

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
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My dashboardThe new Kia Cerato is a small car offered in both 5D Hatchback and 2D Coupe body styles. Available in Australia from $19,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S variant and topping out at $32,990 for the Turbo Touring Pack.
There are 7 variants of the Cerato available in Australia and this generation went on sale in June of 2012.
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 automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2016 Cerato is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
6-speed auto or 6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Unleaded
Body Types
Coupe or Hatchback
Powertrain Type
Front-wheel Drive
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Retail Price
Transmission
6-speed auto or 6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Unleaded
Body Types
Coupe or Hatchback
Powertrain Type
Front-wheel Drive
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The Kia Cerato comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being S and the most expensive being SLi.


Josh Nevett
1 Year Ago
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,350 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,780 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,600 mm |
| Load Capacity | 462 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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Kia Cerato
The cheapest Kia Cerato is the S that starts from $19,990.
See all Kia Cerato PricingThe most expensive Kia Cerato is the Turbo Touring Pack that starts from $32,990.
See all Kia Cerato PricingThe best towing capacity of a Kia Cerato is offered by the S which can tow 1200 kg
See all Kia Cerato towing capacityThe largest Kia Cerato is the Si which measures 1780mm wide, 4530mm in length and sits 1410mm 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.
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