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    2008 Kia Cerato

    Used from

    $19,490 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.6 - 8.9 L / 100km

    About the Kia Cerato

    Last updated Apr 22, 2025

    The 2008 Kia Cerato is a small car offered in both 4D sedan and 5D hatchback body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $19,490 for the EX variant and topping out at $21,490 for the EX.

    There is 1 variant of the Cerato available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2007.

    The Kia Cerato is only available with an null motor that produces 105kW and 186Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2008 Cerato was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

    2008 Kia Cerato Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Kia Cerato

    EX

    • Alarm
      • Peripheral
    • Antenna
      • Type: Electric
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Cup holders
      • Type: Fixed
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • 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
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Part
      • Type: Galvanised
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 1
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • 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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    2008 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 2.0L 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 2.0L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 8.9L 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.

    See all Kia Cerato Fuel Economy

    2008 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.

    Kia Cerato FAQs

    The cheapest Kia Cerato is the EX that starts from $19,490.

    The most expensive Kia Cerato is the EX that starts from $21,490.

    The best towing capacity of a Kia Cerato is offered by the EX which can tow 1000 kg

    The largest Kia Cerato is the EX which measures 1735mm wide, 4495mm 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 0 kg (kerb weight).

    The Kia Cerato uses unleaded.