7.5
2023 Kia Cerato review
The only thing missing from the Cerato S is a Hertz tag on the keyring, but it's a fundamentally well-sorted sedan that covers all the basics.
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Mike Costello
2022 Kia Cerato vs 2024 Mazda Mazda 3 Comparison
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2022 Kia
Cerato
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2024 Mazda
Mazda 3
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Based on the Kia Cerato S SAFETY PACK
Based on the Mazda Mazda 3 G20 TOURING
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
50L
340 to 370 km
51L
296 to 352 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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CarExpert's Take
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Seven-year warranty
- Ample metal for the money
- Unexpectedly agile handling adds some interest
Misses
- Tyre roar evident on highways
- Four-star ANCAP rating unless fitted with option pack
- Smaller touchscreen than other grades
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Incredibly stylish inside and out
- Solid, sporty handling
- Packed full of tech
Misses
- Compromised cabin space
- Overreactive driver monitoring
- Only adequate performance
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$520)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$595)
Colours Available
The Cerato range is available in nine finishes:
- Clear White
- Snow White Pearl*
- Mineral Blue*
- Silky Silver*
- Horizon Blue*
- Steel Grey*
- Runway Red*
- Platinum Graphite*
- Aurora Black*
*Premium paint adds $520
The Mazda 3 is available in the following finishes:
- Platinum Quartz Metallic
- Sonic Silver Metallic
- Deep Crystal Blue Mica
- Jet Black Mica
- Snowflake White Pearl Mica
The following finishes cost an additional $495:
- Polymetal Grey Metallic
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic
- Machine Grey Metallic
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | ELECT DIRECT INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1591 - 1999 | 1998 - 2497 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.0L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 112kW - 150kW | 114kW - 139kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 - 6200 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 192Nm - 265Nm | 200Nm - 252Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4000 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 10.3 | 13 | |
