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About the Kia Cerato
The new Kia Cerato is a small car offered in both 4D Hatchback and 5D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $19,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S variant and topping out at $32,490 for the SLI.
There are 5 variants of the Cerato available in Australia.
Engine options include 2.0L multi-point injection (112kW/192Nm) and 2.0L petrol direct injection (112kW/192Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2018 Cerato is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
82.23 - 83.64 kW/t
58.2 kW/t
159.11 kW/t
Boot Space
482 - 657 litres
308 litres
657 litres
Fuel Efficiency
7.2 - 7.3 L/100km
3.4 L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Vehicle Range
685 - 694 km
534 km
1,265 km
Price
$19,990 - $32,490
$19,990
$51,990
Warranty (Years)
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
1,770 - 1,800 kg
1,705 kg
2,115 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,100 - 1,200 kg
800 kg
1,300 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
140 mm
123 mm
163 mm
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2018 Kia Cerato Price
S
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,790 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,790 |
Sport+
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $27,290 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $27,290 |
Si
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $28,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $28,990 |
SLi
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $32,490 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $32,490 |
*excl. on-roads
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2018 Kia Cerato Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Cerato
The most fuel efficient Kia Cerato is the S with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Multi-Point Injection and uses 7.2L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Kia Cerato | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.3 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.2 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.3 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.2 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Kia Cerato?
The Kia Cerato has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2018 Kia Cerato Warranty
What is the warranty on a Kia Cerato?
The Kia Cerato offers a 7 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 SLi that starts from $32,490.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Cerato is offered by the S which can tow 1200 kg
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 S which has 112kW of power from its 2.0L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Kia Cerato is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Cerato is the S which weighs 1800 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Cerato uses Unleaded.