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2013 Kia Cerato Launched in Malaysia!

Naza Kia Malaysia has recently just launched the all-new 2013 Kia Cerato! The new Cerato will be available in two variants: 1.6-litre Gamma II MPI and a 2.0-litre NU MPI.

Both of the variations are mated to a 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters. The 2013 Kia Cerato are priced from RM99,888 for 1.6L and RM118,888 for 2.0L.

2013 Kia Cerato Launched in Malaysia!

Kia Cerato Smart Key

The all-new Kia Cerato is the replacement model for Kia Forte as the Korean carmaker’s C-Segment challenger. Naza Kia Malaysia explained that the reason behind the name change is to ensure some international consistency. Thus, this new car model will not be named ‘Kia Forte’ but it will be called ‘Kia Cerato’!

For those who doesn’t know, the turning point for Kia Motors is the Kia Forte model and I’m driving one myself. In those days, people especially uncles and aunties will tell you not to buy Korean cars because there’s no 2nd hand resale value, maintenance cost is high, fuel consumption is high and etc.

However, people (especially the younger generations) have now have changed their perspective towards Korean manufactured cars. Kia Motors has since changed it’s brand image by changing the look of its products. It’s a 360degree change as their cars now are very different from the basic cars (eg. Kia Sephia) they began with.

Today, Kia’s vehicles are not only packed with modern technology but also nice design which turn the heads of many people. The Kia Forte certainly has made most of us look differently at Kia, and now came the new good looking Kia Cerato.

Kia Cerato Exterior

Kia Cerato : Radiator Grille

Radiator Grille

Kia Cerato : HID Xenon Headlamps with Auto Levelling Device & LED Daytime Running Lights (Applicable for 2.0 variant only)

HID Xenon Headlamps with Auto Levelling Device & LED Daytime Running Lights (Applicable for 2.0 variant only)

Kia Cerato : LED Rear Combination Lamps

LED Rear Combination Lamps

Kia Cerato : Sunroof (Applicable for 2.0 variant only)

Sunroof (Applicable for 2.0 variant only)

2013 Kia Cerato Launched in Malaysia!

Smart Welcome Lighting System

One of the cool features of this new Cerato is the Smart Welcome Lighting System which unfolds both the side mirrors, switch on the puddle lights (below the side mirrors) and activates the pocket lights at the door handle when the car detects the the Smart Key. It’s cool and awesome right? The new Cerato are packed with new features that will boost your driving experience.

Kia Cerato Puddle Lamp

Kia Cerato Pocket Light

Kia Cerato Interior

Kia Cerato : 10-Way Power Driver Seat with Memory

10-Way Power Driver Seat with Memory

Kia Cerato : Spacious Trunk

Spacious Trunk

Kia Cerato : Dual Zone Full Auto Air-Conditioner with Cluster Ioniser

Dual Zone Full Auto Air-Conditioner with Cluster Ioniser

Kia Cerato : Center Console Cup Holder

Center Console Cup Holder

Kia Cerato : Center Console Multi Box

Center Console Multi Box

Kia Cerato : Glove Box Cooking

Glove Box Cooking

Kia Cerato : 60:40 Split Folding Rear Seat

60:40 Split Folding Rear Seat

Kia Cerato : Rear Air Vent

Rear Air Vent

Kia Cerato : Air-Ventilated Driver Seat (Applicable for 2.0 variant only)

Air-Ventilated Driver Seat (Applicable for 2.0 variant only)

Kia Cerato : Supervision Cluster with 4.2

Supervision Cluster with 4.2″ Full-Colour TFT-LCD (Applicable for 2.0 variant only)

Kia Cerato : 4.3

4.3″ Touch Screen TFT-LCD with Rear View Camera Disply & Audio Control

Kia Cerato Features

Kia Cerato : 6-Airbag System Passenger Airbag Switch

6-Airbag System Passenger Airbag Switch

Kia Cerato : Electronic Stablilty Control (HAC+ABS+BAS+TCS)

Electronic Stablilty Control (HAC+ABS+BAS+TCS)

Kia Cerato : Safety Power Windows & Safety Power Sunroof (Applicable for 2.0 variant only)

Safety Power Windows & Safety Power Sunroof (Applicable for 2.0 variant only)

Kia Cerato : Auto Defog System

Auto Defog System

Kia Cerato : Electric Chromic Mirror

Electric Chromic Mirror

Kia Cerato : Front & Rear Parking Assist System

Front & Rear Parking Assist System

The new Kia Cerato (CKD) will be locally assembled in Kedah, Malaysia and it’s available in 5 choices of nice colours – Clear White, Glittering Metal, Bright Silver, Temptation Red and Golden Beat. The price starts from RM99,888 (1.6-litre) to RM118,888 (2.0-litre).

Naza Kia offers a 5-years warranty from the date of first registration with unlimited mileage.

2013 Kia Cerato

Price: RM99,888 to RM118,888
Engine: 1.6-litre Gamma / 2.0-litre Nu
Transmission: Six-speed automatic
Power: 128HP, 157Nm of torque / 158HP and 194Nm of torque
Fuel consumption: 6.8l/100km (1.6-litre Gamma engine)
Verdicts: Nice design, comfortable, well-equipped, packed with features and value for money.

Are you tempted and interested to get this new Kia Cerato? I can help you get this new Cerato at a better price or offer, contact/message me for a the pricing and more details.


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