

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
The 2023 Kia Cerato made sense for shoppers wanting a sensible, easy-to-understand vehicle for commuting, family use or weekend errands, especially where value, equipment and simple everyday ownership mattered most. CarSalesData/VFACTS records 5,795 Australian sales for Kia Cerato across 2023. CarExpert source notes add that the Cerato is Kia's popular small passenger car, available in both hatchback and sedan body styles. For comparison shoppers, the Toyota Corolla, Mazda 3 and Hyundai i30 were the obvious alternatives.
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The Kia Cerato comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being S and the most expensive being GT.


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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,510 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,800 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,600 mm |
| Load Capacity | 410 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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2023 Kia Cerato
The cheapest Kia Cerato is the S variant that starts from $29,433.
See all Kia Cerato PricingThe most expensive Kia Cerato is the GT variant that starts from $39,836.
See all Kia Cerato PricingThe best towing capacity of a Kia Cerato is 1100 kg shared by all variants.
See all Kia Cerato towing capacityThe largest Kia Cerato is the S variant which measures 1800mm wide, 4640mm in length and sits 1440mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Cerato is the GT variant which has 150kW of power and 265nm of torque.
The Kia Cerato is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Cerato is the GT variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1850 kg.
The Kia Cerato uses Unleaded Petrol.
# Based on VFACTS and EVC data
†Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.