The new Kia Cerato is a small car offered in 4D Hatchback, 5D Hatchback, 4D Sedan and 5D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $20,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S variant and topping out at $33,490 for the GT.
There are 7 variants of the Cerato available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August 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, 7-speed automatic or manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2020 Cerato is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
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| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $28,290 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $28,840 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $29,340 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $29,340 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $28,840 |
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There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Cerato
The most fuel efficient Kia Cerato is the GT with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.6L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 6.8L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Kia Cerato that uses the most amount of fuel is the Sport Safety Pack with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L Multi-Point Injection and uses 7.6L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Kia Cerato | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.6 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.4 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.4 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.4 L/100km |
What are the running and servicing costs of a Kia Cerato?
You should service your Cerato at your authorised Kia dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Cerato's warranty.
What is the warranty on a Kia Cerato?
The Kia Cerato offers a 7 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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The cheapest Kia Cerato is the S that starts from $20,990.
The most expensive Kia Cerato is the GT that starts from $33,490.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Cerato is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: Sport and Sport Safety Pack.
The 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.
