Ceres was a 1-ton truck developed to meet the needs of Korean farmers. It featured a power take-off system designed based on field research in agricultural communities, making it capable of powering farm equipment like water pumps and threshers. Priced at roughly 30% less than Bongo in the same category, Ceres helped boost the rural economy and embodied Kia’s commitment to building vehicles that met the true needs of the time.
Developed in-house by Kia, Ceres also played a key role in the company’s early commercial vehicle exports, with shipments to Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, and Africa.
Ceres at work in agricultural fields
Length:
4,260 mm
Width:
1,650 mm
Height:
1,960 mm
Drive type:
Rear-wheel drive
Four-wheel drive
Engine:
Inline 4-cylinder diesel
Displacement:
2,200 cc
