Is The Cerato GT Actually A Fun Car? Mind Blowing*
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Welcome to another Episode of Ross Reviews AU on this weeks Video we take out the latest 2023 Kia Cerato GT and we ask the question is it actually FUN?.... comment below what you think of the Cerato GT... an interesting car..
Is The Cerato GT Actually A Fun Car? Mind Blowing*
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I'm in the industry and have the pleasure of sampling plenty of different new cars and these are one that I am always surprised have never received the praise that I thought they deserve. One of these as a daily that you can still enjoy on the weekend makes a lot of sense.
I have exactly that, I have the 2020 GT as a daily and its awesome.
What I like about cars like these is you can have fun and still own a license.
100% tho on this drive I could have lost it if I wasn’t in Mexico 😵💫
@@RossReviewsau very true
Commenting at half way through the video but curious what your daily driver is?
Can lose your licence in any car mate. I’ve got a 900hp evo in my garage and a cerato gt as my daily. Can lose my licence the same in either, sure the cerato isn’t a race car but it sure isn’t a slouch either! Can’t get much more fun with that type of fuel economy in anything in aus right now.
@@wasdwasd12321 2022 Mazda 6 wagon 2.5T GT trim and a 2008 SSV 6.0 v8 wagon manual.
Just picked up mine 2 days ago...new.....Ive driven and still currently own a HSV and it reminds me when they first started off.......The Cerato GT is certainly a Car ahead of its time and like the Stinger will be a future collectable vehicle in the 25
years or so.....
I’m a sales consultant for KIA… have sold quite a few of these cars. They’re awesome!
I was pleasantly surprised but needs more noise
I have had my my22 since December 21.
It’s a tremendous little car, versatile in drive for around town, holds its own on long freeway drives and good fun in sport mode on the twisty bits …
A bit of torque steer, which took me a bit to get used to having come off rear wheel drive
Love the sun roof, clean layout for instruments and the steering wheel is awesome …
Hatch is good access and in spite of what reviews say, I wouldn’t change anything on it
Just a great little car as it is, 👍
Proud owner here. With the right touches these cars can absolutely fly. Side effect of this is you can cause some serious mental health issues to unexpected motorists after destroying their pride and joy🔥
Awesome little car!
Good review too Ross 🤙
glad you enjoyed it i was pretty impressed!
@@RossReviewsau it showed!👍
😂😂
you obviously have no self respect and serious mental health issues buying one of these. You have no credibility
what did you do to your car thinking of getting onen
Hyndai and Kia has a test facility in Germany. They have a ex amg person in charge now . That's why the suspension is so good.
The handling is fantastic
Kia actually tunes its suspension here in Oz for local conditions.
I own a 22 GT Sedan and it is by far my favourite car to own. Honestly the best 0-100 times I've achieved from this were from sport mode and planting my foot. Trying to brake torque it doesn't work and just wears away at the dry clutch DCT.
Between 91 and 98 fuel there is a small performance difference I measured a year ago from GPS of around 0.5s so if you're doing 7.2s 0-100 best, it'll drop to like 6.7s best. I noticed the change takes effect after a short highway trip (I think 10 mins?) after changing octane but nothing in the manual. It'll spin through first (or "hop" lol) and part way through 2nd in sport mode on a good road with my Michelin PS5. FYI don't use sport in the rain when using WOT - bloody thing slams gears and you'll just fight TC and spin for ages lol.
This car has a brilliant balance between daily driver and grippy toy, loved your review and I hope people get out and test drive them, they're genuinely excellent 😊
It’s a bit of a sleeper on a good road
Got one of these last year, have since put new intake, blow off valve and a cat/res delete with better muffler, sounds SWEET and I love it. It's a shame its being replaced. If it wasn't for the 7 year warranty I'd consider more engine mods but dont want to mess with it _too_ much. Shoutout to Cherry Tuning in Sydney, have great parts for these cards.
That would make it a very nice drive I reckon 💪
I currently own the MY23 model as my daily driver, and I must say, its amazing. The performance is really decent and is surprisingly quick, the exhaust has a really nice sound, its not loud but the upshift heard from outside the car sound amazing, it also pops and bangs when started up and revved after warming up the engine, overall its a really underrated car in its class. Im considering selling it in a couple of years for the next generation i30n sedan as i want a more sport oriented car and i just love the i30n's, but for those who need a borderline hot hatch but really practical and well equipped hatchback, the Cerato GT should definitely be near the top of your list.
A few years ago I drag raced my mates i30 SR in my VA WRX, which is what they were called before they transitioned over to being called N Line which shares the exact same specs as the Cerato GT, 1.6 turbo with a 7spd DCT, however I’m not sure if there are any gearing differences between the cars, however they are basically bang on being the same car overall.
I was extremely shocked at how quick it was, it kept with me and we were bang on dead even in a roll up until we started reaching ridiculous speeds of over 140km/h+ before I finally started slightly pulling ahead, I thought I take him easily without a sweat knowing the Wrexy had almost 50kW and 100Nm extra over it, even from a stop at the lights if we both just mash the throttle with a “street start” style he has the jump on me before I gain on him, the only time I ever left him for dead was when I launched the WRX off the line but other than that the 1.6T in the i30 is very identical to a 2.0T engine in terms of performance, he told me he even beat another guy who at the time had a Kia Optima 2.0T with 180kW/350Nm which I also found a shock, I guess the DCT in the i30/Cerato was geared better than the standard 6spd slushbox in the Optima.
Picked up mine last Friday (sedan) and absolutely love it! It's the best of both worlds in stock form but afew mods and it's in hot hatch territory
Definitely 💯
Ive quite taking a liking to these things recently. This is actually one of the most decent looking modern cars to come out, and the fact it looks to perform very well is making me thinking if i were to buy a 4 banger hatch back id be looking at one of these
Definitely worth a test drive.. when you push it that’s when it comes alive
Fun car. Someone tried to race me in one of these only a week ago from a dig at the lights. It’s seems better in twisty stuff through the gears than from a dig. It looked like it was short shifting and took 3 gear changes to 100? Strange it didn’t go to redline. I remember a mate of mine taking me for a drive in his Pulsar SSS some time ago and saying… “this 1.6 turbo is making the same kind of power my S15 was making from a 2.0”(about 150kw). When you think of it like that it puts into perspective.
100% bro
I heard a cerato gt with an exhaust and tune (the 1.6t is a bit underpowered but very well balanced) itsounded great and you could hear the dct shift. Kia, Hyundai and genesis are making leaps for car enthusiasts at this very moment. Keep up the vids Johnny.
Couldn't agree more! Thanks mate
Never mind the stats, this thing looks like soooooo much fun. Awesome review brother.
it will impress you on a back road
You should try out the Kia Pro_ceed GT. Only made around 700 of them from 2014-2015. Still has the 1.6t but has a 6 Speed manual and weighs less. I think it was the first hot hatch out of Korea. Very similar driving Dynamics to I20N but at about half the price on the second hand market!
I would love to see that!
Just sold our's due to having to wait seven weeks for a starter motor. Shame because it's a good little car and really good on the open road. The big negative for me was the road noise was really bad the main reason I wouldn't have another one.
Just brought one.
An amazing, buzzy little go kart!
With daily practicality, good looks and 7 year warranty!
It’s not a bad buy
Best Driving Review ever of the CGT. Bought 22 GT Sedan two years on still shocked with the Bang for Buck always running full synthetic Mobil 1 98Ron and when it's in the right mood there's definitely Turbo over Boost
It’ can actually rip! Just needs an exhaust
Hey mate is the Mobil 1 you’re running still a 5w-30?
Yep M1 5w30 triple action power it's there new formula and heat range is excellent. I do try and get it when on sale at Supercheap
@@racer454 cheers mate 👍
Proud owner of the 2022 GT sedan here. People often get confused when they’re in the cabin and realise the sound coming out of a Kia…😅 I love it, oh and doesn’t hurt to have a 7 year warranty either. Very happy camper. :)
Right on!
_while the KIA isn’t my choice of car I’m glad you’re able to demonstrate how well they handle and their value for money. I’m always tell’n the young how good they’ve got it now days .. another cool review 👏🏼👏🏼_
this with an exhaust and tune would be a great car
Sick review bro, should add a few of these into the mix. Enjoyed the track, the feel of this one.
Chill out and enjoy, double win
Appreciate it!
oh sic aye.haha
Another epic review, love the more standard car reviews every now and then
You should do a collab with @MotoringBoxTV once his magna ralliart restoration has been finished!
That would be cool! I’ve been following him that’s an awesome car
Brother i got the Hyundai version the nline i30
Can't fault it for a daily.
Doesnt ruin the excitement of a big hp xr6t drive on my weekends.
Still goes hard and cheap to run . Too many features to count and under 40k
Sick cars
Very comparable to a N Line
Awesome 😎 Awesome 😎 10/10 Video Ross Reviews. You should go back to Melbourne to film 🎥 the Holden museum in Echuca before it closes down on April the 14th.
Thanks for the tip!
Kia have some banger cars. They have come such a long way.
100%
Stetes working at a car detail/hire place in Perth, been able to drive a bunch of new cars, still don't like Tesla, but got to drive a model S, god damn I'll admit it was fun!!
needs an electronic throttle body controller for instant response, and an upgraded torque bush insert to stop it bunny hopping, and then its lots of fun. there's also a quaife lsd for it now. great bang for buck.
Ross, you are too intelligent, too old, too Canadian to use “lad” you are not an Eshay nor a retired Yorkshireman.
No more lad.
Thank you for reviewing and giving the due credit to an accessible fun car. Being an old bugger, on your advice I just chucked in my modded FG for a Kia (GT 2021), as you said it was like a modern G6ET. We really have to be grateful to Korea for not abandoning the enthusiasts when other brands really are.
I grew up on RWD, but there's nothing like a well-sorted light, FWD through the bendy bits. You don't need crazy kW to have fun driving.
Very true
hey mate, you should start doing engine reviews & comparisons , like ecotec vs intec or something
Definitely a good idea
I can’t get passed you saying DARTY 😂 I’m from WA and haven’t heard it in a long time
Aww when did he say that, I missed if
Was it like the aboriginal way?
Been literally looking at these as a sensible family car...with a bit of pep and a 7 year warranty. Can certainly play with them mod wise.
It’s pretty solid just needs an exhaust
@RossReviewsau I've owned a fair few rides, barra turbo, vz clubby, ecoboost mustang, fair few jap toys etc, etc....but the sedan version of this is just value for money for what it is. On the used market....40km on the clock under 30k. Balance of new car warranty....pretty compelling option.
Would the mods cancel out the warranty ?
depends on the mods @@perpetualgrin5804
I have a 2017 astra wagon with a 1.4L turbo, goes alright but its also pretty good on fuel. I used to have a v8 daily and it just go to the point where if you have to do alot of running around you just watching your money disappear on your fuel gauge. I wish id maybe picked out a more sporty wagon with a bit more power but for me i either need a ute or a wagon to get by. I dunno how you daily a 6L ss or a 500hp f6 around
It's a shame they never offered the Astra wagon with the big block 1.6 you could get on the hatch. My wife has one. 147kw it goes pretty well 😊
@@anthonymilde592 Yeah it does need a tad more power, i average around 7L per 100ks in it at the moment
Got one on hire for a week, I was surprised at how well it went for what is was.
Very good handlers
POWER ON DEMAND... These cars are built for a good time & not a long time. Any engine that requires boost to make decent horsepower is NEVER going to last.
My Barra been going strong👀 no doubt tho any new car your lucky to get 10+ years out of I would say
@@RossReviewsau lol.. going strong after doing a timing chain & guides @ 220,000klm 😂
It's not 1970 anymore bud. Get your head out the sand, turbo diesel motors make some of the biggest hp and torque on the planet and last a lot longer than most.
@@Darkjazerant Especially when they lose pump pressure or have an injector issue due to Di setup 🙄
@@paulkarwacki7119 ah yes, cherry picking any possible issue with a turbo diesel, as if N/A motors never have issues. Talk about ignorant
There's an aftermarket LSD available for the kia cerato gt from cherry tuning.
lol
What brand camera do you use for exterior filming? Your video quality and minimum road/ wind noise is impressive. Thanks
I’m pretty sure cherry in Sydney got a Cerato to just under 300hp
Also when you where launching it I think you should of done it with manual mode and get the full range of those rpm’s the car was shifting pretty early
That would be healthy 300hp
I love how you've fully embraced the ozzy slang 😂
🇦🇺🤝
I've just ordered a brand new one with sports exhaust. Don't know whether to change to a Hyundai Tucson highlander diesel, but a 2022.
The Term GT is Bandied around pretty freely these days My Boss Lady has a Kia Picanto GT yep 3 cyl 1 liter Manual Power House its pretty good for what it is but GT I dunno seems just wrong to me.
Great to see this sort of review of an attainable car for everyday use the thing would be OK with some more Neddys and AWD but then the price would shoot up......brah, lad??? WTF have you been hangin with the Grotty little Toe Rag who stole ya e bike.....Mick F6 Tornado.
Heya Ross, id love to see you do some 80s ford and holdens 351 xd xe's, 308 vh some stuff like that if available. 80s aussie and 90s JDM are very cool. New yaris gr auto looks interesting as well.
Noted!
brah, lad...u been watching Spanian? LOL...great review mate!
Constantly 😤🤣
Surely review a 3S-GTE. Toyota put that engine in so many cool cars. Heck, even the NA version was pretty decent.
Give Cherry Tuning a call.
Keen to see one wh
The Michelin's on this car are fantastic.. You're right Johnno they handle incredibly well sit so flat around corners. For me they're too firm for day to day use but everything else is epic. If they just softened them a tad.. Heated/cooled seats, radar cruise, memory seats and all the safety tech.. Only thing missing is rain sensing wipers .. I have to say though I like the note they have they definitely aren't quiet by any means.. If these had a BMW/Merc badge they'd be waaay more expensive..
It’s firm yes! But on the limit superb
I'm surprised I didn't think you'd have so much fun so it must be pretty special man,loved it Johnny.
For what it is I was impressed
Check out the Kia Stinger their fun drive
I’ve driven multiple all on the channel check em out
The engine is this is like a gt line. Should share the same motor as i30n as a gt car
Would be similar
Cherry tuning. has proven it's not exactly the same 1.6T running in the Hyundai i30 hatch n-line different size turbo electrictronic wastegate higher compression ratio more aggressive factory tuned
@racer454 That's great. But really find, kia should have used the i30n motor! With the dct, it'll be a weapon.
130n is a 2.0 @@RossReviewsau
we talking about the N line@@victorwilks88
Which road is this?
Been clued on to these since 2022 best affordable daily car man. Can drive it spiritedly and you’re not a target for the popos
They are good cars
I got 1 for my wife. in black removed Kia and cerato badges put stickier tyres on the front. Looks good.. I gapped an Audi turbo before I removed the badges.. The bloke looked depressed once he saw the Kia cerato badge as I passed him . His missus was laughing
They handle really well
Must be an old cheap audi. Otherwise, it's impossible. Awd systems in the Audi are insane.
Says it all really.. when u so embarressed at driving a Kia, you need to de badge it. No self respect. His missus was laughing at you!
@@sykcnt8012 typical response from a “Jack Daniel’s tracksuit wearing Centrelink recipient VT S PAK driving don’t know who my daddy is “ hiding behind my phone sykcunt
@@davothegreat9990 was at 40 km/h the acceleration of the Kia gt is pretty good. Audi had an S 5 badge on it. That’s all I briefly saw
A better exhaust and air induction would be nice
Was that O`brien rd?
NO! was in NSW
@@RossReviewsau It would be a perfect car to drive on O'Brien road, I used to go there all the time when I had my Hayabusa
Got to say....yep...from a huge car enthusiast...not a fan of a car that screams Gen Z. It's a no from me.
Can’t knock it till you try it bro.. I wouldn’t buy one but no question it’s quick in the mountain
@@RossReviewsau mmm it's more about computer chips, too much can go wrong. I'm more a boomer car lover, 70s and below.
Off topic but geez...Kia shows some balls by going after the ute market. The Korean companies have a more fun attitude in some ways.
yes the new Ute is on the way they say
Hyundai have ute but never came to Australia.Hyundai Santa Cruz
They need better tyres. The first mod you should do to the fwd turbo Korean cars is a decent set of sticky tyres
I found it glued just as is but couldn’t launch well
Well the one Ross is driving has Michelin PS4 fitted which is arguably best street tyre you can get
@@Kougatsphinxexactly 👍
@@KougatsphinxOk, they don't have them from the factory though. I installed those same tyres on my Hyundai Elantra SR shortly after purchasing to replace the Hankook tyres it had on it new. It made a huge difference. Hence the comment
@@Kougatsphinx The tyres on the GT are already one of its strongest points.
4:00 over takes a Shitbox
Alto
@@RossReviewsau i knew that hahaha 🤣
Annnnd, it's quicker to 100KPH than those $100k plus built motors you've also tested on the channel!
Some 👀😭
Reckoned you'd be smart enough (clearly not) to realize that in these reviews, it's a typical public road surface. My point is that those big engine builds simply cannot maintain proper traction due to their massive power outputs, hence why less powerful vehicles are often quicker.@@kresnik_ss
hell yeah lad !
😤💪
I wonder how it compares to an i20N. Similar money
Pretty similar I would say but this has more room
Sounds like it needs a tune
Definitely
If this pleasantly surprised you then the Sonata N Line will shock you even more.
They are good too
I30 N are $50k cars not $70k 😅
Not quite 70 my over reaction but you can see them in the 60s on road!
I30N hatch, DCT Premium with sunroof, with on roads are $65k +
Add optional OZ wheels, track day brake pads, etc and would be not much change from $70k
@Hapkido82AUS dang bro. Your dealership must have some crazy mark ups.
i know where you were driving it mount white the bridge across m1
13:18 Probably the worst thing you can do to this transmission.
Absolute shitbox driven many…
Auto issues with the clutches and clunking, noisy engines, super bouncy suspension. 2/10
Not sure what you where driving.. they are firm in town like I said, I’m not an expert on reliability but no question this was QUICK on a B road
Drive this few times, is comfortable car . Hate the fakey exhaust sound . Is expensive for 40k$.. if you want something for 40$l.. I suggest get WRX or sti. 😊
They don’t make the STI anymore.. especially not for 40k.. it’s actually well priced considering what you get and that’s on road not before..
Heads crack though over 120k.
😵💫 lucky 7 year warranty I guess
Remove the stupid fake intake speaker, and do a centre resonator delete and these sound great with no drone and a top note on just the stock exhaust!
Cerato GT easily the best value performance car under $40k
i would agree they have huge potential and hard to beat the price tag nowadays
Build this crap here with a Ford or Holden badge and I might be interested.
Ford is Rubbish reliability too and Holden didn't build anything Quality after 2017 onwards
If only 😓 and a V8 please
@@dalesmith4985 Yeah, because that's what I was actually worried about. Cheers.
How sad... Once upon a time not long ago 40k got you a brand new Sv6. Now ya get a hatch front wheel drive shit box that will spit a motor at 100k.
I would bet that you're trashing a car you've never even sat your backside in. You want a Kleenex??
You making excuses for it ,
You did not sell me on it .
It's not what you do .
No Soul from Seoul
video wasn't for you princess
@@RossReviewsau😂
Ok Boomer
The only valid Kia’s are gt line carnivals and stingers the rest are women cars
Stinger is gone 🥲 this actually has merit man
@@RossReviewsau the stingers gone wtf
Women cars ? Grow up
@@emmamcgrath932 carnivals are HECTIC
@@emmamcgrath932Richie drives a clapped out vt commodore for sure 😂