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    2023 Kia Cerato

    The Cerato is Kia's popular small passenger car, available in both hatchback and sedan body styles.

    It's known as the Forte in North America, and the K3 in the Korean domestic market.

    The current fourth-generation model first launched in Australia in 2018, and received a mid-life refresh in 2021.

    Retail Price

    $25,990 - $36,090†

    Transmission

    6-speed auto or 7-speed Auto (DCT)

    Driven Wheels

    Front

    Fuel Type

    Unleaded

    Body Types

    Hatchback or Sedan

    Powertrain Type

    Combustion

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    Retail Price

    $25,990 - $36,090†

    Transmission

    6-speed auto or 7-speed Auto (DCT)

    Driven Wheels

    Front

    Fuel Type

    Unleaded

    Body Types

    Hatchback or Sedan

    Powertrain Type

    Combustion

    Expert Rating

    Good

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    2023 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
    46.48 kW/t
    164.45 kW/t
    Boot Space
    428 - 502 litres
    208 litres
    502 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.8 - 7.4 L/100km
    3.9 L/100km
    8.9 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    676 - 735 km
    528 km
    1,103 km
    Price
    $25,990 - $36,090
    $24,000
    $77,800
    Warranty (Years)
    7 years
    5 years
    10 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    150,000 km
    Unlimited
    Service Interval
    12 months
    6 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,770 - 1,850 kg
    1,699 kg
    2,068 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,100 kg
    500 kg
    1,600 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    135 - 150 mm
    101 mm
    165 mm
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    2023 Kia Cerato

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    Dimensions

    4,510 mm
    1,800 mm
    1,445 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,510 mm
    Overall Width1,800 mm
    Overall Height1,445 mm
    Wheelbase2,700 mm
    Turning Circle10,600 mm
    Load Capacity410 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Kia Cerato is the S that starts from $25,990.

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    The most expensive Kia Cerato is the GT that starts from $36,090.

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    The best towing capacity of a Kia Cerato is 1100 kg offered by the following variants: S, S Safety Pack, Sport, Sport Safety Pack, Sport+ and GT.

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    The largest Kia Cerato is the S 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 1850 kg (kerb weight).

    The Kia Cerato uses Unleaded.

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