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    2019 Kia Cerato

    Used from

    $19,990 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    7 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.8 - 7.6 L / 100km

    About the Kia Cerato

    Last updated Apr 22, 2025

    The 2019 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 $32,990 for the GT.

    There are 9 variants of the Cerato available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2018.

    Engine options include 2.0L multi-point injection (112kW/192Nm), 1.6L turbo petrol direct injection (150kW/265Nm) and 2.0L petrol direct injection (112kW/192Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic, 6-speed manual or manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2019 Cerato was offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Kia Cerato models from other years

    2019 Kia Cerato Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Kia Cerato

    S

    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Driver Monitor
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.8
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.4
      • Headroom Front: 1000
      • Headroom Front: 985
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.5
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.7
      • Headroom Rear: 952
      • Headroom Rear: 983
      • Hip Room Front (in): 53.8
      • Hip Room Front: 1366
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 53.1
      • Hip Room Rear: 1348
      • Leg Room Front (in): 42.2
      • Leg Room Front: 1073
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35.7
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35.9
      • Leg Room Rear: 906
      • Leg Room Rear: 913
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1424
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.9
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1395
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
    • Media control
      • Touch Screen
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Plastic
    • Ventilation system
      • Heater Type: Combustion
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 12
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    S Safety Pack

    Adds to S:
    • Anti collision system
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Blind Spot Monitor
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    Removes from S:
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.4
      • Headroom Front: 1000
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.7
      • Headroom Rear: 983
      • Hip Room Front (in): 53.8
      • Hip Room Front: 1366
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 53.1
      • Hip Room Rear: 1348
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35.9
      • Leg Room Rear: 913
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1424
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.9
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1395
    • Spare wheel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic

    Sport

    Adds to S Safety Pack:
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.4
      • Headroom Front: 1000
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.7
      • Headroom Rear: 983
      • Hip Room Front (in): 53.8
      • Hip Room Front: 1366
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 53.1
      • Hip Room Rear: 1348
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35.9
      • Leg Room Rear: 913
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1424
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.9
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1395
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Piano Black
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Traffic Info
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    Removes from S Safety Pack:
    • Anti collision system
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Blind Spot Monitor
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor

    Sport Safety Pack

    Adds to Sport:
    • Anti collision system
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Blind Spot Monitor
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor
    Removes from Sport:
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.4
      • Headroom Front: 1000
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.7
      • Headroom Rear: 983
      • Hip Room Front (in): 53.8
      • Hip Room Front: 1366
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 53.1
      • Hip Room Rear: 1348
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35.9
      • Leg Room Rear: 913
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1424
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.9
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1395
    • Luxury trim
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize

    Sport+

    Adds to Sport Safety Pack:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Type: Bucket
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.4
      • Headroom Front: 1000
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.7
      • Headroom Rear: 983
      • Hip Room Front (in): 53.8
      • Hip Room Front: 1366
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 53.1
      • Hip Room Rear: 1348
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35.9
      • Leg Room Rear: 913
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1424
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.9
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1395
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Rear door
      • Hands-free Release
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    Removes from Sport Safety Pack:
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Blind Spot Monitor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Sport+ Safety Pack

    Adds to Sport+:
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Blind Spot Monitor
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor
    Removes from Sport+:
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.4
      • Headroom Front: 1000
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.7
      • Headroom Rear: 983
      • Hip Room Front (in): 53.8
      • Hip Room Front: 1366
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 53.1
      • Hip Room Rear: 1348
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35.9
      • Leg Room Rear: 913
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1424
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.9
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1395
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Rear door
      • Hands-free Release
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize

    Si

    Adds to Sport+ Safety Pack:
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Blind Spot Detection
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.4
      • Headroom Front: 1000
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.7
      • Headroom Rear: 983
      • Hip Room Front (in): 53.8
      • Hip Room Front: 1366
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 53.1
      • Hip Room Rear: 1348
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35.9
      • Leg Room Rear: 913
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1424
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.9
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1395
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    Removes from Sport+ Safety Pack:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Driver Monitor
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Digital Radio
    • Autonomous drive
      • Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Blind Spot Monitor
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Type: Sports
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.8
      • Headroom Front: 985
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.5
      • Headroom Rear: 952
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35.7
      • Leg Room Rear: 906
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Piano Black
    • Media control
      • Touch Screen
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Heater Type: Combustion
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Phone Functions

    SLi

    Adds to Si:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Anti collision system
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Ventilated
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Xenon
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    Removes from Si:
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen

    GT

    Adds to SLi:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Driver Monitor
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
    • Audio system
      • Digital Radio
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.20
      • Screen Size (in): 8.00
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.8
      • Headroom Front: 985
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.5
      • Headroom Rear: 952
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35.7
      • Leg Room Rear: 906
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Piano Black
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 8.00
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Jbl
      • Number Of: 9
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Phone Functions
    Removes from SLi:
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Blind Spot Detection
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Type: Bucket
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Xenon
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.4
      • Headroom Front: 1000
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.7
      • Headroom Rear: 983
      • Hip Room Front (in): 53.8
      • Hip Room Front: 1366
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 53.1
      • Hip Room Rear: 1348
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35.9
      • Leg Room Rear: 913
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1424
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.9
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1395
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Type: Automatic
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    See all 2019 Kia Cerato Specs

    2019 Kia Cerato Dimensions

    1450mm
    1780mm
    4350mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2019 Kia Cerato Dimensions

    2019 Kia Cerato Fuel Economy

    There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Cerato

    The most fuel efficient Kia Cerato is the GT with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 1.6L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 6.8L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Kia Cerato that uses the most amount of fuel is the S Safety Pack with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 7.6L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Kia Cerato variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Kia CeratoFuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDUnleaded7.4 L/100km
    See all Kia Cerato Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Kia Cerato?

    You should service your Cerato at your authorised Kia dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Cerato's warranty.

    2019 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 GT that starts from $32,990.

    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 1800mm wide, 4640mm in length and sits 1440mm tall.

    The most powerful Kia Cerato is the GT which has 150kW of power from its 1.6L TURBO PETROL DIRECT 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.