Kia Smalls

Kia has three smalls currently on sale in Australia. The smallest is the Picanto, starting from $17,890. The largest small is the Cerato, which has a starting price of $36,860.
Kia offers its range of smalls with a choice of 2 engines, available in unleaded petrol.

Kia Small Models

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Cerato

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Picanto

Deals available

Soul

Discontinued

Rio

Discontinued

Kia car types

SUV

People Mover

Sedan

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Kia Small News

9 Days Ago

Kia recalls over 100,000 vehicles in Australia for fire risk

Kia is recalling over 100,000 vehicles across six model lines built between 2009 and 2018, as they pose a fire risk.

William Stopford

28 Days Ago

How much Australia's 10 cheapest cars cost to service

A tantalising sticker price is one thing, but how affordable are Australia's cheapest cars to own in the long run?

Josh Nevett

1 Month Ago

Kia Picanto electric successor due after 2030 - report

Kia is reportedly looking at replacing its Picanto city car with an electric successor, though it likely won't be before 2030.

Max Davies

4 Months Ago

Five affordable new cars for young drivers

These are the five most-affordable first cars for new drivers and learners, with ranges that kick off at less than $30,000 before on-roads.

Tyra Lawler-Cass

4 Months Ago

Podcast: MG 3, Suzuki Swift and Kia Picanto are Australia’s cheapest cars

Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Sean Lander hosts the panel as we talk the latest in automotive news and reviews.

James Wong

4 Months Ago

Australia has a new cheapest car

Australia's cheapest car is once again the Kia Picanto, with the new, more comprehensively equipped MG 3 receiving a significant price hike.

William Stopford

4 Months Ago

Kia Cerato stock levels high as sales surge

Kia says there are no waits for some Cerato variants as it gets ready to farewell the popular, long-running nameplate.

William Stopford

5 Months Ago

The EVs that avoid Fringe Benefits Tax in Australia

Looking to save on a brand new electric vehicle? Novated leasing could be the way to go, and these cars are exempt from the associated tax.

Max Davies

5 Months Ago

Podcast: How much does it cost to run an EV?

Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Sean Lander hosts the panel as we talk the latest in automotive news and reviews.

James Wong

6 Months Ago

The affordable small cars with the best fuel economy

Want to save on a small car? Want to save on running costs? Have a look to see what options are the best of both worlds.

Max Davies

6 Months Ago

The small cars with the most boot space in Australia

Small car doesn't necessarily mean small boot. We've broken down the cheaper offerings of the small car segment to see which is biggest.

Max Davies

6 Months Ago

The most fuel efficient micro and light cars in Australia

Cheap cars should be cheap to run, so we've broken down Australia's micro and light cars to see which is the most fuel efficient.

Max Davies

6 Months Ago

The micro and light cars with the most boot space in Australia

Small cars needn't have tiny boots. Need proof? Check out the top options on our list.

Max Davies

6 Months Ago

2025 Kia K4 sedan: Cerato replacement spied in Australia

Kia Australia has a more dramatically styled replacement coming for the Cerato, and it has been spied testing ahead of its launch in 2025.

William Stopford

7 Months Ago

The five cheapest cars in Australia in 2024… and 25 years ago

We look at the five cheapest cars in 1999 and 2024 to see just how much has changed and how much more you get for your money.

William Stopford

7 Months Ago

Kia Australia: Five-star safety ratings important, but not mandatory

Kia aims for a five-star safety rating on all new cars brought to Australia, but it’s not against keeping popular models without ratings.

Jordan Mulach

Kia Small Reviews

7.7

5 Months Ago

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.

Josh Nevett

7.6

7 Months Ago

2024 Kia Picanto GT-Line review

Kia Australia's baby city car has grown up a bit for 2024. We'd still be opting for the base model, rather than the GT-Line though...

Scott Collie

7.8

8 Months Ago

2024 Kia Picanto review

Kia's tiny tot Picanto has been refreshed with a new design and a heap more safety tech to make a stronger case against the MG 3.

James Wong

7.6

2 Years Ago

2023 Kia Picanto review

The Picanto remains one of the most affordable cars on the market, and for the right buyer there's plenty of appeal. Here we test the turbo GT.

Matt Campbell

7.5

3 Years Ago

2022 Kia Rio GT-Line review

With its warm hatch spin, friendly pricing and mature styling, the range-topping Rio aims to be the most complete city runabout.

Curt Dupriez

7.7

3 Years Ago

2022 Kia Cerato Sport+ review

The top dog in the Cerato's non-performance line-up stays true to its roots but is merely average in a rapidly-developing segment.

James Wong

7.8

3 Years Ago

2022 Kia Cerato Sport review

The mid-spec Korean hatchback is a solid all-round proposition, but bringing safety credentials up to scratch costs extra.

Curt Dupriez

7.9

3 Years Ago

2021 Kia Cerato S review

The Kia Cerato has been given a mid-life glow-up. It's still a good, simple hatchback, but it's much more expensive than it once was.

Scott Collie

7.3

3 Years Ago

2021 Kia Rio review

2021 brings a key safety update to the cheap-and-cheerful Rio Sport, making it even more worthy of consideration for your 'first car'.

Curt Dupriez

8.3

3 Years Ago

2021 Kia Cerato review

The new Kia Cerato GT is going to surprise you. This is a well-sorted and well-priced bit of kit, with more talent than you might expect.

Anthony Crawford

8.3

4 Years Ago

2020 Kia Cerato GT review

The warmed-up Kia Cerato GT has some real boy racer vibes, and offers a serious amount of equipment for its $34,000 asking price

Mike Costello

7.7

4 Years Ago

2020 Kia Picanto GT review

The Kia Picanto is due for a facelift later this year, but the turbocharged GT still could be the most fun you can have for under $20,000.

James Wong

8.1

4 Years Ago

2020 Kia Cerato Sport+ review

The Kia Cerato’s rise up the sales charts is mostly well-deserved, though it’s let down by an uninspiring powertrain.

William Stopford

7.7

4 Years Ago

2020 Kia Picanto S review

The Kia Picanto S pleases with its low price and competitive feature list. It's a good city runabout, though it's less suitable for highway driving.

William Stopford

6.8

5 Years Ago

2020 Kia Rio Sport review

The Kia Rio Sport is a handsome and well-packaged little hatchback let down by one major flaw. Unfortunately, it’s a hard one to ignore.

William Stopford

Kia Small FAQs

The cheapest Kia Small is the Kia Picanto SPORT (PE2) that starts from $17,890, with the model range going all the way to $36,860 for the Kia Cerato GT

The most expensive Kia Small is the Kia Cerato GT that starts from $36,860

The best towing capacity of a Kia Small is offered by the Kia Cerato S which can tow 1100Kg

The largest Kia Small is the Kia Cerato S which measures 1800mm wide, 4640mm in length and sits 1440mm tall.

The most powerful Kia Small is the Kia Cerato GT which has 150 kW of power and 265nm of torque from its 1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection engine.

There are 2 Kia Small sold in Australia, including the Kia Cerato and Kia Picanto

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