7.7
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
2024 Kia Cerato vs 2024 Mercedes-AMG A35 Comparison
Kia Cerato
Mercedes-AMG A35
2024 Kia
Cerato
vs
2024 Mercedes-AMG
A35
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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7.7
7.7
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7.7
Based on the Kia Cerato S SAFETY PACK
Based on the Mercedes-AMG A35
Best suitable for...
City driving
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
50L
340 to 370 km
51L
377 to 418 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$27,060 - $36,860
$82,000 - $91,300
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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
- Class-leading boot space
- Seven-year warranty
Misses
- Price hikes
- Sensitive safety systems
- Dated interior
NA
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)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$1,990)
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
Reviews
NA
Ready To Buy
Gallery
NA
Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1591 - 1999 | 1991 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.6L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 112kW - 150kW | 225kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 - 6200 | 5800 - 6100 | |
| Torque | ||
| 192Nm - 265Nm | 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4000 | 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 10.3 | 10 - 10.5 | |
