Especificaciones y análisis del KIA Cerato
Power
115HP
Torque
255Nm
Consumption
5l/100
Emissions
132g/km
0-100 km/h
11.8s
Top Speed
186km/h
Weight
1309kg
Price
16,105€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
538 L
55 L
84.5 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the KIA Cerato 5p 1.6 CRDi EX · 115 CV (2006-2008)
General description
The 2006 KIA Cerato burst onto the market as a statement of intent. Far from being just an economical option, this Korean compact proved that reliability, decent equipment, and low running costs could go hand in hand, challenging the European giants on their own turf and winning the hearts of families looking for a loyal and sensible travel companion.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the Cerato with its 115-horsepower 1.6 CRDi engine feels like a willing and honest friend. It doesn't aim for speed records, but the torque delivery from low revs thanks to the turbo makes it an agile car for daily use and competent on the highway. Its five-speed manual transmission is precise, and its chassis, with a comfort-oriented suspension, absorbs road imperfections with a smoothness that invites you to devour miles without fatigue.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is a reflection of its time: functional, discreet, and without frills. The lines are smooth and balanced, creating a silhouette that, while not groundbreaking, has aged with dignity. Inside, logic and space are king. The materials are robust, built to last, and the cabin is surprisingly spacious, culminating in a 538-liter trunk that seems to belong to a car from a higher segment. It's the beauty of practicality.
Technology and features
The Cerato's technology focused on the essential and effective. Its greatest feat lies under the hood: a common-rail direct-injection diesel engine with a variable geometry turbo, an advanced solution for its time that guaranteed extraordinarily low consumption. Although it lacks today's screens and assistants, it offered everything necessary for a safe and comfortable journey, proving that good engineering doesn't always need fireworks.
Competition
In such a competitive segment, the KIA Cerato fearlessly competed with heavyweights like the Ford Focus, Renault Mégane, or Volkswagen Golf. While its European rivals often played the dynamism or status card, the Cerato offered an irrefutable argument: a price, space, and reliability ratio that few could match, making it the smart choice for many drivers.
Conclusion
The KIA Cerato 1.6 CRDi is not a car you buy with a racing heart, but with your head held high. It is the personification of a rational and satisfying purchase. A vehicle that more than fulfilled its promise of reliable and economical mobility, laying the foundation for the excellent reputation KIA enjoys today. It was, and for many still is, another member of the family.