Kia Cerato Saloon (04-06) - Review Review by David Ross on 13 Feb 2009 2 The Cerato saloon replaced the old Mentor in the Kia line up and it's a big improvement, however that's not a difficult achievement. It was designed for 'European' tastes but unfortunately the dour and ungainly looks, along with a low rent and cheap-feeling interior meant few people bought one. Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Owners' Reviews Also Consider Facts & Figures Company Car Info Gallery Well equipped, low running costs, comfortable interior Cheap feeling and dated cabin, lacks practicality of hatchback, dull looks New price range: £10,995 - £12,495 Used price range: £688 - £2,308 View all used prices Summary Parkers Rating: 2 out of 5 The Cerato saloon replaced the old Mentor in the Kia line up and it's a big improvement, however that's not a difficult achievement. It was designed for 'European' tastes but unfortunately the dour and ungainly looks, along with a low rent and cheap-feeling interior meant few people bought one. It's a good value used buy - as long as the price is low enough - and is an ideal choice if you want a reliable runabout. The saloon version is even more scarce than the hatchback and lacks the five-door models practicality. It's best avoided as there are far better alternatives out there. Parkers Ratings Overall 2 out of 5 Performance 2 out of 5 Handling 2 out of 5 Comfort 2 out of 5 Practicality 2 out of 5 Behind the wheel 2.5 out of 5 Safety 2.5 out of 5 Reliability 3.5 out of 5 Running costs 3 out of 5 Green credentials 3 out of 5 Buying used 2 out of 5 Selling 1 out of 5 Equipment 4 out of 5 Read the full facts and figures about this car Compare this car to other cars Next steps Get your Kia Cerato Saloon (04-06) information pack for only £1.99View 3 used Kia Cerato Saloons for sale Get an Insurance QuoteRead 3 owners' reviews Tweet Other Kia reviews Continue to: Driving & Performance