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I have just purchased a Kia Cerato GT from Mid Coast Automotives.
You'll hear how it is performing after 5000, 15,000 and 25,000 kilometres when I report.
I had owned a Cerato S since 2018 and done 50,000 trouble free kilometres. It was a great car and is now for resale at more than I paid for it new.
The Cerato GT comes with a turbocharged 1.6T-DGI four engine and seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, dual exhaust format and 305mm/284mm brake set.
Power is an impressive 150KW (205bhp) with torque of 265Nm. Acceleration from 0-100kph is a brisk 7.3 seconds.
The Kia Cerato GT is a true sports sedan with roots going back to the days of the Ford GT Cortina and Morris Cooper S.
I tested an earlier Cerato GT back in October 2019.
I was impressed that a 1.6 litre four cylinder car could accelerate as quickly as the legendary Bathurst winning Ford Falcon GTHO. I gave the Cerato GT a rating of 8.5/10.
The new model has been further developed and refined.
The low profile 18 inch Michelin tyres do worry me a little on our goat tracks masquerading as roads but we'll have to see.
Ongoing updates to follow.
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