William Stopford
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Kia is recalling almost 10,000 Cerato and Seltos vehicles equipped with a 2.0-litre engine that may stall and/or fail.
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2013 Kia Cerato
The new Kia Cerato is a small car offered in 5D Sedan, 2D Sedan, 4D Sedan, 5D Hatchback, 4D Hatchback and 2D Coupe body styles. Available in Australia from $19,390 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S variant and topping out at $29,990 for the SLI.
There are 5 variants of the Cerato available in Australia and this generation went on sale in June of 2012.
Engine options include 2.0L multi-point injection (115kW/194Nm), 2.0L petrol direct injection (129kW/209Nm) and 1.8L multi-point injection (110kW/178Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2013 Cerato is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
$19,390 - $29,990†
Transmission
6-speed auto or 6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Unleaded
Body Types
Coupe, Hatchback, or Sedan
Powertrain Type
Front-wheel Drive
Retail Price
$19,390 - $29,990†
Transmission
6-speed auto or 6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Unleaded
Body Types
Coupe, Hatchback, or Sedan
Powertrain Type
Front-wheel Drive
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Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
Exterior & Dimensions
Design, size, and presence on the road
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Comfort, tech, and convenience inside
Technology
Infotainment, connectivity, and smart features
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Protection, prevention, and alerts
Cost of Ownership
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2013 Kia Cerato
Available Variants
The Kia Cerato comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being S and the most expensive being SLS.
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Power to Weight
84.36 - 99.54 kW/t
58.11 kW/t
131.06 kW/t
Boot Space
482 - 550 litres
280 litres
550 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.6 - 7.7 L/100km
4 L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Vehicle Range
675 - 758 km
667 km
1,364 km
Price
$19,390 - $29,990
$19,390
$46,490
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
6 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,750 - 1,790 kg
1,670 kg
2,115 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,000 - 1,200 kg
800 kg
1,550 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
140 - 150 mm
123 mm
160 mm
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Kia Cerato
Dimensions
4,530 mm
1,775 mm
1,460 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| 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.
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News
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.
5 Months 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.
11 Months 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.
11 Months Ago
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Kia Cerato
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Kia Cerato is the S that starts from $19,390.
See all Kia Cerato PricingThe most expensive Kia Cerato is the SLi that starts from $29,990.
See all Kia Cerato PricingThe best towing capacity of a Kia Cerato is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: S, Si, SiR 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 Si which has 129kW of power from its 2.0L Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Kia Cerato is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Cerato is the Si which weighs 1790 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Cerato uses Unleaded.
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