Overview
“Design gives soul to a product and the future of KIA products lies in balance, clarity and purpose.” - Peter Schreyer. KIA’s first ever coupé, the Cerato Koup, embodies that philosophy. Breaking away from traditional shapes, the Koup features a design that notches up the visual standards of coupés. The nomenclature of the Cerato Koup was created from the initial “K” of KIA and body style name “coupé”. With the exception of the hood panel, all of the other sheet metal parts have been changed from the Cerato 4-door sedan into the 2-door Koup. The Cerato Koup boasts a muscular yet sophisticated design, with fluid lines and proportions that closely mirror the powerful design cues of the concept car.
Exterior
A stylish and dynamic design with balanced proportions evokes an emotional driving
experience. The bold frontal styling incorporates KIA’s new “family look” grille. The meshtype
radiator grille blends seamlessly into the Cerato Koup’s slim-type four bulb light, black
bezel headlamps, turn indicator lamps and sophisticated vertical type fog lamps. Front
fender blisters and the wide front bumper, with its extra-large air intake, amplifies the car’s
distinctive and dynamic styling.
The lowered roof line and abbreviated trunk unite with the profile’s sweeping upper belt
line and concave lower character lines to reinforce the feeling of dynamic motion. The
Koup’s side-view is further enhanced by its frameless doors – offering a more premium and
luxurious image. The rear-view intensifies the Cerato Koup’s agile and sophisticated image
with an aerodynamic trunk lid, multi-coloured combination lamps and a black bumper
garnish featuring a sleek diffuser and twin chrome exhausts.
Interior
The Cerato Koup’s interior will please customers with its high-quality fi nish, discreet metal fi nish accents, generous proportions and high tech features.
The three cylinder supervision cluster, with built-in message centre and trip computer provides better visibility for safe manoeuvring, while each lighting element gradually illuminates a reddish tone mood lighting throughout the interior when lit. The centre fascia is designed to appear to fl oat above the dashboard with a dynamic look that is differentiated from the Cerato sedan, whilst the steering-wheel has an enhanced dynamic 3-spoke design with remote audio controls offering the utmost in driving convenience. The audio system is MP3 and USB compatible and you can listen to your favourite tracks by simply connecting your iPod.
The black interior with red stitching accentuates the vehicle’s dynamic and stylish image. The leather bucket-type sport seats are well appointed, supportive and outfi tted with more aggressive bolsters on the seat cushion and seat back for optimal comfort. The Koup further offers best-in-class interior space, comfortably accommodating five adults, and has enough cargo space for all passengers’ luggage and personal belongings.
Safety
KIA Motors is determined to achieve the highest levels of active and passive safety for people using its vehicles. The Cerato Koup is designed around a robust body shell with advanced, fully integrated safety technology. The dual front airbags as well as the curtain and side airbags protect both the thorax and pelvis, providing optimal safety in the event of a collision. In order to maximise the driver’s safety, the Koup presents a de-powered airbag in the driver’s seat. The Koup is also equipped with active head restraints for both driver and passenger seats. These move forward during a rear impact to minimise movement of the occupants’ heads and protect against whiplash injuries.
The Koup features ESC (Electronic Stability Control), ensuring
perfectly balanced traction in any situation. Various functionalities
of ESC include ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic
Brake-force Distribution), CBC (Cornering Brake Control), BAS (Brake
Assist System) and TCS (Traction Control System). Rear Parking Assist
is standard, ensuring driver convenience when parking or squeezing
into a tight spot and overall passenger and pedestrian safety. The four
Rear Parking Assist sensors allow for a highly accurate detection of the
obstruction as well as the direction.