2019 KIA Cerato GT Sedan ("Two Dads" Review) | BRRRRM Australia

[@andrewtour9895]

Can’t help but to smile when driving this car, I love mine

[@belvederedog3015]

I totally agree. Have driven from Sydney to Melbourne twice in the last month and loved it. Comfortable, great for overtaking and amazing fuel economy. Easily one of the best cars I have owned and I have had some great cars in the past.

[@DiHandley]

Me too! It’s not a hot hatch as such, but it’s not far off it. Firm ride with a bucket load of features. A lot of fun to drive and be in. 👍

[@andrewtour9895]

If you’re curious I’ve got a video on my channel of the GT with a resonator delete - would definitely recommend doing this before looking at a full exhaust system!

[@wetlikewater4662]

how is the dct transmission in slow moving traffic? not sure if it's worth paying extra for dct given reliability and driving it in stop stop traffic

[@MrRexy04]

Fantastic review. Picked up my GT sedan today in Pearl white and Its sensational to drive. Capable on the road yet really good fun to drive when you want. Not many cars at this price will beat this from Kia. Still yet to notice the rough ride alot of experts are going on about. Smoother than my previous i30 sr which was a great car. I think they forget this is $32k drive away!

[@belvederedog3015]

I got a Pearl White one. Never thought I would ever have a white car but I think it looks sensational. The paintwork is as good as the Merc I had. Agree about the rough ride. I don't notice it regardless of what mode it is in

[@Daniel-ld7xs]

Also with that artificial noise in sports mode. How are you with it? Yay or nay?

[@andrewtour9895]

If you’re curious I’ve got a video on my channel of the GT with a resonator delete - would definitely recommend doing this before looking at a full exhaust system!

[@rcast3763]

Having a sunroof could have been better! Maybe for next model year i suppose?

[@DiHandley]

You’re too late boys. I’ve already bought a white one and I love it. So much bang for your buck I couldn’t pass it by. Very impressed with everything about it. A firmish ride and an excellent motor. I fitted an after market sunroof and a gloss black roof wrap. Goes like a cut cat when needed but in highway driving with the active cruise control on I can well under 6L/100km. Amazing!

[@belvederedog3015]

Coming out from a rest area on the Hume and getting back into traffic, I had it in sports mode and gave it a blast. It got to 140 before I knew it. Sensational pick up. Dropped back to speed limit very quickly once I realised what speed it was doing. Did you get the flat white or Pearl White? The Peral is sensational with the red and black trimmings.

[@magicentro]

Great review gentleman. Took delivery of a Sunset Orange GT Sedan two weeks ago and am having a blast in this thing. Kia dealers now saying wait times for a GT are now out beyond 5 months. Ouch.

[@johndick8793]

I have the Sedan in Sunset Orange. Omg this is the best car I have ever owned. Well worth the money and the power is insane

[@belvederedog3015]

Totally agree with you. Value for money, it is very hard to beat. So much equipment and great performance.

[@53glowe]

Not a 'sporty car? 0-100kph in 6.9 secs and a top speed of 232kph (144mph). That isn't exactly mundane boys 🤔

[@BarryMaskell]

Same power to weight as my 2001 bug eye WRX

[@lukemothug3744]

I seen other videos doing 6.5sec to 💯 not bad.

[@nikkato7096]

Hi guys, great review. We have the black hatch GT and love it to bits.. Amazing machine for the money. The ride is firm but you get use to it and makes every drive feel like you are in a racing go cart!! lol love it. Although the sound is there in sport mode, the smart mode actually learns the way of your foot!!! Becomes smoother in smart mode after a while without the sound generation of sport on all the time. I assume it changes the shift rpms etc in the gearbox. I looked at both N line and the cerato before buying and just loved the different looking hatch which also has a little stinger look about it. i30/golf look has been around a long time and its time for some new looking refined hatches to move forward such as this. I also like the sedan however the larger opening into the hatch was a must... The worst bit is waiting for one to be delivered.. apparently it is months at the moment!!.. Nice review and keep up the great work.

[@surajmon123]

Hello Nikko, When you say firm, is it comfy for long drives?

[@matthewclifton7990]

Love this car, and was so happy when i picked it up and for the money its outstanding. I have the sedan and the styling is so good, it just looks so goos. It may not be a hot sports, but definitely comes close due to the low end torque. I personally like the sound and it adds a little extra to the feel of the car, my son loves it to and always wants to go in this car over the wifes cerato sports plus. Alot of reviews have criticised the noise and i do get it. But everyone says you can't turn it of, which is true and false at the same time. You can go on to youtube and with a few small tools easily unlug this sound without have to go deep into the engine, i thought i would just mention it. A grear review tho both, and look forward to your next one.

[@sopwithpuppy]

Yeah, I've seen a video on YT on how to disable the artificial sound, but I'm wondering if that would void the warranty. Anyone able to answer that question?

[@vasiliosp6424]

Do you have any link for that video?

[@scooternutmick]

Thank you gentlemen. I’m super impressed with the GT and glad you agree. Looking to buy a car this year after riding scooters and motorbikes for the last 10 and this looks hard to beat.

[@belvederedog3015]

I have had mine for 3 months and I am extremely impressed. Take one for a test drive, whack it into sports mode and you won't look back.

[@sopwithpuppy]

I'm also buying one in a few months, and also after the last 25 years riding sports bikes.

[@murraysumpter4236]

Great review on the Cerato GT line.. Best I've seen on utube. Thanks guys..

[@clemayk]

This is GT, not GT Line. Different car models.

[@beesa888]

Great review and great work guys! love a couple of aussie blokes giving their view!

[@timp7593]

Thank you for a very helpful and detailed review which helped me make up my mind. I purchased a Kia Cerato GT 1.6 turbo hatch last week and am very happy with my decision.

[@timp7593]

Further to my earlier comment, now that I have owned the car for just over 4 weeks I can say that I am very pleased with the car which is exactly as described in your video. Thank you. The one point that I would make is that if there is any improvement that Kia can make then it is with regard to the Owner's handbook. The car is great and excellent value for money.

[@surajmon123]

Hello Tim, i went and took a look at this beauty and loved it to the core. I'm looking to use the car mainly for longer drives. I was told that this has a bit firm suspension. Can you please comment on this and your experience on long drives?

[@shem6018]

Looking to purchase one in the next few weeks, how much did you get it for?

[@Daniel-ld7xs]

@@timp7593 Great. Thank you for your comment. I will give it a test drive at some point.

[@timp7593]

@@surajmon123 Dear Suraj, My apologies for not having replied earlier as I didn't see your comment until now. You have probably already purchased the car but just in case you haven't, let me respond to your 2 queries. It is my wife's car but I do drive it periodically and we did do a long drive a few months ago (approx 1200kms) most of which I drove. The car performed remarkably well and exactly in line with the review by "Two Dads". The fuel consumption was better than the handbook stated. Regarding the suspension, yes it is a little on the firm side compared with my wife's previous car a Honda Civic, but it was in my opinion a very comfortable drive. It is after all a GT and the sporty performance does probably warrant a slightly firmer suspension!!

[@blackcyborg009]

The Cerato / Forte GT is indeed something to look into within its segment. Personally, for me, it is more exciting compared to a Honda Civic with a CVT.

[@belvederedog3015]

Excellent review and noticed it was done in my local area. Really not much to fault in this little gem and very happy to have one. Love driving it whenever I can

[@stefentango]

Keep up the good work guys. Great review, only thing holding me back from buying one is that my wife has a problem with the badge. First World problems

[@dales8822]

My wife also had an issue with the Kia, but when I brought my new Cerato GT home (in the Orange) she absolutely loved it.

[@belvederedog3015]

@@dales8822 I am looking forward to seeing one in the Sunset Orange. I have only seen one in black and mine, which is an amazing Snow White Pearl.

[@IrishGremlin03]

You can buy a different kia badge online. I also have a problem with the badge haha

[@A55ASINATOR]

Genuinely love my GT, great review

[@belvederedog3015]

Agree totally with your comments. Excellent review and I do love my car. Best value for money car I have ever owned.

[@chrischo7464]

Thanks guys for a great review the value for money is just insane I want to own one!!

[@chrischo7464]

@@phill5816 haven't seen many around in Adelaide yet but good that you like it I have to save some more money unfortunately 💰💰 Enjoy the car mate!

[@edwardgarde924]

It's running on a turbocharged engine better than most natural aspirated engines.

[@sugarnads]

Bought one today. This exact colour 😁😁

[@MC93SE]

Thanks for the review guys.

[@m.bouanane4455]

Based on the service's cost you already pay the 7 years warranty. Warranty is not free !

[@simquicky3448]

Great review guys! I got my Platinum Graphite GT hatch in early feb and I bloody I love it. Never fails to put a smile on my face! It loves punishment around the twisty bits, but will happily eat up the k’s on the highway too. Only feature I feel it is missing is auto wipers...but I guess I’m getting spoilt and lazy...and nitpicking. Hahaha. Once U adjust the equaliser on the stereo, the sound those JBL’s pump out is phenomenal.

[@belvederedog3015]

Agree totally Sim. I am now used to non auto wipers and not sure why they didn't include them given the other features that are included.

[@rolandojackson3398]

Getting mine in a couple of days.. traded my much loved 2017 Turbo Veloster which seems a troubled brand sadly. Loved the Veloster road hold, unique style and drive but looking for a trouble free run now hopefully with the GT. Great review.

[@Somchai007]

How are you enjoying your new car?

[@domarchie9558]

What issues did you have with the veloster

[@wetlikewater4662]

how is the dct transmission in slow moving traffic? not sure if it's worth paying extra for dct given reliability and driving it in stop stop traffic

[@alessandrodantas8022]

Awesome car with an outrageous Service Price.. Model Year Engine Transmission Costs Cerato 2021 1.6 T-GDI Turbo Petrol 7 Speed Auto (DCT) 1 Year or 10,000 km $282.00 2 Years or 20,000 km $476.00 3 Years or 30,000 km $346.00 4 Years or 40,000 km $630.00 5 Years or 50,000 km $317.00 6 Years or 60,000 km $604.00 7 Years or 70,000 km $640.00

[@Roscarelli]

Hi guys - any chance of doing a review on the Ford Focus ST Line? Cheers and love your videos

[@liueric1988]

Hey Justin did we met at the Easter Show? I am the car seat guy!!! You know @ the stand !!! :D

[@ecurb10]

Good revue, but occasionally you mumble something about...is it i30? You mention it a few times as a comparison....a little more detail there please. My son just bought one of these and yes what great value!

[@BarryMaskell]

Go back to 2001 this car has the same power to weight ratio as the bug eye Subaru WRX

[@53glowe]

Great review boys...enjoyed that very much👍

[@therealnoodles7638]

Good value, 31K driveaway for a GT

[@etlens]

after doing all the research I've set on getting a Cerato GT...is it possible to get a drive-away price under 30k?...thoughts are much appreciated.

[@yeahmate94]

erikawithaktian hey mate, i picked one up for $31,000 flat in the sedan with premium paint options and gt floor mats. Unbeatable

[@karlz10]

Hey yeahmate94, where’d you get it for 31k? My dealer won’t budge below 33k without premium paint!

[@curtisfisher1028]

I got mine for 26k plus 2k from previous car roll over gravity grey gt with summer tires and pin stripes 7 speed dct

[@ken-xm8gh]

Hi, will you pick this over the Mazda 3 ?

[@thunderjenkins920]

Where are the test drives of the Kia forte gt in America

[@suddonlee4326]

Awesome review as usual cheers 🤘

[@blakeharrison6327]

Interesting that you think the ride is softer than the i30 N Line. Kia actually designed this car to be firmer and all other review sites mention the ride quality on the i30 being better. Take a look at CarAdvice. Personally, I own an I30 N line Manual and the ride is very compliant. More so than the 208 gti, Clio RS 200 EDC and Mini Cooper S I had before it.

[@BRRRRMAustralia]

G'day Blake - Thanks for your comments and congrats on your new N line manual! Both cars are really good value in terms of being "Fun and Family Friendly" but we found even though both came with identical wheel and tyre combos (225/40R18 Michelin Pilot Sport 4), the N line was probably the better (read: sharper) handler of the two, but the KIA's ride quality was noticeably better. Hmmmm...I'm starting to think from your comments that perhaps that particular i30 N line press car we were given from Hyundai may have had over inflated tyres or perhaps something was wrong with the DCT as it didn't shift as well as the KIA too? Anyway we tell it how we see it! Thanks for watching mate!

[@supercededman]

Hi fellas, and Blake. I got my hands on what I was told was the first privately-registered GT in Oz (delivered to me whilst the Oz Tennis Open was still on). It's a hatch, and I've driven over 6000 km. Great review, probably the best I've seen, adding to what others have written. Regarding the ride quality, I have found it very comfortable, and so has my partner. My last car was a 2016 Hyundai i30, and my partner and I both think the GT is as - if not softer - than the i30. Comfortable, not wallowing. Great feedback from the road and steering, yet great ride quality. Not sure what all the other reviewers are smoking, to be honest. I gave the car a blast through the Black Spur in Victoria, and can confirm the car is great fun. The sport mode is really the thing in twisties, but around town it's ECO for me. I'm averaging 7.6 LI/100km over 6K and 12 weeks, 50/50 urban/highway.. Impressive value for money.

[@belvederedog3015]

@@supercededman Agree, exceptional value for money and also agree it is very comfortable and superb handling.

[@vodangquang7371]

At vietnam. Kia cerato dont have turbo. So sad :(

[@rockerboyka94]

Same over here. A GT with a 1.6 NA engine. Why would anyone pay for that spec.

[@malakuloushs4265]

my dad has one ands its awesome

[@pvtjohntowle4081]

You forgot DAA Driver Attention Alert 07:00

[@juliannevincent5468]

We have the Red 2019 Cerato GT Hatch. We previously had the Cerato Koupe - Lime Green for 9 yrs - a car which I really love, never put a foot wrong! Getting old..... the GT pre-set seats were the way to go even though as a 5'2" woman - I JUST fit...... (Some demonstrator GT cars I couldn't sit in and see over the engine...... the Stinger seats are the best for people my size, wasted on large men! And I have threatened to see if I can get a Stinger seat fitted....... along with a Lime Green body wrap). HOWEVER - I am yet to find how to set the Smart Cruise Control. I get an error message each time I try - "SCC (Smart Cruise Ctrl conditions not met". The Manual is about as useful as teats on a bull.....

[@belvederedog3015]

Agree about the manual. So much useless information. It was written for other markets which have additional accessories so not applicable to the one we have here in Oz. The SCC does work and it works quite well. You might be pressing the button twice. The second time you press it, it puts it into speed limiting mode. Press the cruise control button once, drive up to the cruising speed then use set on the cruise control switch. Hope that is clear enough.