2019 Kia Cerato (Forte) Sport+ review

It may not be the most flashy or exciting mode of transport, the Kia Cerato Sport+ (Kia Forte, Kia K3) is a spacious, comfortable, and fuss-free option in the ever-competitive small car segment, bolstered by its ripper value-for-money equation thanks to its high level of standard equipment and market-leading customer care program.

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[bigozimak]

What a great review, you packed in everything I wanted to know in five minutes. Well done young man.

[DriveAndBeDriven]

Awesome review! I can't wait to review the 2019 Kia Forte once it arrives in America. From one car reviewer to another, keep up the great review!

[supercededman]

I bought the first privately-registered GT (hatch) in Oz, 2 years ago. Put 42K kms on it before it was stolen and wrecked. That car is such a superb piece of kit, putting the finishing touches on a great package, with its 1.6T engine.

I've now got a sedan GT replacement (don't ask why the different body styles - long story), and could not be happier. In between hatch and sedan I had several opportunities to drive the normally-aspirated Cerato. Great car - very smooth ride - and such a bargain. Either GT or normally-aspirated are great choices.

[leedaq]

This reviewer done real good job keep it buddy ! Btw can’t wait for the hatch

[stephenedwards]

spotted it...drove it...PURCHACED IT !!!

[davidm]

Two things:
The "automatic" is an in-house CVT that they call an "IVT", but works the same.
Normally, the charging point in the center console is used by the rear seat occupants. I really like the back seat A/C vents!
Great review!

[MrUnbelievableAbs]

Great review! Keep up the good work.

Gently seconding the request for clipped nails. Thanks

[jaffarbaqi]

Excellent presentation for such a young fellow. Add a little humour and you got it good.

[hairulnizam]

It’s not just a shelf there at the front.. it’s wireless charging pad is it not?

[lamborghini]

1. Should have LED tailights, it's 2018.
2. Wish they did a 1.6T engine

[cbg]

Does sports plus seat adjustment is automatic or manual?

[oakster]

Can't wait too see the forte5 hatch!!!

[BrownKow]

nice review, however, try and pace your sentences. A bit too quick

[Samtheging]

Hi, great review and everything but where did you get your sweater?!

[rickyjralik]

How do I turn of SOC Fuse on my 2019 Kia Cerato?

[trainingtheworld]

I saw one of these this week in white and i thought it looked stylish and neat. Bit disappointed to hear about the engine being normally aspirated. I hope they bring a turbo engine to match its style.

[pauld]

Picked my BD Cerato Sport+ Friday. I love the car but felt let down by Kia Australia as we do not get Qi wireless charging, no sunroof, no electric seats and no heated wheel like the rest of the world. Everyone slams the old engine and tranny however I feel much better with something that is tried and tested and works well. They car feel very solidly made.

[carlosandresporrasvallejo]

Wanna see the hatch? Look for the New Kia Cee´d in Europe

[MiguelLopez-fhvx]

Your back!!! I can see you use glasses nie

[MonCastro]

Looks like a mini-Stinger. Glad to see it has a manual hand brake. So odd today.