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HengEkHan
post May 30 2017, 11:16 AM

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Hello all, sorry to necro, but I don't want to open a new thread since I have the exact same dilemma as TS. I'm torn between City, Vios and Cerato(1.6).

I seek your advise please to determine which is a better buy considering all 3 cars have been face lifted and currently having Raya promotion.

Thanks.
HengEkHan
post May 30 2017, 01:44 PM

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QUOTE(kapalterbang_737 @ May 30 2017, 12:08 PM)
Had the same dilemma 2 years back and end up with Cerato
Never regret
I have a bigger car, better tech, and sleeker design
The downsides are not much power on the 1.6 and the FC definitely can't match City.. but if highway driving still ok.. managed to clock 600km++ for full tank (50L)
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I will be traveling a lot.
So mostly highway usage.

Thanks for the input regarding your choice for Cerato.
I went to KIA showroom and notice that Cerato now comes with ECO mode. Is this available in your model ? Maybe it'll be more FC saving for city drive with the inclusion of this mode.
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post May 30 2017, 01:59 PM

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QUOTE(lsm1991 @ May 30 2017, 12:19 PM)
well i have one thing to add to this..... i suspect HengEkHan wants a NEW car.... and if this is the case things are slightly diferent now....
HengEkHan, i think its fair game if you want to open a new thread, the all have been revamped now (vios especially, experienced a massive change compared to when this topic was opened)...... The cerato is larger, i would give it that much, but if you are looking at the baseline models, i think you can just pass on it. I believe it doesn't come with all the safety features unlike the base models of the other 2 (pls check)
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Yes, thanks for clarifying.
I'm seeking a NEW car among the three choices.
You are right that Cerato baseline is a huge tradeoff with only 2 airbags and no ESC.
I'm looking at 1.6SX for Cerato.

This is an extreme because safety wise, the Cerato 1.6SX outmatches the other 2 models with proper Euro 5 star safety.
It is also of course more expensive than the other 2 at full specs.

Normally I will go for either Vios or City at mid/high specs, but now the aforementioned Cerato comes in around 93K after Raya discount.
Hence the dilemma.

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post May 30 2017, 02:07 PM

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QUOTE(Effy92 @ May 30 2017, 01:57 PM)
Of course cerato more value for money but dont expect the running cost same as b-segment like city, vios. The running cost i mean is like the fuel consumption, tyre price are same as civic altis category since cerato is c segment car. If you willing to fork out abit more for this cost you are good to go. If not maybe you can consider rio sedan.
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Thanks and point taken.
I'm actually maintaining a very old Volvo XC90 from my dad and this is costing me a bomb.
Hence I'm searching for a new car of my own.
It should be a lot better maintenance wise for all 3 models.


 

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