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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Kia Cerato vs Mini Countryman Comparison
Kia Cerato
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Mini Countryman
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2024 Kia
Cerato
vs
2024 Mini
Countryman
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
50L
340 to 370 km
36L - 61L
86 to 470 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$27,060 - $36,860
$45,000 - $77,990
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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
- Sharp pricing compared to iX1
- Punchy dual-motor drivetrain
- Plenty of space, personalisation
Misses
- Range could be better
- Interior not as plush as iX1
- Getting quite big for a 'Mini'...
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)
NA
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
The 2024 Mini Countryman, depending on the variant, is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Nanuq White
- Midnight Black II
- Melting Silver III
- Smokey Green
- Legend Grey
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1591 - 1999 | 1499 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.6L | 1.5L, 2.0L, 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | TURBO 3, INLINE 4, TURBO 4, NOT APPLICABLE, INLINE 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 112kW - 150kW | 92kW - 233kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 - 6200 | 4500 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 192Nm - 265Nm | 220Nm - 580Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4000 | 1300 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 10.3 | 9.5 - 11.1 | |
