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    2009 Kia Cerato

    Used from

    $18,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Very Good

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    5 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.8 - 8.9 L / 100km

    About the Kia Cerato

    The 2009 Kia Cerato is a small car offered in both 4D sedan and 5D hatchback body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $18,990 for the S variant and topping out at $24,990 for the SLI.

    There are 3 variants 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 2009 Cerato was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    78.13 - 90.88 kW/t
    51.78 kW/t
    149.14 kW/t
    Boot Space
    345 - 415 litres
    268 litres
    674 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.81 - 7.87 L/100km
    3.91 L/100km
    10.87 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    658 - 667 km
    538 km
    1,277 km
    Price
    $18,990 - $24,990
    $18,990
    $66,990
    Warranty (Years)
    5 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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    2009 Kia Cerato Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Kia Cerato

    S

    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 3
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Plastic
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    EX

    Adds to S:
    • Alarm
      • Peripheral
    • Antenna
      • Type: Electric
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Cup holders
      • Type: Fixed
    • Front seat
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
    • Head rests
      • Height Adjustable
      • Number: 2
    • Headlights
      • 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
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 1
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Remote boot/hatch release
      • Operation: Electric
    • Ventilation system
      • Particle Filter
    • Warranty paint
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    Removes from S:
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Indicator Lights
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 3
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seating
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Steering wheel
      • Telescopic Adjustment

    SLI

    Adds to EX:
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 3
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Steering wheel
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    Removes from EX:
    • Alarm
      • Peripheral
    • Antenna
      • Type: Electric
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Cup holders
      • Type: Fixed
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Heated
    • Front seat
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
    • Head rests
      • Height Adjustable
      • Number: 2
    • Headlights
      • 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
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 1
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Remote boot/hatch release
      • Operation: Electric
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic
    • Ventilation system
      • Particle Filter
    • Warranty paint
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    See all 2009 Kia Cerato Specs

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    2009 Kia Cerato Fuel Economy

    There are 4 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.

    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.

    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
    See all Kia Cerato Fuel Economy

    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.

    Next Steps

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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 0 kg (kerb weight).

    The Kia Cerato uses unleaded.