Episode 377 - Kia Cerato 1.6 EX Hatchback

Date of broadcast: 07 December 2016
Engine: In-line four-cylinder, 1 591 cc
Power: 95 kW @ 6 300 rpm
Torque: 157 Nm @ 4 850 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio: 75,82 kW/ton
Gearbox: Six-speed manual, FWD
Wheels/tyres: 16-inch alloy, 205/55 R16 tyres
0-100 km/h: 10,1 sec
Top speed: 200 km/h (limited)
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres
Fuel consumption (claimed/tested): 6,5 litres/100 km
Operating range (claimed/tested): 770 km
CO2 emissions: 154 g/km
Pros: Smart looks, smart cabin, smart extras.
Cons: Peaky engine handicaps performance.
Retail price: R299 995
Price as tested: R299 995
Prices correct on date of broadcast.

[@danienelphoto]

Exciting. In the process of buying one of these 2016 models.

[@Lesiba2]

Be it as it may, Kia's transition from an ugly and mundane car to this refined, premium look and easy on the eye was very quick and that should have propelled sales up by a high margin. I'm still depressed over the declining of Kia sales in South Africa. It's a shame, this car's designed looked futuristic even back then in 2015