7.5
2023 Kia Cerato review
The only thing missing from the Cerato S is a Hertz tag on the keyring, but it's a fundamentally well-sorted sedan that covers all the basics.
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Mike Costello
2024 Audi S3 vs 2022 Kia Cerato Comparison
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Based on the Audi S3
Based on the Kia Cerato S SAFETY PACK
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
55L
402 to 407 km
50L
340 to 370 km
Warranty
5 year
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Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Seven-year warranty
- Ample metal for the money
- Unexpectedly agile handling adds some interest
Misses
- Tyre roar evident on highways
- Four-star ANCAP rating unless fitted with option pack
- Smaller touchscreen than other grades
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Alloy Wheels Special 19 Inch (+$300)
- Black Exterior Styling Package Plus (+$1,675)
- Black Style Pack (+$975)
- Exclusive Paint (+$4,600)
- Inlays - Carbon (+$1,100)
- Premium Paint (+$520)
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 DIRECT F/INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 1591 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 228kW | 112kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5450 | 6000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm | 192Nm - 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 | 1500 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 | 10 - 10.3 | |
