Kia Cerato (LD/FE2/YQZ7162/YQZ7181). 2003 to date (prod. n/a). 4- and 5-door sedan. F/F, 1493, 1582, 1991 cm³ diesel, 1591, 1599, 1795, 1975 cm³ petrol (I4 DOHC). Spectra replacement, on a Hyundai platform. Middle of the road for handling, not particularly refined, and selling on price in most export markets. Chinese production at Dongfeng from 2005. Facelift in 2006. Further facelift in China in 2016 to Cerato R. Spun off electric version in China, the Huaqi 300E.

Manufacturing locations: Hwaseong, Korea; Yancheng, China

Marque: Kia | Model: Kia Cerato | Predecessor: Kia Spectra | Successor: Kia Forte (TD)