Overview
The 2019 Kia Cerato S SAFETY PACK is a front wheel drive 4 Door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 6th January 2018 classified as a BD MY19. The Kia Cerato is regarded as a small built in Korea with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $19,400.
The Kia Cerato is a front wheel drive 4 door with 5 seats, powered by a 2.0L Inline 4 Cylinder engine that has 112 kW of power (at 6200 rpm) and 192 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a 6 Speed Automatic. Kia claims the Cerato S SAFETY PACK uses 7.4L/100km of unleaded petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 167g of CO2. It has a 50L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 676km per full tank.
The Kia Cerato measures 1440mm (56.7 inches) in height, 4640mm (182.7 inches) in length, 1800mm (70.9 inches) in width with a 2700mm (106.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1320kg (2910.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The Cerato S SAFETY PACK comes standard with 205/55 R16 front tyres and 205/55 R16 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 84 month, unlimited kilometre warranty.
The 2019 Kia Cerato S SAFETY PACK has a 150mm ground clearance with a 1100kg braked and 610kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 3.195.
The Kia Cerato has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Driver Side Front Floor and the compliance plate is located on the LHS - Lower Door Aperture. An example VIN number would be similar to KNAF%41C^#5123456.
Pros
- Spacious interior
- Great infotainment and safety assists
- Seven-year warranty adds peace of mind
Cons
- Asthmatic 2.0L motor is past its use-by date
- Missing features available in Korean model as well as rivals
- Not that cheap anymore, and expensive servicing
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | Multi Point Fuel Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 1999 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | Inline 4 Cylinder |
| Camshaft | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 112kW |
| Power RPM | 6200 |
| Torque | 192Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 |
| Bore Stroke | 81x97 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.30 |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Automatic |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 3.195 |
| Suspension Front | macpherson strut |
| Suspension Rear | torsion beam axle |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | FWD |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 7.4 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 10.2 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 5.7 |
| Tank Size (L) | 50 |
| Fuel Type | unleaded petrol |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 167 |
| CO2 Urban | 231 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 130 |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC |
| Tyre Front | 205/55 R16 |
| Tyre Rear | 205/55 R16 |
| Front Rim Size | 6.5Jx16 |
| Rear Rim Size | 6.5Jx16 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1440 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4640 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1800 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 150 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2700 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 0.0 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1320 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | - |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 1100 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 610 |
| Compliance Plate Location | LHS - Lower Door Aperture |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | Korea |
| Number of Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 15 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | Driver Side Front Floor |
| VIN Number | KNAF%41C^#5123456 |
| Warranty KMs | 999 |
| Warranty Months | 84 |
| Discontinued Date | 31/05/2019 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EURO 5 |