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    2005 Kia Cerato

    Used from

    $17,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Very Good

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    8.9 - 9.3 L / 100km

    About the Kia Cerato

    The 2005 Kia Cerato is a small car offered in both 4D sedan and 5D hatchback body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $17,990 for the EX variant and topping out at $20,990 for the EX.

    There is 1 variant of the Cerato available in Australia and this generation went on sale in June of 2004.

    The Kia Cerato is only available with an null motor that produces 101kW and 182Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2005 Cerato was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Very Good
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    Power to Weight
    77.4 - 82.4 kW/t
    53.88 kW/t
    141.68 kW/t
    Boot Space
    345 litres
    245 litres
    569 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    No Data
    Vehicle Range
    No Data
    Price
    $17,990 - $20,990
    $17,990
    $63,000
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    22 years
    5 years
    31 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

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    2005 Kia Cerato Specs

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    EX

    • Antenna
      • Type: Electric
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cup holders
      • Type: Fixed
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Height Adjustable
      • Number: 2
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40
      • Headroom Front: 1017
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.2
      • Headroom Rear: 970
      • Hip Room Front (in): 52.4
      • Hip Room Front: 1330
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 53.9
      • Hip Room Rear: 1370
      • Leg Room Front (in): 42.8
      • Leg Room Front: 1087
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35.4
      • Leg Room Rear: 898
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1400
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 53.9
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1370
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Full
      • Type: Galvanised
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 1
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Remote boot/hatch release
      • Operation: Electric
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Type: Plastic
    • Ventilation system
      • Particle Filter
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 72
    • Warranty paint
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
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    2005 Kia Cerato Fuel Economy

    There are 2 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 2.0L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 8.9L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

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    2005 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.

    Next Steps

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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 2.0L 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.