Kia Cerato Hatchback The Next Attraction
Kia Cerato Hatchback The Next Attraction
Kia Cerato hatchback fell in consumer taste, the sedan has overcome the roadblock of 2000 units per month, sometimes forward of the Opel Vectra in the sales list. Because of this, and look at the positive reception of the Hyundai i30, the hatchback version of the Kia Cerato begins to be brought in February. Although smaller than the sedan, do not expect lower price. “The hatch can price a bit more in Korea, “says Jose Luiz Gandini, president of Kia Brazil.” Here they should have the same price.” There will also be an unprecedented 2.0 choice as auto top line – which will then be extended to the sedan.
In the fight with the 1.6 Ford Focus and C4, the Kia Cerato hatchback promises the best performance category. The 1.6 16V engine with dual control variable, which generates 126 bhp and 15.9 lb.-ft. of torque – versus 115 bhp and 16.3 lb.-ft. of Ford and a six-speed manual transmission (which debuted in sedan), the model walks so well that not even feel the need to equip the 2.0 engine the more expensive version. With the new transmission, exchanges short and accurate, the engine “fills faster” and Cerato starts with the decision.
Moreover, the Cerato hatchback repeats the feelings behind the wheel of the sedan. The set has a refinement of Ford Focus and i30 (which brings independent rear suspension). The suspension remains well balanced, despite the lower weight over the rear axle, and the direction remained the softness. Since the measurements of height, width and wheelbase are unchanged, the space is so abundant as in the sedan. The length 19 cm shorter (4.34 m) obviously took aside a part of the trunk, but still good Kia releases 385 liters capacity.
The doors have gained some fabric and lined with a plastic panel now features softer at the top. In style, the news is not restricted to the back shorter and lanterns with different design. A unique diffuser leaves exhaust outlet to the show, giving a more sporty touch to the Kia Cerato hatchback.
