The Kia Cerato was given a full redesign for 2019, and the result is a compact hatch that finally looks the part. The Sport+ sits second in the lineup, behind the GT turbo, and runs a naturally aspirated 2.0-litre producing 112 kW and 192 Nm, paired with a six-speed automatic. It does not have the fastest engine in the range, but it has most of what people buying a family hatch actually want.
Amelia reviews the Sport+ in hatch form, covering what the new styling and interior updates deliver in daily use. She looks at the practicality, the tech stack, and how the 2.0-litre feels on Australian roads where patience matters more than straight-line pace. The Cerato competes in a segment that includes the Mazda 3, Honda Civic, and Hyundai i30, and in 2019, the pricing gap has tightened considerably.
The Sport+ is the Cerato for people who want most of the car without paying for the performance badge. If you need the turbo, the GT exists. If you need the basics, the S is cheaper. The Sport+ is the one that makes sense for most buyers. The full review is on the CarTell.tv YouTube channel above.
