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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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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.

Profile picture? How?

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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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.

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Korean Cars Trump Japanese on Quality for First Time, Study Finds

Check this out !

Should be no problem for just one week.

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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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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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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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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.

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.

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!

Have sent thru PM to all. Thanks