yeah, my mileage now only 430km hehe, will go service before raya

Which SC within Klang Valley is competent to service your KIA? Need to know before considering a KIA.

What setting did you used for "avg fuel" ? Manual reset or Auto reset ?

Congrats bro and enjoy your ride

Manual reset each time u pump fuel to get a better reading.

Greetings Cerato owners!

I am not one of your kind, but am seriously considering buying a Cerato K3 1.6 in the near future. I'm sure people here could go on and on about the benefits of owning a Cerato (it is the owners club after all). However, as a potential buyer naturally I'm most concerned with its weaknesses So I'd appreciate your to share your most honest and unbiased view on any problems and dissatisfactions you've had with your beloved cars.

Areas I'm particularly concerned with are
- fuel consumption
- reliability
- after sales service
- cost of servicing and spare parts
- back seat suspension and comfort of ride (my not-so-young parents will be sitting at the back)

but do highlight any other Cerato/Kia/Naza-specific problem areas too.

All comments are most appreciated

Cheers!

I just checked on Naza website, say got RM12K discount and 0.08% interest rate. Anyone has the details?

Hi, I'm a cerato 2.0 owner for 2 months.


- fuel consumption
1 litter of petrol can go around 10-15km, depending on your foot n road condition. This is not the best fuel saving car for city but it does well in highway
- reliability
Too early to juge, hope it can be as reliable as it is now
- after sales service
No comments yet, as usual u will hear a lot of mixed comment about the after sales service..
- cost of servicing and spare parts
My car comes with 3 years free service. But the spare part is not that cheap as I can see.
- back seat suspension and comfort of ride (my not-so-young parents will be sitting at the back)
This car is famous with the rear floating issue. I have installed the r Bach spring buffer but it only help to improved the ride stiffen the suspension. So in stead of floating, u can feel it is less bouncy on uneven road. However, if this issue can be resolve (or if u can accept it) then cerato is definitely a quite comfortable car with it big cabin n rear aircond vent.

After all it all depends on which car u r comparing with. If u are comparing with B segment, it lose with it fuel consumption n win with better n more solid ride. If u are comparing with Elantra, both are basically the same car under the hood.

Hope u can find ur right car soon.

This post has been edited by happiesdog: Jul 16 2014, 12:43 AM

RM12k is for Sorento.

I have drive my Cerato 1.6 for almost 2 month . Almost perfect except i just found there is a new defect/problem.

I use my key to lock my car. I found the car was lock but my car was wide open .
I was expecting my car horn/alarm to make noise but nothing happen .
Is this a defect ?

I even try to ask my friend to sit inside the car while i lock the car using the key . it lock . She then open the car from inside and the car open ... No alarm ?

This car does not make any noise . Pls help to advice


This post has been edited by Akanzuki: Jul 16 2014, 04:46 PM

The car is equipped with a very simple alarm that uses the honk as warning.

Try these steps to check if the alarm is functioning.
1. First, lock the car using the remote (or pressing the button on the door handle). Wait for 1 minute
2. Then use the hidden key on your smart key, and unlock the driver's door manually. I assume you know where the hidden key is. There is a little button on the smart key, that you can press and pull out the hidden key.
3. The alarm should trigger.

or if u dun wanna use the hidden key...

1. repeat step 1 but leave ur window down
2. Open the lock from inside and open you door
3. alarm will trigger...


by the way , i don't quite understand your below and did u lock with the remote or lock manually with the key? :
you're confusing us bradder

"I use my key to lock my car. I found the car was lock but my car was wide open"





This post has been edited by coconutzz: Jul 16 2014, 05:41 PM

Oh, i thought that hidden key is for you to open the car manually if the remote run out of battery?

Yes, it is. For this case, it is just to test out if the alarm is functioning or not.

Oh i see. So if alarm functioning, how do i stop the alarm if remote cannot use

normally the remote will be weak.. wont run out all the way... by the time that happens, it may not be strong enough to open the car doors, however, there should be enough power left, then u tap the remote at the start button(most sensitive area) the car should start (as per manual), and off the alarm.drive away and change the battery asap. if u continue to use like that.. then really got no comment. haha hence no provision to off the alarm manually.

Hi. I am looking for a deal to buy Cerato. Variant 1.6. Preferably bright silver color.

1) Best deal in terms of promo? Disc?
2) Highest loan can be arrange? 100% loan maybe?
3) Looking for promo 3 yrs free service (parts+labor). Dont mind if i have to sacrifice or reduce the cash rebate for that.

Pls PM me.
Thanks.

bro locking the car with KEY doesn't arm the alarm!!!!

true that...

So in other word, the hidden key is redundant la? You would have to always rely on the battery to not be totally flat.