The Kia Cerato 1.5 CRDi with a Adria Altea 542 PK with an actual weight of 1247 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Kia is in general sufficient. And also the weight of the Adria with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is not too heavy, if the caravan is well loaded.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
174
128
Mountains
Risk of snaking
169
145
Weight ratio: 80% (91% of kerbweight)
1247 kg
1565 kg
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Kia Cerato 1.5 CRDi Adria Altea 542 PK
Actual Weights
Adria Altea 542 PK: 1247 kg.
Kia Cerato 1.5 CRDi: 1565 kg.
Noseweight: 70 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 80%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 174 points).
Speeds of 65 mph (105 km/h) to 72 mph (116 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 128 points).
Slightly higher revs (2100 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 25.6 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 169 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 14%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 55 mph (89 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Kia is sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, a B driving license is enough.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 80%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 91%.
There is a small chance of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are great at high speed. For drivers with knowledge of, and experience in driving a caravan it is safe to drive, but proper and careful loading is still important! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is worth considering.
Recommended noseweight is 60 - 70 kg.
Towball limit is 56 kg (Check this on the type plate of your towbar!)
Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 145 points.
If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.
Conclusion
Performance is sufficient.
If the caravan is well loaded safe driving is possible.
It's a perfect match!
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.