

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 new Kia Cerato is a small car offered in 5D Coupe, 2D Coupe, 4D Coupe, 5D Hatchback and 4D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $19,390 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S variant and topping out at $29,190 for the SLS.
There are 5 variants of the Cerato available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2010.
The Kia Cerato is only available with an null motor that produces 115kW and 194Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2012 Cerato is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
6-speed auto or 6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Unleaded
Body Types
Coupe, Hatchback, or Sedan
Powertrain Type
Combustion
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Retail Price
Transmission
6-speed auto or 6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Unleaded
Body Types
Coupe, Hatchback, or Sedan
Powertrain Type
Combustion
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The Kia Cerato comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being S and the most expensive being SLS.


Josh Nevett
1 Year Ago
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,530 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,775 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,320 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Kia Cerato Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.



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The cheapest Kia Cerato is the S that starts from $19,390.
See all Kia Cerato PricingThe most expensive Kia Cerato is the SLS that starts from $29,190.
See all Kia Cerato PricingThe best towing capacity of a Kia Cerato is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: S, Si, Extra and SLI.
See all Kia Cerato towing capacityThe largest Kia Cerato is the S which measures 1775mm wide, 4530mm in length and sits 1460mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Cerato is the S which has 115kW of power from its 2.0L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Kia Cerato is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Cerato is the S which weighs 1780 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Cerato uses Unleaded.
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