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About the Kia Cerato
The new Kia Cerato is a small car offered in 4D Hatchback, 5D Hatchback, 2D Coupe and 4D Coupe body styles. Available in Australia from $19,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S variant and topping out at $32,390 for the Turbo Touring Pack.
There are 7 variants of the Cerato available in Australia and this generation went on sale in April of 2013.
Engine options include 1.8L multi-point injection (110kW/178Nm), 2.0L petrol direct injection (129kW/209Nm) and 1.6L turbo petrol direct injection (150kW/265Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2014 Cerato is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
83.02 - 99.54 kW/t
60.07 kW/t
105.99 kW/t
Boot Space
482 - 657 litres
308 litres
657 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.6 - 7.4 L/100km
3.9 L/100km
7.5 L/100km
Vehicle Range
676 - 758 km
667 km
1,538 km
Price
$19,990 - $30,990
$18,490
$42,230
Warranty (Years)
5 - 7 years
3 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,750 - 1,800 kg
1,670 kg
1,920 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,100 - 1,200 kg
800 kg
1,550 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
140 mm
135 mm
155 mm
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2014 Kia Cerato Price
S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $19,990 |
| 1.8L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $21,990 |
| 1.8L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $21,990 |
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $19,990 |
Si
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, FWD | $23,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, FWD | $26,190 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Coupe, Petrol, FWD | $25,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Coupe, Petrol, FWD | $23,990 |
SiR
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $25,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $23,990 |
Turbo
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, FWD | $27,990 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, FWD | $30,190 |
SLi
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $29,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $29,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $27,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $27,990 |
Sli Sat Nav
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $30,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $28,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $30,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $28,990 |
Turbo Touring Pack
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, FWD | $32,390 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, FWD | $30,190 |
*excl. on-roads
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2014 Kia Cerato Fuel Economy
There are 6 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 Turbo Touring Pack with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.6L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 8L 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.6 L/100km |
| 1.8L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.1 L/100km |
| 1.8L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.1 L/100km |
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.6 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Kia Cerato?
You should service your Cerato at your authorised Kia dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Cerato's warranty.
2014 Kia Cerato Warranty
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.
Kia Cerato FAQs
The cheapest Kia Cerato is the S that starts from $19,990.
The most expensive Kia Cerato is the Turbo Touring Pack that starts from $32,390.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Cerato is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: S, Si, SiR, SLi and Sli Sat Nav.
The largest Kia Cerato is the S which measures 1780mm wide, 4560mm in length and sits 1435mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Cerato is the Turbo 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 Turbo which weighs 1830 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Cerato uses Unleaded.