Kia Cerato 2018–2026 car dimensions: 4640 mm long, 1800 mm wide and 1450 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,330 kg. Braked towing is 1,100 kg.
The cabin has an 8-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth and voice recognition plus dual-zone automatic climate control and rear vents. Cloth seats and a 4.2-inch instrument display are fitted. Driver aids include smart cruise control, forward collision-avoidance assist, lane keeping assist, lane following assist, front and rear parking sensors and a rear view camera. Blind spot warning is available only on some grades.
Boot space measures 502 litres with the rear seats up. The 60:40 split-folding rear seats allow longer items to fit.
Braked towing capacity is 1100 kg and unbraked is 610 kg. Payload is around 447 kg. The car suits light everyday loads but has no heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension listed for work use.
The cabin feels roomy and practical with clean lines and supportive seats that include bolsters front and rear. Dual-zone automatic climate control and rear air vents keep conditions even. Higher grades add a multi-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support and memory, plus heated and ventilated front seats for year-round comfort. A sunroof appears on select trims to open up the space.
2.0 MPI petrol engine with claimed combined fuel use around 7.2-7.6 L/100 km and 50 L tank
Service every 12 months or 15,000 km on most markets
5-star ANCAP rating from 2019 tests
Standard 6 airbags, ABS, ESC, VSM, HAC, AEB with pedestrian detection, LKA, LFA, rear camera and parking sensors on Premium
The 2.0 MPI engine runs on regular unleaded and delivers claimed combined economy in the low-to-mid 7 L/100 km range with a 50-litre tank. Real-world use varies with driving style and conditions.
Servicing follows a 12-month or 15,000 km interval in key markets, with oil and filter changes as the main routine item. Capped-price plans and multi-year warranties are common where offered.
Safety hardware centres on six airbags plus electronic aids including stability control, hill-start assist and autonomous emergency braking. Premium grades add lane-keeping and following assist plus front and rear sensors with a reverse camera. ANCAP awarded five stars in 2019 testing for higher-equipped versions.
Keeping the car involves routine checks of fluids, brakes and filters at the stated intervals. The structure uses high-strength steel for rigidity, and ISOFIX points are fitted for child seats.
Length 4640 mm, Width 1800 mm, Height 1450 mm, Wheelbase 2700 mm (Cerato 2018–2026)
Sources: manufacturer data, Kia Hong Kong, Autotijd dimensions page, YallaMotor UAE 2026 Cerato.