Kia Cerato 1

Kia Cerato made his debut in 2003. The car was offered in the body of a sedan and a 5-door hatchback. The American version was called Spectra and was equipped with only a 2-liter gasoline engine. In 2006, the model was updated. Cosmetic changes received headlights, taillights, trunk lid and front bumper. Kia Cerato still looks attractive. I'll like the interior less. Inside, it is spacious even for rear passengers, but the finishing materials are not impressive. In addition, they quickly wear out, and the plastic eventually begins to creak. But at the disposal of passengers a lot of places for storing small things, a roomy glove box and holders of glasses. The trunk volume is 345 liters. The Korean is built on the same platform as the Hyundai Elantra XD. In the crash tests EuroNCAP, conducted in 2006, the sedan earned three stars out of five possible. He also received the same amount for protecting children in car seats.

Engines

In the asset Kia Cerato three gasoline and three diesel engines. However, among the announcements dominated by cars with a 1.6-liter gasoline aspirated. There are also proposals with a 2-liter gasoline engine and a 1.5-liter turbodiesel. Petrol 1.6 l provides quite satisfactory characteristics. The chance of expensive repairs is minimal. In 2006, instead of the 105-horsepower unit (G4ED), 122-horsepower (4GFC) began to be installed. The first is equipped with hydraulic valve gap compensators, and the second needs to adjust the valve gap by selecting pushers (every 100,000 km). the 2-liter engine (G4GC) is devoid of hydraulic compensators. The gaps of the valves are adjusted by washers. The 122-horsepower 4GFC gas distribution mechanism is driven by a circuit. Its resource is more than 250-300 thousand km. Sometimes there is premature stretching of the chain - closer to 200,000 km. Even recorded incidents - a break in the chain and bending of the valves. But all these troubles are isolated cases. It is worth noting that the batch of engines in 2007 had problems with the hydraulic tensioner chain. His rod lacked free passage. The flaw was later corrected. The prestyled version of the 1.6-liter engine (G4ED) and the 2-liter (G4GC) have a combined valve timing drive. The sling belt is connected to only one camshaft. And camshafts are connected by a short chain located on the back of the motor. Chain resource over 300,000 km. The gas distribution mechanism of diesel engines is driven by a chain. It can stretch after 200,000 km.

Transmission

The engines were combined with either a 5-speed mechanics or a 4-speed automatic. Moreover, diesel engines could be combined only with a manual transmission.

Problems with the machine are rare and occur after 200-250 thousand km. Fortunately, repairs are not complicated and relatively expensive - up to 40-50 thousand rubles. To extend the life of automatic transmissions, do not forget to update the oil in the box every 60,000 km.

The mechanics start to bother a little earlier. After 100,000 km - the deceased squeezing bearing (from 1,000 rubles), and after 100-150 thousand km - the flowing main clutch cylinder (2 800 rubles). After 150-200 thousand km, the turn of clutch comes (from 5 000 rubles per set). It is worth noting that in cars with diesel engines, the resource of these components is less by about a third. The manual itself takes a long time.

After 100-150 thousand km can make noise external SRUS (from 2 000 rubles). More often than not, it's a leaky anther. The glands of the drives serve 200-300 thousand km.

Walking

On the front axle are Macpherson struts, and on the rear - a multi-link scheme. The behavior on the road can be criticized due to large body rolls and excessive turnability.

The strength of the chassis does not cause objections, except for springs. One of them can break after 100-150 thousand km (about 3 000 rubles). A little longer serve the original shock absorbers and bearings of the front pillars.

Front stage bearings run more than 100-150 thousand km, and rear - more than 200-250 thousand km.

Silent blocks of the front suspension and ball supports may require attention after 150-200 thousand km, and the rear earlier - after 100,000 km. After 100,000 km, the steering rack can be knocked.

Other problems and malfunctions

The body of Kia Cerato is not prone to corrosion. However, with intensive operation in salty winters, red spots may appear on the thresholds after 7-8 years. There are even cases where the rapids rotted through. Rust attacks from the inside.

There are interruptions in the work of the central castle. One of the reasons is the lock mechanism. The manufacturer even advised a little to sharpen the “extra” protrusion of the tongue. Less commonly, the problem is caused by a micro-switch failure.

Problems with air conditioning after 150-200 thousand km can occur due to the bearing of the pulley of the compressor clutch. ABS sensors may need to be replaced after 150,000 to 200,000 km.

Engines

• The chance of expensive repairs is minimal.
• It is worth noting that the batch of engines in 2007 had problems with the hydraulic tensioner chain. His rod lacked free passage. The flaw was later corrected.
• Among the common problems, it is possible to note the engine supports, the resource of which is about 100-150 thousand km.

Transmission

• Problems with the machine are rare and occur after 200-250 thousand km.
• Fortunately, repairs are not complicated and relatively expensive - up to 40-50 thousand rubles.
• To extend the life of automatic transmissions, do not forget to update the oil in the box every 60,000 km.
• km - flowing main clutch cylinder (2 800 rubles). After 150,000 to 200,000.

Other problems and malfunctions

• The body of Kia Cerato is not prone to corrosion.
• There are even cases where the rapids rotted through. Rust attacks from the inside.
• Less commonly, the problem is caused by a micro-switch failure.
• Problems with air conditioning in 150-200 thousand

The first generation Kia Cerato is a successful model. It rarely breaks down and is cheap enough to maintain and repair. Any problems are caused solely by age and excessive mileage. For the unsophisticated buyer, Serato is a reasonable choice.

• Engines: The chance of expensive repairs is minimal.
• Transmission: Problems with the machine are rare and occur after 200-250 thousand km.
• Driving: On the front axle run the Macpherson struts, and on the rear - multi-link scheme.
• Other problems and malfunctions: Kia Cerato's body is not prone to corrosion.

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