The GodFather Posted April 4, 2020 Posted April 4, 2020 (edited) The new Kia Cerato is first and foremost a design that is a radical departure from the previous version. The equipment and behavior were well cared for. The vehicle offers a good compromise between quality and price. More modern and incorporating the new elements of the Korean manufacturer's identity charter, the new Kia Cerato is clearly in line with the new stylistic strategy overseen by the firm. A world reference in its field and above all a boon for Kia to rise to the forefront of the most influential brands internationally. The management of Kia Maroc says that the vehicle is very well equipped in terms of equipment and comfort. "It is a car that has a very competitive price / quality ratio, especially in the saloon category compared to the competition," said Cédric Veau, Managing Director of Kia Maroc. The dashboard ostensibly sports an 8-inch touch screen incorporating several functions. Kia Cerato gets a more sophisticated look with a number of stylish and dynamic styling elements inspired by the Stinger sports sedan. Hailed in the automotive industry for the excellence of its design, the Stinger is a product fueled by the bold and adventurous spirit of Kia. Indeed, credit goes to the global design team of Peter Schreyer, who translated elements of Stinger's design language into the Cerato compact to give it a dominant presence on the road. The fourth generation of the vehicle is armed with a new "K3" platform with reinforced structure, elongated overhang, interior and exterior completely redesigned. The front, more aggressive, displays a reduced grille, redesigned and surrounded by chrome, bordered on both sides by tapered optics with LED daytime running lights. This wind of change and modernity also blew into the interior of the new Kia Cerato. The creation of the fastback shape (roof line that descends to the back of the car) has strengthened the exterior appearance of the Cerato, but has also allowed engineers to expand the occupant compartment in several key areas so that passengers are treated in a comfortable space, regardless of the duration of the trip. The overall length has increased by 8 cm, leaving more legroom and additional cargo in the trunk, reaching 502 liters, the largest in the segment. Inside, the refoundation is expressed through firm upholstery with correct comfort and more legroom, especially at the rear seat. The dashboard, redesigned without too much make-up, ostensibly sports an 8-inch touch screen integrating several features and applications, such as the audio system, Bluetooth, connection to external sources (Apple CarPlay and Android, etc.). The new Cerato is offered with the new Kia CR U3 ’turbo-diesel CRDi engine. This new 1.6 liter CRDi (direct injection with common rail) block is available with a power of 136 hp, and a torque of 280 Nm combined with the 6-speed manual gearbox. It is also available with the 7-speed DCT dual clutch transmission and in this configuration offers a torque of 320 Nm. The fastback shape, the roofline that descends to the back of the car, enhances the exterior appearance of the Cerato. Acoustic comfort Because the quality of the body plays a major role in acoustic comfort, the engineers worked to increase rigidity for a quieter cabin and better handling adapted to the sporty and dynamic appearance of the Cerato. The result is a 16% stiffer body. The suspension geometry has been reworked to give the steering wheel a lively and agile feel. The Cerato list price starts from 199,900 DH for the Motion finish. Well equipped in terms of equipment, it has 6 airbags, hill start assistance, reversing radar, automatic lighting of lights, cruise control, start and stop system, manual air conditioning, double front / rear armrest, electric exterior mirrors and defrosters, hands-free phone system, steering wheel mounted radio controls, USB + 12 V socket. The Active finish is sold from 255k$. But to claim the automatic transmission, it takes 275k$ Edited April 6, 2020 by flaffy213 Closed topic / Complete 1 day 2
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