

Josh Nevett
2025 Kia Cerato review
Pros
- Refined ride, handling
- Class-leading boot space
- Seven-year warranty
Cons
- Price hikes
- Sensitive safety systems
- Dated interior
1 Year Ago
The Kia Certain hatch is expected to be replaced with an all-new generation in the first quarter of 2025. For now though, the current model (which has been around since 2018) continues on on run out.
A choice of two engines are available across the current Kia Cerato range. All Cerato variants except the flagship GT are powered by a naturally aspirated 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, producing 112kW of power and 192Nm of torque and driving the front wheels through a six-speed torque-converter automatic transmission.
The Kia Cerato GT gains a turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, developing 150kW of power and 265Nm of torque, also sent to the front wheels but through a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Retail Price
Transmission
6-speed auto or 7-speed Auto (DCT)
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Unleaded
Body Types
Hatchback or Sedan
Powertrain Type
Front-wheel Drive
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Retail Price
Transmission
6-speed auto or 7-speed Auto (DCT)
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Unleaded
Body Types
Hatchback or Sedan
Powertrain Type
Front-wheel Drive
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The Kia Cerato comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being S and the most expensive being GT.


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1 Year Ago
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,510 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,800 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,600 mm |
| Load Capacity | 410 mm |
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Kia Cerato
The cheapest Kia Cerato is the S that starts from $26,590.
See all Kia Cerato PricingThe most expensive Kia Cerato is the GT that starts from $36,860.
See all Kia Cerato PricingThe best towing capacity of a Kia Cerato is 1100 kg offered by the following variants: S, S Safety Pack, Sport, Sport Safety Pack, Sport+ and GT.
See all Kia Cerato towing capacityThe largest Kia Cerato is the S which measures 1800mm wide, 4640mm in length and sits 1440mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Cerato is the GT which has 150kW of power from its 1.6L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Kia Cerato is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Cerato is the GT which weighs 1850 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Cerato uses Unleaded.
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