Kia Smalls

Kia has three small s currently on sale in Australia. The smallest is the Picanto, starting from $18,290. The largest small is the Cerato, which has a starting price of $36,860.

Kia offers its range of smalls with a choice of 2 engines, available in unleaded petrol.

Kia Small Models

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Cerato

Deals available

Picanto

Deals available

Rio

Discontinued

Soul

Discontinued

Kia car types

People Mover

SUV

Ute

Sedan

New Kia deals

Kia Picanto Sport Driveaway Estimate from $21,340

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Australia's best-selling micro car with a stylish upgrade. Picanto Sport Manual Driveaway estimate from $21,340 Automatic from $22,340.

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Kia Picanto GT-Line Driveaway Estimate from $23,140

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Australia's best-selling micro car with a stylish upgrade. Picanto GT-Line Manual Driveaway estimate from $23,140 and Automatic $24,140.

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Kia Small Reviews

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7.9

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7.7

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7.8

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7.7

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7.6

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7.5

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7.6

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7.9

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8.1

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7.5

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7.7

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7.8

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7.9

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7.3

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8.3

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7.6

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Kia Small FAQs

The cheapest Kia Small is the Kia Picanto SPORT (PE2) that starts from $18,290., with the model range going all the way to $36,860 for the Kia Cerato GT

The most expensive Kia Small is the Kia Cerato GT that starts from $36,860.

The best towing capacity of a Kia Small is offered by the Kia Cerato S which can tow 1100Kg.

The largest Kia Small is the Kia Cerato S which measures 1800mm wide, 4640mm in length and sits 1440mm tall.

The most powerful Kia Small is the Kia Cerato GT which has 150 kW of power and 265nm of torque from its 1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection engine.

There are 2 Kia Small sold in Australia, including the Kia Cerato and Kia Picanto.

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