Very Good
2025 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
Kia Cerato vs Mazda CX-3 Comparison
Kia Cerato
Mazda CX-3
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2025 Kia
Cerato
vs
2025 Mazda
CX-3
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City driving
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
50L
340 to 370 km
48L
302 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$27,060 - $36,860
$26,950 - $39,485
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Refined ride, handling
- Class-leading boot space
- Seven-year warranty
Misses
- Price hikes
- Sensitive safety systems
- Dated interior
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Super easy to drive
- Sturdy build quality
- Adaptive cruise now standard
Misses
- Tech is showing its age
- High-speed handling isn't ideal
- Thirstier than expected
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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1591 - 1999 | 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 112kW - 150kW | 110kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 - 6200 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 192Nm - 265Nm | 195Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4000 | 2800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 85.4 - 97 | 91.2 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
