Kia Cerato SLS (2012) price & specs

SLS

Overview

The 2012 Kia Cerato SLS is a front-wheel drive, 2-door Coupe that was released to the Australian market on 6th January 2011. The Kia Cerato is regarded as a sport built in Korea with prices starting at $29,190 before on-road costs.

This Kia Cerato is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 115 kW of power (at 6200 rpm) and 194 Nm of torque (at 4300 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic transmission. Kia claims the Cerato SLS uses 7.7L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 183g of CO₂. It has a 52L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 675km per full tank

The Kia Cerato measures 1400mm (55.1 inches) in height, 4480mm (176.4 inches) in length, 1765mm (69.5 inches) in width with a 2650mm (104.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1362kg (3002.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The Cerato SLS comes standard with 215/45 R17 front tyres and 215/45 R17 rear tyres. It has a 60 month, unlimited km warranty.

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Power to Weight

84.43 - 86.21 kW/t

70 kW/t

235.19 kW/t

Boot Space

440 litres

100 litres

455 litres

Fuel Efficiency

7.5 - 7.7 L/100km

4.7 L/100km

14.9 L/100km

Vehicle Range

675 - 693 km

496 km

1,383 km

Warranty (Years)

5 years

1 year

5 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

20,000 km

Unlimited

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

1,720 - 1,740 kg

1,640 kg

2,350 kg

Ground Clearance Unladen

140 mm

114 mm

143 mm

Dimensions

4,480 mm

1,765 mm

1,400 mm

Specification	Measurement
Overall Length	4,480 mm
Overall Width	1,765 mm
Overall Height	1,400 mm
Wheelbase	2,650 mm
Turning Circle	10,780 mm
Load Capacity	378 kg

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Sales Data

202415,502Total Sales

20251,094Total Sales

20260YTD Sales

Kia Cerato Sales rolling 12-months^#

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Explore Kia Cerato Features & Specs

SLS

2.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, FWD

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Emission control level

CO2 level - g/km combined: 183 g/km

Engine

Configuration: In-Line

Cc: 1,998 cc

Engine code: Theta II

Liters: 2 L

Number of cylinders: 4

Fuel

Fuel type: Unleaded

Fuel type octane no.: 91

Generic primary fuel type: Petrol

Minimum fuel octane number: 91

Minimum fuel type: Unleaded

System

Injection/carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

Tanks

Type main: yes

Capacity: 52 L

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Computer

Average fuel consumption: yes

Fuel consumption

Standard ADR 81/02: yes

Combined: 7.7 L/100km

Country/highway: 6.1 L/100km

Calculated vehicle range: 675 km

Combined: 13 km/L

Country/highway: 16.4 km/L

Urban: 9.6 km/L

Urban: 10.4 L/100km

Performance

Maximum speed: 190 km/h

Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.5 s

Power

Maximum power hp/PS: 156 hp/PS

Maximum power kW: 115 kW

Maximum torque Nm: 194 Nm

Measurement standard: DIN

Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary

Rpm for maximum power (low): 6,200 rpm

Rpm for maximum torque (low): 4,300 rpm

Drive

Driven wheels: Front

Transmission

Gearchange paddles: yes

Manual mode: yes

Shift lever location: Steering Wheel

Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode

Number of speeds: 6

Transmission type: Automatic

Disc brakes

Number of: 4

Number of ventilated discs: 2

Wheel

Height adjustment: yes

Telescopic adjustment: yes

Type: Leather Covered

Suspension

Location front: yes

Spring type: Coil

Stabilizer bar: yes

Wheel dependence: Independent

Type: Strut

Location rear: yes

Spring type: Coil

Wheel dependence: Semi-Independent

Type: Torsion Beam

Tires

Location front: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire load index: 87

Tire profile: 45

Tire speed rating: H

Tire width: 215 mm

Location rear: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire load index: 87

Tire profile: 45

Tire speed rating: H

Tire width: 215 mm

Wheels

Location front: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Rim diameter: 17 in

Rim width: 7 in

Location rear: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Rim diameter: 17 in

Rim width: 7 in

Body style

Body type: Coupe

Local number of doors: 2

Number of doors: 2

Platform code: HYUNDAI XD

Local body type: Coupe

Bumpers

Location front: yes

Color: Painted

Location rear: yes

Color: Painted

Cargo capacity

Measurement standard: VDA

Rear seat up; to lower window: 440 L

External dimensions

Curb to curb turning circle: 10,780 mm

Front track: 1,560 mm

Ground clearance unladen: 140 mm

Overall height: 1,400 mm

Overall length: 4,480 mm

Overall width: 1,765 mm

Rear track: 1,564 mm

Wheelbase: 2,650 mm

Internal dimensions

Headroom front: 982 mm

Headroom rear: 897 mm

Leg room front: 1,108 mm

Leg room rear: 862 mm

Shoulder room front: 1,414 mm

Shoulder room rear: 1,331 mm

Doors

Location driver: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location passenger: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Headlight control

Dusk sensor: yes

Headlights

Bulb type (low beam): Halogen

LED lights

Location: Rear Lights

Paint

Type gloss: yes

Sunroof

Location front: yes

Operation: Electric

Type: Glass

Door mirrors/cameras

Location driver: yes

Color: Painted

Indicator lights: yes

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Location passenger: yes

Color: Painted

Indicator lights: yes

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Power windows

Location front: yes

Rear view mirror/camera

Auto-dimming: yes

Rear window

Type: Fixed

Windshield wipers

Intermittent wipe: Variable

Weights

Gross vehicle weight: 1,740 kg

Published kerb weight: 1,362 kg

Tare weight: 1,330.5 kg

Connection to ext.entertainment devices

AUX jack front: yes

USB connection front: yes

Remote audio controls

Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

Speakers

Number of: 6

System

Radio: AM, FM

12v power outlet

Location front: yes

Parking distance system

Location rear: yes

Type: Sensor

Vanity mirror

Location driver: yes

Illuminated: yes

Location passenger: yes

Illuminated: yes

Luxury trim

On center floor console: Alloy Look

On doors: Alloy Look

On gear selector: Leather

On instrument panel: Alloy Look

Crash test results

Standard: ANCAP

ANCAP overall: 4

ANCAP date tested: 21 Apr 2011

ANCAP version tested: 2.0 S

Front airbag

Location driver: yes

Location passenger: yes

Front seat belts

Seat position driver: yes

Pre-tensioners: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Pre-tensioners: yes

Head restraints

Location front seats: yes

Active: yes

Location rear seats: yes

Number: 2

Rear seat belts

Seat position center: yes

Operation: Reel

Type: 3-Point

Seat position driver: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Side airbag

Location front: yes

Side curtain airbag

Location: Front and Rear

Front seat

Location driver: yes

Height type: Manual

Reach type: Manual

Reclining type: Manual

Type: Sports

Location passenger: yes

Reach type: Manual

Reclining type: Manual

Type: Sports

Rear seats

Facing direction front: yes

Folding: Asymmetrical

Seating capacity: 3

Seat upholstery

Additional seat material: Leather

Main seat material: Leather

Seating

Seating capacity: 5

Seating configuration: 2+3

Cup holders

Location front seats: yes

Air conditioning

Air conditioning type: Auto

Climate control number of zones: 1

Power locks

Operation: Remote

Anti-corrosion

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 60 months

Powertrain - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 60 months

Whole vehicle - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 60 months

† Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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