About the Kia Cerato
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2016 Kia Cerato is a sports car offered in 2D coupe, 4D sedan and 5D hatchback body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $19,990 for the S variant and topping out at $32,990 for the Turbo Touring Pack.
There are 8 variants of the Cerato available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2015.
Engine options include 1.6L turbo petrol direct injection (150kW/265Nm), 1.8L multi-point injection (110kW/178Nm) and 2.0L petrol direct injection (129kW/209Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The 2016 Cerato was offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
2016 Kia Cerato Price
Turbo
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, FWD | $28,190 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, FWD | $30,490 |
Turbo Touring Pack
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, FWD | $30,690 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, FWD | $32,990 |
S Premium
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $24,990 |
| 1.8L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,990 |
Si
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $23,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, FWD | $24,190 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, FWD | $26,490 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $28,990 |
SLi
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $27,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $31,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $31,990 |
SLi Sat Nav
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $28,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $30,990 |
S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $19,990 |
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $19,990 |
| 1.8L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $22,290 |
| 1.8L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $22,290 |
SiR
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $28,990 |
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2016 Kia Cerato Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2016 Kia Cerato Fuel Economy
There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Cerato
The most fuel efficient Kia Cerato is the S with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.8L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 6.6L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Kia Cerato that uses the most amount of fuel is the Turbo Touring Pack with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.6L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 8L 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 Cerato | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.7 L/100km |
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 8.0 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
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.
2016 Kia Cerato 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.
Kia Cerato FAQs
The cheapest Kia Cerato is the S that starts from $19,990.
The most expensive Kia Cerato is the Turbo Touring Pack that starts from $32,990.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Cerato is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: S, Si, SLi and SLi Sat Nav.
The largest Kia Cerato is the S which measures 1780mm wide, 4560mm in length and sits 1435mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Cerato is the Turbo 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 Turbo which weighs 1830 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Cerato uses unleaded.