William Stopford
Kia Cerato and Seltos recalled
Kia is recalling almost 10,000 Cerato and Seltos vehicles equipped with a 2.0-litre engine that may stall and/or fail.
5 Months Ago
2021 Kia Cerato
The new Kia Cerato is a small car offered in both 4D Hatchback and 5D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $21,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S variant and topping out at $34,190 for the GT.
There are 6 variants of the Cerato available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2020.
Engine options include 2.0L multi-point injection (112kW/192Nm) and 1.6L turbo petrol direct injection (150kW/265Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic or 7-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2021 Cerato is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
$21,690 - $34,190†
Transmission
6-speed auto, 6-speed manual, or 7-speed Auto (DCT)
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Unleaded
Body Types
Hatchback or Sedan
Powertrain Type
Combustion
Retail Price
$21,690 - $34,190†
Transmission
6-speed auto, 6-speed manual, or 7-speed Auto (DCT)
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Unleaded
Body Types
Hatchback or Sedan
Powertrain Type
Combustion
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Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
Exterior & Dimensions
Design, size, and presence on the road
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Technology
Infotainment, connectivity, and smart features
Safety & Security
Protection, prevention, and alerts
Cost of Ownership
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2021 Kia Cerato
Available Variants
The Kia Cerato comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being S and the most expensive being GT.
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Power to Weight
80.58 - 106.01 kW/t
63.49 kW/t
159.11 kW/t
Boot Space
428 - 502 litres
208 litres
502 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
1.1 L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Vehicle Range
658 - 735 km
534 km
1,324 km
Price
$21,490 - $34,190
$21,490
$70,000
Warranty (Years)
7 years
5 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Braked Towing Capacity
1,100 - 1,200 kg
1,100 kg
1,400 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
135 - 150 mm
101 mm
165 mm
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Kia Cerato
Dimensions
4,640 mm
1,800 mm
1,440 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,640 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,800 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,600 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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News
William Stopford
Kia Cerato and Seltos recalled
Kia is recalling almost 10,000 Cerato and Seltos vehicles equipped with a 2.0-litre engine that may stall and/or fail.
5 Months Ago
James Wong
Cheapest Kia K4 may miss out on five-star safety rating
Kia Australia says it's aiming to achieve top safety marks with its all-new K4 small car in ANCAP testing... on most variants.
11 Months Ago
James Wong
How much Kia Cerato stock is left in Australia?
Remaining stocks of Kia's popular Cerato small car are expected to last just a matter of weeks, as the new K4 fills its shoes in Australia.
11 Months Ago
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Kia Cerato
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Kia Cerato is the S that starts from $21,490.
See all Kia Cerato PricingThe most expensive Kia Cerato is the GT that starts from $34,190.
See all Kia Cerato PricingThe best towing capacity of a Kia Cerato is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: Sport and Sport Safety Pack.
See all Kia Cerato towing capacityThe largest Kia Cerato is the Sport which measures 1800mm wide, 4640mm in length and sits 1440mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Cerato is the GT 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 GT which weighs null kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Cerato uses Unleaded.
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