Kia Cerato 2014 Review

Quick Overview

The 2014 Kia Forte replaces the unpopular Kia Cerato, which did nothing special for Kia. The new Forte addresses that with a completely new car and design language. It now follows the footsteps of the more handsome Optima. It now looks like a true competitor in its class packed with the Ford Focus, Mazda 3, Honda Civic and the Toyota Corolla.

The 2014 Forte looks pretty good, although it can be a little much from certain angles. The funky LED lights and the new Kia trademark grille makes it look more appealing to people. The new car has also grown considerably, so it is more spacious and practical. For 2014, the new chassis is not as rigid and rough as before, it is supple and refined though it is not sporty but very nimble. Choices of three trims are available, with a choice of two 4 cylinder engines, a 1.6 or a 2.0 Litre, though the latter is more useful in everyday driving.

The 2014 Forte interior is surprisingly promising; it is one of the more luxurious interiors in its segment. Being a Kia, its styling is adventurous and quite funky, but everything remains logical and useful. Kia has definitely improved on the materials used and its build quality, offering great value for money. Standard equipment on the base model is pretty basic, with only one airbag. The more expensive SX trim comes with all the bells and whistles such as a rear-view camera, parking sensors, cruise control, Bluetooth and Xenon headlights.