FC is about 6.8 Litre/100 km but this is of course dependent on your driving preference and road condition. 1.6L is not underpowered, suggest you do a test drive to find out more.

Yeah. I've been waiting for more than a year now since Korea launched. Still hoping they'll bring in the proper GT version with the 1.6 turbo, and not some GT-Line which is just aesthetics. Still don't understand why Malaysians like looks more than actual powertrain.

This post has been edited by alvint89: May 10 2019, 11:29 AM

I own the 2013 1.6 SX model. FC is comparable to proton 1.6 liter engine cars.

It does not feel underpowered at all when you use the paddle shifters.

For me it is acceptable.

Thanks for the feedback.
How is the reliability and maintenance cost after 5 years?
Browsed thru the thread and some complained rattling dashboard, steering problem, radio reception not clear, etc. Are those issues still occur for current latest batch?
How about the maintenance & spare parts availability after 5 years warranty coverage? There are mix comments that expensive and affordable.

Maintenance cost is reasonable for me.

I've never faced any of those issues you've mentioned.

Till today I still send my car for servicing at Kia glenmarie.

However, if you want to go somewhere else after warranty period ends, you can get Kia spare parts at Segambut.

Those problems highlighted are not typical, they don't happen on each and every Kia Cerato. With all due respect, I don't think it is ever possible to find a particular car model that is totally problem/defect free. It is important to note that Kia ranks very highly in Initial quality study IQS report. This is an independant study and compares the number of defects found in new car across many makes. Hope this helps you in your decision making.

If you check the threads for every car manufacturer, here or on FB, you'll find an assortment of problems, some small but niggling, very occasionally major. The Kias are as well made as any other Japanese car in its price range, sometimes better. Some people have their heads stuck deep inside the Honda/Toyota holes, nothing else matters to them but resale value. Of course, the volume of H/Ts sold here makes parts cheaper; scout around and you can find a non-SC workshop that will look after your Kia well and can source for parts.

hi thanks for your reply. Resale value is not really my concern as i plan to use the car for 7 ~ 8 years or even 10 years. And the only things that i concern are reliability and maintenance. Now i'm trying to climb the thread and get the input from owners as well.

Are you planning to buy new or used?

plan to get new 1.6L RM85K.

Guys, wanna to know what is the spark plug using in 2014 Kia Cerato K3 1.6SX?
Is it iridium type? Kind to advise the model?

Well, if you've taken the competition cars for a test spin, you should know what you feel good in...

Hi Guys, I am new here. I am currently driving a 2017 model K3. I am wondering if the multimedia software can be upgraded?

what is the best offer for K3 1.6L now?
saw that ramandan 10,000 holiday package, no idea what it mean.

Glittering Metal- still a hugely popular color for Kia Cerato K3. This one had an all black tinting on, for that modern sophisticated look.

Cerato Revolution Malaysia first lepak.

hi guys, i want to ask about premium for windscreen coverage? i've been quoted rm450 for rm3000 w/s coverage, is that too high or normal rate? tq.

-upcoming k3 owner

Yes, if you insist on getting from authorised Kia Service center, that would be the cost, about 2500 - 3000. But if you take from other 3rd party sources, cost can be lower. Do remember that you still need to add a 6% for SST, on top of the 15% premium based on sum insured.

ok tqvm sir

i believe the best deal right now is rebate 15k + 3k 3 years free service/ convert to rebate = 18k

if you got ncd 55%, can add 1.5k on ur d/p

mr buydirect will get u the best deal