Images: Kia YD.I Cerato (2013-16)
Released in April 2013, the Kia YD Series I (YD.I) Cerato was initially available as a sedan, with five-door hatchbacks following in August 2013 (theYD Cerato Koup had been reviewed separately). Manufactured in Hwasung, South Korea, the front-wheel drive Cerato was powered by 1.8- and 2.0-litre petrol engines that were mated to either six-speed manual or automatic transmissions. Furthermore, the YD Cerato range consisted S, Si and SLi variants…Read full Kia YD Cerato review
Images: Kia YD.II Cerato (2016-18)
Released in May 2016, the Kia YD Series II (YD.II) Cerato introduced a new 2.0-litre petrol engine, updated styling and interiors, and additional safety equipment for the Cerato Si and SLi variants. The Kia YD.II Cerato could be identified by its revised front mask with black or gloss black trim for Kia’s ‘tiger-nose’ grille, new headlights, bumper, fog lights and re-profiled bonnet; the YD.II Cerato also had a new rear bumper and tail-light design. Inside, the Kia YD.II Cerato featured new materials for the dashboard, door trims, centre fascia and console head. Furthermore, the gearstick was redesigned for improved ‘comfort when actuating shifts’ and there was new metallic trim around the air vents.
