About the Kia Cerato
Last updated Sep 29, 2025The new Kia Cerato is a small car offered in both 4D Sedan and 5D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $17,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the EX variant and topping out at $20,990 for the EX.
There is 1 variant of the Cerato available in Australia.
The Kia Cerato is only available with an null motor that produces 105kW and 186Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2004 Cerato is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
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2004 Kia Cerato Price
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2004 Kia Cerato Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Cerato
The most fuel efficient Kia Cerato is the EX with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2L Multi-Point Injection and uses 7.6L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Kia Cerato that uses the most amount of fuel is the EX with a 4-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2L Multi-Point Injection and uses 9.3L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Kia Cerato variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Kia Cerato | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.6 L/100km |
| 2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 8.2 L/100km |
| 2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | - |
| 2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 8.9 L/100km |
| 2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | - |
| 2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 9.3 L/100km |
| 2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | - |
| 2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | - |
| 2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 8.9 L/100km |
| 2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 9.3 L/100km |
2004 Kia Cerato Warranty
What is the warranty on a Kia Cerato?
The Kia Cerato offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit 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.
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Kia Cerato FAQs
The cheapest Kia Cerato is the EX that starts from $17,990.
The most expensive Kia Cerato is the EX that starts from $20,990.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Cerato is offered by the EX which can tow 900 kg
The largest Kia Cerato is the EX which measures 1735mm wide, 4480mm in length and sits 1470mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Cerato is the EX which has 105kW of power from its 2L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Kia Cerato is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Cerato is the EX which weighs 1705 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Cerato uses Unleaded.