Very Good
2025 Kia Cerato review
Now on it's farewell lap, the Kia Cerato is still a practical and affordable small sedan with few direct rivals.
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Josh Nevett
Kia Cerato vs MG MG3 Comparison
Kia Cerato
MG MG3
2025 Kia
Cerato
vs
2025 MG
MG3
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City drivingFuel Efficiency
50L
340 to 370 km
36L - 45L
155 to 302 km
Warranty
7 year
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MSRP
$27,060 - $36,860
$18,490 - $29,990
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Refined ride, handling
- Class-leading boot space
- Seven-year warranty
Misses
- Price hikes
- Sensitive safety systems
- Dated interior
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Attractive cabin with great storage
- Smooth, punchy powertrain
- Great value for money
Misses
- Alarming power loss issue
- Annoying active safety technology
- Lack of physical switchgear frustrates
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
Pastel Yellow and Dover White non-metallic finishes are standard.
The following metallic finishes are optional:
- Black Pearl
- Sloane Silver
- Diamond Red
- Brighton Blue
- Hampstead Grey
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1591 - 1999 | 1495 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.0L | 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 112kW - 150kW | 81kW - 155kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 - 6200 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 192Nm - 265Nm | 142Nm - 425Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4000 | 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 85.4 - 97 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
