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    Kia Cerato

    Kia Cerato Reviews

    You'll find all our Kia Cerato reviews right here. Kia Cerato prices range from $27,060 for the Cerato S to $36,860 for the Cerato GT.

    Our reviews offer detailed analysis of the Cerato's features, design, practicality, fuel consumption, engine and transmission, safety, ownership and what it's like to drive.

    The most recent reviews sit up the top of the page, but if you're looking for an older model year or shopping for a used car, scroll down to find Kia Cerato dating back as far as 2004.

    Or, if you just want to read the latest news about the Kia Cerato, you'll find it all here

    Kia Cerato Reviews

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    Kia Cerato 2023 review: S Hatch Safety Pack

    Kia Cerato 2023 review: S Hatch Safety Pack

    29 Sep 2022 by Helen Frost
    The Kia Cerato S is worth considering if you want a decent amount of space at a competitive price tag, the ownership options are great but is it a good alternative for your family? Or should you... Read more
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    Kia Cerato 2022 review: S sedan

    Kia Cerato 2022 review: S sedan

    20 Jan 2022 by Laura Berry
    The entry grade Kia Cerato sedan is not the first car most Aussies would choose when looking for a family car, but does that mean it's family unfriendly? Read more
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    Kia Cerato 2022 review: GT sedan

    Kia Cerato 2022 review: GT sedan

    12 Jan 2022 by Tim Nicholson
    Kia might not have a hardcore small hot hatch or sedan in its line-up, but the Cerato GT is at least a warmed-up offering. Read more
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    Kia Cerato 2021 review

    Kia Cerato 2021 review

    11 Jun 2021 by Stephen Ottley
    Small cars may be falling out of favour as the SUV wave continues to flood the local new car market. But there are still plenty of worthy contenders, and Kia has just upped the ante with a revised... Read more
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    Kia Cerato 2020 review: GT sedan auto

    Kia Cerato 2020 review: GT sedan auto

    6 Apr 2020 by Tom White
    Just because small sedans like the Cerato are a dying breed doesn't mean they're no good. Quite the opposite, actually. Read more
    Mazda 3 vs Toyota Corolla vs Kia Cerato 2019 comparison review

    Mazda 3 vs Toyota Corolla vs Kia Cerato 2019 comparison review

    2 Aug 2019 by Matt Campbell
    The Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport won our previous budget-hatchback comparison, so we've brought it back to see how it fares against two newcomers in the market - the Mazda3 G20 Pure and the Kia Cerato... Read more
    Comparison review: Kia Cerato GT vs Hyundai i30 N-Line vs Ford Focus ST-Line vs Mazda 3 G25 Evolve

    Comparison review: Kia Cerato GT vs Hyundai i30 N-Line vs Ford Focus ST-Line vs Mazda 3 G25 Evolve

    4 Jun 2019 by Laura Berry
    You've got about $30K and you'd like to buy a sporty hatch. Don't. Not until you've read our invaluable sporty-hatch comparison, as we crown a winner based on performance, practicality and price. Read more
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    Kia Cerato GT sedan 2019 review

    Kia Cerato GT sedan 2019 review

    26 Mar 2019 by Dan Pugh
    Want a sporty-feeling family hauler, but don't want to go for a full hot hatch? Enter the Kia Cerato GT sedan. We put it to the family test. Read more
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    Kia Cerato Sport Plus 2019 review: snapshot

    Kia Cerato Sport Plus 2019 review: snapshot

    8 Feb 2019 by Laura Berry
    The Sport Plus sits towards the top of the Cerato line-up with its list price of $28,840. At the time we published this Kia was offering the Sport Plus for $27,740 drive-away. Kia’s drive-away deals... Read more
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    Kia Cerato Sport 2019 review: snapshot

    Kia Cerato Sport 2019 review: snapshot

    8 Feb 2019 by Laura Berry
    The Cerato Sport sits above the entry grade S in the model line-up and both the sedan and hatch list for the same price - $25,790. Standard features on the Sport includes an 8.0-inch touchscreen with... Read more

    Pricing guides

    $31,960
    Based on Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)
    Lowest Price
    $27,060
    Highest Price
    $36,860
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    Range and Specs

    VehicleSpecsPrice*
    S 2.0L, —, 6 SP AUTO $27,060 2025 Kia Cerato S Pricing and Specs
    S 2.0L, —, 6 SP AUTO $27,060 2025 Kia Cerato S Pricing and Specs
    S Safety Pack 2.0L, —, 6 SP AUTO $28,060 2025 Kia Cerato S Safety Pack Pricing and Specs
    Sport Safety Pack 2.0L, —, 6 SP AUTO $30,160 2025 Kia Cerato Sport Safety Pack Pricing and Specs
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    * Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price

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    Kia Cerato News

    Are these cars still relevant? How Chinese electric cars like the MG4, BYD Dolphin and GWM Ora are breathing new life into Australia's small car segment as the Hyundai i30 and Volkswagen Golf falter

    Are these cars still relevant? How Chinese electric cars like the MG4, BYD Dolphin and GWM Ora are breathing new life into Australia's small car segment as the Hyundai i30 and Volkswagen Golf falter

    14 Dec 2024 by Tim Nicholson
    Watch out Toyota Corolla and Mazda3: Next-gen Kia Cerato to be called 2025 Kia K4 is on track to land in Australia early next year as a small sedan and hatchback

    Watch out Toyota Corolla and Mazda3: Next-gen Kia Cerato to be called 2025 Kia K4 is on track to land in Australia early next year as a small sedan and hatchback

    9 Sep 2024 by Samuel Irvine
    Move over dual cab utes: The 2024 Toyota RAV4 hybrid takes Australia's best-selling crown ahead of Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux in another record-breaking July for new-car sales

    Move over dual cab utes: The 2024 Toyota RAV4 hybrid takes Australia's best-selling crown ahead of Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux in another record-breaking July for new-car sales

    5 Aug 2024 by John Law
    The new Cerato! 2025 Kia K4 hybrid sedan shapes up with Toyota Corolla, Hyundai i30 and Mazda 3 rival expected to land in Australia this year

    The new Cerato! 2025 Kia K4 hybrid sedan shapes up with Toyota Corolla, Hyundai i30 and Mazda 3 rival expected to land in Australia this year

    27 Feb 2024 by Chris Thompson
    2024 Kia Cerato, Seltos and Sportage prices rise: Cost-of-entry ticks up for Korean maker's Hyundai i30, MG ZS and Toyota RAV4 rivals

    2024 Kia Cerato, Seltos and Sportage prices rise: Cost-of-entry ticks up for Korean maker's Hyundai i30, MG ZS and Toyota RAV4 rivals

    8 Feb 2024 by James Cleary
    From $20k budget hatchbacks to a $100k premium electric SUV in just a handful of years - How Kia transformed its image and became a pain for brands like Mazda, Toyota, Mitsubishi and even Hyundai

    From $20k budget hatchbacks to a $100k premium electric SUV in just a handful of years - How Kia transformed its image and became a pain for brands like Mazda, Toyota, Mitsubishi and even Hyundai

    14 Jan 2024 by Tom White
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    Kia Cerato FAQs

    No car is perfect, so we've gathered everything relating to the Kia Cerato reliability here to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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