Kia NZ reveals Cerato with new logo

The Cerato is the first Kia in New Zealand to feature the brand’s new logo. Photos: Kia

Kia New Zealand has had its first shipment of the 2022 Cerato landed here with the hatchback the first vehicle to display the brand’s new logo.

Prices range from $31,990 for the LX to $42,990 for the GT, and once alert levels drop, Kiwis can check out the car at dealerships.

“After months of anticipation, it’s exciting to see the new logo on the bonnet of a new Kia,” said Managing Director of Kia New Zealand, Todd McDonald.

“It represents the start of a bold period for the brand so it’s rather apt that it appears on the ever-popular Cerato range, headlined by the sports-orientated GT.

“The new logo signifies progression and development and this is personified in the Cerato, as the new model introduces innovations and enhancements in the areas of style, comfort, safety and performance.”

The Cerato range includes an extra level LX to the top spec GT.

The Cerato features the GT as the star of the range, with the sports-orientated five-door liftback offering engaging performance thanks to a lively and responsive 1.6-litre petrol turbo engine which is capable of generating 150kW of power and is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission gearbox.

In keeping with its dynamic personality, the exterior styling is more assertive compared with its predecessor. Enhancements include LED headlights and taillights as well as daytime running lights, a front grille with red accents and dual exhaust tips at the rear.

The cabin environment of the GT offers a cosseted feel for driver and passengers.  A sporty D-Shape Performance Steering Wheel with paddle shifters, together with metallic pedals, accentuates the performance characteristics.

The Cerato’s interior has had a make-over too.

Heated and ventilated leather sports bucket seats feature as standard in the front, while the driver is afforded the extra luxury of eight-way power adjustment with two-way lumbar support with memory function, to help achieve the best possible driving position.

Information is relayed to the driver via a new 4.2" Colour TFT LCD Supervision Cluster, while a larger and upgraded 10.25" Colour LCD Touchscreen delivers seamless audio and infotainment details.

Other models in the range feature an enthusiastic  2.0-litre petrol engine with 112kW of power and 192Nm of torque.