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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
Kia Cerato vs Mercedes-Benz EQE Comparison
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2024 Kia
Cerato
vs
2024 Mercedes-Benz
EQE
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
50L
340 to 370 km
NA
Warranty
7 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$27,060 - $36,860
$133,575 - $153,600
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smooth, refined and comfy
- MBUX 2.0 remains a highlight
- Sharp pricing against rivals
Misses
- Expensive servicing
- Styling continues to polarise
- Back seat, boot could be more spacious
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)
- Guard 360 degrees Vehicle Protection Plus (+$1,600)
- MBUX Hyperscreen (+$6,700)
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 | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1591 - 1999 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.6L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 112kW - 150kW | 180kW - 215kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 - 6200 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 192Nm - 265Nm | 550Nm - 765Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4000 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 10.3 | - | |
