The Kia Cerato will be launched in Pakistan by the end of this year. The launch was expected last year, however, it was pushed due to the complications caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The South Korean company had hoped to launch the The Kia Cerato by December last year, but the epidemic created delays. They even tested several Ceratos but couldn’t formally launch them.
The Kia Cerato is a mid-size family vehicle. In Pakistan, the vehicle will compete against the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, and Hyundai Elantra.
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Highlights
An in-line 4-cylinder 1.6-liter petrol engine is said to be powering this Kia sedan, which is said to be available with a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission.
The four-wheel-drive Kia Forte is sold in North America, whereas the Kia K3 is sold in China and Korea. On the global markets. The Kia Cerato comes standard with a lot of tech features that other cars don’t. Add-ons like:
- Front headlights that operate on their own
- Steering column with tilt and telescopic adjustment
- Light for the trunk at the back
- Automatic temperature regulation in two zones
- Heat ducts in the rear seat
- An eight-inch touchscreen information display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality
- Volume controls are located on the steering wheel.
- Cruise control is a useful feature.
- Forward Collision-Avoidance (FCA)
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) are both safety features (LKA).
The following features are offered as options for the Kia Cerato:
- LED interior lighting is becoming increasingly popular.
- Front driver’s seat with lumbar support that may be adjusted in ten different ways.
- Dual front bucket seats that are heated and ventilated
- Interior surfaces that are soft to the touch
- Harman Kardon premium amplified audio system with eight speakers and 320 watts of power.
- Charging wirelessly enabled devices
- Selection of the driving mode
- Cruise Control with Adaptive Speed Limiting
In the year 2020, the estimated price of The Kia Cerato was predicted to range between Rs. 3.1 million and Rs. 3.7 million, depending on the trim level and optional extras. Because of the current status of the economy, that pricing range may be impacted in the future.
Sources:
Ahmed, Syed. “Kia Cerato Is Launching In Pakistan By the End Of 2021 – Business & Finance – Business Recorder.” Brecorder. www.brecorder.com, April 23, 2021. https://www.brecorder.com/news/40087209.
EVentures, P. (2020, November 26). KIA Cerato Price In Pakistan, Pictures, Specs & Features | PakWheels. Pakwheels. https://www.pakwheels.com/new-cars/kia/cerato/.
