Cerato GT
The Kia Cerato GT features turbocharged 1.6-liter Gamma inline-4 engine producing 150 kilowatts (201 horsepower) at 6000 RPM with 265 Newton-meters (195 pound-feet) torque at 1500 RPM through seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and front-wheel-drive achieving 6.7-second 0-100 km/h acceleration featuring multilink rear suspension with larger ventilated front disc brakes plus sport-tuned damping and distinctive GT styling with red accents and unique wheels providing Korean hot hatch character with accessible pricing and comprehensive warranty coverage offering practical performance within compact sedan and hatchback variants.
Cerato GT launched represents Kia performance variant combining turbocharged efficiency with enhanced chassis dynamics competing against Hyundai Elantra Sport and Mazda3 2.5 Turbo establishing Korean manufacturer credibility in performance segment with accessible pricing and industry-leading warranty while maintaining Cerato practical character with spacious interior and modern technology integration offering distinctive value proposition within competitive compact performance segment representing Kia evolution toward performance-oriented offerings with genuine driving engagement and sophisticated turbocharged powertrain continuing production establishing strong market presence for balanced performance capabilities and practical daily-driver versatility.