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    2009 Kia Cerato

    New from

    $18,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    5 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.8 - 7.9 L / 100km

    About the Kia Cerato

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Kia Cerato is a small car offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $18,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S variant and topping out at $24,990 for the SLI.

    There are 2 variants of the Cerato available in Australia.

    The Kia Cerato is only available with an null motor that produces 115kW and 194Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2009 Cerato is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Kia Cerato models from other years

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    Power to Weight
    88.94 - 89.84 kW/t
    56.29 kW/t
    142.34 kW/t
    Boot Space
    415 litres
    268 litres
    510 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.8 - 7.9 L/100km
    3.9 L/100km
    10.9 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    658 - 667 km
    538 km
    1,333 km
    Price
    $18,990 - $24,990
    $18,990
    $59,490
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    4 years
    2 years
    3 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,000 - 1,200 kg
    450 kg
    1,570 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    150 mm
    102 mm
    160 mm

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    All Kia Cerato Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2025$26,590$36,860
    2024$26,590$36,860
    2023$25,990$36,090
    2022$25,490$36,090
    2021$21,490$34,190
    *excl. on-roads
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    2009 Kia Cerato Specs

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    S

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 89.84
    • Convenience
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 415
      • Front Track (mm): 1557
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10320
      • Overall Height (mm): 1460
      • Overall Length (mm): 4530
      • Overall Width (mm): 1775
      • Rear Track (mm): 1564
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2650
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 8.5
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.5
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 4.5
      • Bore Engine: 82.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 186
      • Compression Ratio: 10.1
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
      • Engine (l): 2.0
      • Engine (cc): 1975
      • Engine Code: Theta Ii
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 93.5
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 52
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 667
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 12.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 16.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 10.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 9.3
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.8
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.3
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 200
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 124
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 156
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 115
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 194
      • Power Measurement Standard: Din
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6200
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4300
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Active
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 60
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 60
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 60
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1280
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 86
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 86
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

    SLI

    Adds to S:
    • Convenience
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
    • Dimensions
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10780
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
    • Safety
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
    Removes from S:
    • Body exterior
      • Driver Location: Rhd
    • Convenience
      • Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
    • Dimensions
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10320
    • Engine
      • Compression Ratio: 10.1
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 86
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 86
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
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    2009 Kia Cerato Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20251100Kg1100Kg
    20241100Kg1100Kg
    20231100Kg1100Kg
    20221100Kg1100Kg
    20211100Kg1200Kg
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    2009 Kia Cerato Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Cerato

    The most fuel efficient Kia Cerato is the S with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L Multi-Point Injection and uses 7.8L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Kia CeratoFuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDUnleaded7.8 L/100km
    2.0L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDUnleaded7.9 L/100km
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    2009 Kia Cerato Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Kia Cerato?

    The Kia Cerato offers a 5 year unlimited km 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 S that starts from $18,990.

    The most expensive Kia Cerato is the SLI that starts from $24,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Kia Cerato is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: S and SLI.

    The largest Kia Cerato is the S which measures 1775mm wide, 4530mm in length and sits 1460mm tall.

    The most powerful Kia Cerato is the S which has 115kW of power from its 2.0L Multi-Point Injection engine.

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

    The heaviest Kia Cerato is the S which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Kia Cerato uses Unleaded.