Vinceng Turbocharged June 19, 2019 Share June 19, 2019 (edited) Both the 2019 Kia Cerato and Hyundai Avante share identical engines and gearboxes. The Cerato seems to see better sales due to its Audi look-alike shape favoured by many Audi wannabes. Cerato interior is more modern and Audi lookalike compared to the outdated Avante interior. Specs wise, the Avante base model wins the Cerato L hands down. Cerato L base model / Avante base mode features 2 airbags / 6 airbags No traction control / Has traction control Rear drum brakes / rear disc brakes No steering controls / Has Steering controls No rear aircon / rear aircon No rear reverse cam / Has rear reverse cam with 7" display on centre console No arm rest on rear seat centre / Rear seat centre has arm rest with integrated twin cup holders No drive mode / Has Eco and sports mode No undercarriage coating (bare metal) / Comes with Tuff Kote and Sound Clad Lowest specs Rike Cool window tint / High specs 3M window tint After market remote alarm installed in Singapore / Original factory remote alarm from Korea After market sports rims installed in Singapore / Original sports rims from Korea Lower OMV / Higher OMV (difference of up to $1,000) In a nutshell, Avante base model features are almost similar to Cerato EX. Only features that are lacking in the Avante base mnodel compared to the mid range Cerato EX are the cruise control and auto fold wing mirrors. Edited June 19, 2019 by Vinceng ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinceng Turbocharged June 19, 2019 Share June 19, 2019 Does anyone keep a record on the servicing and maintenance cost on running the Cerato SX/EX and other variants? I am comparing Toyota Altis 1.6. Appreciate your sharing. ThanksMaintenance costs are similar for these bread and butter cars. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HP_Lee 5th Gear June 19, 2019 Share June 19, 2019 While I was searching on websites with regard to this, I had found : https://autowise.com/carmakers-with-the-highest-maintenance-costs-over-10-years/ Seem like Toyota, again comes first. But I like the Cerato SX. Initial 75kkm , Korean cars first few. After 100kkm , the Koreans maintenance cost shot up. I have this experience with my Cruze 1.6A, after 130kkm. For bros, who are currently using the older Cerato, possible to share what you normally face? Appreciate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
teomingern 6th Gear June 19, 2019 Share June 19, 2019 Both the 2019 Kia Cerato and Hyundai Avante share identical engines and gearboxes. The Cerato seems to see better sales due to its Audi look-alike shape favoured by many Audi wannabes. Cerato interior is more modern and Audi lookalike compared to the outdated Avante interior. Specs wise, the Avante base model wins the Cerato L hands down. Cerato L base model / Avante base mode features 2 airbags / 6 airbags No traction control / Has traction control Rear drum brakes / rear disc brakes No steering controls / Has Steering controls No rear aircon / rear aircon No rear reverse cam / Has rear reverse cam with 7" display on centre console No arm rest on rear seat centre / Rear seat centre has arm rest with integrated twin cup holders No drive mode / Has Eco and sports mode No undercarriage coating (bare metal) / Comes with Tuff Kote and Sound Clad Lowest specs Rike Cool window tint / High specs 3M window tint After market remote alarm installed in Singapore / Original factory remote alarm from Korea After market sports rims installed in Singapore / Original sports rims from Korea Lower OMV / Higher OMV (difference of up to $1,000) In a nutshell, Avante base model features are almost similar to Cerato EX. Only features that are lacking in the Avante base mnodel compared to the mid range Cerato EX are the cruise control and auto fold wing mirrors. LTA figures in another thread show more Hyundai cars registered compared to Kia cars... about 10,000 more... no by model breakdown but then it doesn't take a genius to figure out which are the main contribution models... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawnseah 1st Gear June 19, 2019 Share June 19, 2019 While I was searching on websites with regard to this, I had found : https://autowise.com/carmakers-with-the-highest-maintenance-costs-over-10-years/ Seem like Toyota, again comes first. But I like the Cerato SX. Initial 75kkm , Korean cars first few. After 100kkm , the Koreans maintenance cost shot up. I have this experience with my Cruze 1.6A, after 130kkm. For bros, who are currently using the older Cerato, possible to share what you normally face? Appreciate Mind is a old 2009 cerato forte 2L fuel consumption base on my life style is about 10L/100KM. After drive for about more than 5 yrs my car alternator spoil and had to replaced it for about $500 at best price. Other than that nothing i face only window rubber shrink due to wear and tear. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanong 1st Gear June 19, 2019 Share June 19, 2019 The lowest trim of Elantra (basic) is much better in terms of specs compared to Cerato lowest trim (L). So get the Elantra lowest trim if you are on budget and considering both models’ lowest trim. If you can afford more, then get the cerato SX cos in terms of specs, similar to Elantra Highest trim but Cerato looks better. Won’t advise you to go Cerato GT line as it is merely cosmetic diff btw GT line n SX yet the cost diff is quite substantial. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HP_Lee 5th Gear June 20, 2019 Share June 20, 2019 Thank you The lowest trim of Elantra (basic) is much better in terms of specs compared to Cerato lowest trim (L). So get the Elantra lowest trim if you are on budget and considering both models’ lowest trim.If you can afford more, then get the cerato SX cos in terms of specs, similar to Elantra Highest trim but Cerato looks better. Won’t advise you to go Cerato GT line as it is merely cosmetic diff btw GT line n SX yet the cost diff is quite substantial. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinceng Turbocharged June 20, 2019 Share June 20, 2019 But the Avante's spaceship look is not everyone's cup of tea. It's essentially a facelift of the Elantra but the designer must be drunk or his eyesight is challenged. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Supersonic June 20, 2019 Share June 20, 2019 But the Avante's spaceship look is not everyone's cup of tea. It's essentially a facelift of the Elantra but the designer must be drunk or his eyesight is challenged. I guess many people like the spaceship look of the avante. Since the sales of avante is very good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contipro 5th Gear June 20, 2019 Share June 20, 2019 I guess many people like the spaceship look of the avante. Since the sales of avante is very good. avante is VFM, sales is good Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniu82 Supercharged June 20, 2019 Share June 20, 2019 Haha, I also think my current Elantra is nicer than the new Avante. But the Avante's spaceship look is not everyone's cup of tea.It's essentially a facelift of the Elantra but the designer must be drunk or his eyesight is challenged. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Supersonic June 20, 2019 Share June 20, 2019 (edited) Haha, I also think my current Elantra is nicer than the new Avante. Sorry to all avante owners, i also agree that elantra interior and exterior design is nicer than avante. But bro, you will be saying goodbye to your elantra soon liao?! avante is VFM, sales is good The launched of the avante timing very good, it is when the coe is low, thats why it is VFM among many b&b cars. Elantra sales might not be as good as avante, cause coe is much higher back then when elantra is launched. Edited June 20, 2019 by 13177 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniu82 Supercharged June 20, 2019 Share June 20, 2019 Yup, upgrading. You interested in my car? Low mileage and I took care of it quite well and comes with all stock features. Sorry to all avante owners, i also agree that elantra interior and exterior design is nicer than avante. But bro, you will be saying goodbye to your elantra soon liao?! The launched of the avante timing very good, it is when the coe is low, thats why it is VFM among many b&b cars. Elantra sales might not be as good as avante, cause coe is much higher back then when elantra is launched. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HP_Lee 5th Gear June 20, 2019 Share June 20, 2019 I agreed. It seems like Kia, a premium of Hyundai of recent models. Just don't understand how their marketing position. But the Avante's spaceship look is not everyone's cup of tea.It's essentially a facelift of the Elantra but the designer must be drunk or his eyesight is challenged. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Supersonic June 20, 2019 Share June 20, 2019 Yup, upgrading. You interested in my car? Low mileage and I took care of it quite well and comes with all stock features. Good for the next owner who bought your car. You retain number or getting a new set of car number ah? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniu82 Supercharged June 20, 2019 Share June 20, 2019 Hope the next owner will treat her as well as I did. Getting new number, should be start with SMM Good for the next owner who bought your car. You retain number or getting a new set of car number ah? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Supersonic June 20, 2019 Share June 20, 2019 Hope the next owner will treat her as well as I did. Getting new number, should be start with SMM If the stock of the car is in, confirmed would be SMM plate. Now SMM runs until SMM1768P to SMM2359E. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniu82 Supercharged June 20, 2019 Share June 20, 2019 Car in stock already. Waiting for registration next week. If the stock of the car is in, confirmed would be SMM plate. Now SMM runs until SMM1768P to SMM2359E. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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