Kia Cerato
✓Good value for money compared to competitors
✓Modern design suited for urban driving
✓High long-term reliability with reasonable maintenance costs locally
✓Rich safety equipment for the trim level (including automatic emergency braking and reverse sensors)
✗Higher fuel consumption than advertised in promotional materials
✗Reports of electrical issues after a few years
✗The base engine (1.6L) is underpowered — the 2.0L version is recommended for better performance
✗Relatively high fuel consumption compared to Japanese competitors (averaging 1:10 km/L in older models)
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✓The aggressive and dynamic driving feel suits the fast-paced, performance-demanding character of local driving
✓Luxurious and eye-catching design that draws admiration on the streets and in parking lots
✓Inline 6-cylinder 3.0-liter engine with a turbocharger producing 408 hp and 0–100 km/h acceleration in 4.6 seconds
