Kia Cerato

Second generation
Second generation
Overview
Manufacturer	Kia Motors
Also called	Kia Forte
Production	2008–2012; 2009-present (China); 2013–present (Iran)
Model years	2009–2013; 2010–2013 (United States & Canada); 2011–2013 (Forte5)
Assembly	South Korea: Hwaseong (Hwaseong Plant); China: Yancheng (Yancheng Plant) (DYK); Ecuador: Quito (AYMESA); Iran: Tehran (SAIPA); Kazakhstan: Oskemen; Malaysia: Gurun (NAM); Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor)
Designer	Kurt Kahls (2006); Tom Kearns (2006)
Body and chassis
Class	Compact car
Body style	2-door coupe; 4-door sedan; 5-door hatchback
Layout	FF layout
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,650 mm (104.3 in)
Length	4,480 mm (176.4 in) (coupe); 4,530 mm (178.3 in) (sedan); 4,340 mm (170.9 in) (hatchback)
Width	1,765 mm (69.5 in) (coupe); 1,775 mm (69.9 in) (sedan, hatch)
Height	1,400 mm (55.1 in) (coupe); 1,460 mm (57.5 in) (sedan, hatch)
Chronology
Predecessor	Kia Cerato; Kia Spectra

First generation (LD)
First generation (LD)
Overview
Also called	Kia Sephia (Latin America); Kia Spectra (North America); Kia Spectra5 (North America and Malaysia);
Production	2003–2008; 2004–present (China)
Model years	2004–2009
Assembly	South Korea: Hwaseong (Hwaseong Plant); China: Yancheng (Yancheng Plant) (DYK); Malaysia: Gurun (NAM)
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan; 5-door hatchback
Platform	Hyundai-Kia J3 platform
Related	Kia Carens
Powertrain
Engine	1.5 L U I4 (turbocharged diesel); 1.6 L U I4 (turbocharged diesel); 1.6 L G4ED I4 (gasoline); 1.8 L G4GB I4 (gasoline) (China only); 2.0 L G4GC I4 (gasoline); 2.0 L D I4 (turbocharged diesel);
Transmission	4-speed automatic; 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,610 mm (102.8 in)
Length	2003–06 sedan: 4,480 mm (176.4 in); 2006–08 sedans: 4,500 mm (177.2 in); 2003–06 hatchback: 4,341 mm (170.9 in); 2006–09 hatchback: 4,350 mm (171.3 in)
Width	1,735 mm (68.3 in)
Height	1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Chronology
Successor	Kia Cee'd (hatchback)

Kia Cerato
Kia Cerato
Overview
Manufacturer	Kia Motors
Production	2003-present
Body and chassis
Class	Compact car
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Chronology
Predecessor	Kia Sephia
Successor	Kia Forte; Kia Cee'd (Europe)

The Kia Cerato (also known as Kia Forte in the United States) 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 continues to be used in some markets.

First generation (2003–2008)[edit]

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) four-cylinder 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. For Latin American markets, the Cerato was still named Sephia until 2005, when it was discontinued in favor of the name Spectra. In Europe, the Cerato was replaced by the Kia Cee'd.

For the Malaysian market, the first generation Spectra was launched in Malaysia on August 15, 2007 as the "Spectra5" available only with one trim level and with the hatchback bodystyle powered by a 1.6 litre four cylinder 16 valve DOHC CVVT engine with a 4-speed automatic transmission.^[2]

2004–2006 Kia Spectra5 SX (US)
2003–2006 Kia Cerato LX sedan (Germany)

Facelift[edit]

In 2006 a facelift version was introduced, including revised "GAMMA" 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.

2007-09 Kia Spectra EX sedan (US)
2007 Kia Spectra5 hatchback (US)
2007 Kia Spectra EX sedan (US)

Second generation (2008–2013)[edit]

Kia Cerato hatchback (second generation)

Kia Cerato sedan (second generation)

The second generation Kia Cerato was launched in South Korea in late 2008 under the Kia Forte name – a name that was used in most international markets. The "Cerato" name has been retained in some markets, such as Australia, Iran, South Africa and Brazil. In Singapore, the second generation model is badged "Kia Cerato Forte".^[5]

Third generation (2013–present)[edit]

Third generation

Overview
Manufacturer	Kia Motors
Also called	Kia Forte K3 Kia Forte Kia K3
Production	2012–present
Model years	2014–present 2017–present (Mexico)
Assembly	South Korea: Hwaseong (Hwaseong Plant) Malaysia: Gurun (NAM) Mexico: Pesquería^[6] Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor)^[7] Algeria: Batna (GLOVIZ)^[8]
Designer	Kurt Kahl (2010)
Body and chassis
Class	Compact car
Body style	2-door coupe 4-door sedan 5-door hatchback
Layout	FF layout
Powertrain
Engine	1.6 L Gamma MPI I4 petrol 128hp 1.6 L Gamma GDI turbo I4 petrol 201hp (2-Door and 5-Door only) 1.8 L Nu MPI I4 petrol 148hp (Sedan only) 2.0 L Nu MPI I4 petrol 159hp 2.0 L Nu GDI I4 petrol 173hp^[9]
Transmission	6-speed manual 6-speed automatic^[9]
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,700 mm (106.3 in)
Length	4,350 mm (171.3 in) (5-Door) 4,560 mm (179.5 in) (Sedan)
Width	1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Height	1,435 mm (56.5 in) (Sedan) 1,450 mm (57.1 in) (5-Door)
Curb weight	1,240–1,345 kg (2,734–2,965 lb) (Sedan) 1,320–1,415 kg (2,910–3,120 lb) (5-Door)

Kia Cerato sedan (Third generation)

Kia Cerato hatchback (Third generation)

In July 2012, Kia unveiled the next-generation Cerato as the Korean-market Kia K3.^[10] The sedan will be sold in the United States as Forte, available starting from mid-2013. A coupe and five-door hatchback will be released later on.

The new Cerato is produced in South Korea at Kia's Hwasung Plant and in Mexico at Kia's Pesquería Plant.

References[edit]

Jump up ^ "Cerato". DYK. Retrieved 2017-04-14.
Jump up ^ 3370336 (2007-08-22). "Naza Kia Launches All-New Kia Optima and new-look Spectra - Autoworld.com.my". Autoworld.com.my. Retrieved 2018-05-06.
Jump up ^ "Forte". DYK. Retrieved 2017-04-14.
Jump up ^ "АО "Азия Авто"". Aziaavto.kz. Retrieved 2010-10-30.
Jump up ^ "Kia launches the new Cerato Forte". iCars Singapore. 2009-01-31. Archived from the original on 2011-10-06. Retrieved 2010-10-30.
Jump up ^ "Kia presenta el primer auto hecho en Nuevo León". Publimetro. 16 May 2016. Retrieved 16 May 2016.
Jump up ^ "Avtotor introduced complete production cycle of Kia Cerato sedan". Wroom.ru. 17 November 2014. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
Jump up ^ "Four models of the Kia brand in the Batna plant". Eco-Algeria. 2017-03-19. Retrieved 2017-04-13.
^ Jump up to: ^a ^b "2014 Kia Forte Sedan". Car and Driver. November 2012. Retrieved 2013-11-09.
Jump up ^ "2014 Kia Forte Unveiled, Heading to America Early Next Year". AutoGuide.com. 2012-07-29. Retrieved 2012-09-08.

[1] Jump up ^ "Cerato". DYK. Retrieved 2017-04-14.

[2] Jump up ^ 3370336 (2007-08-22). "Naza Kia Launches All-New Kia Optima and new-look Spectra - Autoworld.com.my". Autoworld.com.my. Retrieved 2018-05-06.

[3] Jump up ^ "Forte". DYK. Retrieved 2017-04-14.

[4] Jump up ^ "АО "Азия Авто"". Aziaavto.kz. Retrieved 2010-10-30.

[5] Jump up ^ "Kia launches the new Cerato Forte". iCars Singapore. 2009-01-31. Archived from the original on 2011-10-06. Retrieved 2010-10-30.

[6] Jump up ^ "Kia presenta el primer auto hecho en Nuevo León". Publimetro. 16 May 2016. Retrieved 16 May 2016.

[7] Jump up ^ "Avtotor introduced complete production cycle of Kia Cerato sedan". Wroom.ru. 17 November 2014. Retrieved 17 November 2014.

[8] Jump up ^ "Four models of the Kia brand in the Batna plant". Eco-Algeria. 2017-03-19. Retrieved 2017-04-13.

[carNdriver-9] Jump up to: ^a ^b "2014 Kia Forte Sedan". Car and Driver. November 2012. Retrieved 2013-11-09.

[10] Jump up ^ "2014 Kia Forte Unveiled, Heading to America Early Next Year". AutoGuide.com. 2012-07-29. Retrieved 2012-09-08.

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Kia Cerato

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First generation (2003–2008)[edit]

Facelift[edit]

Second generation (2008–2013)[edit]

Third generation (2013–present)[edit]

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First generation (LD)

Overview
Also called	Kia Sephia (Latin America) Kia Spectra (North America) Kia Spectra5 (North America and Malaysia)
Production	2003–2008 2004–present (China)^[1]
Model years	2004–2009
Assembly	South Korea: Hwaseong (Hwaseong Plant) China: Yancheng (Yancheng Plant) (DYK) Malaysia: Gurun (NAM)
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan 5-door hatchback
Platform	Hyundai-Kia J3 platform
Related	Kia Carens
Powertrain
Engine	1.5 L U I4 (turbocharged diesel) 1.6 L U I4 (turbocharged diesel) 1.6 L G4ED I4 (gasoline) 1.8 L G4GB I4 (gasoline) (China only) 2.0 L G4GC I4 (gasoline) 2.0 L D I4 (turbocharged diesel)
Transmission	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,610 mm (102.8 in)
Length	2003–06 sedan: 4,480 mm (176.4 in) 2006–08 sedans: 4,500 mm (177.2 in) 2003–06 hatchback: 4,341 mm (170.9 in) 2006–09 hatchback: 4,350 mm (171.3 in)
Width	1,735 mm (68.3 in)
Height	1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Chronology
Successor	Kia Cee'd (hatchback)