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    2018 Kia Cerato

    Used from

    $19,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Very Good

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    7 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.2 - 7.3 L / 100km

    About the Kia Cerato

    The 2018 Kia Cerato is a small car offered in both 4D sedan and 5D hatchback body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $19,990 for the S variant and topping out at $32,490 for the SLI.

    There are 5 variants of the Cerato available in Australia and this generation went on sale in May of 2017.

    Engine options include 2.0L multi-point injection (112kW/192Nm) and 2.0L petrol direct injection (112kW/192Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2018 Cerato was offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.

    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
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    Power to Weight
    83.21 - 84.65 kW/t
    64.81 kW/t
    168.3 kW/t
    Boot Space
    482 - 657 litres
    280 litres
    657 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.19 - 7.3 L/100km
    3.4 L/100km
    11.24 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    685 - 694 km
    534 km
    1,265 km
    Price
    $19,990 - $32,490
    $19,990
    $59,990
    Warranty (Years)
    7 years
    3 years
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    999,999 km
    100,000 km
    999,999 km
    Years on Sale
    22 years
    5 years
    31 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    6 months
    12 months

    Next Steps

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    2018 Kia Cerato Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Kia Cerato

    S

    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.1
      • Headroom Front: 992
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.3
      • Headroom Rear: 948
      • Hip Room Front (in): 53.8
      • Hip Room Front: 1366
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 53.1
      • Hip Room Rear: 1348
      • Leg Room Front (in): 42.2
      • Leg Room Front: 1073
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35.9
      • Leg Room Rear: 913
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1424
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.9
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1395
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • 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
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 12
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Sport

    Adds to S:
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front: 1000
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Traffic Info
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    Removes from S:
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front: 992
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic

    Sport+

    Adds to Sport:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre Look
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    Removes from Sport:
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Si

    Adds to Sport+:
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Blind Spot Detection
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front: 992
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
    Removes from Sport+:
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front: 1000
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry

    SLi

    Adds to Si:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Anti collision system
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Ventilated
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Xenon
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    Removes from Si:
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    See all 2018 Kia Cerato Specs

    Next Steps

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    2018 Kia Cerato Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Cerato

    The most fuel efficient Kia Cerato is the S with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 7.2L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    See all Kia Cerato Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Kia Cerato?

    The Kia Cerato has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2018 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.

    Next Steps

    Take advantage of Australia’s BIGGEST new car website to find a great deal on a Kia Cerato.

    Kia Cerato FAQs

    The cheapest Kia Cerato is the S that starts from $19,990.

    The most expensive Kia Cerato is the SLi that starts from $32,490.

    The best towing capacity of a Kia Cerato is offered by the S which can tow 1200 kg

    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 S which has 112kW 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 1800 kg (kerb weight).

    The Kia Cerato uses unleaded.

     
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