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Is Kia Cerato worth buying?

Author

Owen Barnes

Updated on February 24, 2026

Is Kia Cerato worth buying?

While not as dynamic as some small cars, the Cerato is pleasant to drive, around town and on the open road, thanks to its good balance between ride comfort and responsive handling. The more-sophisticated suspension set-up does mean the GT feels nicer to drive than the 2.0-litre models (GT hatch pictured).

Is Kia Cerato fuel efficient?

The 1.6-litre turbocharged engine in the Cerato GT hatch and sedan has an official economy rating of 6.8 litres/100km (city and country combined) through its seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. In real-world driving, expect about 9.0 litres/100km on average.

Is Kia Cerato discontinued?

A new report out of the United States suggests that Kia Motors has pulled the plug on the Cerato Koup thanks to weak demand. Known as the Forte Koup in the US, the two-door model has seemingly become a victim of low demand for small vehicles.

Is Kia Cerato 2016 a good car?

The Kia Cerato is one of the best cars out there. It has a very reliable engine, does lack a bit of punch and could do with a turbo, but it is very reliable. The connectivity is fantastic, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and never an issue like with a Holden Colorado, which I also have driven with CarPlay.

How long does a Kia Cerato last?

Recently built Kias are capable of eclipsing 200,000 miles, so long as you properly maintain them and service them at their regularly scheduled intervals.

What is a Kia Cerato worth?

The Kia Cerato is available from $22,190 to $35,290 for the 2021 range of models in Sedan and Hatchback body types.

What are the problems with Kia cars?

The Worst Problems for Every Kia Model and Generation

  • TRW Crash Sensor Defect. There’s growing concern that some sort of electrical overstress is messing with airbag control units (ACU) in certain Kia vehicles.
  • Kia Theta II Engine Seizing and Stalling.
  • Rodents Chew Kia’s Soy Wiring.

What engine does Kia Cerato use?

Most models use a naturally-aspirated 2.0-litre four-cylinder with 112kW of power and 192Nm of torque, mated to either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission.

What does AV mean with a Kia Cerato?

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Kia Cerato S (AV) Details
Trade-In ValueA$10,600
SeriesYD MY17
Body Stylefour-door sedan
Release date01/05/2016

Is there a 2021 Kia Cerato?

The Kia Cerato 2021 comes in Hatchback and Sedan. The Kia Cerato 2021 is available in Regular Unleaded Petrol. Engine sizes and transmissions vary from the Sedan 2.0L 6 SP Manual to the Hatchback 1.6L 7 SP Auto Dual Clutch.