7.7
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.
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Josh Nevett
BYD Seal vs Kia Cerato Comparison
BYD Seal
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Kia Cerato
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2024 BYD
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2024 Kia
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.6.
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7.7
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Based on the Kia Cerato S SAFETY PACK
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
50L
340 to 370 km
Warranty
6 year
warranty
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7 year
warranty
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MSRP
$49,888 - $68,798
$27,060 - $36,860
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CarExpert's Take
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Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Refined ride, handling
- Seven-year warranty
- Class-leading boot space
Misses
- Dated interior
- Sensitive safety systems
- Price hikes
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Ocean Blue Interior (+$1,500)
- Premium Paint (+$520)
Colours Available
The BYD Seal is available in the following exterior colours:
- Arctic Blue
- Atlantis Grey
- Aurora White
- Cosmos Black
- Shark Grey
Aurora White is a no-cost option, with the other finishes costing $1500 or $2000 in the case of Shark Grey, which is available only on the Performance.
Interior colours are either Ocean Blue or Thaumas Black.
The Ocean Blue interior costs an extra $1500.
The Cerato range is available in nine finishes:
- Clear White
- Snow White Pearl*
- Mineral Blue*
- Silky Silver*
- Horizon Blue*
- Steel Grey*
- Runway Red*
- Platinum Graphite*
- Aurora Black*
*Premium paint adds $520
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1591 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.0L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 150kW - 390kW | 112kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 6000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 310Nm - 670Nm | 192Nm - 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1500 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10 - 10.3 | |
