Kia Cerato

Kia Cerato is a compact car for people who want an ordinary sedan with a normal boot, front-row space and the familiar low running position of the class. By our assessment, its best quality is the straightforward, easy-to-understand shape of the whole package: it is not trying to be a crossover or a sporty oddity. The trade-off is that a compact sedan rarely feels special, and rear-seat and cargo flexibility are limited compared with a hatchback or SUV. In daily use that usually means simple controls, predictable driving and not much drama, which is often the point. Against rivals in the same class, Kia Cerato tends to sit in the middle of the road rather than chasing a fancy badge or a driver-focused setup. It fits people who want an unshowy family or commuter car, and it stops being interesting once the buyer wants more space or a higher seating position.