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    2021 Kia Cerato

    The 2021 Kia Cerato is a small Car. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $31,990 for the LX variant and topping out at $42,990 for the GT variant.

    There are 4 variants of the Cerato available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in mid-2021.

    The 2021 Cerato was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    Engine options for the Kia Cerato include 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (150kW/265Nm) and 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder (112kW/192Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic with manual mode or 7-speed automatic dual clutch sequential trans (dct) transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    Retail Price
    $31,990 - $42,990
    Transmission
    6-speed auto or 7-speed Auto (DCT)
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded or Premium Unleaded
    Body Types
    Hatchback
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion
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    Retail Price
    $31,990 - $42,990
    Transmission
    6-speed auto or 7-speed Auto (DCT)
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded or Premium Unleaded
    Body Types
    Hatchback
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

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    2021 Kia Cerato

    Available Variants

    The Kia Cerato comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being LX and the most expensive being GT.

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    Power to Weight
    85.5 - 108.3 kW/t
    64.18 kW/t
    164.98 kW/t
    Boot Space
    428 litres
    208 litres
    602 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.8 - 7.4 L/100km
    3.5 L/100km
    9.5 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    676 - 735 km
    526 km
    1,229 km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    6 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,100 kg
    500 kg
    1,600 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    135 mm
    101 mm
    163 mm
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    2021 Kia Cerato

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    2021 Kia Cerato

    Dimensions

    4,510 mm
    1,800 mm
    1,445 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,510 mm
    Overall Width1,800 mm
    Overall Height1,445 mm
    Wheelbase2,700 mm
    Turning Circle10,600 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    2021 Kia Cerato

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Kia Cerato is the LX variant that starts from $31,990.

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    The most expensive Kia Cerato is the GT variant that starts from $42,990.

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    The best towing capacity of a Kia Cerato is 1100 kg shared by all variants.

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    The largest Kia Cerato is the LX variant which measures 1800mm wide, 4510mm in length and sits 1445mm tall.

    The most powerful Kia Cerato is the GT variant which has 150kW of power and 265nm of torque.

    The Kia Cerato is built in Korea and shipped to New Zealand.

    The Kia Cerato may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Premium Unleaded.

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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