two types of gearboxes were intended for Cerato: 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatic (on cars of the first years of production) or 6-speed (on more recent copies). As the operating experience has shown, all gearboxes of the "Korean" have proven to be reliable and no sores have been identified in them. Their maintenance consists only in regular oil changes - every 90 thousand km. At the same time, we recall that in the "mechanics" of KIA Cee'd there were problems with release bearing, and in the "automatic" - with the solenoids of the gearshift lever, the hydraulic unit and the electrical connector for connecting the computer.

Suspension KIA Cerato

Unlike its predecessor and related KIA Cee’d, the second-generation Cerato designers simplified its rear suspension - the complex and expensive “multi-link” to repair was replaced with a simpler and unpretentious semi-independent torsion beam. But in front, as before, an independent McPherson with an anti-roll bar is used.

The weak point of the cars of the first years of production is the short-lived anthers-chippers of the front struts - they came off and knocked while driving. Later, the manufacturer upgraded these parts and after replacement, as a rule, there are no problems with them.

serviceable Cerato pendant moderately tough - it shakes it noticeably on bumps, but the chassis “digests” them confidently, giving into the cabin only deaf slaps of tires.

Most often, on our roads, you will have to change the stabilizer bushings - every 40-60 thousand km, but the racks can withstand a little more - 60-80 thousand km. Further intervention will be required for runs of 100-120 thousand km - at this time, the silent blocks of the front levers, ball bearings and strut bearings become unusable.

Against the background of the front end, the rear semi-independent suspension has proven itself to be “eternal” - the mechanics who advised us did not recall cases of replacing the “rubber bands” of the beam. The only remark concerns the rear springs on sedans - they sag with frequent loads. The coupe uses other stiffer springs and no such problems were noted in them. Although, due to their active temperament, they are usually not used for frequent transportation of heavy loads. When replacing sagging springs, mechanics are advised to install more durable springs from a coupe.

The steering of all Cerato is equipped with hydraulic booster. On our roads, to a run of 80-100 thousand km, the rail bushing breaks, which is manifested by a characteristic knock when driving through bumps. Fortunately, the unit is repairable. Tie rods become unusable a little earlier - by 70-90 thousand km, but the tips "hold" longer - 100-120 thousand km.

But to brake system Cerato experts have no complaints, you just need to remember to lubricate the caliper guides when replacing the pads. Otherwise, they may wedge. However, this recommendation applies to all cars.

More powerful 2.0-liter versions of sedans released since 2011 are easily distinguished from 1.6-liter ones by a chrome muffler nozzle (early versions were not equipped with such a device).

Summary "AC"

Under the expressive, and in the coupe - also dynamic appearance of the Cerato, there is a completely reliable technical stuffing, which, as Ukrainian operating experience has shown, turned out to be better than that of the closest related KIA. Only the insufficiently high quality of finishing details can upset the owners. But is that the main thing?

Results of "AC"

Body and interior2.5 stars

Expressive sedan design. Dynamic and stylish coupe. Quality upholstery made from a combination of leather and cloth. The low central floor tunnel contributes to a comfortable fit for the average passenger.

- Rust may appear on the frames of the rear doors, peel off the chrome coating on the radiator grille and company emblems. Expensive replacement of lamps in turn signal repeaters (more recent copies). Low wear resistance of two-tone plastic trim and rag lining. Leather upholstery wears out quickly. Often the leather lining of the “steering wheel” and the gearshift lever, silver inserts on the steering wheel, gearshift console and door handles are covered. The buttons on the power window block are pressed through. The interior of the coupe is closer than the sedan, and landing on rear seats uncomfortable. Small trunks.

Engines4 stars

Trouble-free motors. They work well on gas.

– The range of engines is limited to only petrol units. Paired with automatic transmission, "petrol" is quite voracious. For trouble-free operation on gas, motors require frequent adjustment of thermal valve clearances, and this procedure is laborious and expensive.

Transmission5 stars

Reliable gearboxes.

Chassis and steering4 stars

Rigid running. durable rear suspension. Trouble-free brakes.

- Short-lived anthers-chippers of the front struts (cars of the first years of production). With frequent heavy loads, the rear springs of the sedan sag. The steering rack bushing is broken.

Weak spots KIA Cerato

The leather trim of the steering wheel and gear lever knob is not wear-resistant and will peel off over time.

In the branded key fob of the central lock, the body of the “miscarriage” key pin may break.

From frequent, and sometimes inaccurate use, the driver's window control button in the power window block on the driver's door is pressed through.

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The Kia Cerato sedan began to be produced in Korea in 2003, in 2004 five-door hatchbacks also began to roll off the assembly line. This car was created on a common platform with the model Hyundai Elantra third generation. In the US market, it was sold under the names Kia Spectra(sedan) and Spectra5 (hatchback).

AT Russian Kia Cerato was offered with 1.6 (105 hp) and 2.0 engines with 143 hp. with., gearboxes - a five-speed "mechanics" or a four-speed "automatic". At home, the car was also equipped with a 1.5 engine (107 forces), and in China - a 1.8-liter power unit developing 132 hp. With. In Europe and Korea, it was also possible to purchase Kia Cerato with 1.5, 1.6 or 2.0-liter turbodiesels with a capacity of 73 to 116 forces.

In 2006, the model underwent a slight restyling. Then, instead of the previous 1.6-liter gasoline engine started putting on it new motor the same volume, developing 122 liters. With.

2nd generation, 2008–2013

The second generation car began to be produced in Korea in 2008. Sedans under the name Cerato were sold in Russia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa. And for example, in Australia, South Africa, hatchback versions were also offered. Later the lineup replenished with a two-door coupe. In the Korean and American market, this model was called.

We offered cars with petrol engines 1.6 (126 hp) and 2.0 (150 hp). power unit was only paired with a six-speed automatic transmission gears. In 2012, the SKD assembly of sedans for Russian market was organized at the Kaliningrad "Avtotor".

3rd generation, 2013

The third generation Kia Cerato sedan was launched in 2013. Screwdriver assembly of machines for the Russian market was organized at Avtotor in Kaliningrad, and in 2014 full-cycle production was launched there.

The car was offered with 1.6 and 2.0 petrol engines developing 130 and 150 hp. With. respectively. The "senior" motor was equipped only with a six-speed automatic transmission, and for the 1.6-liter engine, the "automatic" was available for a surcharge.

In 2016, the model was restyled, and in 2018 the new generation Cerato debuted. And third-generation cars continued to be made in Kaliningrad under the name