This is an old car model that is no longer for sale by the local distributor since Q3 2018.
Built in
Korea (launched 2013, facelift 20 Mar 2017)
Vehicle Type
Successor
Kia Cerato (2018-2021)Rating
Submodel
1.6 L(A)
$77,999
14.7 km/L β’ 128bhp β’ 6-speed (A)
FACELIFT
Current price
$77,999
Depreciation
-
Downpayment
-
Instalment
-
COEΒ quota premium
$129,000 (Category A COE)
Road tax
$738 /yr
OMV
-
ARF
-
VES
-
Total basic cost
-
Premium
-
Previous recorded price
$77,999
Highest recorded price
-
Lowest recorded price
-
1.6 EX(A)
$84,999
14.7 km/L β’ 128bhp β’ 6-speed (A)
FACELIFT
Current price
$84,999
Depreciation
$7,900 /yr
Downpayment
$25,500 (Maximum 70% loan)
Instalment
$856 /mth
COEΒ quota premium
$129,000 (Category A COE)
Road tax
$738 /yr
OMV
$12,670
ARF
$12,670
VES
-
Total basic cost
$158,460
Premium
-46%
Previous recorded price
$84,999
Highest recorded price
-
Lowest recorded price
-
1.6 SX Sports(A)
$92,999
14.7 km/L β’ 128bhp β’ 6-speed (A)
FACELIFT
Current price
$92,999
Depreciation
$8,500 /yr
Downpayment
$27,900 (Maximum 70% loan)
Instalment
$937 /mth
COEΒ quota premium
$129,000 (Category A COE)
Road tax
$738 /yr
OMV
$15,707
ARF
$15,707
VES
-
Total basic cost
$165,470
Premium
-44%
Previous recorded price
$92,999
Highest recorded price
-
Lowest recorded price
-
1.6 EX(A)
$97,999
14.7 km/L β’ 127bhp β’ 6-speed (A)
Current price
$97,999
Depreciation
$9,100 /yr
Downpayment
$29,400 (Maximum 70% loan)
Instalment
$987 /mth
COEΒ quota premium
$129,000 (Category A COE)
Road tax
$738 /yr
OMV
$14,260
ARF
$14,260
VES
-
Total basic cost
$162,130
Premium
-40%
Previous recorded price
$99,999
Highest recorded price
-
Lowest recorded price
-
1.6 SX(A)
$99,999
14.7 km/L β’ 127bhp β’ 6-speed (A)
FACELIFT
Current price
$99,999
Depreciation
$9,100 /yr
Downpayment
$30,000 (Maximum 70% loan)
Instalment
$1,007 /mth
COEΒ quota premium
$129,000 (Category A COE)
Road tax
$738 /yr
OMV
$17,910
ARF
$17,910
VES
-
Total basic cost
$170,560
Premium
-41%
Previous recorded price
$98,999
Highest recorded price
-
Lowest recorded price
-
1.6 SX(A)
$104,999
14.7 km/L β’ 127bhp β’ 6-speed (A)
Current price
$104,999
Depreciation
$9,700 /yr
Downpayment
$31,500 (Maximum 70% loan)
Instalment
$1,058 /mth
COEΒ quota premium
$129,000 (Category A COE)
Road tax
$738 /yr
OMV
$16,630
ARF
$16,630
VES
-
Total basic cost
$167,600
Premium
-37%
Previous recorded price
$106,999
Highest recorded price
-
Lowest recorded price
-
1.6 SX Sport(A)
$105,999
14.7 km/L β’ 127bhp β’ 6-speed (A)
NEW
Current price
$105,999
Depreciation
$9,700 /yr
Downpayment
$31,800 (Maximum 70% loan)
Instalment
$1,068 /mth
COEΒ quota premium
$129,000 (Category A COE)
Road tax
$738 /yr
OMV
$18,000
ARF
$18,000
VES
-
Total basic cost
$170,760
Premium
-38%
Previous recorded price
$107,999
Highest recorded price
-
Lowest recorded price
-
Editorial Reviews
10 Apr 2017 β’ Subaru Review
Story by Nigel Yong
Kia Cerato
Most expressive styling
Decent power and handling capabilities
Well-equipped with amenities like a sunroof and ventilated front seats
Largest boot
Subaru Impreza
Sharper-looking than before
Most refined powertrain
Best handling in this test
Most modern and plush cabin
Least fuel efficient of the three
Toyota Corolla Altis
Not as attractive as the other two cars
Most eager powertrain but least fun to drive
Least inviting cabin
Most rear legroom
Consumer Reviews
4.0
Good | 81 User Reviews
Reliable 1st car
I bought a used 2017 k3 ex model when it was 3.5 years old and kept it for 11 months. Drove about 14,000 km on it. It was my 1st car so u wanted something reliable and fuss free. Fuel consumption ranges from 12 km/l to 13 km/l. I use cruise control function whenever I'm on the expressways which can improve fc to almost 16 km/l. Good luck trying to get C&C to replace parts. Make noise and write in to complain if you have to. The car is not speedy off the blocks which can be frustrating but it's not a major issue. I didn't have any issues with the car. Only my rear suspension needed replacing which took a long time before C&C agreed to do.
Likes:
1) low maintenance
2) reliability
3) excellent fuel consumption
4) cruise control
Dislikes:
1) initial pickup could be better
2) C&C can be a pain to deal with despite car being under warranty... Read More
Excellent NVH Characteristics
It has been a year driving the Kia Cerato (L Series)(Since Nov 2017). C&C's sales team was good in terms of delivery and support. My initial expectations about Korean makes wasn't quite high. I was wrong. Noise insulation in the K3 was good, can see the efforts they put in, with road noise was better than expected (Nexen Tyres). Internals were very comfortable with a bit of conti feel. Gear changes were responsive, no frills.... Read More
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