- for every minus there is a plus (test drive from Test-drive.ru)
The new Kia cerate seemed very interesting. So much so that it became simply impossible to resist a test drive Kia. This is due to the enticing appearance of this Kia Cerato, a length of more than 4.5 meters and a price of 559,000 rubles. Poizuchav Kia cerate at the entrance to Auchan at Belaya Dacha (where he was put on public display), it was decided to take this Kia for a test.
Of the three Kia trim levels Cerate, it was decided to choose the minimum, the one for 559 thousand. This is a Kia with a 1.6 engine and manual transmission. Two other configurations - 1.6 manual transmission (but with a number of additional options- 599,000 rubles) and 1.6 automatic transmission (639,000 rubles).
Internal pluses
How is Kia cerate able to seduce the buyer? First, very spacious interior. Behind the driver, whose height is 180 cm, even a two-meter giant can easily sit down! Because of its length (193 cm), the cabin seems narrow, but in fact it is wide enough for three passengers (147 cm) - measure the width of your shoulders (it will be about 45-50 cm). The numbers are beautiful. I can’t even believe that such a large interior of Kia Cerato was designed by slender Koreans. Not otherwise, they tried especially for Europe. I arrogantly open the trunk of the Kia (for the sake of such a large cabin, they probably saved on it for the sake of such a large cabin) and ... what are you going to do - there are a lot of places! It's hard to even reach the back wall. But the loading opening, due to the small tailgate, is small, and the threshold is high. In addition, a plump bumper (like the previous Kia Cerato) does not allow you to get closer to the luggage. All loading and unloading had to be done with one hand, leaning on the threshold or trunk floor with the other.
The interior of the Kia Cerato is made of inexpensive plastic, and the version chosen for the test has a uniform gray color, without aluminum inserts. It doesn’t look festive at all, but there is an incentive, by paying 40 thousand, to get aluminum decoration, and in addition: steering wheel adjustment for reach, fog lights and a light sensor, climate control instead of air conditioning, side airbags, curtains and active head restraints, ESP system, heated front seats and windshield. This is what KIA marketers were counting on.
For me the main advantage Salon Kia Cerate was not so much the presence of an audio system that plays MP3 discs, but AUX and USB ports for a USB flash drive and iPod. Bulky discs that take up a lot of space in the glove box or armrest of the car, I have not used for a long time. What progress has been made! People are already unhappy with the bulkiness of CDs!
Noise isolation Kia cerate has two flaws - the noise comes from the wheel arches and from the engine when the speed reaches 90 km / h. Tolerable, but I would like to strengthen the soundproofing of the wheel arches. As for the sound Kia motor, then this, of course, is not BMW singing, but there are pleasant notes in the voice.
In general, the interior makes a favorable impression: large, neat and comfortable. Summed up only the dullness of the design (which is fixable), insulation (also fixable) and the boot opening of the trunk.
In move
On the go, the Kia Cerate is not as good as it looks. Do not flatter yourself - this is not an athlete, but do not be upset - the gait of Kia Cerato has enough advantages.
Cerate steering wheel is quite informative, but when compared with driving kia Sid is somewhat blind. Not suitable for racing, but for a civilian, albeit a fast ride, just right. At a speed of 90 km / h, cerate sometimes needs to be slightly corrected on the trajectory, but at 130 km / h the car is properly pressed to the road and steering improves somewhat. No, the feedback from the wheels does not get better, but the need to correct the Kia's trajectory disappears. Because of the incomprehensible feedback steering wheel with wheels, it is necessary to take turns at speed more carefully, but it is better to slow down, not to be naughty.
The Kia cerate suspension has both a huge plus and a rather big minus. Plus lies in the ability to comfortably drive on uneven and even just killed roads. Some pits on the road (cut out pieces of asphalt) Kia Cerato passes almost without noticing, and on dirt roads you can only wonder how beautifully the car's suspension swallows all the bumps, as if they become three times smaller. No bumps, no swings, just tires slamming. I even tried to bypass the dacha traffic jam on the side of the road - great! Here is an example: when suddenly a hole appeared on the side of the road on the floor of the wheel, I, without having time to slow down, closed my eyes, waiting for the right wheel to dive into it and the suspension breakdown, but nothing happened - Kia nodded slightly, and very smoothly, slammed the tire and rushed on . At the same time, neither balancing nor wheel alignment were violated, and the tie rods were not damaged. Suspension just for our dead roads!
Minus Kia suspension Cerato - in its small roll, but most importantly - in unimportant stability rear axle in turns. Sometimes, when hitting some joint or bump, it rearranges it. Most likely - due to unequal weight distribution along the axes.
In general, I liked the steering and suspension settings - they correspond to each other. With such a suspension, like the Kia cerate, a sharp steering wheel is useless. It's nice to drive, you just have to remember some of the described features.
A small digression. Don't trust looks modern machines! Drivers often fall prey to tricks when a sporty-looking car steers poorly and is unstable on the road. A vivid example of this is the Mitsubishi Lancer (how many I have seen them in cuvettes!). Kia cerate, although it steers better, but not like the older brother Kia Sid, and is not suitable for annealing.
One but 126
The Kia Cerato has one engine - a 1.6-liter, but 126-horsepower. Like all modern engines, the Cerato motor is strangled by environmental regulations. It slowly spins up when regassing in neutral and just as slowly slows down, but accelerates the car quite vigorously for its volume - 10 seconds to hundreds. True, when overtaking traction is not always enough. I’ll say this about efficiency - the test cerate was still on the run-in (1,500 km) and consumed more than promised in technical specifications: 30 liters per 400 km when driving at a speed of 70-130 km/h. How much fuel will it burn after running in is a question.
Incomprehensible lightness
And although at times the thrust of the Kia Cerato engine is not enough, I only met this character of the car with Honda (Civic, Jazz) - the car seems weightless, light as a toy, although it weighs 1236 kg. Where this pleasant feeling comes from is still not thought of. Even powerful cars with turbocharged engines do not feel like this (you still feel that you are driving a fast, but heavy, inert car) - so it's not about the power of the engine. Lighter cars also behave differently - which means it's not about weight. In settings? Maybe.
Year of issue: 2015
Engine: 1.6 (130 HP) Checkpoint: M6
I took what was suitable for the budget and what I liked. You could, of course, strain yourself, get into debt and take Skoda Octavia but the meaning? Of course, the Korean auto industry was a little embarrassing, but on the other hand, these are not the Chinese after all.
I really like the look of the car. The lines are smooth, the muzzle is moderately aggressive. Reminds me a little of the Honda Civic, but not much. Got it in standard white. I think it suits the car the best.
After a slight operation, the wipers began to smear, especially the one on the passenger side. A little annoying, to be honest. It is clear that now every automaker is trying to save as much as possible, but to encroach on the wipers is already too much. So in the near future they will be replaced with something better and more durable. Since I took the car in February, I managed to check the operation of the stove with a “hair dryer”. Her work is beyond praise. At temperatures below minus thirty, the interior warms up in just a few minutes (5-6). Sweat constantly during rainy days windshield. So far I can't figure out why.
The quality of interior trim materials is very average. The steering wheel is covered with frank leatherette of low quality, on the ceiling there is incomprehensible paper. But the gaps are the same everywhere, and the plastic, although hard, is not creaky.
The material with which the chairs are upholstered also does not make you have false illusions. It gets dirty pretty quickly, while I try to keep the car clean. So I’m thinking, splurge on covers or drive the “steel horse” to dry cleaning? Haven't decided yet.
The motor itself and its power suits me quite well. The dynamics are excellent (I think due to the fact that I took it on the “handle”). Acceleration is not a problem. I also liked the box. The gears are short, so “clicking” is one contentment. But the clutch pedal, in my opinion, could be made a little shorter. It would be more convenient.
By fuel consumption. On-board computer it underestimates by about 0.5 liters. It shows 8.5, and on checks I get 9. Such a cunning “Korean”, or they don’t top up at gas stations.
Noise isolation, of course, is very weak. Somewhere on 3+. Most weakness are the wheel arches. You can hear absolutely everything that happens there. Especially annoying sand and small pebbles. Therefore, I plan to improve this side of the car in the near future.
I really liked the work of the suspension in urban conditions. Honestly, I didn't expect this from a car. I did not hear any extra sounds, squeaks or something else even in the cold. On the track, the suspension already behaves a little worse and allows buildup. Not strong, but you have to get used to it.
And of course, it’s better not to leave the asphalt on the Cerato. The car is imprisoned only for the city, it is “offended” by the village “rides” and in every possible way prevents them.
And, here's another thing, the windshield is very delicate and weakly resists external factors (sand, stones, etc.). Just a few weeks later, the first traces appeared on it. By the way, the paintwork is also "dead". Catching a chip is easy. But this, as I understand it, all Korean cars sin.
Advantages of Kia Cerato 1.6:
Appearance, dynamics, suspension (only in the city), interior heating.
Disadvantages of Kia Cerato 1.6:
The quality of finishing materials, weak windshield and paintwork, soundproofing.
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 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 for a long time occupied leading positions 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 auto show in Seoul, this concept was equipped by Korean engineers gasoline engine 1.6, and a 15kW 20hp motor 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 windshield pillars may also begin to swell. 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 power unit, are distributed 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 manual 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. Release bearing on this machine, sounding, so do not be surprised if you squeeze the clutch and you hear a whistle and a squeak. 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.
To the reliability of the four-stage automatic box there are no complaints about gears, but a 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.
Disadvantages:
- Weak paint finish.
- Weak soundproofing.
- Small ground clearance.
- Over time, crickets appear in the cabin.
I'll start with what happened before, because there will be food for comparison. Kadik 1.9 TDI, Traffic 1.9 DCI, Berlingo 1.6 gasoline 11th year. The hatch somehow does not fit into this cohort, because the first thing to note is spaciousness. Regarding the landing of the driver, Kia is far from a beads, but not a Chinese, in which only his head sticks out. It is quite acceptable, the review is acceptable, the racks are not a hindrance. Ergonomics: everything is at hand. Pleasant torpedo upholstery, this is not Kadik of the 12th century, in which cheap oak plastic. Everything is soft and cozy, the lines are restrained. The instrument lighting is pleasant, with an olive tint. Steering wheel from an interesting alloy, it does not rub off and is pleasant to the touch, that the cover is already superfluous. The steering wheel is adjustable only in height, which in principle is enough. Seat adjustment is also not a fountain, in height, back and forth and back. Passenger space is plentiful, and the tailgate is somewhat elongated for a hatch, which is clearly related to rear passenger space. The armrest also plays the role of a container for small things. 8 pillows, a belt for a child seat, child locks, a glasses case, electric drives and climate make the car family. I have not seen much of this on my previous ones. The doors are tight and work out like in an expensive Merce. Noise isolation is better than the previous ones at times. Trunk space is small compared to Kadik-Begimotes, but will give odds to other hatchback competitors. Driving qualities. Acceleration to 100 is not a rocket, yet a diesel engine, but if desired, it will not shame. Interestingly, the car is fast and fast. In this cerate reminded Kadik. In general, there are many parallels with the German in terms of driving performance, but Kia is far superior in terms of softer suspension: it eats everything on the road. Engine after 110 is not annoying, as manifested in Kadik. It should be noted the softness of the Kia diesel ... these are not VAGs, rude and bubbling, but something from the field of music. Further, economy is the main criterion for choosing this machine. When I was driving along a multi-lane highway, in good calm weather I made a control measurement of fuel; was amazed: 3.8 liters. when cruising 90-110 !!! On the tank 55 l. traveled to the Dnieper from Kherson and back, moreover, within 10 days along the Dnieper itself, only 990 km. And this is on a murderous road: th-z Nikopol there, ch-z Melitopol back. The car lived up to expectations. I confess about the negatives, some kind of knock in the front suspension was annoyed a little. The guesses of the service stations made me change the racks, then the silent blocks, the rail, yet something distant continued to slightly annoy, despite the fact that everything was normal. Checkpoint. Mechanics, 5-mortar. Transmissions turn on clearly and on their own gear ratios quite long, although, sometimes, on a good highway, the 6th would not hurt as on Traffic. I would like to say about the clearance; it is rather small, although much larger, for example, the BMW E46. Clearance forced to peer into the roadway, for example, take the Kherson-Dnepr highway and its very trouble, sections with deep ruts, which passed easily along, like slate, "tops". I would also like to draw attention to the quality of the machine, I have not experienced such a feeling of operation with previous "colleagues", with whom I constantly had to worry about something. Either smoke, then leak, then suspicious sounds, then not high flow oil, then it does not start, then you twist for a long time. Quality and maintainability is another criterion that was achieved when buying. I read and studied a lot about cars and the reviews seemed more convincing. Fuel system Bosch, nothing twisted, than a 2-liter Korean will no longer indulge. Therefore, I chose Cerato1.6 diesel, because. did not want to deal with gas. As a result, I was convinced that the Koreans make fairly high-quality cars, and if you prevent rather than treat diseases, the cars, however, like everyone else, will repay good for good. All the same to ride without a nail and without a rod.
- The engine is noisy suspension not for kitties.
- Rigid suspension, bumpers rattle on bumps, you can do it, but I try to slowly move over bumps. Gasoline requires good, otherwise high consumption. It ranges from highway 6, city 8, even good 92, to highway 8 12 city.
- Harsh suspension, a little imposing, perhaps a l / c coating, I don’t see it anymore
- The front struts knock from the very beginning, terrible breakdowns are felt every junction on the road, the rear ones are not working at all because of them, the roll and derailment of the course of the shock absorbers are short, so even small waves are felt on the road swaying as on the waves rear passengers while banging their heads on the ceiling. but I solved these problems, I started with the rear shock absorbers, strengthened them by installing springs from the Zhiguli and added one more rack on each side, in general, made them double now the car is not rooted to the spot compared to the Toyota Avensis suspension became almost identical I can't get enough
- Suspension and on "forte" and "cerato" works loudly.
- suspension shaking and noisy! neochen Shumka! if in essence, then this is the current suspension I do not like it, but otherwise everything is expected from this class!
- creaks, noise, suspension harsh: lowered the wheels by 0.2 atm and it got better! and over time suspension it became softer, apparently the gas came out of the racks a little and softened
- (loud) suspension, smooth on the track or (catching the steering wheel) - not the correct design, the alteration will come out in the region of 20-25 tr.
- soundproofing is not very good, the door trim rattles with sufficient volume of the radio, sensitive ABS, hard suspension(but I’m already used to it), with the first frosts, the windshield burst in 3 places (I think that glass was defective) no matter how many times I asked, there was no such thing
- poor soundproofing, hard suspension
- short-stroke and zhoskaya suspension behind, because of this, your passengers will punch a hole in the upholstery of the ceiling with their heads
- Weak paintwork, hard suspension(the perception of rigidity is a matter of habit), scratched plastic doors.
- Either the windshield creaks or the panel (at times), Shumka 3+, suspension poses a danger when riding a "washboard". Weak paintwork (when washing the house you need to be extremely careful - so as not to spoil your mood with new small scratches), although a little polishing will eliminate everything. The ground clearance is not great.
- -Rigid suspension- Ground clearance is low - Weak paintwork. I hooked the right door a little, peeled off the paint, so now that place has begun to climb around.
- Rear beam, it would be better if it was multi-link suspension like in Side.
- Terribly creaky, in winter still rattling to crickets suspension added - no sound insulation
- Weak suspension
- softish suspension
- rear suspension"loose" In 5th gear (not to mention 6th) it is dull
- Harsh suspension.
- suspension
- Terrible suspension,
- weak paintwork and windshield., hard suspension.
- rear suspension
- The absence of a rain sensor, the paintwork is really full g ... but (the car is a year old, the roof is chipped and rusting, they said it was not a warranty case .....), back suspension complete crap ..... (breaks through twice)
- except externally and interior volume one big minus, suspension- tin engine - it's probably not a piglet, but a pig eating incredibly (slop) fuel! for 6 speed automatic transmission! metal is a fabulous idea to use tin cans... I have a thicker roof on my house. a child can leave a mint with his finger! beam - the collective farm will help. driver's seat and next to it, originally from Muscovite 412. I won't say anything about tarpaulin skin. control is something.
- Suspension for women or calm men. Banks and shifts on corners.
- Valkaya suspension
- Weak suspension
- Tightens the windshield, the engine is noisy over 3000 rpm, the stove is also noisy, after 90000 runs crickets appeared on the front panel, front suspension
- rear suspension
- Suspension rather weak!
- rear suspension.
- Clearance is a couple of centimeters higher, suspension very soft, a little stiffer.
- low harshness suspension steering wheel adjustment leaves much to be desired
- Harsh back suspension
- Soft suspension
- suspension for two people (weak springs and shock absorbers), fogging of windows in winter and summer in the rain
- Very noisy panel suspension
- Suspension comfortable, but the moves are small
- Noisy engine, poor noise isolation, not very stable suspension.
- Rigid suspension. Weak noise.
- short-stroke rear suspension, a little expensive MOT after a jump in the exchange rate
- Earlier I wrote about the rear suspension, which breaks when 1-2 people are sitting in the back. I want to add, too lazy to write a full review. My patience was enough for 15000km. Then after reading the Internet, I ordered rear standard reinforced springs from Tehnoressor. Price 2700r, 300r delivery, 3 weeks of waiting, 1000r for replacing the springs and ..... I'm happy as an elephant, the problem is gone. rear suspension became elastic, the back does not "fail". Amorth left the old ones, they suit me.
- Suspension and soundproofing
- too smooth suspension, noisy, high consumption in the city
- Suspension especially the rear springs. very weak
- weak suspension
- Rigid suspension against Toyota. Weak front stabilizer bushings.
- Harsh and noisy suspension for the city (on the highway she has no price), interior insulation!
- Suspension harsh.