BY JUSTIN HILLIARD | 14th Aug 2018
THE Cerato small car has long been the backbone of Kia Motors Australia’s (KMAu) success. It currently accounts for about a third of Kia’s sales in 2018, which is no small margin for a company that is on track to leapfrog GM Holden for sixth position on the best-sellers ladder.
So it goes without saying that the new fourth-generation Cerato is a key model for the brand. Kia has so far launched the four-door sedan, while the new-gen five-door hatchback will arrive before then end of the year.
Kia has managed to increase the specification – including the addition of critical advanced driver-assist systems – of the Cerato sedan without inflating its entry-level price. But does the range-opening manual S offer a better driving experience than before? Read on to find out.