About the Kia Cerato
Last updated Apr 22, 2025The 2017 Kia Cerato is a small car offered in both 4D sedan and 5D hatchback body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $19,990 for the S variant and topping out at $32,490 for the SLI.
There are 5 variants of the Cerato available in Australia and this generation went on sale in May of 2016.
Engine options include 2.0L petrol direct injection (112kW/192Nm) and 2.0L multi-point injection (112kW/192Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The 2017 Cerato was offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
2017 Kia Cerato Price
SLi
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $32,490 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $32,490 |
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,790 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $24,790 |
S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $19,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $19,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $22,290 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $22,290 |
S Premium
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $24,990 |
Si
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $28,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $28,990 |
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2017 Kia Cerato Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2017 Kia Cerato Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Cerato
The most fuel efficient Kia Cerato is the SLi with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 7.1L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Kia Cerato that uses the most amount of fuel is the S with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 7.3L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Kia Cerato | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.1 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.2 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Kia Cerato?
The Kia Cerato has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2017 Kia Cerato Warranty
What is the warranty on a Kia Cerato?
The Kia Cerato offers a 7 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Kia Cerato FAQs
The cheapest Kia Cerato is the S that starts from $19,990.
The most expensive Kia Cerato is the SLi that starts from $32,490.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Cerato is offered by the S which can tow 1200 kg
The largest Kia Cerato is the S which measures 1780mm wide, 4560mm in length and sits 1435mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Cerato is the S which has 112kW of power from its 2.0L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
The Kia Cerato is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Cerato is the S which weighs 1800 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Cerato uses unleaded.