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Kia Cerato K3 YD-PE Malaysian Specs

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

CERATO 1.6 KX - DISCONTINUED .
1) 6-Speed Automatic Transmission with Paddle Shifter
2) Projector Headlamps with Halogen Bulb
3) Smart Welcoming Light System
4) Intergrated LED Side Turn Signal
5) Front Fog Lamp
6) Rear View Camera Display
7) Manual Air Conditioner & Rear Air Vent
8) Manual Driver Seat
9) Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
10) Steering Audio Control with Bluetooth & Auto Cruise
11) Smart Key with Keyless Entry & Push Start
12) Powered Windows
13) 2 Airbags System
14) Front & Rear Parking Assist System
15) 17″ Alloy Rims
16) DOT Matrix LCD Cluster
17) Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist
System (BAS), Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD
18) LED Daytime Running Light
19) Rear Combination Lamps
20) 8 Inch Touch Screen with GPS Navigation System
21) Radio / CD Player/ MP3/AUX/USB with 6 Speakers
22) Smart Trunk

CERATO 1.6 K3 – OTR RM106,888 with GST
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) 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)
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),
21) 8 Inch LCD Touch Screen with GPS Navigation
22) Radio / CD Player/ MP3/AUX/USB with 6 Speakers
23) Smart Trunk
24) Drive Mode select (Eco / Normal / Sport)

CERATO 2.0L - DISCONTINUED

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

Additional Features compared to 1.6:
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1) 4.2″ TFT LCD Full-Colour Supervision Cluster
2) Rear Spoiler
3) HID with Auto Levelling Device
4) Sunroof
5) Leather Seats
6) Ventilation Seats (Driver and Front Passenger)

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

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PRICE LIST FOR KIA CERATO (updated 26 OCT 2016)

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Maintanenance Schedule for Kia Cerato (UPDATED 29th OCTOBER 2016)

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All members missing?

Previous version closed because it has exceeded the maximum number of pages, I guess. Just unfortunate that TS didn't manage to create a new one in time to link up with V2.

Hi, interested in Kia Cerato 1.6 and 2.0, can any SA pm me the best raya promo price and freebies, tqvm.

ola v2.
TS wanna put kia cerato profile picture? Easier to recognize leh

Profile picture? How?

PM u. Check yr inbox.

The best raya promo is sent , pls check on your inbox

Some tips on how to change the battery for your Cerato remote

1. Remove the hidden key by pressing the small button at the reverse side of the remote
2. Use a small flat edge screw driver and twist to pry open, with care not to scratch or damage any part.
3. Replace the 3V CR2032 battery with a new one.
4. Put both parts of the cover and press them together, make sure the buttons are in alignment. Done.



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Thanks for the tips Mr. Loh aka Buydirect.

Hi pm me raya offer as well for kx and k3. Thx

pm me later promo k3 2.0

a very special raya promo just pm'ed to both of you , pls check your inbox

Check inbox. Just PM you a jaw dropping offer.

read somewhere online that cerato will soon receive a new facelift. could it be true?

I also waiting for the new facelift out. Almost 2 years in market. Should release a new facelift.
Planning to buy 1 on beginning of next year.

No major face-lift with stark contrast for Cerato K3 at present. If any changes, probably they are just subtle changes on the trims, which are less noticable. In this modern age, for any impending face-lift of models to be brought in to Malaysia, you would get to see it on the internet first.

The thing is many people tend to compare Cerato K3 with Forte. Cerato K3 was brought in to Malaysia relatively early in reference to its domestic Korean launch, hence it seemed as though a facelift is very much overdue. Forte on the other hand was introduced quite late in Malaysia, hence it got facelifted from 4 Speed to 6 speed within a short span of time. In fact, Forte got replaced completely by Cerato K3 in Malaysia in just within 3.5 years, which is super fast for any all-new model introduction.

This post has been edited by Buydirect: Jun 15 2015, 04:53 PM

SA, pls PM me the latest promotion for Cerato, KX, K3

Hi,

Same! Hopefully the promotion will be much better beginning next year. Anyway I am still considering between cerato and honda city V spec. Very concern with cerato maintenance cost and spareparts cost in the long term (at least 9 years) although there are 5 years warranty. Fuel cost too.. hmmm...

This post has been edited by Rumple92: Jun 16 2015, 12:02 AM

Thanks for the clarification. =)

any suggestion to why car having minor jerks on reverse gear, on mornings or engine cold? i do let engine run for 2 minutes idle, before moving on mornings.
might want to have some suggestions before asking during next service. just in case service personal says, 'its normal la'

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Check this out !

is it advisable to leave the car without starting for a week? i'm scared to disconnect the battery lol

Should be no problem for just one week.

no problem bro ,no need to disconnect the battery

Hi SA, can PM me the Raya best deal for Cerato k3 1.6? Thanks!

Same as ^^. Can SAs PM best offer?

Replied in PM. Thanks

Reporting a 6months old Kx. Car starts to have minor rattling sound, guess i spoke too soon that i have no rattling issue. But at the moment the sound is very minor and mostly from start of fresh when shift to D gear and the timing between brake release till acc pedal where your car starts to move a little. Once car moving in 5km or so the rattling stops.

So it's a small window of 3-4 secs minor sound. Could not tell which part exactly as it's somewhere around inside the HU. Very hard to determine unless dismantle the HU to check. Actually is some what still acceptable is i care less, but i can say due to Cerato can be quite quiet on stops and idle, so many of us will find the sound happen NOT pleasing to a quiet car.

If you have the rattling sound, one more possibility is the CD/DVD in the HU, i experience louder rattling in idle to moving from 0-5km, then i realise my CD in the HU. Ejecting it reduces the rattle sound a lot.

Bro in my case... it was my sunglasses in its holder. took me awhile to figure it out.

seems like 2015 cerato will get rear fog lamp with rear fog lamp switch and head levelling switch.. 😃😃

Looking for cerato 1.6 raya promotion ^^ please pm me for best offer thanks ~

owned kx for 2 months, so far so good.
the problem i have now is wind noise is noticeable when the speed is over 100km/h, is it normal?
and the tyre/road noise is loud especially on the road with rough surface

This post has been edited by sopremo: Jun 22 2015, 09:40 AM

Kia Chief Designer - Peter Schreyer is due to retire in 2 years time.

Hyundai Motor will hire Volkswagen Group veteran Luc Donckerwolke to succeed Peter Schreyer as head of design for the Hyundai and Kia brands, a report said.
Hyundai declined to comment on the report but Automotive News Europe sources confirmed that the Belgian designer quit as styling chief at VW Group's Bentley brand earlier this month to take up the "offer of a lifetime" at Hyundai.
Like Schreyer, Donckerwolke, 49, worked as a designer for Audi during his 23-year career with VW and was also head of design at the group's Lamborghini and Seat brands.
During his time at Volkswagen, Donckerwolke was responsible for the designs of the Audi R8 Le Mans, as well as the Lamborghini Murcielago and Lamborghini Gallardo.
Donckerwolke will move to Korea and after a transition period will take over the top design job when Schreyer, who turns 63 next month, retires in two years, the report said.
Schreyer, known as the creative brain behind the Audi TT, was promoted in 2013 to oversee both Kia and Hyundai's designs. He was tasked with giving the Hyundai brand a fresh, familywide look, as he did at Kia after being hired as the brand's top designer from VW Group in 2006
Schreyer said at the time that he would give the sibling brands more distinct identities in what he called a "dramatic evolution."
A Hyundai spokesman told Automotive News Europe: "We do not comment on speculation concerning potential appointments."




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Wow, this is fresh, i never did thought of it as the sunglass holder is above us. Didn't think the vibration could move up till there

(Vibrates = sound of something knocking something = somewhere loose / something could be move to avoid the hence rattling sound)

It's totally normal, going over 100km does have wind noise or so, unless our car is highly sound accoustic, tyre roar is also normal as reported due to 17" inch type and rough surface on malaysia roads. But i do think our engine is quiet, u should hear out peugeot 208 sound. loud out of the factory.

please PM me raya promotion for K3 1.6 thank you

Ya, agree that the engine is quiet.
Wind noise still bearable, but the tyre/road noise is really annoying, maybe I shoudn't compare it to my previous car, fiesta and 308.
Overall I like this car.

This post has been edited by sopremo: Jun 22 2015, 04:00 PM

Get the rear boot done with complete soundproofing package which covers part of the rear wheel arch too

Will significantly reduces the loud tire noise especially for the rear passenger .

Try sitting behind ur ride than u will knw what we meant

all pm sent .



Theres a new changes on 2015 model of KIa cerato 1.6 ,
please refer to the attachment . from chasis 5361 onward that is new batch of cerato 1.6 .
make sure you are getting the LATEST　model of 1.6 k3

PM for Raya deal on this 'new' 2015 K3 1.6

Hi SAs

Please PM me with the best Raya Deal for Kia Cerato 2.0.

Thank You.

Yeap wanna knw wats the deal too

Same deal for other variants too ?

pm replied , currently only 1.6 have the new changes .
price remain same , offer also same

Hi, 1.6kx owner here. I was wondering if I'm able to buy the K3 version taillamp only, I kinda felt that the car looks a lot more sportier with the K3 taillamp

As for the car, I don't feel under powered or the car having any noise from interior/exterior(wind sound)
maybe its cause I change my car from Myvi to Cerato . Cerato a great car.

This post has been edited by clouder60: Jun 23 2015, 10:53 AM

Any promo for 1.6?

Hi, responded to you via PM. Cheers.

Pleased to share some changes to the MY15 Spec for Kia Cerato K3 1.6 with pictures. These are changes to the trims that come with the car.


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looks like the 2nd panel in first pic still got space for some function.. maybe k3 2016 got additional function? heheheh 😉😉

Hi please pm me best price for Kia Cerato 1.6 and 2.0. Thanks!

PM for promo K3 1.6

PM replied , pls check

Responded thru PM. Cheers.

The specs differ from one market to another. Cerato of other foreign market may have an extra function on that panel, which is not available in our market. Down Hill Brake Control (DBC) is one common feature where the on/off button is located on that panel , example in cars like the Kia Sportage.

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thanks for the clarification =)

my KX battery dead after half year

If your mileage is below 20,000 km, you can claim against warranty. Warranty for battery is 1 year or 20,000 Km whichever occur first.

Kia 2.0 no updates?

Does anyone know if the KIA Cerato logo at the front and back can be changed to the 'K' emblem instead of having it as 'KIA' ? Can this be requested when buying a new Cerato?

This post has been edited by mad-d0g: Jun 26 2015, 10:26 PM

is not a "original " accessories from kia /naza itself ,is actually a after market product .you can request you Sa free for you , or buy car with me , i'll give u a set of K emblem for free

will Cerato engine auto off if I step away too far from the car with the key?

Hi owners, please share your experience on the battery die off issue. I have seen a lot members here reporting that the battery died off within 1 year. Is it only happen once for the 1st year, or it will cont' to die off every year.
I will be placing booking these few days, but I am concern about this issue. If this is ongoing issue probably i will skip this and go for city V spec.

This post has been edited by ckalvin: Jun 27 2015, 01:30 PM

No, when the key is removed away from the car, the engine will not turn off by itself. However, the car will give a warning "ting-ting" chime to alert the driver than the key is no longer in the car.


This is not an issue with the car, it is more of the battery itself. If the battery is no longer working within 1 year or 20,000 km (whichever occur first), you can claim warranty for it, otherwise you need to get a new one and it should cost about RM300 plus only.

If you replace it with a reasonable good battery and depending on usage, it should last around 2 years or more. Hope this battery issue does not affect your consideration in choosing the right car.

I test drived fiesta ecoboost, slightly less tyre roar then cerato and was in dilemma of a powerpack little eng VS spacious n comfort. But end up this car.

Not sure about batt as i own this car for 6 months only. But i do keep a habit to off my auto headlight, puddle lamp, wiper and off all switch (HU radio/aircon/fan) before off my engine, preventing equipments to direct power on when start engine. So far no issue and only onces i left my car 4 days without starting.

Just go for the car that gives you confidence. Be it value/equipment/power. Because if you are confident, later issues you will have less emotions. As not all car will 100% comes no problem, still possibility of manufacture defect.



This post has been edited by Chester77: Jun 27 2015, 04:32 PM

When talking about car battery, I will think of Century, Bosch and Panasonic. Can you suggest which brand/model work best with Cerato. I will be happy enof if the battery can last for 2 years+-.

Tips and tricks buying a new car (discussion)
1) I wonder when we buy a car with a loan, bank calls for verify releast of loan. Can we only release the load when we have seen the new car and upon receive?

2) After SA presend the new car, can we take the car for a spin nearby and check it out under sunlight instead of showroom light before signing receive?

3)If we have issues on car minor scratches and dent or even we suspect it's not as new as claimed (more than 6-9 months after coming out of plant) can we request to change unit?

4)My SA when to stick the plates up before i receive, maybe in future that could stick after owner satisfied with the car?

Above just for discussion on workable and better procedure. As i found out point 1 & 2 is what i mistake, after release loan, we confirm buy the car already, no turning back, and due to showroom light, some very minor issue is not visible at showroom light.

it happened to the batch that used Watta's battery only. earlier CBU batch comes with Delkor's battery, does not face the same issue.

This post has been edited by teNtiOn: Jun 28 2015, 02:08 AM

watta brand is worse brand

On the subject of car battery, it is also important to note the specs, namely CCA (or another unit of measurement is EN) and RC:-

Battery specs recommended for Cerato by Naza Kia is as follows
12V 60AH 92RC
550 CCA (SAE) or 440A (EN)

1) Cold cranking amps (CCA): CCA is a rating used in the battery industry to define a battery's ability to start an engine in cold temperatures. Generally speaking, it is easier to start an engine in a warm environment than in a cold environment. The rating refers to the number of amps a 12-volt battery can deliver at 0°F for 30 seconds while maintaining a voltage of at least 7.2 volts. The higher the CCA rating, the greater the starting power of the battery.

2) Reserve capacity (RC): RC is a general indicator of how long a new, fully charged battery can continue to operate essential accessories if the vehicle’s alternator fails. It identifies how many minutes the battery can deliver a constant current of 25 amps at 80°F without falling below the minimum voltage, 1.75 volts per cell, needed to keep your vehicle running.

For the same battery size in the market (often called DIN55), you will find varying specs and price. Cheaper does not always mean better!

Hi can pm me raya offer as well for k3.
Thanks.

PM u. Best Offer. Check it out!

last promo sent, much much better then last month

PM best deal for K3 1.6 and 2.0. TQ

Hi. Kindly pm best offer.
Thanks!

Looking for the best offer for Raya. Please PM me for 1.6 & 2.0 packages. Thanx

Have sent thru PM to all. Thanks

All pm done , limited unit for promotion only , best of the best guarantee

Any SA can pm the super great raya promo offer with freebies for Kia Cerato K3 1.6 and 2.0, thanks a lot.

Raya promo sent via PM to you. Thanks

RAYA PROMOTION IS ON!!

Pls PM.

Basically the brands below are mostly sub par. They have some decent products, but mostly not carried by local distributors. Century in particular has had a drop in quality recently. I've used both Bosch and Panasonic and can say they do not last long, not even on a lowly car like my old Wira.

Fundamentally battery life depends on how the car is taken care of and used. If the car is parked under sun all day, the battery will deteriorate faster. If you drive the car often, then the battery will have a chance to recharge. Most importantly the miles in between engine restarts. Driving frequent short distance trips will not give it a chance to recharge to it's optimum capacity.

I had my ride for about 1.5 years and did a battery check at 30K. It was dying, but not dying as fast as others, mainly I suppose I put in a good 30 km in my typical drive. Nonetheless, once it drops to near 70% of it's rated CCA, it's probably time to look for a replacement. Mine was 411 at the time, and the battery was rated for 550. I can feel cranks are slightly more difficult but no issues starting. Having said that, a decent battery will last a good 2 years.

However, the battery problems on the K3 are mainly also because Naza choose to use a lousy battery from a lousy manufacturer. They have another brand, and it is also one of those in my list of batteries never to buy. I heard the recent batches changed to an AC Delco battery, but I guess SA(s) can confirm that, or if they are still using that lousy Watta battery.

Nontheless, do a battery check every service and plan for a replacement within 1.5 years if you are using the Watta battery. They don't last long. There are plenty of good brands out there like Trane, Varta, Atlas BX etc. And it will cost you less to change outside than at the SC who will milk every hard earned dollar from you.

Just my 2 cents

P.S: I went for Atlas BX. Those interested in the contact, do PM me.

pm sent ! this month have the greatest discount for k3 in 2015

Please PM me the great raya promotion too. Thanks!!

So the claimed update in 1.6 is true?
does those applies to 2.0 as well?
haven get chance to test anyone yet but interested with 2.0

This is something that Cerato owner may not realize without looking through the manual

Defogging Logic is to reduce the probability of fogging up the inside of the windshield, the air intake or air conditioning are controlled automatically according to certain conditions when using defroster.

Simply every time when you turn off the A/C, it switches from recirculated air position to outside (fresh) air position, so , one has to select recirculated air position again to prevent outside air from getting in.

So deactivation defogging logic stop it from switching automatically everytime. Please follow the steps as shown in the guide in the picture below, if you have this issue.


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The changes with rear fog lamps and head lamp leveller only apply for the 1.6 models and not the 2.0. Most welcome to visit my showroom for test drive. Cyberjaya is just nearby. Cheers.

hey bro, please PM best price for cerato KX and 1.6

where is your office? KL or Penang ?

KL/Selangor region, bro. Thanks. Will PM you the details. Cheers.

pm sent

is only for 1.6 , 2.0 not yet

Hi. I have a crack on my windscreen thanks to a rock just now, where can i possibly fix it (with insurance) and is it ok if I delay the repair? As in fix it later when my schedule is free?

Sorry to hear of the stone crack.

If you have insured your windscreen of at least 3K, you can have it changed at any Naza Kia authorised SC that process insurance claims such as at Red Cube, Glenmarie, Puchong or Setapak

Otherwise, you can also replace it at other windscreen shops such as Dr Cermin or Dr Windscreen at lesser than RM2500. If you have done any tinting, some shops can even help you to claim for partial compensation for the tint too. Do discuss this with the shop directly.

You may delay the repair if there is no crack line that may potentially spread and cause the whole windscreen to collapse or shatter in pieces. Usually, you tint may still help to hold it in place, if the stone crack is isolated and windscreen appear to be stable.

how long the crack line ?
if not very long , try to look for nearby dr.cermin shop they can apply some glue to protect the cracking become more long . is only temporary solution , if you have cover the windscreen insurance , you can wait till road tax almost expired then only do a claim .

It's not that huge (like 5 cent spider) but it's very annoying lol. i do have windscreen insurance, will take your advice on claiming before the expiry of roadtax. Thanks for your recommendations

This post has been edited by maresh88: Jul 8 2015, 09:54 PM