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 Peugeot 308 Comparison
Kia Cerato
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Peugeot 308
2022 Kia
Cerato
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2024 Peugeot
308
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Kia Cerato S SAFETY PACK
Based on the Peugeot 308 GT PREMIUM
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
50L
340 to 370 km
40L - 52L
56 to 276 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
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$43,990 - $64,990
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Just look at it
- Massive boot
- Luxurious, interesting interior
Misses
- Needs more grunt at this price
- Driving position is an acquired taste
- Boot space comes at cost of rear legroom
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 (+$690)
- Premium Paint (+$1,050)
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
Olivine Green is the standard colour on hatchback models, while Avatar Blue is standard on the wagon.
The following metallic finishes are a $690 option:
- Artense Grey
- Nera Black
- Platinum Grey (wagon only)
The following premium metallic finishes are a $1050 option:
- Pearl White
- Elixir Red
- Vertigo Blue (excludes wagon)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1591 - 1999 | 1199 - 1598 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.0L | 1.2L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 112kW - 150kW | 96kW - 132kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 - 6200 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 192Nm - 265Nm | 230Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4000 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 10.3 | 10.5 | |
