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The new Kia Cerato is a small car offered in 4D Sedan, 5D Sedan, 2D 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), 1.8L multi-point injection (110kW/178Nm) and 2.0L petrol direct injection (129kW/209Nm). 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.
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| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $20,740 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $22,740 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $20,490 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $22,490 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, FWD | $27,255 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, FWD | $29,455 |
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There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Cerato
The most fuel efficient Kia Cerato is the S with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.8L Multi-Point Injection and uses 6.6L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Kia Cerato that uses the most amount of fuel is the SLS with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Multi-Point Injection and uses 7.7L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Kia Cerato variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Kia Cerato | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.5 L/100km |
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.6 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.7 L/100km |
| 1.8L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.1 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.7 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.5 L/100km |
What is the warranty on a Kia Cerato?
The Kia Cerato offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
The cheapest Kia Cerato is the S that starts from $19,390.
The most expensive Kia Cerato is the SLi that starts from $29,990.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Cerato is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: S, Si, SiR and SLi.
The 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.