7.7
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
Mercedes-AMG A45 vs Kia Cerato Comparison
Mercedes-AMG A45
Kia Cerato
2025 Mercedes-AMG
A45
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2025 Kia
Cerato
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How they stack...
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Based on the Mercedes-AMG A45
Based on the Kia Cerato S SAFETY PACK
Best suitable for...
City driving
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
51L
418 to 454 km
50L
340 to 370 km
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$89,700 - $128,400
$27,060 - $36,860
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CarExpert's Take
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Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
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 | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 | 1591 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 225kW - 310kW | 112kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5800 - 6750 | 6000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm - 500Nm | 192Nm - 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 - 5000 | 1500 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 85.4 - 97 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
