Kia Cerato

Kia Cerato

Manufacturer	Kia Motors
Production	2003–present
Predecessor	Kia Sephia
Successor	Kia Cee'd (Europe) Kia Forte
Class	Compact car
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel drive

The Kia Cerato 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 continued on in some markets.

First generation (LD; 2003–2008)

First generation

Also called	Kia Spectra (North America)
Production	2003–2008 2003–2009 (export)
Model years	2004–2009
Assembly	China: Jiangsu (Yangcheng Plant) South Korea: Hwasung (Hwasung Plant)
Body style	4-door sedan 5-door hatchback
Engine	1.6 L I4 (gasoline) 2.0 L I4 (gasoline) 1.5 L CRDi I4 (t/c diesel; 2003–06) 1.6 L CRDi I4 (t/c diesel; 2006–09) 2.0 L CRDi I4 (t/c diesel)
Transmission	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual
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)

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) 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. In Europe, the Cerato was replaced by the Kia Cee'd.

• 

  MY2004–2006 Kia Spectra SX sedan (US)

• 

  MY2004–2006 Kia Spectra5 SX (US)

• 

  2003–2006 Kia Cerato LX sedan (Germany)

Facelift

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

• 

  MY2007 Kia Spectra EX sedan (US)

• 

  MY2007 Kia Spectra5 hatchback (US)

• 

  MY2007 Kia New Cerato EX sedan (US)

Second generation (TD; 2008–present)

MY2010 Kia Forte (US)

Main article: Kia Forte

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