Kia Cerato Specs, Engines & Dimensions (2013–2016) — Third Generation
The third-generation Kia Cerato is a compact family car offered as a sedan, coupe and five-door hatchback, combining everyday practicality with straightforward petrol mechanicals and a choice of manual or automatic driving.
Each Kia Cerato engine here is a petrol unit driving the front wheels. The 1.6 comes with a manual gearbox for lower running costs or an automatic for easier city traffic, while the 2.0 automatic adds relaxed overtaking. All share the same front-wheel-drive layout.
Kia Cerato trim levels sit on top of the mechanical version rather than changing it. The 1.6 automatic sedan, for example, appears as Luxe and Premium: identical engine and gearbox, different comfort, convenience and safety equipment. Comparing trims within one powertrain shows what extra money actually buys.