Overview
The 2025 Cerato Kia SPORT+ is a front-wheel drive five-door hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 305th November 2023 classified as a BD MY24. The Kia Cerato is regarded as a 5d hatchback built in Korea with prices starting at $32,210 before on-road costs.
The Kia Cerato is a front-wheel drive 5 door with 5 seats, powered by a 2.0L INLINE 4 engine that has 112 kW of power (at 6200 rpm) and 192 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic. Kia claims the Cerato SPORT+ uses 7.4L/100km of Unleaded Petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 167g of CO2. It has a 50L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 676km per full tank.
The Kia Cerato measures 1445mm (56.9 inches) in height, 4510mm (177.6 inches) in length, 1800mm (70.9 inches) in width with a 2700mm (106.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1345kg (2965.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The Cerato SPORT+ comes standard with 225/45 R17 front tyres and 225/45 R17 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 84 month, unlimitedkm warranty.
The 2025 Kia Cerato SPORT+ has a 140mm ground clearance with a 1100kg braked and 610kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 3.195.
The Kia Cerato has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Driver Side Front Floor and the compliance plate is located on the LHS - Lower Door Aperture. An example VIN number would be similar to KNAF%51C$#5123457.
Pros
- Refined ride, handling
- Seven-year warranty
- Class-leading boot space
Cons
- Dated interior
- Sensitive safety systems
- Price hikes
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | MULTI POINT F/INJ |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 1999 |
| Size (L) | 2.0L |
| Induction | INLINE 4 |
| Camshaft | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 112kW |
| Power RPM | 6200 |
| Torque | 192Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3 |
| Transmission | 6 SP AUTOMATIC |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 3.195 |
| Suspension Front | - |
| Suspension Rear | - |
| Steering Mechanism | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING |
| Drive | FRONT WHEEL DRIVE |
| 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 | yes |
| CO2 Combined | 167 |
| CO2 Urban | 231 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 130 |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC |
| Tyre Front | 225/45 R17 |
| Tyre Rear | 225/45 R17 |
| Front Rim Size | 7.0Jx17 |
| Rear Rim Size | 7.0Jx17 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1445 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4510 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1800 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 140 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2700 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 10.6 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1345 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | 0 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 0 |
| 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 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 15 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | Driver Side Front Floor |
| VIN Number | KNAF%51C$#5123457 |
| Warranty KMs | - |
| Warranty Months | 84 |
| Discontinued Date | - |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EURO 5 |