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    2021 Kia Cerato

    2021 Kia Cerato

    Price

    Price$20,800 - $33,500
    Fuel Efficiency6.8 - 7.6 / 100km
    ANCAP Rating4-star
    Warranty7 years
    Kia

    About the Cerato

    The 2021 Kia Cerato was available in thirty-eight variants, is classed as a Small Car and was built in Korea. It uses Unleaded Petrol fuel.

    The 2021 Kia Cerato was sold with engines that range in size from 1.6L to 2.0L and from turbocharged four-cylinders to four-cylinders.

    Price & Specs

    See comprehensive price and specification details for the Kia Cerato
    Kia Cerato S
    $20,800MSRP
    2.0L
    6-speed Manual
    5D HATCHBACK
    Petrol
    7.4L / 100km
    FWD
    Kia Cerato S SAFETY PACK
    $21,700MSRP
    2.0L
    6-speed Manual
    5D HATCHBACK
    Petrol
    7.4L / 100km
    FWD
    Kia Cerato SPORT NAV
    $22,700MSRP
    2.0L
    6-speed Manual
    4D SEDAN
    Petrol
    7.6L / 100km
    FWD
    Kia Cerato SPORT SAFETY PACK
    $23,600MSRP
    2.0L
    6-speed Manual
    5D HATCHBACK
    Petrol
    7.4L / 100km
    FWD
    Kia Cerato Si
    $23,900MSRP
    2.0L
    6-speed Automatic
    4D SEDAN
    Petrol
    7.4L / 100km
    FWD
    See all 11 configurations of the Kia Cerato

    Reviews

    Our expert's reviews of the Kia Cerato
    2022 Kia Cerato GT review

    2022 Kia Cerato GT review

    Mike Costello profile picture
    Mike Costello
    8.1
    The updated Kia Cerato hatch tested in flagship GT guise offers a lot of equipment and performance for the money, despite a recent price hike
    27 Sep 21
    2022 Kia Cerato GT v Volkswagen Golf R-Line comparison test

    2022 Kia Cerato GT v Volkswagen Golf R-Line comparison test

    Scott Collie profile picture
    Scott Collie
    8.1
    GT or R-Line? Kia and Volkswagen both offer unique takes on the warm hatch formula, each with a distinct character.
    19 Sep 21
    2022 Kia Cerato Sport+ review

    2022 Kia Cerato Sport+ review

    James Wong profile picture
    James Wong
    7.7
    The top dog in the Cerato's non-performance line-up stays true to its roots but is merely average in a rapidly-developing segment.
    29 Aug 21
    2022 Kia Cerato Sport review

    2022 Kia Cerato Sport review

    Curt Dupriez profile picture
    Curt Dupriez
    7.8
    The mid-spec Korean hatchback is a solid all-round proposition, but bringing safety credentials up to scratch costs extra.
    11 Aug 21
    2021 Kia Cerato S review

    2021 Kia Cerato S review

    Scott Collie profile picture
    Scott Collie
    7.9
    The Kia Cerato has been given a mid-life glow-up. It's still a good, simple hatchback, but it's much more expensive than it once was.
    15 Jul 21
    2021 Kia Cerato review

    2021 Kia Cerato review

    Anthony Crawford profile picture
    Anthony Crawford
    8.3
    The new Kia Cerato GT is going to surprise you. This is a well-sorted and well-priced bit of kit, with more talent than you might expect.
    11 Jun 21

    News

    All the latest Cerato news
    2022 Kia Cerato price and specs

    2022 Kia Cerato price and specs

    William Stopford profile picture
    William Stopford
    After a mid-life update earlier in 2021, Kia isn't making any changes to the Cerato for the new year.
    20 Oct 21
    2021 Kia Cerato price and specs: GT arrives from $36,990 drive-away

    2021 Kia Cerato price and specs: GT arrives from $36,990 drive-away

    William Stopford profile picture
    William Stopford
    The Kia Cerato has a slightly fresher look and some extra equipment, though powertrains carry over and prices are up slightly.
    03 Jun 21
    2021 Kia Cerato GT revealed, here in May/June

    2021 Kia Cerato GT revealed, here in May/June

    James Wong profile picture
    James Wong
    Kia has revealed its sportiest Cerato in its home of South Korea, giving us a preview of what's to come in the next month or so.
    21 Apr 21
    2021 Kia Cerato officially revealed

    2021 Kia Cerato officially revealed

    Scott Collie profile picture
    Scott Collie
    Yesterday's leaks are today's news. Say hello to the 2021 Kia Cerato, set to arrive in Australia during May.
    15 Apr 21
    2021 Kia Cerato leaked

    2021 Kia Cerato leaked

    Zak Adkins profile picture
    Zak Adkins
    We now have a better look at the facelifted 2021 Kia Cerato thanks to leaked workshop manual images. It's here in May.
    09 Apr 21
    2021 Kia Cerato spied undisguised, in Australia during May

    2021 Kia Cerato spied undisguised, in Australia during May

    James Wong profile picture
    James Wong
    Kia's top-selling Cerato has been spotted with a new face completely undisguised, meaning an official reveal could be weeks away.
    24 Mar 21
    2021 Kia Cerato facelift here in May

    2021 Kia Cerato facelift here in May

    James Wong profile picture
    James Wong
    The Kia Cerato will be refreshed in May, not only enhancing the brand's most popular nameplate Down Under, but also debuting Kia's new logo.
    05 Feb 21
    2021 Kia Cerato price and specs

    2021 Kia Cerato price and specs

    William Stopford profile picture
    William Stopford
    The Kia Cerato enters 2021 unchanged but for a $200 price increase, with prices starting at $21,690 before on-road costs for the base S manual.
    22 Jan 21
    2021 Kia Cerato facelift spied in Korea

    2021 Kia Cerato facelift spied in Korea

    James Wong profile picture
    James Wong
    An updated Kia Cerato isn't far away, with a camouflaged prototype snapped in the company's home of South Korea this week.
    28 Aug 20
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    Cerato Warranty

    What is the warranty period and kilometre limit for the Kia Cerato?

    KIA suggested that owners service their 2021 KIA CERATO every 12 months or 10,000km, whichever comes first.

    The 2021 KIA CERATO had a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Cerato Fuel Economy

    How much fuel does the Kia Cerato use and what are its emissions?

    Depending on the variant, view the 2021 KIA CERATO fuel usage below.

    All Highway, City, and Combined figures below are litres per 100km

    VariantSeriesStyleFuel TypeHighwayCityCombinedE10?
    SBD MY215D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--7.4-
    SBD MY214D SEDANUNLEADED PETROL--7.6-
    S SAFETY PACKBD MY215D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--7.4-
    S SAFETY PACKBD MY214D SEDANUNLEADED PETROL--7.6-
    SPORT NAVBD MY214D SEDANUNLEADED PETROL--7.6-
    SPORT NAVBD MY215D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--7.4-
    S SAFETY PACKBD MY215D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--7.4-
    S SAFETY PACKBD MY214D SEDANUNLEADED PETROL--7.4-
    SBD MY215D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--7.4-
    SBD MY214D SEDANUNLEADED PETROL--7.4-
    SPORT SAFETY PACKBD MY215D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--7.4-
    SPORT SAFETY PACKBD MY214D SEDANUNLEADED PETROL--7.6-
    SiBD MY214D SEDANUNLEADED PETROL--7.4-
    SiBD MY215D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--7.4-
    SBD MY224D SEDANUNLEADED PETROL--7.4Yes
    SBD MY225D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--7.4Yes
    SPORT SAFETY PACKBD MY214D SEDANUNLEADED PETROL--7.4-
    S SAFETY PACKBD MY224D SEDANUNLEADED PETROL--7.4Yes
    SPORT NAVBD MY214D SEDANUNLEADED PETROL--7.4-
    SPORT NAVBD MY215D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--7.4-
    S SAFETY PACKBD MY225D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--7.4Yes
    SPORT SAFETY PACKBD MY215D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--7.4-
    SPORTBD MY225D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--7.4Yes
    SPORTBD MY224D SEDANUNLEADED PETROL--7.4Yes
    SPORT+ SAFETY PACKBD MY215D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--7.4-
    SPORT SAFETY PACKBD MY225D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--7.4Yes
    SPORT SAFETY PACKBD MY224D SEDANUNLEADED PETROL--7.4-
    SPORT+ SAFETY PACKBD MY214D SEDANUNLEADED PETROL--7.4-
    SPORT+BD MY225D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--7.4Yes
    SPORT+BD MY224D SEDANUNLEADED PETROL--7.4Yes
    GT SAFETY PACKBD MY215D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--6.8-
    GT SAFETY PACKBD MY214D SEDANUNLEADED PETROL--6.8-
    GT (NO JBL PREMIUM SOUND)BDMY224D SEDANUNLEADED PETROL--6.9Yes
    GTBD MY225D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--6.8Yes
    GTBD MY224D SEDANUNLEADED PETROL--6.9Yes
    GT (NO JBL PREMIUM SOUND)BDMY225D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--6.8Yes
    GTBD MY224D SEDANUNLEADED PETROL--6.9Yes
    GTBD MY225D HATCHBACKUNLEADED PETROL--6.8Yes

    Cerato Dimensions

    The dimensions of the Kia Cerato

    Depending on the variant, the 2021 KIA CERATO measures as below.

    VariantSeriesStyleLength (mm)Width (mm)Height (mm)Wheelbase (mm)
    SBD MY215D HATCHBACK4510180014402700
    SBD MY214D SEDAN4640180014402700
    S SAFETY PACKBD MY215D HATCHBACK4510180014402700
    S SAFETY PACKBD MY214D SEDAN4640180014402700
    SPORT NAVBD MY214D SEDAN4640180014402700
    SPORT NAVBD MY215D HATCHBACK4510180014402700
    S SAFETY PACKBD MY215D HATCHBACK4510180014402700
    S SAFETY PACKBD MY214D SEDAN4640180014402700
    SBD MY215D HATCHBACK4510180014402700
    SBD MY214D SEDAN4640180014402700
    SPORT SAFETY PACKBD MY215D HATCHBACK4510180014402700
    SPORT SAFETY PACKBD MY214D SEDAN4640180014402700
    SiBD MY214D SEDAN4640180014402700
    SiBD MY215D HATCHBACK4510180014402700
    SBD MY224D SEDAN4640180014402700
    SBD MY225D HATCHBACK4510180014452700
    SPORT SAFETY PACKBD MY214D SEDAN4640180014402700
    S SAFETY PACKBD MY224D SEDAN4640180014402700
    SPORT NAVBD MY214D SEDAN4640180014402700
    SPORT NAVBD MY215D HATCHBACK4510180014402700
    S SAFETY PACKBD MY225D HATCHBACK4510180014452700
    SPORT SAFETY PACKBD MY215D HATCHBACK4510180014402700
    SPORTBD MY225D HATCHBACK4510180014452700
    SPORTBD MY224D SEDAN4640180014402700
    SPORT+ SAFETY PACKBD MY215D HATCHBACK4510180014402700
    SPORT SAFETY PACKBD MY225D HATCHBACK4510180014452700
    SPORT SAFETY PACKBD MY224D SEDAN4640180014402700
    SPORT+ SAFETY PACKBD MY214D SEDAN4640180014402700
    SPORT+BD MY225D HATCHBACK4510180014452700
    SPORT+BD MY224D SEDAN4640180014402700
    GT SAFETY PACKBD MY215D HATCHBACK4510180014402700
    GT SAFETY PACKBD MY214D SEDAN4640180014352700
    GT (NO JBL PREMIUM SOUND)BDMY224D SEDAN4640180014352700
    GTBD MY225D HATCHBACK4510180014452700
    GTBD MY224D SEDAN4640180014352700
    GT (NO JBL PREMIUM SOUND)BDMY225D HATCHBACK4510180014452700
    GTBD MY224D SEDAN4640180014352700
    GTBD MY225D HATCHBACK4510180014452700

    The 2021 KIA CERATO has a braked towing capacity of 1100kg and an unbraked towing capacity of 610kg.

    Cerato Market Fit

    Where does it fit in the competitor segment?

    The Kia Cerato is categorised as a Small Car

    Owner Reviews

    Owner's reviews of the Kia Cerato
    2021 Kia Cerato GT owner review

    2021 Kia Cerato GT owner review

    CarExpert.com.au profile picture
    CarExpert.com.au
    Leo purchased this Kia Cerato new for $37,000 (including all on-road costs). Leo would buy this car again because: "I would buy this car again if Kia decides to create one with more power to match the i30 N Sedan. However either way this car is great, it looks good, it handles well, drives well, and the amount of safety technology packed into this car makes it a great value!"
    15 Feb 22
    2014 Kia Cerato KOUP TURBO owner review

    2014 Kia Cerato KOUP TURBO owner review

    CarExpert.com.au profile picture
    CarExpert.com.au
    Blaire V purchased this Kia Cerato used for $15,000 (including all on-road costs) in 2020. Blaire V would buy this car again because: "For its punchy engine, good tech and is easy to live with for a coupe"
    21 Sep 21

    Frequently Asked Questions

    If buying from a dealer as a used car, the 2021 Kia Cerato range is priced from $20,800 for the "Cerato S" variant and finishes at $33,500 for the "Cerato GT" variant. If you were to trade a used 2021 Kia Cerato in to a dealer, you can expect a second hand price of $16,400 for the "Cerato S" variant up to $27,800 for the "Cerato GT" variant. These prices may vary depending on the condition and mileage of the vehicle.

    The 2021 Kia Cerato is built in Korea and is then shipped to Australia.

    The 2021 Kia Cerato has a braked towing capacity of 1100kg and an unbraked towing capacity of 610kg.

    Kia suggested that owners service their 2021 Kia Cerato every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.

    The 2021 Kia Cerato range has a ANCAP rating from 4 to 5 (out of 5), depending on the variant.

    The 2021 Kia Cerato uses Unleaded Petrol. Some variants are compatible with E10, please check the indvidual variant specifications

    The 2021 Kia Cerato comes in 4 or 5 door variants.

    In our latest review the Kia Cerato scored 8.1 out of 10. Read the full Kia Cerato review here.

    The 2021 Kia Cerato had a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Variants from other years

    2024 Kia Cerato 2023 Kia Cerato 2022 Kia Cerato 2020 Kia Cerato 2019 Kia Cerato 2018 Kia Cerato 2017 Kia Cerato 2016 Kia Cerato 2015 Kia Cerato 2014 Kia Cerato 2013 Kia Cerato 2012 Kia Cerato

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