Kia Cerato GT 2020 review (Forte GT)

[@chasingcars]

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[@imcarlosjr4898]

In America it’s call the Kia Forte GT

[@chasingcars]

Yep, and Cerato in most other markets.

[@mauriziovespa5126]

What tyres would you be recommending on this car and how did you find the front wheel drive and acceleration?

[@hansolo7654]

Ordered mine. Sunset orange sedan due early August. My first brand new car. Im very excited

[@silentrefusal9911]

Congrats dear, hope u enjoy it to the max. Have a great and safest experience

[@HD_Heresy]

I'm gonna get one next EOFY! How much did you pay drive away???

[@LL2500]

please share some experience

[@Daniel-ld7xs]

Hey congrats on your purchase. How is it? Can it do the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs? :P

[@justicemoody]

@@Daniel-ld7xs thank you for this comment.

[@MrRexy04]

Good review and well put together but like some of the comments here, slightly unfair in my view having owned this car for 12 months. For the price this is a fantastic vehicle with everything you could think of thrown into it. $32990 rrp when i purchased 12 months ago but most kia dealers are willing to go much further south of this. Yes, it can be a bit stiff and harsh at times (coarse roads, bumps etc) but you are buying the gt "sporty version" after all. If you want a smoother ride then go for the sport/sport+. In this day and age everyone wants the best! This isn't a $60,000+ sports car...it's a sub 30k top spec model with features found in $50k vehicles. I mean heated and cooled memory seats is amazing at this price. Personally I love this car. Sure it might be a little bumpy, stiff to drive or whatever you want to call it but like most things you get used to it and when you do you'll appreciate this car for what it is. Keep up the great work chasing cars team.

[@HannahFortalezza]

Lol I can't get over people commenting over the harsh ride. Having come from a Nissan Silvia it's plush! The ride honestly adds to the sporty feel though, great in my book

[@wetlikewater4662]

I'm considering between the sports+ or GT model, just not sure about long-term reliability with the turbo engine, would you say that this would be a concern?

[@brettmusial5855]

@@wetlikewater4662 7 Year unlimited km warranty.....what's to be concerned about.

[@akent46]

@@wetlikewater4662 This is a proven engine, you realize they use 1.6 turbos in their motorsport sector, Kia and Hyundai are no strangers to strong boosted engines now.

[@simz5633]

Yo any chance we can get an update on the car? How many ks have you done? How would u rate the reliability so far? 🙏🏿

[@ecurb10]

My son just bought one....excellent value, and looks great in the white! Loads of extras, and I love the cooling seats, which not many luxury cars have.

[@chasingcars]

The cooling seats are great. Hope your son enjoys the car!

[@simz5633]

Yo any chance on an update on the car? Reliability and ks done? :)🙏🏿

[@DEATHSTARER]

The Koreans have come a LONG way in the automotive industry. I SHOULD know,as the proud owner of the i30N. Having said that,for 30 clams,this Cerato GT is terrific value. 7 year warranty,the same peppy 1.6 T engine from the Hyundai N-Line, IRS at the rear,all the safety tech etc No wonder we are seeing lots of Cerato GTs on the road. Well done KIA.

[@drmanikhossain7537]

Thanks for the awesome review man! The more you ride Cerato (Forte) GT the more you are gonna enjoy! You can’t go wrong with this one in this price segment! I own a 2020 Forte GT Canadian version (only one trim, not like GT 1 or 2 in USA, 29K CAD MSRP, 201 HP and 195 lb-ft torque, 0-60 in ~6.5 sec). Around 11000 Kms on my car already in 3 months and I can say I enjoy to spend time inside the cabin. Many people appreciate when they see my car on the road! This is the car that you can get almost every high entry specs from! I couldn’t agree more the ride is little bit shaky on the bumpy road but overall it handles the road and windy condition very smoothly in a very (I should say very very lol, please get a good quality radar detector!) high speed IMO. The features make the Forte GT exceptional are the ambient lighting mode, lumber support, auto trunk release, siriusXM, HK audio system, independent multi link rear suspension, UVO intelligence mobile app with many functions (remote start, car heath, car status etc), emergency assistance button on the mirror, built in navigation, wireless charging, both android and apple car play, cluster monitor indicates the map when your navigation is on, awesome ACC (10 digit speed change) and rear air vents (its awesome that the Australian version comes with memory and cooling seat options)! Interior is simple but clean look however I think it could be lill bit better. I am not sure but I found LKA is one of the best compared with its rivals and I keep LKA turn on always. For sure this car is not a super fast car but fast enough to smoke many cars on the road! This car is all bout a sleeper and European look inside and out! In this price segment, I believe Toyota Corolla XSE, Honda CIvic Sport or Touring or Mazda 3 cant beat this car overall. Civic SI and Getta GLI are the real competitors of this car but SI just comes with manual and ~3 K more which may break the deal (Forte GT comes with automatic transmission in Canada that can break the deal as well) and GLI is way expensive! I had Toyota and Honda cars before, I do have full respect on em but I think Kia is doing great (don’t forget the warranty) and we should appreciate Kia, Hyundai and Genesis for the value they bring for us! I had a big negative equity from my previous car, otherwise I had eyes on the Stinger but I couldn’t happy more with this GT! As situations vary person to person, I just would like to ask you guys, compare the cars with every aspect and go for the test drive several times before you buy one! And choose what you like! For me it was Forte GT. Thank you buddies and congratulations in advance on your new car!

[@aidanhayes6676]

Hate how people complain about it’s speed/power, it’s not a performance car and it’s not even a hot hatch….it’s not supposed to be fast and powerful

[@supercededman]

I've now got a GT sedan after owning a GT hatch for 2 years (it was stolen and wrecked). I put 42K kms on the hatch, and can honestly say it is the best car I've owned. Performance, practicality (that hatch is huge), and economical. When I did economy runs, I would get 650 km on a tank of petrol, and even saw 700 km on a handful of occasions. Amazing. I put Korean-market Kia (K3) badges on it, took the Cerato badge off the rear, and people actually think it is a Lexus or Euro car. Just proves what an outstanding packing this vehicle is.

[@mongoose3800]

Nice review and appreciate your honest opinion. I bought my GT sedan (Pearl White) in February this Year and have to say I love the car. I spent a good amount time comparing to other cars in the class and think it interesting how the car is often compared to Mazdas and the like. For the price there was not much else around that offers the same bang for buck or good looks. Coming from bigger cars the Cerato is really in a league of it's own when it comes to interior space. Mazdas and the like are very cramped up front and squash you're legs in if you are tallish like me. Boot room, as you point out, is large in the Cerato and I think must be almost class leading. I find the head unit really modern and far better than those on the Mazda's, Honda's etc. The thing I do find interesting is comments about the firm ride. I love the firm ride. If you're buying a sports version of a car you have to expect a firmer ride. And the handling, I think it's fantastic for the price you pay. If the suspension were softer the handling would suffer. It would be nice to point out that the 1.6 Turbo engine, despite having more power, uses less fuel than the 2.0l motor. I can actually get 6.6l/100km. Even after a spirited drive the car returns amazing fuel figures. Bottom line, it's just a fun car and worth every cent - in my opinion.

[@chasingcars]

Glad you're enjoying the car, and agree there are substantial practicality benefits in the cabin over the equivalent Mazda 3. I think the firm ride is a subjective thing - you'll either embrace it, or wish for more compliance. Like so many elements of a car, a test drive will make totally clear whether a Cerato GT is right for you.

[@MrwhopperGaming10]

Totally agree.

[@wetlikewater4662]

Hey mate, how reliable is the dct transmission? And have you found it troublesoke in slow moving traffic? I'm considering between the sport+ or gt based on those factors

[@mongoose3800]

@@wetlikewater4662 I'm enjoying the DCT. When you plant it it is so quick changing gears. Around town it can be a pick picky about what gear it wants to be in or holding on at slow speeds but nothing worse than conventional autos. And certainly better than any cvt. The quick and crisp changes are worth it. Bottom line, extremely happy and love it when I decide I way to just floor it and hard fun.

[@m_thebox]

I second that!

[@Bellakelpie]

Have owned a Hatch version for 2 weeks and very happy with it. We got a great E.O.F.Y. deal , $31,000 drive away incl window tint and a tow-bar for mounting a bike rack. The car is very sure footed on wet roads. Overall, a really “great bang for the buck” car.

[@rahusphere]

What made you go for hatch than a sedan. Hatch looks awesome though.

[@Bellakelpie]

@@rahusphere A more practical car for us. I fly r/c model planes as a hobby and by folding down the rear seat backs I can transport larger models than I could fit into the trunk of a sedan. The same applies for suitcases etc, when my wife and I go on a driving holiday..

[@rahusphere]

@@Bellakelpie awesome. Thanks for reply. I thought seats are foldable in sedan too as shown in this video.

[@Bellakelpie]

@@rahusphere They are. But the sedan’s parcel shelf sometimes creates an obstruction when loading long items, like model plane wings.😉 Plus it prevents the loading and transport of some bulky items. In short, that shelf can be a “p.I.b” at times. My previous car was a larger sedan than the Kia and it had fold down rear seats. I can get more into the Cerato than I ever could in the car it replaced.

[@ThatRandomChannelTRC]

I am currently using the Kia Cerato. I absolutely love it. Drives so well. Its not a GT thou....

[@dennissulit1757]

Great car for the price. Nicely done review John, the force is strong with you

[@chasingcars]

Thanks, Dennis!

[@davidoneill2983]

John from summit Cycles. Small world :D

[@Clove_Parma]

+Chasing Cars, any word on when you'll have a video on the refreshed Cerato?

[@m_thebox]

By far one of the best reviews for the Cerato GT on YT. Good job, guys. Well, I own one. I am used to drive hot hatches in my home country (Brazil) and of course we cannot say this car is one of them, but please...... about roughly 30K you get heaps of stuff in here as well as 150 kw as a bonus lol. I'd love to own a Golf R, Audi S3 or a WRX but for half price I'm quite happy with this Kia. Especially because I paid in cash, have no loan finance and still experience some driving fun experience (not forgetting wifey is happy with the boot space hehe)

[@OkaySickient]

I own a 2019 Cerato gt hatch. Here is my experience with it. Cons You can't creep in traffic like you do in a normal automatic. As its dct is like driving a manual and if you do, you'll only make your dct temp rise. The acceleration, is weak. Not talking about the turbo lag but from a stop when you step on the gas pedal the car will not go until a second later then it's like oh you wanna go and then it moves. It's like a dead spot on the gas pedal. Can be dangerous at times. The safety features are way too sensitive. Lane keep assist, you cannot turn this off by default it will always turn back on when you start your car. Driving on Sydney roads, avoiding pot holes and stuff the Lane keep assist will always try to correct you which causes more danger. Automatic emergency breaking, is horrible. It's way too sensitive and luckily you can turn it down which has been better. But if you didn't know at fist like myself. It actually causes more danger trying to emergency break for you. Front parking sensors will automatically turn off as you drive. You will have to manually turn it on. It will only turn on automatically from a reverse but once you drive off it turns off. The Cerato will beep a lot. E.g two lanes turning right, blind spot monitoring will beep at you thinking you are merging lanes when there's a car in your blind spot which scares you and confuses you. Cerato will tell you there's a school zone ahead even if you are not on that road as long as you are within the range it will tell you. You can turn this volume down. The suspensions are stiff but what makes it worst are the seats. A lot for people will tell you the suspensions are too stiff which is true. But if you actually swapped out the seats to a more comfortable one the suspensions will not feel as harsh. The lower trim models of the Cerato and the optima gt etc those seats are way more comfortable compared to the Cerato gt. The dct is not as smooth. Though it does shift quick. Downshifts isn't too bad but there are no rev matching. If you've been in a manual car or driven one, it feels just like that. You will feel the car doing it's gear changes especially when slowing down. JBL speaker are average. The hatch boot will not automatically open but the sedan will when standing near it with the keys on you. Pros Very good around corners, good handling, spacious for a small car. Good on fuel, good power, it has air vents under the driver and passenger for the rear passengers. I like sport mode being activated only when you push the gear stick towards you. As you can control it with ease without having to look for the button or to cycle through the modes. Wireless charging, android auto, apple carplay, auto memory dear for driver only. When you open the driver door, the driver seat will pull back automatically to give you more space to get in. Which feels luxurious. You can set it to pull back further or shorter. Cold start takes a min to quiet down. Speed limit will be shown on the media screen. Speed camera warnings. That's all the cons and pros I can think of. Now if I knew all this before purchasing it, I wouldn't have gone with it. Great car overall but it isn't for me.

[@willismith96]

Have the same car and completely agree, especially the creeping in traffic is horrible

[@matthewclifton7990]

Good job you tested the car before you bought hey 🙄

[@rcast3763]

How is the Front sensors a con? You want your Front sensors on while driving!? Turn it on if you need it on the front!

[@sugarnads]

Love mine. Dont notice he creeping in traffic.

[@MrBenHaynes]

@@rcast3763 I come from driving Mazda's where the sensors are always on. My father showed me that you have to turn them on just before you need them (as his Holden Calais works exactly the same). I still haven't remembered to turn them on before needing them, yet....

[@its_ben_carter]

Tom, old mate, same same. Solid job as always.Think there is slow mo overkill but otherwise really nice camera work. Proud to have a quality Aussie car review crew at work thanks fellas

[@chasingcars]

Thanks 👍

[@tyronepower2210]

Let’s talk about the facts. It’s a 23k Car (well I got mine for 19k) with a punchy 1.6T engine that burbles and pops from the factory... This car handles better than my 2019 Honda Accord Sport 2.0T. 30k car. It’s a solid car. I enjoy driving it over the Honda. It’s quicker than the Civic Si and it has a lower center console so I can drive it without my Knees touching the dashboard, I’m 6ft9... this is the reason I chose to buy it. I love this car. People are spoilt nowadays and they complain about silly things like this reviewer.

[@chasingcars]

Australia is a different market, with different cars, different price points, and different tastes. -Tom

[@johnschroeder5359]

This version of the Cerato in the sedan is very nice looking car, with the drivetrain Kia has done well making it more flexible, hopefully Kis keep developing these offings, as was mentioned a good car to drive, I really like the balance of the car in particular the sedan, I would give this car serious consideration.

[@chasingcars]

It deserves consideration!

[@shubhadeepdasgupta3746]

I'm planning to buy a small sedan and would like some suggestions. Comparing the KIA Cerato GT and the Hyundai Elantra Sports Premium, which out of these 2 is a better all round car?

[@narrowempress1625]

Shubhadeep Dasgupta Cerato GT has a better exhaust note

[@iDreamDance]

I test drove both and now own the Cerato GT, can confirm it's way more fun and the ride settles a bit after the first 500-1000 km (full tour video on my channel too)!

[@billaubin14]

Thinking of trading my 2019 Elantra limited ultimate package for the 2020 kia forte GT with gt2 package. Yes I know it's been 16 months since I got it with 11k left to pay after a 7k down payment but I test drive the gt and honestly it's what I was looking for all along. They didn't have the GT in 2019 and the Elantra sport wasn't available and was missing features I wanted. However this had slightly less mpg and had cooled seats rear vent and mood lighting. Missing out on the memory seats, navigation (actually really nice better than Google maps) smart trunk and duel climate control (heard you can add this instead of manual ac??) auto dimming mirror (add on?). At the same time I get 54 more horsepower and multi link rear suspension better handling ect sports galore. Any thoughts if this is a good idea? 😅😁

[@53glowe]

Good review John...I thought your car walk around was a little stilted, but you warmed up to the task of reviewing whilst behind the wheel and your narration flowed much better. Overall well done...a solid review of the Cerato GT👍

[@nchia]

Saw a Cerato sedan a few days ago, it’s massive!

[@chasingcars]

Yuge!

[@drivingriding]

I thoroughly enjoyed your detailed review , the best i have seen by anyone. Keep it up... great work and thank you

[@billaubin14]

1:40 are those memory seat buttons?

[@74miamor]

YEs - there are 2 seat memory positions

[@liyangau]

Who would spend more on a Yaris Hybrid over this car? Toyota is crazy

[@WORMGERM]

Just paid a deposit on mine. It's being delivered in September.

[@chasingcars]

Cool! Sedan or hatch?

[@WORMGERM]

@@chasingcars the Hatch

[@hansolo7654]

Check in with your dealer, I did today and found it was due 3 weeks early

[@mauriziovespa5126]

I took the Cerato GT out for a test drive. I thought the power response when accelerating from a start position was not great. The engine responsiveness was disappointing for my liking.The middle console could have been better designed and some of the dials looked a little too plastic for my liking. The suspension is hard and the rear seat not something one could enjoy on a long ride. I guess if you enjoy front wheel drive then it’s ok but I much prefer rear wheel drive. Boot space is exceptional, seat trims, steering wheel design and sporty pedals give it a nice touch. Some sporting touches used to attract features that could have been better and made a statement in this market prices range. The touch screen resolution is average and the dash instruments look ok. The wheels and tyres give it a nice touch but I would be exploring different tyres on this car to go with the 18 inch rims. From the side the front does look chunky, but the front & rear view looks great. Whoever gave the seal of approval for the sideview look needs to have a rethink for future model design. The front wheel view of this car is at odds with the front and rear views. I also did not not like the blend of vinyl and leather in the interior and the silver plastic look of some of the dials. For the price one does get some good features which is standard in some cars that are 10k more. The best thing about this car is price, features, fuel consumption for a turbo engine and the so called sport look. As for the sporty sound I would ditch that as it is just a gimmick. All noise and little grunt. For the price and looks I can see why people are buying this car. In years to come Kia is going to be a force in the motor industry. It slowly getting there with this car and it’s design. With a 7 year warranty why not go for it?

[@evanparker]

I've owned a Cerato GT (actually really a US Forte) for a while now, and all of your points about the suspension are exceptionally dead on. Artificially heavy vague steering, very very heavy suspension borderline uncomfortable, hard in the rear seat. It's still pretty great though, it's always fun to drive. It sure doesn't communicate all this confidence like my old Focus ST did, but it's a really good car for the money. I love mine.

[@chasingcars]

Well summed up, Evan. Thanks for watching and providing your feedback as an owner. It is very valuable!

[@Reviews4Devices]

Subaru XV or Kia cerato gt? thanks

[@stephend6439]

New reviews coming in Hot! Can’t stop these boys.

[@chasingcars]

Working hard!

[@ThatguyPurps]

Wouldve got one but didnt like the seat, the electric motor doesnt allow it to lower down as far as the lower models. Extremely happy with the spec I ended up getting. For the money the GT is awesome, just pity it wasnt for me.

[@chasingcars]

Yeah, electric seats typically limit downward movement. Same story in the i30 N, actually.

[@MC93SE]

I wish it had the manual option that some overseas Cerato/Forte GT versions get.

[@chasingcars]

Would be nice - the manual gearbox fitted to the 1.6T is much sweeter than the manual on the base 2.0L. The Hyundai i30 N-Line is available with a manual here in Australia - same drivetrain.

[@ey1709]

I don't think the inner door arm rest is leather and it is not carbon fibre inlays. Please clarify.

[@chasingcars]

Not real types of either.

[@ey1709]

Chasing Cars The reviewer said they are which I know it's false. Very misleading.

[@antonvanschalkwyk5684]

What is the 0-100?

[@suddonlee4326]

Brilliant review very thorough probably one of the best I've watched of the Cerato GT. It's a great car for the price very fun to drive but as per review can be a pretty uncomfortable ride for those in the back and the passenger on rough suburban roads. For the driver though not much of an issue. All in all however highly recommend the Cerato GT especially the sedan which I think looks much better compared to the hatch.

[@chasingcars]

Thanks, Dini.

[@tettiiillchayz3502]

Boot can be propped open for u from the key

[@theslicefactor4590]

Love this car. I think the engine could be bigger though, perhaps a 1.8 turbo rather than 1.6.

[@iDreamDance]

Woooo finally got a review of this on Chasing Cars! One month with my GT in hatchback form and I'm loving it, and totally agree with everything you said :) Would love to see Genesis GV80 and the new Sorento next!

[@chasingcars]

Awesome! What colour?

[@iDreamDance]

@@chasingcars Snow White Pearl! Part of me wishes I could have got Aurora Black but the waiting time is super long now :(

[@sugarnads]

Ive had mine a month too. Love it.

[@bennyboost]

I really wanted this one, I just loved everything about it - the aesthetic, styling, interior / exterior but exactly as you said - the sports tuned suspension sadly ruined it and at the end of the day I needed something that can deal with pot-hole Sydney! Ended up going for the Sport+ which has so much of the same safety features and tech of the GT (just missing Qi Charging and LED head/tail lights) and a plainer leather seats but it's a good balance and I love it to bits!

[@larissasimpson1658]

Which would you recommend - Kia Cerato or Subaru Impreza

[@yurkshirelad]

Do you want AWD? Do you like CVTs?

[@zaamuro8408]

This or the N-line John, considering price as well?

[@iDreamDance]

N-line has slightly less features than the Cerato GT, N-line Premium is more equal spec but costs $3-4k more. Also the i30 PD is an older gen model (2017) whereas the Cerato BD is a bit more modern looking inside and out (2018).

[@deswatson2536]

Love it may look into purchasing one

[@SOLIDANKIT]

this or the 2021 i30 sedan elite?

[@jesserowlingsify]

Wow. Can't believe how early I got here. Thoughts on the Cerato exterior - it's okay, but it suffers from what most small sedans these days suffer from - it's very chunky vertically. You're right, John, that the bigger wheels help with this. But from the front and side, the main vibe it gives me is chunky.

[@chasingcars]

Good point. Pedestrian safety requirements have also meant taller bonnets for most new cars these days, which adds to the sense of height, I think.

[@jesserowlingsify]

@@chasingcars 100% - it's a feature of all modern cars, but in a lot of classes you can get away with it through the general mass of the vehicle. Small sedans not so much. P.s. as for a suggestion, I have two: 1. More comparisons! 2. Late-model used car reviews (if at all logistically possible) would be cool for those of us who want to buy a new(er) car but don't want to spend new car money.

[@rouhollahnavvabi7110]

Well don good review mate 👍

[@chasingcars]

Thank you!

[@akent46]

They look like a Catfish I pulled out of the Mekong 5 years ago. Love your reviews guys, nice work.... great cars too, I might snag one or a Mazda 3 or i30 N-Line HARD decision.

[@Sarathkv93]

i wish they made the car with softer suspension,same engine and features. .. i wonder howmuch it would cost to make it softer !

[@chiquicat1]

Just change the tyres to Michelin Primacy 4 or any other comfort tyres with softer walls. Solved.

[@philipc239]

@Mark Nicholls big rims and low profile tires might be the trend but not ideal/ smart for real life daily use. Manufactures should really stop charging us more for something really not necessary, especially for lower end practical cars.

[@philipc239]

Wonder if could purchase with slightly smaller rims and high profile tires? 17" would be ideal in ride and handling for this car's size and weight

[@sugarnads]

Some folks need to harden up. I grew up with peugeots, and dont mind it

[@MrBenHaynes]

I purchased the Sport+ (225/45R17) as a family vehicle. Drove for 5000km, the picked up a set of 205/55R16 alloys/tyres from a dismantler. Wow, a considerable increase in comfort and improved fuel efficiency (narrower tyres & 3kg saved per corner). Just make sure 16 inch rims will fit the GT model, as it has larger diameter brake discs. Wanted the GT model, but NO to 18's & DCT!

[@Ethereal1]

Does the smart boot release work?

[@jeffpetley5425]

Yes if you turn on in the settings

[@k03d8Now8Bleed]

Just something about the side profile I can't get myself to like. Maybe different wheels would change my mind, not sure

[@avaliacarros7739]

This is a SEDAN TOP 500, one that has more than 500 liters of capacity in its trunk or boot.

[@stizzygrayson5541]

Where is Kevin Rudd’s lovechild?

[@chasingcars]

Please, I prefer milky-bar kid… -Tom

[@S13WA14]

Nice! I need that car now

[@felobatirmamdouh3046]

In Egypt we have the same car but with very poor options like Ex: Normal aspirated 1.6 Engine And normal suspension torsion Bar plus No Led lamps from the front & back, no big infotainment system & finally has only 2 Airbags with ABS EBD system only 😔

[@FreddyGunawan]

Where is ed sheran?

[@chasingcars]

Right here in the comments. -Tom (Ed)

[@bartonez123]

If you really want to pep the car up, it takes the racechip pretty well with some substantial gains. Easy mod to take the car into hot-hatch levels of performance.

[@chasingcars]

I'm aware that chipping is pretty popular in the community, as is doing an exhaust on this car to fix some of those unusual sounds…

[@bartonez123]

@Perpetual Grin Piggyback ECU, remove it and they'll never know. KIA's ECU doesn't record enough data to know it was ever there.

[@sopwithpuppy]

Fantastic car. I LOVE mine.

[@youssefbayoumy5335]

how do you compare its handling to a mazda3?

[@chasingcars]

Sharper, quicker turn-in, flatter cornering, but less adjustment in the chassis. And a Mazda 3 sedan has better suspension compliance.

[@youssefbayoumy5335]

@@chasingcars so the mazda is more balanced in terms of comfort and handling?

[@nchia]

Different presenter, exact same tone!

[@MrBenHaynes]

@ 8:37, John, what's with the hand gesture? It's like I'm in the gift shop on "The New Price is Right" or "Sale of the Century". Thanks for the in depth review, most informative as I purchased the Sport+ variant, so I get to see what I'm "missing out" on. (and glad, BTW)

[@Hawks2015]

Turbo Charge engine makes it a lot more tasty :)

[@leper0174]

Just brought 2 x this vid helped me decide

[@williamvarga265]

You guys could do talk show style videos with a few of your presenters. I reckon you guys would be pretty entertaining

[@Sbgj015]

This vs Mazda 3 G25 GT?

[@chasingcars]

Mazda 3 G25 manual for me. More compliant suspension, quieter engine and a premium interior. Cerato handles more sportily, though. - Tom

[@shahg25]

Artificially heavy?

[@gordonfleming.8831]

Looks real good.

[@ronaldscolaro2235]

Don't think Sports Plus gets wireless charging, only GT!

[@chasingcars]

Right you are, Ronald. Qi wireless charging is a GT exclusive.

[@LL2500]

I prefer Fiesta ST because of much more sporty setting and feeling as well as just a little compromise of practicality

[@chasingcars]

Agree, but you’ll never fit six footers comfortably into the back of the Fiesta ST!

[@JJ-wi2uw]

You should compare this to the Hyundai Elantra Sport/Sport Premium.

[@chasingcars]

Maybe something to leave for when the new i30 sedan receives its 1.6L turbo engine.

[@kyrostheduelist]

I love mine. Manual is the only way to go.

[@sugarnads]

Cya damn right its got something to offer. It looks horn. Yeah. I bought onein sunset orange

[@MrBenHaynes]

Awesome colour, I wanted Orange but settled for Horizon Blue in Sport+ as I didn't want the harsh ride or flawed transmission of the GT.

[@chasingcars]

More cars should be orange!

[@boyzepter]

Most light is bulb.. No panoramic sunroof.. I still love my 2013 cerato sli..

[@SerenityChaos1975]

They just need to make it in a manual transmission, sadly that will never happen, we have to wait months just for a manual sport trim version and the sales people treat you like you’re stupid for wanting a manual. I agree the sport mode and paddle shift is terrible with over the top high revving noise....just make a manual version!

[@chasingcars]

Kia sell this with a manual in other markets!

[@deswatson2536]

Smart looks

[@thehammadgohar8770]

#KIA ❤️ Enjoyed watching your review 😁❤️ #ChasingCars

[@bartmansor6010]

From the front its looks like the ford taurus and from the rear its looks like the dodge charger....did kia made tthis car based on the US police cars, the taurus and the charger or.... its just me

[@BBPP365]

John, good quality review, but I think maybe you’re slightly too casual in the wardrobe department!

[@BBPP365]

A nice winter jacket, jeans that fit and some new kicks will do the tick. Ha.

[@archiestanton2767]

I saw this video and live in the U.S. First thing that struck me right away: They installed the steering wheel on the wrong side of the car, mate. And you will probably reply, "No... your steering wheel is on the wrong side of the car, Yank."

[@chasingcars]

That's basically how the conversation plays out, Archie!

[@morphix007]

I'm scared to test drive in case I buy. I have toyota 86.

[@chasingcars]

Haha, do it! It’ll be fun!

[@johnireland2220]

Own one, has the suspension of a go cart

[@marh5952]

The outside looks like an old mans car. Maybe it's the colour.

[@74miamor]

Yeh, not keen on that colour either, I have a red one and it's a cherry red - very sexy! Everyone mentions how nice a red it is :-) The Sunset orange is nice too.

[@onekamorris4289]

Is he single?

[@morpmorpt4746]

the colours offered aren't that appealing. Need a bright colour or two to entice me.

[@sgrsgr8240]

Its not as good as the European Kia's. I drove the Proceed GT and Ceed GT in Germany last year. I prefer the Ceed GT body shape over the Cerato. As a current wagon owner, I would have bought the Proceed GT but Kia refuse to bring it to Australia. Apparently its too good for Australia. If I was Kia I would sell the Ceed and Proceed worldwide and drop the Cerato/Forte.

[@chasingcars]

Would be awesome if Kia brought the full Ceed range to Australia.

[@jackyha9445]

OMG a flip down armrest *cries in 2017 forte lx*

[@coldude2559]

Not bad at all for the money

[@ellenbest7031]

My father has a black car like that

[@ellenbest7031]

Dude hey uhfueurur

[@ellenbest7031]

What.

[@ellenbest7031]

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[@ellenbest7031]

Bhgry

[@JJ-wi2uw]

Nice retro digital watch.

[@MrwhopperGaming10]

I stopped and went back to check out that watch.

[@warrenklein7817]

Suggest wear contrasting clothes to see clearly knee room for rear seat, and shine light into boot when showing that. Not criticism, just suggestions.

[@malcolmscott4150]

Personally I’d go for a Focus ST line at this price point now lower Megane models are missing in action and agree hatch is awkward and indicators in bumpers just weird but glad it exists over base model and is almost mid sized now ie lots of space for the outlay

[@dan_6915]

Too much host view, little on the car.. 👍

[@chasingcars]

It's a car review!

[@dan_6915]

@@chasingcars Thanks, cptn !

[@pinoyozzyworld]

Aye. I have the same watch. Casio gang. Lol

[@chasingcars]

Gang gang gang

[@pteamg]

Sorry mate your review needs ecu tune

[@jamesoneill5810]

Slightly lesser quality than Fords Focus ...?nice to see a different presenter than our Ginger Tom....lol

[@chasingcars]

Even ginger Tom needs a break sometimes. -Ginger Tom

[@BennnWJK]

The front looks too stubby....

[@chasingcars]

It has quite a bull-nosed front end, but I actually quite like it. -Tom

[@hwd71]

Stop calling vinyl leather.

[@maiquang15]

U obviously know nothing about cars matr

[@bigchief2331]

cant get over the cheap and nasty, unergonomic interiors and chintzy exterior styling of the korean cars. They are getting up there in price now too, ZERO appeal for me. Rubbish seats, manual park brake (wtf, it's 2020) and korean for not an insignificant sum of money... hmm no thanks, i'll take a lovely modern and well appointed Pug or Citroen.

[@JimboJones99]

Keep Calm and #QAnon

[@Irishesbox11]

Totally agree mate, they are way better than before but now cost the same as premium brands. A Focus S line fully loaded on pcp in the UK is actually cheaper per month than it's KIA or Hyundai rivals.