Kia Cerato

The Kia Cerato was Kia's small hatch and sedan line before being replaced by newer-generation models in Australia. It is no longer sold new locally, but remains relevant as a used-car option because of its value, warranty history and broad appeal. The Cerato suited buyers who wanted simple petrol power, useful equipment, roomy small-car packaging and low running costs without paying for a premium badge. Practical commuter grades and sportier GT versions gave the range a wider spread than many budget small cars.

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Kia Cerato

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Josh Nevett

2025 Kia Cerato review

Now on it's farewell lap, the Kia Cerato is still a practical and affordable small sedan with few direct rivals.

Pros

Refined ride, handling
Class-leading boot space
Seven-year warranty

Cons

Price hikes
Sensitive safety systems
Dated interior

2 Years Ago

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Excellent

An outstanding car in almost every way. A joy to drive, packed with great features, and highly recommended.

Very Good

A well-rounded car that's enjoyable to drive, offers great value or features, and is easy to recommend.

Good

A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

Average

Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

Pros

Refined ride, handling
Class-leading boot space
Seven-year warranty

Cons

Price hikes
Sensitive safety systems
Dated interior

Good

Josh Nevett

2024 Kia Cerato review

Now on it's farewell lap, the Kia Cerato is still a practical and affordable small sedan with few direct rivals.

2 Years Ago

Good

Mike Costello

2023 Kia Cerato review

The only thing missing from the Cerato S is a Hertz tag on the keyring, but it's a fundamentally well-sorted sedan that covers all the basics.

3 Years Ago

Good

Courtney Lorking

2022 Kia Cerato review

The Kia Cerato S was updated with more technology and a new look in 2021, but it's also been hit with a price rise. How does it stack up?

5 Years Ago

Very Good

Mike Costello

2022 Kia Cerato GT review

The updated Kia Cerato hatch tested in flagship GT guise offers a lot of equipment and performance for the money, despite a recent price hike

5 Years Ago

Good

James Wong

2022 Kia Cerato Sport+ review

The top dog in the Cerato's non-performance line-up stays true to its roots but is merely average in a rapidly-developing segment.

5 Years Ago

Good

Curt Dupriez

2022 Kia Cerato Sport review

The mid-spec Korean hatchback is a solid all-round proposition, but bringing safety credentials up to scratch costs extra.

5 Years Ago

Good

Scott Collie

2021 Kia Cerato S review

The Kia Cerato has been given a mid-life glow-up. It's still a good, simple hatchback, but it's much more expensive than it once was.

5 Years Ago

Very Good

Anthony Crawford

2021 Kia Cerato review

The new Kia Cerato GT is going to surprise you. This is a well-sorted and well-priced bit of kit, with more talent than you might expect.

5 Years Ago

Very Good

Mike Costello

2020 Kia Cerato GT review

The warmed-up Kia Cerato GT has some real boy racer vibes, and offers a serious amount of equipment for its $34,000 asking price

6 Years Ago

Very Good

William Stopford

2020 Kia Cerato Sport+ review

The Kia Cerato’s rise up the sales charts is mostly well-deserved, though it’s let down by an uninspiring powertrain.

6 Years Ago

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Kia Cerato and Seltos recalled

1 Year Ago

Cheapest Kia K4 may miss out on five-star safety rating

2 Years Ago

How much Kia Cerato stock is left in Australia?

2 Years Ago

2025 Kia K4 price and specs: Cerato successor sees price bump

2 Years Ago

Kia deal makes it cheaper to own affordable performance model

2 Years Ago

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2 Years Ago

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2 Years Ago

Kia recalls over 100,000 vehicles in Australia for fire risk

2 Years Ago

Kia Cerato stock levels high as sales surge

2 Years Ago

The affordable small cars with the best fuel economy

2 Years Ago

The small cars with the most boot space in Australia

2 Years Ago

2025 Kia K4: Cerato hatch replacement revealed, petrol-only lineup detailed

2 Years Ago

2025 Kia K4: Cerato replacement revealed, likely for Australia

2 Years Ago

2025 Kia K4: Cerato replacement teased, reveal date confirmed

2 Years Ago

2025 Kia K4: Cerato replacement spied in Australia

2 Years Ago

2024 Kia Cerato price and specs

3 Years Ago

William Stopford

Kia Cerato and Seltos recalled

Kia is recalling almost 10,000 Cerato and Seltos vehicles equipped with a 2.0-litre engine that may stall and/or fail.

1 Year Ago

James Wong

Cheapest Kia K4 may miss out on five-star safety rating

Kia Australia says it's aiming to achieve top safety marks with its all-new K4 small car in ANCAP testing... on most variants.

2 Years Ago

James Wong

How much Kia Cerato stock is left in Australia?

Remaining stocks of Kia's popular Cerato small car are expected to last just a matter of weeks, as the new K4 fills its shoes in Australia.

2 Years Ago

William Stopford

Kia Cerato and Seltos recalled

Kia is recalling almost 10,000 Cerato and Seltos vehicles equipped with a 2.0-litre engine that may stall and/or fail.

1 Year Ago

James Wong

Cheapest Kia K4 may miss out on five-star safety rating

Kia Australia says it's aiming to achieve top safety marks with its all-new K4 small car in ANCAP testing... on most variants.

2 Years Ago

James Wong

How much Kia Cerato stock is left in Australia?

Remaining stocks of Kia's popular Cerato small car are expected to last just a matter of weeks, as the new K4 fills its shoes in Australia.

2 Years Ago

2025 Kia K4 price and specs: Cerato successor sees price bump

2 Years Ago

Kia deal makes it cheaper to own affordable performance model

2 Years Ago

The 10 cheapest sedans in Australia

2 Years Ago

Which new car should you buy for under $30,000?

2 Years Ago

Kia recalls over 100,000 vehicles in Australia for fire risk

2 Years Ago

Kia Cerato stock levels high as sales surge

2 Years Ago

The affordable small cars with the best fuel economy

2 Years Ago

The small cars with the most boot space in Australia

2 Years Ago

2025 Kia K4: Cerato hatch replacement revealed, petrol-only lineup detailed

2 Years Ago

2025 Kia K4: Cerato replacement revealed, likely for Australia

2 Years Ago

2025 Kia K4: Cerato replacement teased, reveal date confirmed

2 Years Ago

2025 Kia K4: Cerato replacement spied in Australia

2 Years Ago

2024 Kia Cerato price and specs

3 Years Ago

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Sales Data

202415,502Total Sales

20251,094Total Sales

20260YTD Sales

Kia Cerato Sales rolling 12-months^#

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