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Kia Cerato 2023
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Helen Frost had this to say at the time: If you're looking a for a small passenger car that's towards the cheaper end of the market, the Kia Cerato S gives you a bit more space than some of its rivals and the Safety Pack gives you a few extra features like the adaptive cruise control and blind-spot monitoring.
You can read the full review here.This is what Helen Frost liked most about this particular version of the Kia Cerato: Spacious, Decent boot size, Easy to park
The 2023 Kia Cerato carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1100 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Kia Cerato is also known as the Kia Forte in markets outside Australia.
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Kia Cerato 2023 Price and Specs
Pricing guides
| Kia Cerato Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT | Hatchback | 1.6L — 7 SP AUTO | $32,670 | $38,830 | |
| GT | Hatchback | 1.6L ULP 7 SP AUTO | $32,340 | $38,500 | |
| S | Hatchback | 2.0L — 6 SP AUTO | $22,990 | $28,380 | |
| S | Hatchback | 2.0L ULP 6 SP AUTO | $22,770 | $28,050 | |
| GT | Sedan | 1.6L — 7 SP AUTO | $32,670 | $38,830 | |
| GT | Sedan | 1.6L ULP 7 SP AUTO | $32,340 | $38,500 | |
| S | Sedan | 2.0L — 6 SP AUTO | $22,990 | $28,380 | |
| S | Sedan | 2.0L ULP 6 SP AUTO | $22,770 | $28,050 | |
Kia Cerato 2023 Dimensions
Dimensions for the 2023 Kia Cerato are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1800mm x 1445mm and can vary on the basis of model.
| Kia Cerato Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | Hatchback | 1445x1800x4510 mm | 140 mm | |
| S Safety Pack | Hatchback | 1445x1800x4510 mm | 140 mm | |
| Sport | Hatchback | 1445x1800x4510 mm | 140 mm | |
| Sport Safety Pack | Hatchback | 1445x1800x4510 mm | 140 mm | |
| S | Sedan | 1440x1800x4640 mm | 140 mm | |
| S Safety Pack | Sedan | 1440x1800x4640 mm | 140 mm | |
| Sport | Sedan | 1440x1800x4640 mm | 140 mm | |
| Sport Safety Pack | Sedan | 1440x1800x4640 mm | 140 mm | |
Kia Cerato 2023 Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the Kia Cerato 2023 here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
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The speed alarm in my 2023 Kia Cerato GT keens sounding
This is a really common type of question here at CarsGuide. It seems a lot of car-makers are using these speed warning systems and, in many cases, they’re more of an annoyance than a help.
In your Kia, speed sign recognition which is part of the adaptive cruise-control feature is the culprit. When the car’s cameras spot a speed sign, they compare that info with how fast the car is actually going (sometimes using co-ordinate information from the sat-nav as well). Sometimes, however, the sign detected relates to a side-street or roadworks on a side street, giving you a false alarm. Either way, not everybody likes this warning system.
There’s good news and bad news in the case of your car, Steve. The good news is that you can go into the menu system, select Driver Assistance, then Vehicle Settings, then Speed Alert, and you should find an Off setting that should disable the warning. The bad news is, you have to do this every time you start the car, because the default setting is On.
Perhaps the dealer can suggest a way of turning it off permanently since it appears as though a software update at your first service has enabled the system since you bought the car.
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Kia Cerato 2023 Wheel size
Wheel size for the 2023 Kia Cerato will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted.
| Kia Cerato Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | Hatchback | 205x55 R16 | — | 205x55 R16 | — | |
| S Safety Pack | Hatchback | 205x55 R16 | — | 205x55 R16 | — | |
| Sport | Hatchback | 225x45 R17 | — | 225x45 R17 | — | |
| Sport Safety Pack | Hatchback | 225x45 R17 | — | 225x45 R17 | — | |
| S | Sedan | 205x55 R16 | — | 205x55 R16 | — | |
| S Safety Pack | Sedan | 205x55 R16 | — | 205x55 R16 | — | |
| Sport | Sedan | 225x45 R17 | — | 225x45 R17 | — | |
| Sport Safety Pack | Sedan | 225x45 R17 | — | 225x45 R17 | — | |
Kia Cerato 2023 Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption for the 2023 Kia Cerato is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Kia Cerato currently offers fuel consumption from 6.8 to 7.4L/100km. The Kia Cerato is available with the following fuel types: — and ULP.
| Kia Cerato Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT | Hatchback | 1.6L,—,7 SP AUTO | 6.8L/100km | |
| GT | Hatchback | 1.6L,ULP,7 SP AUTO | 6.8L/100km | |
| GT | Sedan | 1.6L,—,7 SP AUTO | 6.9L/100km | |
| GT | Sedan | 1.6L,ULP,7 SP AUTO | 6.9L/100km | |
Kia Cerato 2023 Towing capacity
The Kia Cerato has maximum towing capacity of 1100kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
| Kia Cerato Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | Hatchback | 2.0L,ULP,6 SP AUTO | 1100kg | |
| S | Hatchback | 2.0L,—,6 SP AUTO | 1100kg | |
| S Safety Pack | Hatchback | 2.0L,ULP,6 SP AUTO | 1100kg | |
| S Safety Pack | Hatchback | 2.0L,—,6 SP AUTO | 1100kg | |
| S | Sedan | 2.0L,ULP,6 SP AUTO | 1100kg | |
| S | Sedan | 2.0L,—,6 SP AUTO | 1100kg | |
| S Safety Pack | Sedan | 2.0L,ULP,6 SP AUTO | 1100kg | |
| S Safety Pack | Sedan | 2.0L,—,6 SP AUTO | 1100kg | |