Topic about the New Cerato has been closed by Mods due to trolling.
So i'll start here for future owners/buyers.

*Kia SA in Lowyat do help out a to share on the specs, updates etc.








Cerato teased by Naza Kia Malaysia:


Cerato Spyshots, from Paultan.org

http://paultan.org/2013/05/22/spyshots-kia...to-in-malaysia/

Test drive report by Paultan.org

Kia Cerato Test Drive


Kia Cerato Malaysia Specs

1.6L & 2.0L

CERATO 1.6L – OTR RM99,888

GAMMA 1.6 MPD D-CVVT
130 ps / 6,000 rpm
157 Nm / 4.850 rpm

1) 6-Speed Automatic Transmission with Paddle Shifter
2) Projector Headlamps with Halogen Bulb
3) Smart Welcoming System
4) Intergrated LED Side Turn Signal
5) Front Fog Lamp
6) Intergrated Audio System with Rear View Camera Display
7) Dual Zone Full-Auto Air Conditioner with Cluster Ionizer,
Auto Defogger & Rear Air Vent
8) 10-Way Power Driver Seat with Memory
9) Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) with Flex Steer
10) Steering Audio Control with Bluetooth & Auto Cruise
11) Smart Key with Keyless Entry & Push Start
12) Auto Pinching Safety Windows & Powered Windows
13) 6 Airbags System
14) ISOFIX Child Anchor
15) Front & Rear Parking Assist System
16) 17″ Alloy Rims
17) Electronic Chromic Mirror (ECM)
18) DOT Matrix LCD Cluster
19) Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) with Electronic Stability
Control (ESC), Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist
System (BAS), Traction Control System (TCS), Hill-Start Assist
Control (HAC), Downhill Brake Control (DBC), Emergency
Stop Signal (ESS),

CERATO 2.0L - OTR RM118,713.73

NU 2.0 MPI D-CVVT
161PS / 6,500rpm
194 Nm/ 4,800rpm

Add ons compare to 1.6:
4.2″ TFT LCD Full-Colour Supervision Cluster
Rear Spoiler
HID with Auto Levelling Device
Sunroof
Leather Seats


Colors:
Clear White
Glittering Metal
Bright Silver
Temptation Red
Golden Beat

This post has been edited by monocle: Jul 2 2013, 11:52 PM

Kia Cerato 1.6 owners (to be)

1. Everlastinghigh (Golden Beat)
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Kia Cerato 2.0 Owners (to be)
1. Monocle (Clear White)
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3.
4.
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Kia Cerato Owners Club FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/504345042961920/

This post has been edited by monocle: Jul 9 2013, 03:55 PM

I'm not a fan of the dashboard layout, with that said. The car looks like a well kitted piece of machinery. Many class 1st to make a very impressive splash into the already crowded C-segment.

Price it right and I'm certain this will be the market leader again.

Cerato test drive review anyone?

Welcome bro, always love your debates wth ____ & _____.

Ok back to topic. Is that a media test drive?

not at a liberty to say bro..

but generally, if one can live with the badge, i will say this is a very good buy overall...
so just hope naza sets a nicer final selling price for it...

i remember i saw this some where

good buy at what price tag?

I'm hoping 115k for 2.0, 98k for 1.6

if its not? say its 120k for 2.0 you still go ahead right?

yup, will still go ahead..

indeed the spec is really attractive but 120k to me is a bit much
then cerato will become the most exp c-segment korean made car liao

anything below civic 2.0 price...

110k region will be a sweet buy...

110k is 10k higher than the previous 2.0 forte?

RM 98,888 for 1.6SX

120k+ for 2.0SX

SOS from MFC. (Malaysia Forte Club)

keyless start?

Yup..

Is the Cerato replacement for the Forte ?

Yes and no really. Replacing the current Forte since it won't be released anymore after clearing the stocks. No because the specs and dimension is a huge upgrade from current Forte.

interesting kia cerato...
comparing with preve whether to shorter my car installment for another 3 years

Mmm.. am i the only 1 in lyn who booked the car? ==

checked on fb , perhaps there is a few...i safer to play safe..hahaha

Yes! kindly wiki it up, later mislead by other den susah.

is that a new format number plate?

looks like in msia. source?

more is kambing no worry
the car spec by paper is really nice

From paper, pictures all look nice.. but hopefully tge real thing even nicer

test drive then you'll know
170HP for a 2.0 most attract me

1 more week to launching

SG launched as Kia K3 on last 18 June

SG used Kia Cerato for previous Forte model

Weird

No black?

Ya quite weird.. but i personally prefer K3..

How bout FC claim ins't better than Altis 1.8L S-CVT?

2 July......soon

This post has been edited by SteadyPana: Jun 25 2013, 08:01 AM

better wait for the real car launched and get a "real world" data
the FC claim from paper only just for reference.
dont think it can beat altis's FC

no la,already have some LYN ppl book end of may
dont worry

welcome join the owner FB club : https://www.facebook.com/groups/504345042961920/

This post has been edited by 70: Jun 25 2013, 09:30 AM

Already in the group..

2.0 got park assist ?

Wag Lau so advance ah...

Specs update from Paultan.org

with front & real sensor , no park assist

will it be using the same engine like current forte?

deep blue / electronic blue (like rio) color available?

me too paid booking on 2nd june. cant wait!

This post has been edited by namrod: Jun 27 2013, 09:49 PM

sadly that color is not available..

no , cerato is using
D-CVVT engine for 1.6
nu engine(like k5) for 2.0

only

clear white
glittering metal
bright silver
temptation red
golden beat

You meant Gamma II for 1.6 ?
The "same" NU for 2.0 ??

What is the different between curb weight for 2.0 cerato and K5

3 more days to go......

HOpefully they have both the 1.6 & 2.0 for test drive..

HI all, why dun you guys download the K3 brochure from KIA global website?
The specifications are 95% same with malaysia spec, except those 10 choices of paint color, and 4 choices of leather seat color...
I got it more than half year ago....

here you go:
Click me --> Cerato K3


I planned to get a FORTE 14 months ago, and i got the news of K3 will be launching in Korea in the near future, so i gave up the FORTE plan, and keep waiting for my dream car K3... unitl now... hahahha...

I'm proud to say that I had a "test drive" of K3(1.6) in Korea for 3 days...

*I meant I rent a K3 in Korea for 3 days few months ago....

IT IS SO NICE AND VERY AUDI FEEL because of its rear lamp.... especially in night time...
many thanks to ex-audi designer....



here is some photo i took in Korea: K3 is everywhere in Korea, and Korea is Kia's Heaven with many nice design of car like K7, K9, Pro'ceed which nvr bring in to malaysia..

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This is Kia Rio Sedan... the back look like Forte Koup:
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This post has been edited by Trevorel: Jun 30 2013, 05:38 AM

Need to t drive the car, see how its driving pleasure

Some photos, courtesy of members from Facebook Kia K3 Owners Club

For those who are interested on the Cerato. Official launching is on the 2nd of July. Various model will ready for viewing by then.
Do PM me if u like to have the location.

Anyone plans to go to Pavilion to have a look this Tuesday?

sad....my forte baru 8 months old T-T

Well, the forte is still a good looking car..

Wanted to buy the 2.0 forte last year around August, but saw Kia korea announced the K3..

Lots of information from this page in facebook:-

https://www.facebook.com/groups/505229226198556/

how much the interest rate for cerato?
is it the same 1.68% like forte? enlighten me plzzz

the interest rate will follow the normal new car loan rate. 1.68% is only applicable for forte as this is the promotional rate. I did checked out the new cerato yesterday at my local SC. the build is very solid. interior nicely done. i got 2.37% interest for 7 years loan provided with good financial record.

oooh... 2.37% is good... mind to share which bank is that?

fuhh 100k car for 1.6

inspira 2.0P after discount got 82K

it is today! hmmmm..

http://paultan.org/2013/07/02/gallery-kia-...-with-brochure/

Some pictures from Paultan..

Will be going to molest the car later...

when are you getting your car?

From some SAs, 2.0 will only get it August..

Will ask my SA later, hopefully my booking is the 1st one for 2.0 in that outlet..

Nice, bank loan done? whats the rate like?

it is ambank.....the interest is quoted by the SA. Basically i prefer the 1.6 meter panel compare to 2.0. The analog gasoline and temp meter looks good together with the speedo and tacho meter. besides, of course the 4.3" LCD looks nice, but i doubt will it be hard to read under bright light? and the screen is to display car info, so i think the dot matrix will provide clearer view of info for faster reading.

Hi Joshua..

Judging from my previous experience buying the Forte 2.0, it took more than 4 months from the launching date to actually get the car (the Forte 2.0) though the SA told me (that time) that i will get it in less than 2 months time. Worth to mention that i booked that car before the launching date. Those who booked the Forte 1.6 last time managed to get the car in about 2-3 weeks after the launching date (in CBU form)

I hope that NazaKia learned some lesson regarding that past experience & deliver the Cerato 2.0 as soon as possible by stocking it up earlier prior to launching.

This post has been edited by izputra: Jul 2 2013, 11:59 AM

Today is THE DAY for the official launch of the KIA Cerato!!


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99.9K including insurance or not?

I believe this should be the OTR price (as Nazakia always exhibit)..meaning that it includes insurance

This post has been edited by izputra: Jul 2 2013, 11:58 AM

wow, i hope i wont hv to wait for months to get my car...

Hopefully..pray hard bro especially if u book the 2.0 one..hehe

But the feeling of being among the first who own the CBU 2.0 Forte last time is priceless & worth the wait

This post has been edited by izputra: Jul 2 2013, 01:44 PM

really a beautiful car

Overall ok, only from grille, seriously not nice. Personal opinion

The Kia Cerato !!


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I personally got same opinion with u, but at the back is simply wow..i meant the tail light

This post has been edited by izputra: Jul 2 2013, 02:53 PM

If I gt cerato, I would change the front grille from fish net style to after market design.

I think Inspira 2.0 is more worth of money, can save nearly 25k

From my sa 2.0 can get within this month but i really doubtful..

Unless someone saw this car (Cerato 2.0) at Port Klang or at NazaKia factory/stockyard by now, i'm also really doubtful. Last time, no Forte 2.0 in the showroom for the whole Malaysia except the only 1 red colored unit that NazaKia purposely brought in from Korea during launching. In another words, i booked my car last time without ever seeing the actual car, let alone to test drive it

This post has been edited by izputra: Jul 2 2013, 03:43 PM

Official price list is out !!! Please see attachment!
Welcome all enquiries. Feel free to PM me.

Thank you

Rgds,
KS Loh
012-2359910




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 Peninsular___Cerato_2.0.pdf ( 129.96k ) Number of downloads: 354

any freebies/best deal for early birds???

Looking at the specs given..it's still a value for money car. I dare to say that this car is the best in its segment in term of specs given per asking price

This post has been edited by izputra: Jul 2 2013, 05:05 PM

From pictures from FB, some showrooms do get the 2.0..

I went to 2 different showrooms in Penang, both SA told me the same thing, if i were to book and apply loan now, by end of the month will get the 2.0
Well hopefully it's not those sweettalk..

Yes, that is On The Road price. With insurance and road. Thanks

Got free tint, free body kit, free emblem, free umbrella, free TnG, full tank petrol and x,000 rebate or not?

With best in class SC as well ?

THE OFFICIAL PRICE FOR KIA CERATO.



Please click the photo to enlarge.

This post has been edited by Motorman: Jul 2 2013, 07:44 PM


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elantra, sonata and k5 dead in water with this

interest rate?

My personal opinion same as you.

Personally, I think that the old Forte looks more elegant than this.

TS, I think you forgot to put meter cluster difference for 2.0 model. 1.6 model only has dot matrix meter.

Was aiming for this, until I saaw the Mazda 3 hatchback. Wait for that one to be released first, then rethink

Ok will reupdate the specs sheet..

New mazda 3 for sure. Cerato not even close to new Altis. You guys should wait more model to come out and compare. If I have to buy now, Ford focus is much better in terms of driving pleasure and handling.
Forte can sell is because its competitive pricing, now they want to sell same pricing of their C seg car with other brands, huge mistake