Very Good
2025 Kia Picanto Sport review
Kia's tiny tot Picanto is the definition of cheap and cheerful motoring, with just enough features to compete with bigger, dearer rivals.
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James Wong
Kia Picanto vs Kia Cerato Comparison
Kia Picanto
Kia Cerato
2025 Kia
Picanto
vs
2025 Kia
Cerato
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City drivingFuel Efficiency
35L
189 to 210 km
50L
340 to 370 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$17,890 - $21,790
$27,060 - $36,860
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Great value for money
- Comprehensive safety suite
- Save The Manual
Misses
- Smaller and not as pretty as MG 3
- Expired ANCAP rating
- Servicing isn't exactly cheap
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
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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI-POINT INJECTION | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1248 | 1591 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.2L | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 62kW | 112kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 6000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 122Nm | 192Nm - 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 1500 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 85.4 - 97 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
