Just a bit of information on this matter . Australia , like some European countries , is considering making AEB ( Autonomous Emergency Braking ) Active cruise control and lane assist sensors as a requirement for all new vehicles sold.
Kia for the most part have these safety aids fitted but there is a delay of up to 12 months with some other makes of vehicles that are adapting current models to meet the specs if introduced . It is up to $3000 dollars depending on the model to add the aforementioned items . The dealers are just covering themselves in case it is made law by the Government and required to fit the safety kit to all new vehicles .
I have spoken to some friends in the motor trade recently and the compulsory implementation of these safety features has been put on the back burner due to the Corona Virus .
Basically in a nutshell the dealers are just covering themselves in case fitment of the above safety features becomes law . By the end of 2021 the industry predicts 85-90 % of all new vehicles sold will be fitted with the safety kits anyway.
Regarding your question @margotk has anybody encountered this when ordering a new car . Last year in mid 2019 I ordered a new car . I stipulated I wanted the safety kit fitted . I was told April 2020 would be approximate delivery time . Nearly 1 year wait . The dealer , who is a good friend , showed me the price variation sections of the contract and explained things in much the same way as I have written above …
I think you have nothing to worry about . To the best of my knowledge your Cerato comes with all the safety kit as standard . Enjoy your new car .
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