For taxis, KIA Cerato has features far above the competitors in its class. At least, from the look so stylish with a line of air holes in the new KIA distinctive and sporty and aerodynamic. Design ciamik continued until the stern is connected via a line to the body.
Besides looking cute, the car is claimed to be powerful and fuel efficient as the main requirement of a taxi. Carrying 1,600 cc DOHC CVVT engine, KIA Cerato can issue a power 125 PS at 6,300 rpm engine speed and torque of 15.9 kgm at 4200 rpm.
PT KIA Mobil Indonesia (KMI) has been testing fuel consumption, Kia Cerato and the results are quite qualified to be used as taxis. In the streets of Jakarta condition is not completely unexpected, KIA Cerato fuel consumption reaches 1:14 (1 liter petrol cover 14 km). Lift was obtained from the six-speed manual transmission (the first in Indonesia) with gear ratio (gear ratio) short, making Cerato never struggling in all rounds.
Since the predicate medium sedan, Cerato has a cabin and luggage more easily than competitors. Can be hung upside down from the steering wheel (tilt steering) to give comfort to the driver.
"Surveys show that taxi drivers do not receive enough attention. KIA Cerato comfort features to help drivers of regular taxis do not get tired, "said Harry Yanto, Marketing Support Manager of KMI.
Opener window crank was considered more seasons. Although only for taxis, KMI still include power windows, electric mirrors and central lock. Cerato taxis also say good bye to the rim cans. Consideration, keeping resale value that is considered very important for entrepreneurs cab.
Competition among brands to supply taxi cars more stringent. Today the car manufacturer KIA announced their sedan, Kia Cerato apparently prepared to taxi.
The car which was launched by PT KIA Mobil Indonesia is not really the first car made KIA taxi, because there already are a Rio taxi.
However, a great opportunity to make KIA made back in penetrating this segment by introducing Cerato Taxi.
The car was introduced as an exclusive taxi because it has a fancy design. The dimensions are also larger than the cab in general. That way, the cabin also Cerato Taxi is said to be more spacious.
His heart contains an ear of a powerful 1600 cc engine to 125 PS at 6,300 rpm with torque propeller 15.9 kgm at 4200 rpm which is channeled through a 6-speed transmission.
Sedan is intended for taxi operators with vehicles Kia Cerato Taxi label. "We try to meet the needs of an exclusive model of public transport, convenient, and economical," said Hartanto Sukmono, Marketing Director of KMI in Jakarta, Thursday (9/8).
Hartanto explained, with many advantages such Cerato relief cabin space, roomy and stylish design makes Cerato Taxi is ideal for both urban mobility, even with extensive luggage volume fit for transport to and from the airport.
Taxi cab on Cerato relief thanks to a wheelbase of 2650 mm and 1557 mm tread front wheel and rear wheel tread mm 1564. In total, the car body has a length of 4530 mm, height 1460 mm, and a width of 1.775m, making it possible to bring a lot of passengers and cargo.
Comfort is also supported by the suspension of McPherson Strut and Torsion Beam. These cars use a 1.6-liter DOHC CVVT engine with a maximum power of 125 ps at 6300 rpm and torque of 15.9 kgm at 4,200 makisimum rpm.
For terms of driving safety, Taxi Cerato comes with full features such as seat belts front and rear, central door lock, door lock speed sensor, auto door unlock and impact.
From the interior, Taxi Cerato is equipped with A / C double blower and power windows front and back. Additionally accent power steering and tilt steering makes you more flexibility to set and adjust the position of the steering wheel for maximum driving comfort.
Not long ago, Peuogeot 408 and Honda New Civic comes first and the plan would be followed by the Audi A4 and A6 digadang launch next Monday (6/8). As if not wanting to miss a lot, PT KMI is also busy preparing for New Kia Cerato sedan launched on Thursday (9/8) in Jakarta.
In mainland China, reportedly Korean midsize sedan is applying the new body structure and new design concepts that offer the body is longer, lower, and wider than the previous generation. Not only that, New Kia Cerato also claimed to be more streamlined with LED lights and a chrome grille motif.
Sedan competitor Toyota Altis and Honda Civic is sold at a price of Rp 140 million (OTR-Jakarta) as a commercial vehicle. "Cerato imported from South Korea, if it is intended as a commercial vehicle (taxi) then the cost of import duties do not exist," said Hartanto Sukmono, Marketing Director of KMI.
Business opportunities in the taxi was tempting, Cerato sedan taxi offers full-featured, ranging from luxury design, the cabin is more spacious than sedans another cab, tilt steering wheel equipped with 1.6-liter engine paired with a 6-speed transmission so that more economical.
Another reason, KMI Cerato presents as a taxi, the article sedan market in Indonesia is not great. "Now there are some who are interested in a cab operaator Cerato. Hopefully by the end of the year could be sold 500 units, ".
Sedan 2013 in the virtual world. 2013 Kia Cerato sedan will be longer, lower and wider than the current model sold.
Its wheelbase grew longer. He said, the new generation will be built according Cerato shell (bodyshell) completely new.
Sweeter profile. Equipped with LED lights front and rear. And, the use of chrome beltline.
Kia Cerato Kia sedan is the best-selling car in the world. Cerato Forte is another name. Will go to the Kia showroom outside of South Korea in the first quarter of 2013.
