Kia Cerato

Kia Cerato
Kia Cerato
2004–2006 Kia Spectra LX sedan (US)
Manufacturer Kia Motors
Production 2003present
Predecessor Kia Sephia
Successor Kia Cee'd (Europe)
Kia Forte
Class Compact car
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel drive

The Kia Cerato is a compact car produced by the South Korean automaker Kia Motors since 2003. In 2008, the Cerato was replaced by the Kia Forte, however, the "Cerato" name continued on in some markets.

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First generation (LD; 20032008)

First generation
2003–2006 Kia Ceraro LX sedan (Germany)
Also called Kia Spectra (North America)
Production 20032008
20032009 (export)
Model years 20042009
Assembly China: Jiangsu (Yangcheng Plant)
South Korea: Hwasung (Hwasung Plant)
Body style 4-door sedan
5-door hatchback
Engine 1.6 L I4 (gasoline)
2.0 L I4 (gasoline)
1.5 L CRDi I4 (t/c diesel; 200306)
1.6 L CRDi I4 (t/c diesel; 200609)
2.0 L CRDi I4 (t/c diesel)
Transmission 4-speed automatic
5-speed manual
Wheelbase 2,610 mm (102.8 in)
Length 200306 sedan: 4,480 mm (176.4 in)
200608 sedans: 4,500 mm (177.2 in)
200306 hatchback: 4,341 mm (170.9 in)
200609 hatchback: 4,350 mm (171.3 in)
Width 1,735 mm (68.3 in)
Height 1,470 mm (57.9 in)

The Kia Cerato was introduced in South Korea in 2003, sharing a platform with the Hyundai Elantra (XD) and using Hyundai's Beta II (G4GC) (CVVT-enabled) engine.

It replaced the Sephia/Mentor saloon and Shuma hatchback.

In North America, the "Spectra" name was used when introduced for the 2004 model year, with "Spectra5" designating the hatchback. In Europe, the Cerato was replaced by the Kia Cee'd.

Facelift

In 2006 a facelift version was introduced, including revised "GEMA" engines. Stylistically, the bumper and headlamps lost their pronounced crease near the grille area, the trunk lid became more rounded, and the taillights were reshaped.


Second generation (TD; 2008present)

MY2010 Kia Forte (US)

The second generation Kia Cerato was launched in South Korea in late 2008 under the Kia Forte namea name used in most international markets. The "Cerato" name has been retained in some markets, such as Australia, South Africa and Brazil. In Singapore, the second generation model is badged "Kia Cerato Forte".[1]

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