The Kia Cerato (also known as the Kia Forte in North America, K3 in South Korea or the Forte K3 or Shuma in China) is a compact car produced by the South Korean manufacturer Kia since 2003. In 2008, the Cerato nameplate was replaced by the Forte nameplate in the North American market and the K3 nameplate in South Korea . However, the "Cerato" name remains in use in markets such as Australasia , Middle East and Latin America . It is available in five-door hatchback, two-door coupe and four-door sedan variants. It is not available in Europe , where the similar sized Kia Ceed is offered (except for Russia and Ukraine, where the Ceed and the Cerato are both available).
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76-706: Is among the largest auto shows in North America , and is widely regarded as one of the automotive industry 's most important events. The show is organized by the Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA), and has been held annually in January for much of its recent history. It is usually open to the general public for 1–2 weeks, preceded by previews for industry employees and media, and a high-dollar "charity preview," which raises funds for local children's charities. In 1899, William E. Metzger helped organize
114-724: Is marketed as the Kia Forte replacing the Spectra nameplate of previous generations. In Colombia and Singapore, the name Cerato Forte was used for the second generation, while Naza Automotive Manufacturing of Malaysia has assembled the vehicle since 2009, selling it there under the name Naza Forte . The Kia Cerato was introduced in South Korea in 2003, sharing a platform with the Hyundai Elantra (XD) and using Hyundai's Beta II ( G4GC ) (CVVT-enabled) four-cylinder engine . It replaced
152-696: The Chevrolet Spark mini-car (previously shown as the Chevrolet Beat concept), for sale in Europe in 2010 and North America in 2011, as well as the Chevrolet Orlando compact MPV , for sale in North America in 2011. The Spark will be shown at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. The 2008 show ran from January 13 to 27. The 2007 show was held from January 7 to 21. GM also displayed five "global" concept cars for
190-577: The Jeep Wrangler , Gladiator , and Grand Cherokee , and a demonstration course with Ram pickup trucks . Rides on all three were included with show admission. Stellantis rented the World's Largest Rubber Duck for the show, in recognition of Jeep ducking ; the duck stood in the plaza outside Huntington Place. The 2023 North American Car, Truck, and Utility of the Year semi-finalists were announced and displayed at
228-570: The OICA . Since 1965, the show has been held at Huntington Place (formerly Cobo Center), where it occupies nearly 1 million square feet (93,000 m ) of floor space. Prior to being held at Huntington Place, the show was held at other well-known places in the Metro Detroit area, including the Light Guard Armory, Wayne Gardens pavilion, and Michigan State Fairgrounds . Record attendance
266-681: The Sephia/Mentor sedan and Shuma hatchback. In North America, the " Spectra " name was used when introduced for the 2004 model year, with "Spectra5" designating the hatchback. For Latin American markets, the Cerato was still named Sephia until 2005, when it was discontinued in favor of the name Spectra. In Europe, the Cerato was replaced by the Kia Cee'd . For the Malaysian market, the first generation Spectra
304-665: The Stinger , and adopts a cab rearward exterior, resulting in a fastback profile and a short trunklid. The car is constructed with 54% advanced high-strength steel that is stronger than the outgoing model. North American International Auto Show#2018 The Detroit Auto Show , formerly known as the North American International Auto Show ( NAIAS ), is an annual auto show held in Detroit, Michigan . Hosted at Huntington Place (formerly Cobo Center) since 1965, it
342-462: The 2009 auto show, the largest number of non-returning automakers in the show's history. As a result, the show became the first with Chinese automakers ( BYD and Brilliance ) exhibited on the main floor. The 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class was announced and shown to invited members of the press, but was not put on public display until the March 2010 Geneva Motor Show . GM also announced the production of
380-580: The 2010 show. Nissan and Mitsubishi did not have regular floor space, but the Nissan Leaf and Mitsubishi i MiEV appeared in the Electric Avenue section. A small electrical fire at the Audi exhibit caused an evacuation on January 21. Nobody was hurt. The 2009 show ran from January 11 to 25. Nissan , Infiniti , Mitsubishi , Suzuki , Rolls-Royce , Land Rover , Ferrari , and Porsche did not attend
418-450: The 2014 model year in late July 2012, when the company revealed its Korean-market counterpart, Kia K3 . The car is completely redesigned with a lower, wider, and longer stance. The fourth generation Cerato was unveiled as the Forte on January 15, 2018 at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit , Michigan . Entering its third generation, the new car takes styling cues from
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#1732884251625456-499: The 2019 Corvette ZR1. The 2017 show ran from January 9 to 22. Automobili-D , an exposition dedicated to automotive autonomy and mobility , ran in conjunction with the show on January 8–12. Sam Slaughter served as chairman. The 2016 show ran from January 11 to 24. The show drew 5,068 credentialed members of the media from 60 countries during the media preview, with the industry preview afterwards drawing 39,788 visitors from 25 countries and 2,000 companies. Among celebrity visitors
494-512: The 2021 edition was also canceled. The NAIAS organizers held Motor Bella at the M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan as a partial replacement, which was an outdoor enthusiast event running from September 21–26. Executive director Rod Alberts stated that "we cannot ignore the major disruptions caused by the pandemic and the impact it has had on budgets. As such, we will be providing an amazing experience to
532-496: The 2023 show, while Honda was represented by an exhibit organized by a consortium of its Detroit-area dealers, rather than one hosted by the company itself. Like in the 2022 show, non-participating automakers were represented by smaller displays of their automobiles in a section of the show floor. The 2023 show also featured a large indoor test track at the rear of the show floor, on which attendees rode in new electric vehicles from GM, Ford, Volkswagen, BMW , and Tesla . Dubbed
570-413: The Cerato R. The second generation Kia Cerato was launched in South Korea in late 2008 under the Kia Forte name – a name that was used in most international markets. The "Cerato" name has been retained in some markets, such as Australia, Middle East, South Africa and Brazil. In Singapore, the second generation model is badged "Kia Cerato Forte". Kia released images of the third generation Cerato for
608-680: The DADA went to places such as Europe and Japan in the attempt to convince those unveiling their new brands or vehicles in those countries to bring those unveilings to the North American Auto Show. That attempt proved to be successful; the North American Auto Show was then renamed the North American International Auto Show in 1989. The NAIAS was the first (and, until 2006, only) auto show in the United States sanctioned by
646-546: The Detroit Auto Show, only the second of its kind, after the 1898 Paris Auto Show . An auto show was held in Detroit in 1907 at Beller's Beer Garden at Riverside Park and since then annually except 1941–1953. During the show's first decades of existence it portrayed only a regional focus. In 1957 international carmakers exhibited for the first time. In 1987, the DADA proposed that the show become international. The members of
684-622: The Powering Michigan EV Experience, the track included a 300-foot acceleration strip, and a serpentine course to demonstrate the vehicles' handling. Tesla's participation in the EV Experience marked the company's first NAIAS appearance since 2015. In addition, the separate off-road courses in the Ford and Jeep exhibits, as well as the Ram truck course, returned from the 2022 show. In 2022,
722-533: The convention floor, but without a branded exhibit. Returning from Motor Bella were interactive test tracks on the show floor, in which attendees were given the chance to ride in Ford and Stellantis vehicles. Ford's track featured an acceleration strip, used to demonstrate the F-150 Lightning , and a large hill, showcasing the Bronco 's off-road capabilities. Stellantis operated two tracks: an off-road course featuring
760-448: The event as the Detroit Auto Show for its 2025 edition, dropping its previous name. The charity preview will include a performance by Flo Rida . The 2023 show ran from September 16–24, with the media preview on the 13th and charity preview (featuring a performance by Jennifer Hudson ) on the 15th. Notably, its run coincided with the beginning of the 2023 United Auto Workers strike , which targeted Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis,
798-399: The full NAIAS returned to Huntington Place, with the public show running from September 17–25, preceded by the media preview on the 14th and the charity preview on the 16th. The media preview was visited by U.S. President Joe Biden , and the charity preview featured a performance by Nile Rodgers & Chic . The 2022 edition featured a redesigned layout, with the main exhibits indoors on
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#1732884251625836-478: The future. The 2018 show took place January 20 to 28 at the Cobo Center. It ran from January 14 to 28. The press preview was extended by one day and the second edition of Automobili-D was extended by three days. The Washington Post reported that the fastest cars at the 2018 auto show included the 2019 Acura NSX, the 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody, the 2019 Nissan GT-R, the 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia, and
874-470: The indoor exhibition at TCF Center. An outdoor festival known as "Motor Bella" was to precede the show, which would showcase European supercars . The 2020 edition was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic , due to Michigan health orders and TCF Center being used as a field hospital by FEMA . In 2020, plans were made to move the 2021 show from June to late September due to the continued pandemic. However,
912-408: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cerato&oldid=932752393 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Kia Cerato In some markets, such as North America, the Cerato
950-440: The local economy. Audi , BMW and Mercedes-Benz were not present at the 2019 edition, following recent absences of other luxury manufacturers like Porsche , Jaguar , Land Rover and Volvo . In 2018, plans were made to move the show from January to June beginning in 2020, in hopes of attracting more visitors and adding outdoor events, with plans for an "auto plaza" around Woodward and Jefferson avenues, in addition to
988-480: The media, the auto industry and the public in a cost-effective way." For the 2022 and 2023 editions, the show returned to downtown Detroit and was held in September. It will revert to its original name and previous January timeframe beginning in 2025. In 2025, the show will return to its previous January timeframe, with a scheduled run from January 10–20, 2025. No show is planned to be held in 2024. DADA rebranded
1026-573: The show after a three-year absence. Bryan Herta was presented with the Baby Borg trophy for the 2011 Indianapolis 500 during the show, which coincided with the promotion of the return of the IZOD IndyCar Series to Detroit later in June. A replica Baby Borg was also presented to Suzie Wheldon, the widow of the winning driver of the race. The 2011 show ran from January 10 to 23. Porsche returned to
1064-434: The show floor at Huntington Place , and other supporting events outdoors in nearby Hart Plaza . Stellantis , Ford , General Motors , Toyota , and Subaru were the only automakers with major exhibits on the convention floor, while Volkswagen had a smaller display in the lobby of Huntington Place. Many non-participating automakers, such as Nissan, Hyundai, and Mercedes-Benz, were represented by new vehicles on display on
1102-594: The show for the first time since 2007. A new "Smarter Living in Michigan" section showcased alternative energy technologies outside of the automotive sector, in addition to an electric vehicle track condensed from its 2010 size. The 2010 show ran from January 11 to 24. A new "Electric Avenue" section showcased electric vehicles from around the world, including some entrants for the Automotive X-Prize . Saab , Hummer , Infiniti , Suzuki , and Porsche did not attend
1140-527: The show with the media previews, for example the Toyota Supra and midsize Ford Ranger . Virtual reality displays were utilized by several carmakers. A number of protests took place outside the event regarding Ford's environmental record and GM layoffs. At the show, Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen Group announced a global alliance to collaborate on commercial vans and mid-size pickup trucks, and potentially share EV and autonomous vehicle technology in
1178-413: The show's three largest exhibitors. The UAW held a rally outside Huntington Place on the evening of the charity preview, but did not picket the event or call for a consumer boycott of the show. For 2023, the show returned to its previous all-indoor format. All three Detroit-based automakers exhibited, joined by Hyundai, Kia, Toyota, and Volkswagen. Subaru, which exhibited in 2022, declined to return for
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1216-456: The show, with the winners to be announced in January 2023. Plans for the full NAIAS to return in September 2021 were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic . In lieu, the show's organizers hosted an outdoor event, dubbed Motor Bella , at the M-1 Concourse in nearby Pontiac from September 21–26. The 2020 show was scheduled to be held from June 13–20; it was canceled in March 2020 due to
1254-571: The trunk lid became more rounded, and the tail lights were reshaped. At the 2004 Geneva Motor Show , the Cerato Green Concept was presented, featuring Kia's new 2.0-liter CRDi diesel engine and showcasing the first Kia passenger car to be diesel-powered. The Kia Cerato R is the extensive facelift of the Kia Cerato to extend sales within the Chinese market, while the second generation Kia Cerato
1292-518: The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic . The 2019 show ran from January 19–27 at Cobo Center and opened with the lowering of a 2020 Shelby GT500 from the Cobo Center ceiling. 30 cars launched in the previews, down from 69 in 2018. Among various cars, it displayed new versions of the Kia Soul . Other major attractions included the 2020 Shelby GT500 . USA Today noted that Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Jeep and Toyota were all re-introducing discontinued models at
1330-616: Was Barack Obama . The first day saw the debut of models like the Lexus LC 500 , the new Pacifica minivan, and an Audi hydrogen concept car. The 2015 show ran from January 12 to 25. The 2014 show ran from January 13 to 26. The 2013 show ran from January 14 to 27. Chevrolet also displayed five models sold outside the United States: the Onix , Orlando , Sail , Spin , and Trax . The 2012 show ran from January 9 to 22. Nissan returned to
1368-428: Was in 2003, with 838,066 attendees. In 2009, attendance was 650,517. In 2016, there were 815,575 in ticketed attendance, after reaching 803,451 in 2015. In 2004 and 2005, the charity preview attracted 17,500 people at $ 400 a ticket and raised $ 7 million in total. Over 800,000 attended during the days the show was open to the general public in 2018; it is estimated that the show generates a revenue of over $ 500 million to
1406-459: Was launched in Malaysia on August 15, 2007 as the "Spectra5" available only with one trim level and with the hatchback bodystyle powered by a 1.6-litre, four-cylinder, 16-valve, DOHC CVVT engine with a 4-speed automatic transmission. In 2006, a facelift version was introduced, including revised Gamma engines . Stylistically, the bumper and headlamps lost their pronounced crease near the grille area,
1444-524: Was sold as the Kia Forte in China at the same time. The design was significantly updated to be in line with other newer Kia products. The Horki 300EV is a compact electric sedan with the design being essentially a rebadged version of the Kia Cerato R from the Chinese market, it was unveiled on the 2016 Auto Guangzhou . The platform is the same as the first generation Kia Cerato, which is still in production in China as
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