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About KIA CERATO

The Kia Cerato is a compact car (C-segment in Europe) manufactured by the South Korean marque Kia Motors. It was launched as a global replacement for both the Kia Sephia and the Kia Shuma in 2003, and now has a total of four generations. In North America, this model is marketed as the Kia Forte. In Europe, this model stopped being sold in 2005, as the conglomerate decided to focus on the Kia Ceed only.

The first generation Cerato was sold as Kia Sephia or Kia Spectra in North and Latin America. It shared a platform with the Hyundai Elantra and used four-cylinder Beta II engines. It had hatchback and sedan versions. In 2006, the model was redesigned with new Gamma engines and a performance version.

The second generation of the Cerato / Forte was introduced in 2008. At this time, the model was sold in sedan, hatchback and coupe (Koup) body styles.

The third generation was launched in 2012 as a facelifted version of the Kia K3. In 2018, the Korean brand launched the fourth-generation model, which is the current version. This model added numerous driving assistance improvements, as well as more efficient engines.

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Generation IV
#42018BD
CERATO IV
Generation III
#32013YD
CERATO III
Generation II
#22009TD
CERATO II
Generation I
#12003LD
CERATO I

#1KIA CERATO - Generation I(2003)
LD

HatchbackLD

KIA CERATO, generation I, Hatchback: engine and timing system
KIA CERATO, generation I, Hatchback: engine and timing system

SedánLD

KIA CERATO, generation I, Sedán: engine and timing system
KIA CERATO, generation I, Sedán: engine and timing system
KIA CERATO, generation I, Sedán: engine and timing system
KIA CERATO, generation I, Sedán: engine and timing system

#2KIA CERATO - Generation II(2009)
TD

BerlinaTD

KIA CERATO, generation II, Berlina: engine and timing system
KIA CERATO, generation II, Berlina: engine and timing system

Hatchback / KoupCoupé

KIA CERATO, generation II, Hatchback / Koup: engine and timing system
KIA CERATO, generation II, Hatchback / Koup: engine and timing system
KIA CERATO, generation II, Hatchback / Koup: engine and timing system
KIA CERATO, generation II, Hatchback / Koup: engine and timing system

#3KIA CERATO - Generation III(2013)
YD

Hatchback / KoupCoupé

KIA CERATO, generation III, Hatchback / Koup: engine and timing system
KIA CERATO, generation III, Hatchback / Koup: engine and timing system

SedánYD

KIA CERATO, generation III, Sedán: engine and timing system
KIA CERATO, generation III, Sedán: engine and timing system

#4KIA CERATO - Generation IV(2018)
BD

HatchbackBD

KIA CERATO, generation IV, Hatchback: engine and timing system

SedánBD

KIA CERATO, generation IV, Sedán: engine and timing system
KIA CERATO, generation IV, Sedán: engine and timing system

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Engine

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Engine identification

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Recommended oil
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Timing systemUnknown
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Interference
Indicates whether valves and pistons occupy the same space at different times. In an interference engine, timing system failure can cause them to collide and severely damage the engine.
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