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New registrations (EU)2004–2010, 2017, 2020

Generations and technical specifications

Kia Cerato – First generation (LD)2003–2020
Kia Cerato – First generation (LD)
SpecificationValue
Production2003–2008
2004–2020 (China)
Model years2004–2009
Body styles4-door sedan
5-door hatchback
PlatformHyundai-Kia J3 platform
Enginesgasoline
1.6 L Alpha II DOHC I4
1.8 L Beta II I4 (China)
2.0 L Beta II CVVT I4
diesel
1.5 L U CRDi-VGT I4 (turbo diesel)
1.6 L U CRDi-VGT I4 (turbo diesel)
2.0 L D CRDi I4 (turbo diesel)
Transmissions5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
Wheelbase2,610 mm
Length2003–06 sedan: 4,480 mm
2006–08 sedans: 4,500 mm
2003–06 hatchback: 4,341 mm
2006–09 hatchback: 4,350 mm
Width1,735 mm
Height1,470 mm
AssemblySouth Korea: Hwaseong (Hwaseong Plant)
China: Yancheng (Yancheng Plant) (DYK)
Malaysia: Gurun (NAM)

Years and markets

Years and markets
SpecificationValue
New registrations (EU)2004–2010, 2017, 2020

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