I bought the Sport + model almost two years ago & love it. Being old skool I hate not having a handbook, but overall very happy with it. I’m getting 6.4 litres to 100 kms on the open road.

@therightcar

9 ай бұрын

Nice one mate! Glad you’re happy with it.

After watching this. I’m thinking of getting the sport plus with safety pack for my daughter just makes sense. Thanks for a fair review.

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Good! Glad it was helpful!

This is one of the only cars I would only consider in the sedan. I think the sedan looks awesome, but the hatch looks a little awkward. Looking forward to even more car reviews

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jake. Yeah, I’m with you - especially in the lower grades I think the sedan pulls it’s styling off nicely. Plus the GT sedan looks awesome.

I have an my19 sport+ sedan and love it. Its never given me any grief, a great point and drive car. It is a little gutless but you get used to it. Also not a massive fan of the gear box but I find drving it in comfort mode eliminates some of the clunkiness you find in eco mode. The warranty and capped price servicing was and is a big selling point for me. Im currently looking at a my24 GT, test driving one tomorrow. I ve heard good things about it, time will tell if the transmission annoys me

I’ve had the GT Hatch (in red) since December 2021. I love it. It’s my first new car. Taken it from Brisbane to Melbourne and back again, and a trip from Brisbane to Charleville and back again. I feel confident in taking it on the road. Only things I wish it had were 360deg cameras and speed sign recognition (speed limit assistance). When I went looking, I was after the Sportage, or a Stinger, but neither fit in my budget, so I’m happy with what I got for the price of the Cerato GT

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Good one mate! I think you’ve got a beauty of a car.

Great review and very informative thank you

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I have had mine for 12 months and 12,000 km and very pleased with it. 😊

@therightcar

8 ай бұрын

Glad that's the case!

Already subscribed always liked your car reviews good job well done👍

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Waiting for my new 2023 Cerato Sport hatchback with safety pack to arrive. I really like the big booth space for this class of car which is very handy to have and the fact it can still fit into my garage.

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Oh you’re sticking with a hatch! Good one.

@2DogsVlogs

Жыл бұрын

The hatch is the only way too go. I've got one with safety pack. I wouldn't go without the pack. The space is great, had a Malamute and Husky and they were comfortable with the folding flat seats. Why would anyone go for a sedan? Also love the traditional auto. I keep it in Eco as you get regen braking and don't need to hit the breaks so often. Putting it in manual, it's a little slower than an manual box but for most people it's a little fun and doesn't destroy the fuel economy. Overtaking, well stomp on it. That's where you'll feel a lack of power. The cruise distance control is nice, but the emergency breaking can kick in with people turning right from a cut-through.

I've had the GT in sedan form for more than a year now; still love the car. Yeah the transmission is jittery on stand still, but for someone who commutes to work by sydney trains and drives mostly for leisure, its a perfect bargain when compared to even a base spec golf. And ooh, there's plenty of after market options this car supports, race chips, engine tuning, cat back exhaust, brembo upgrades etc (if you're willing to play with warranty hehe).

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

*serious voice* please read the warranty paperwork!

Love this car, great review, thank you 😊

@therightcar

5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Love my Cerato ❤

I have placed an order for CGT hatch and will be delivered in Sep 23. Will also buy a throttle controller to counter initial lag.

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Great! I hope you really like it.

@351tgv

Жыл бұрын

won't do anything as its designed that way for the engaging clutch not to slip, it's not turbo lag its transmission lag, that said their is a way around it, you can engage the gear using the paddle shifters but be warned that will be similar to "riding the clutch" in a manual but the lag will be gone as the clutch engages the gear for action, the only good thing about dual clutch is when on the move the up and down shifting is faster than a torque converter using the same paddle shifter or gear lever action as the 2nd clutch uses predictive software based on sensor information, that said DCT for our market makes no sense at all.

Ordered the GT sedan, and going from a 2008 mondeo it's fair to say I'm pretty excited. Personally I think the sedan takes the look up just that little bit further but the hatch is still nice. Great review :)

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment and I’m sure you will love it. The sedan looks great in GT spec! What colour?

@yellowraincoat.

Жыл бұрын

@@therightcar Going for the platinum graphite!

@2DogsVlogs

Жыл бұрын

You will more than likely find the Mondy is quite in comparison, though drivability I prefer the Cerato though noisy but buttons easy too use and the touch infotainment quick.

@ding020468

Жыл бұрын

I have had my Cerato GT Sedan for 8 days and love it already. Its a great drive. Ceramic coated and tinted windows and its looks sexy AF.

@aaronlloyd3445

11 ай бұрын

I just done the same and ordered the GT Hatch and going from a 2010 Mondeo 😂 Just waiting to arrive any tick. Amazing cars and was fortunate enough to drive a demo one.

Nice review.. Can you do a review of Base model 4WD like Pajero Sport, Ssyanyong rexton, Fortuner. Thanks

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Got a Rexton review coming very soon...!

Just purchased a 2019 spec GT Hatchback with 52k on the odometer..very happy with the car overall..will change for a slightly higher profile tyre when replacing,just to soften the ride a little and likely quieten down the road noise..I just did a 800km return trip from Port Douglas to Townsville and back and averaged 5.3 litres for 100kms..that exceeded my expectation as most things with this car have..KIA doesn’t appear to be a ‘sleeping giant’ any longer..👍👍👍👍👍

@therightcar

8 ай бұрын

Good one mate. That’s great to hear!

@conkeramidas1912

6 ай бұрын

Just be careful with higher profile tyre. It will effect your rolling diameter if you stick to same tyre width hence going faster than your Speedo says. For example a 225/55 has almost identical diameter as 205/60. So going higher you will have to use smaller width.

Great review. I personally like the Sedan GT. It would go from a good car to an excellent car if it had the 8 speed auto from the Seltos 1.6 turbo. 😊

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

I reckon that eight speed would make it a class leader. It’s already terrific but that would be a terrific one!

@buncha5651

Жыл бұрын

@The Right Car? Yes, better than a BMW 3 series at half price.

The road noise is a killer for me and I would not buy another one. Other than that the ride I fixed buy charging the springs and it still really well.

I'm confused by Matt's apparent inconsistency of view as to favourite engine. Here he opts for the extra punch of the 1.6 turbo GT over the N/A 2 litre, but in his review of the Kia Seltos he suggests the latter engine is the one to go for rather than the turbo. What gives?

I agree that GT is a better drive but I got the Sport with safety pack because I drive mainly in metro traffic. The turbo is overkill and firm suspension is less comfortable over speed bumps for me.

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Fair call - and I'm glad you got the safety pack (though you shouldn't have had to tick a box to get it!)

I do like the tail lights and how they are flush with the body like some Mercs do.

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Agree. A lot like A-Class

@2DogsVlogs

Жыл бұрын

Sometimes people don't see me turning. I was wondering why. People seem too take a second or third look.

don't forget the liftbacks....the rear three quarter always looked a bit odd but a decent everyday package..

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Liftback? You mean hatchback?

The sunroof is not a standard option when you buy it it's an optional extra and costs a fuckton to have it fitted best hint to cut road noise by half get them to put Nitrogen in the tyres 7 year warranty is only applicable in Australia in New Zealand it's only 5 years but the same amount of K's 150000Km's

Our son has just ordered a GT sedan, which will hopefully arrive in a couple of month’s time. The test drive was enjoyable but we know what you mean about the DCT lag on take off. I am sure it is something our son will learn to adjust to but honestly a straightforward auto box would be better and in many respects, this issue is certainly worse in our daughter’s Stonic GT

@therightcar

10 ай бұрын

Thanks mate. You’re a real Kia family then?! Hope you enjoyed my review.

@markleadbeatter6196

10 ай бұрын

@@therightcar Given that I also have a Sportage GT, I guess we certainly fall into the category of a Kia family, although my wife does drive a Holden Trax but at least that is made in Korea, so it kind of fits.

Well worth spending more for the safety tech. I love it and after owning a Jeep Grand Cherokee wouldn't live without it. For $1k well worth it. I'm on caped servicing but it is expensive. But that is where they make the money. Value for money oh year. I can sell my car for $4k more than I bought it for 3 years ago.

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Yep!

I'm commenting to help with the KZread algorithm

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

And I appreciate that 😘

Heya Matt, I noticed when you were lounging on the door talking about safety systems that you didn't mention Fit & Finish as you have done so in previous reviews. From the reflection angle in the shot, the orange peel in the paint was horrendous. Is this common with the KIA Range?

@therightcar

2 ай бұрын

Thanks mate - yes, the paint finish quality for some Kia models leaves a bit to be desired. They’re not alone, there. As you probably know, white doesn’t show it as much!

I have the cerato gt with the Kia sports exhaust it’s way better than the factory exhaust gives it a bit more grunt and I think goes better

@stuartmckenzie6919

4 ай бұрын

What’s the Kia sports exhaust?

Cerato GT is one of best value entry level performance vehicles.

@therightcar

8 ай бұрын

Agree!

Definitely the GT. Maybe the Kia is also as underrated as the skoda. Any shortcomings are far outweighed by its quality, practicality, warranty, resale etc . Could do with a decent 8spd Torque Converter Auto which could be better suited to the 1.6T-Gdi petrol than the 7 spd DCT. A different set of tyres are likely to improve its ride & reduce any road noise . If your budget doesn't extend to the GT, take one of the cheaper variants. Either way you go, you'll end up with a very good quality vehicle

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your thoughts mate. It really is impressive, but there are plenty of ways Kia could make it even better!

Looking for a small starter car to get in Australia, for a cheap price, drives well and is super safe, any recommendations?

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Hi! Yep, but it’ll depend on what your definition of cheap is. Gimme an idea of budget and I’ll be able to tell you my thoughts!

@galaxyy761

Жыл бұрын

Hey! So after thinking about it, it would have to be something in the similar range of this car (around 50k) and a manual car. If it’s possible maybe a hatchback, but I’m not very picky. Thanks!

Nice

Can you please review Skoda Octavia 🤩

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

I will see what I can do - you're the second or third person who has asked! I have done a video review on a long-term Octavia RS I had at CarsGuide, if you want to check it out. It wasn't without its issues...

Seems to be a slight audio problem with the recording. I have had my Cerato for just over a year. Love it!

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

What's the problem?

Great review, but no digital instrument cluster on the top spec at least in 2023 is a bit disappointing

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Yep, I reckon it feels it’s age because of that. But it is due to be replaced within two years or so!

@Rally4Life1982

Жыл бұрын

Another thing to go wrong. I am ok with the small middle screen. As soon as you go full digital I start wondering about long term reliability as you'll loose full rpm and speed when it fails.

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Yeah true - the old dials never failed … 😅

@buncha5651

Жыл бұрын

I prefer analogue dials any day than a tablet screen. Maybe showing my age.

@conkeramidas1912

6 ай бұрын

Digital gauge clusters look very tacky I think.

Do the GT's run on 91 ron?

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Yep!

What’s the wait time on the cerato now??

How would you rate the S version compared to the MG 5 essence ?

@therightcar

7 ай бұрын

The MG has a zestier engine and probably more fun to drive.

@stefanrossi4728

7 ай бұрын

@@therightcar thanks so much for responding. Im an on the road sales rep and 29k is the max spend. Kia Cerato S, Haval Jolion & MG5 look to be the 3 only cars so far .. any other recommendations? Can spend 40k if electric (due to fuel spend) is the MG4 EV better those ?

@superwag634

18 күн бұрын

@@stefanrossi4728he didn’t reply. That’s because he only cares about the algorithm and likes and subscribes. Not really there to answer viewer questions 😉

2024 kia cerato s my 24 please

I have the 1.6T in my 2014 Kia Cerato Koup.

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Nice!! Great shape car.

AS JAN 2024 , there is a update for wireless carplay and android auto !

@therightcar

Ай бұрын

Nice!

lots of reliability issues with the 1.6 unfortunately

@therightcar

2 ай бұрын

Might explain those short service intervals…

Great car, just starting to look a bit long in the tooth in a few ways

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Especially with the halogen light models...

DCT = a big no from me. It needs the 8 speed torque converter auto

@351tgv

Жыл бұрын

100% agree, shame that both Hyundai and KIA are stupid to understand that for the AU market and what is more annoying is that various turbo diesel based vehicles get the torque converter when a DCT would be the better option for turbo diesel, its backwards thinking stupidity because sadly our market has been placed into the North American a way of thinking and North America do not have turbo petrol with torque converters for this market segment..

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Yep, this is a thought shared by many. It works well in Seltos!

@thurules

9 ай бұрын

Why no dct?

@GlowingTube

9 ай бұрын

@@thurules You can’t crawl in traffic, modify your driving style, poor reputation for reliability and longevity, often jerky in low speeds.

almost 9 for small car 😅

@therightcar

10 ай бұрын

Well it’s the sporty one.

infuriates me that both KIA and Hyundai continue to persist on the lame duck DCT for our market, while I do appreciate that its a wet clutch design the issue is that DCT for our market in this market segment makes no sense at all, its pure take the North American market spec and shut up Australia, that to me is LAME, give us the turbo petrol with 8-speed torque converter is it that much to ask for?

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

So many expletives, TGV. You might need a nice cup of tea.

@351tgv

Жыл бұрын

@@therightcar - would you I use the actual word? That said it's a real shame that KIA and Hyundai continue to not listen to customers on this issue.

@thurules

9 ай бұрын

Whats wrong with dct?

@Hapkido82AUS

Ай бұрын

Cerato GT replacement (2025 K4 GT Line) is getting a 8 speed torque converter auto 😉

Skoda Scala nice joke 1.5L 110 kw

You only talk about the GT. Waste of space. I want to hear about the S model which most people will be interested in.

@therightcar

9 ай бұрын

Wrong. GT makes up the majority of private sales in Australia. The S is fine. Boring. Gutless engine. But fine.

@Hapkido82AUS

6 ай бұрын

Where I live, probably 80-90% i see are the GT lol

@stephenmay7572

5 ай бұрын

@@therightcarthe “boring and gutless” is probably all that the average driver needs, a car they can depend on, has decent luggage room, cheap for parts, and comes with the 7 year warranty like all the other Kia’s do

@ashc3765

5 ай бұрын

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a Non GT on the road.

@NoQualmsTheArtist

3 ай бұрын

@@therightcari own the S model feels pretty good to me. If I was after a sports car I'd probably buy something else 🤷🏾‍♂️

Too expensive for what it is. I30N is a better more modernised competitor. Even Focus St Line better option for the money.

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Not sure if you’ve noticed but the i30 N is $13,000 more expensive. And the Focus doesn’t exist anymore…!

@rc70ys

Жыл бұрын

@@therightcar You’re right. I should have been more clear for Kias asking price I’d opt for a year or two old I30N or Focus ST Line my opinion only

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Yep, fair call on both fronts! If you can get a used i30N for $35k, you’re doing VERY WELL!!

@351tgv

Жыл бұрын

@@therightcar - sadly the Focus ST-Line (even if it had the torsion beam rear suspension) was a great option, sadly not many bought it ...

Mechanically old.