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GENERAL STUFF => GENERAL DISCUSSIONS => Car Related (any make, any model) => Topic started by: Dazzler on October 08, 2018, 11:45:34

Title: Kia Cerato is getting "our" SR engine in early 2019
Post by: Dazzler on October 08, 2018, 11:45:34: https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/kia-cerato-gt-for-2019-115058 (https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/kia-cerato-gt-for-2019-115058)
Title: Re: Kia Cerato is getting "our" SR engine in early 2019
Post by: beerman on October 10, 2018, 02:45:53: One would think either cheaper or with more kit..... 7 year warranty, Australian tuned....

Just not a big fan of the wheels.....
Title: Re: Kia Cerato is getting "our" SR engine in early 2019
Post by: Dazzler on October 10, 2018, 03:19:19: Quote from: beerman on October 10, 2018, 02:45:53
One would think either cheaper or with more kit..... 7 year warranty, Australian tuned....

Just not a big fan of the wheels.....

Will keep Hyundai Australia on their toes (which can't be a bad thing) :goodjob:
Title: Re: Kia Cerato is getting "our" SR engine in early 2019
Post by: Blazorax on October 10, 2018, 03:28:26: I still like the look of the I30 more.
Title: Re: Kia Cerato is getting "our" SR engine in early 2019
Post by: mickd on October 10, 2018, 03:51:34: Same engine, possibly same SR issue?
Title: Re: Kia Cerato is getting "our" SR engine in early 2019
Post by: Dazzler on October 10, 2018, 07:51:24: Quote from: mickd on October 10, 2018, 03:51:34
Same engine, possibly same SR issue?

It's an odd one, because the same basic engine has been used in the Veloster Turbo and other models for several years without issue??
Title: Re: Kia Cerato is getting "our" SR engine in early 2019
Post by: Blazorax on October 10, 2018, 08:46:18: is it really engine issue or more down to firmware and electronics?
Title: Re: Kia Cerato is getting "our" SR engine in early 2019
Post by: Dazzler on October 10, 2018, 08:52:59: Quote from: Blazorax on October 10, 2018, 08:46:18
is it really engine issue or more down to firmware and electronics?

Almost certain it will be firmware or electronics. Basic design has proven reliable and long lasting in other applications. :cool:
Title: Re: Kia Cerato is getting "our" SR engine in early 2019
Post by: mickd on October 10, 2018, 09:02:26: Quote from: Dazzler on October 10, 2018, 08:52:59
Quote from: Blazorax on October 10, 2018, 08:46:18
is it really engine issue or more down to firmware and electronics?

Almost certain it will be firmware or electronics. Basic design has proven reliable and long lasting in other applications. :cool:

:whsaid:
Title: Re: Kia Cerato is getting "our" SR engine in early 2019
Post by: geemeister on October 11, 2018, 02:05:37: Those wheels, yuk.