Kia’s Cerato is about to launch in Australia and will be the first newly branded Kia.
The Rio has been Kia’s top model in Australia for 20 years, selling 153,411 units from 2000, to April 2021.
While Rio remains a strong seller, Cerato, launched in 2003, reached 153,918 to end of April, Overtaking Rio.
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Kia expects this trend to continue.
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ABOVE: 2022 Kia Cerato
As well as the first with the new logo, refreshed Cerato gets a new-look front end with headlights, radiator grille, front bumper and fog lights all receiving attention.
The hatch will see little change at the rear but the sedan gets tweaked tail lights, boot and rear bumper lines.
Safety tech has see the introduction of Rear Seat Alert, LED Daytime Running Lights and Lane Following Assist across all models. Sport + and GT models get active Blind spot assistance and electric parking brake.
Other changes include for all Ceratos include rear air vents, the GT’s adding a sliding sunroof on.
The 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine has 112kW/192Nm will make an appearance in the S, Sport and Sport+ while GT trim has the 150kW/265Nm 1.6-litre turbo.
Dealers will get S, Sport and Sport+ from this week and the GT in mid-June.
| Pricing: | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L Auto | RRP | DRIVE AWAY |
| S | $25,490 | $25,990 |
| S with Safety Pack | $26,490 | $27,490 |
| Sport | $27,590 | $27,990 |
| Sport with Safety Pack | $28,590 | $29,490 |
| Sport+ | $30,640 | $31,690 |
Safety pack:
- AEB Fusion II (Car/Ped/Cyc)
- Electronic Parking Brake
- 15” Rear Disc Brake
- Smart Cruise Control
- Blind Spot Detection
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Electric Folding Mirror
- Leather Steering Knob and Steering Wheel (standard on Sport model)
Specification overview:
| Sport+ | GSL FWD 2.0 MPi 6AT | In addition to Sport ï Blind Collision Avoidance Assist ï AEB (Car/Pedestrian/Cyclist) ï Smart Cruise Control ï Electronic Parking Brake ï 15” Rear Brake Disc ï Electrochromic Mirror | ï Smart Key with Push Button Start ï Leather Appointed† Seats ï Heated Front Seats ï Aeroblade Front Wipers ï Dual Zone Climate Control ï Auto Defog System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport | GSL FWD 2.0 MPi 6AT | In addition to S: ï 17” Alloy Wheels (New Design) ★ ï Cloth Seats (Sport Pattern) ï Premium Steering Wheel ï Premium Shift Knob | ï 10.25” AVN Unit with SUNA & 10 years free MapCare ★ ï Digital Radio (DAB) ï Illuminated Vanity Mirrors |
| S | GSL FWD 2.0 MPi 6AT | ï MDPS Power Steering ï 16” Steel Wheels ï Front & Reverse Parking Sensors ï Rear View Camera with Dynamic Parking Guidelines ï Lane Keep Assist ï Lane Following Assist ★ ï Driver Attention Alert ï AEB (Car/Pedestrian) ★ ï Speed Limiter ï Rear Seat Alert ★ | ï LED Daytime Running Light ★ ï Folding Key ï 6-Way Driver’s Seat including Height Adjust ï Cruise Control ï 4.2” Colour TFT LCD Cluster ★ ï 8” AV Unit with Wired/Wireless Android Auto and Wireless Apple CarPlay ★ ï 6 Speaker Sound System ï Manual Air Conditioning ï Rear Air Vents★ |
Alan Zurvas is the founder and editor of Gay Car Boys, Australia's leading LGBTQI+ automotive publication. Before launching GCB in 2008, Alan's automotive writing was published in SameSame.com.au and the Star Observer. With over 16 years of hands-on car reviewing experience, Alan brings an honest, irreverent voice to every review — championing value and innovation over brand loyalty.
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