7.7
2024 Kia Cerato review
Now on it's farewell lap, the Kia Cerato is still a practical and affordable small sedan with few direct rivals.
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Josh Nevett
2024 Kia Cerato vs 2022 Volkswagen Golf Comparison
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.7.
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Based on the Kia Cerato S SAFETY PACK
Based on the Volkswagen Golf GTi
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
FunFuel Efficiency
50L
340 to 370 km
50L - 55L
290 to 429 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$27,060 - $36,860
$32,790 - $54,490
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Refined ride, handling
- Seven-year warranty
- Class-leading boot space
Misses
- Dated interior
- Sensitive safety systems
- Price hikes
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Remains the consummate all-rounder
- Impressive front differential and DSG
- Price cut is very welcome
Misses
- Interior remains a Golf 8 weak point
- Evolution, not revolution under the bonnet
- Stock isn't as abundant as it once was
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
- Premium Paint (+$520)
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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
On the core range, metallic paint is a $600 option while premium metallic paint is a $900 option.
The following shades are available on the core range:
- Candy White
- Deep Black
- Dolphin Grey
- Reflex Silver (excludes R-Line)
- Moonstone Grey (R-Line only)
- Atlantic Blue
- Pomello Yellow
All shades are a no-cost option in the GTI, but for Kings Red which costs $300. The following shades are available:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey
- Deep Black
- Moonstone Grey
- Atlantic Blue
- Kings Red
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1591 - 1999 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.6L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 112kW - 150kW | 110kW - 235kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 - 6200 | 5000 - 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 192Nm - 265Nm | 250Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4000 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 10.3 | 9.3 - 10.5 | |
