Kia Cerato Saloon (04-06) - Review

Review by David Ross on 13 February 2009

The Cerato saloon replaced the old Mentor in the Kia line up and it's a big improvement, however that's not a difficult achievement. It was designed for 'European' tastes but unfortunately the dour and ungainly looks, along with a low rent and cheap-feeling interior meant few people bought one. It's a good value used buy - as long as the price is low enough - and is an ideal choice if you want a reliable runabout. The saloon version is even more scarce than the hatchback and lacks the five-door models practicality. It's best avoided as there are far better alternatives out there.

2 out of 5

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3 out of 5

Running costs

Economy and insurance won't be a problem and neither will servicing but the largest ownership cost will be in depreciation - although that's not really a problem if you plan on keeping it for a long time.

* based on most recent data

Estimated fuel cost for 10,000 miles per year
Unleaded	£1,497 - £1,659 *
Diesel	£1,125 - £1,125 *

The estimated fuel cost figure is a guide to how much this model will cost to fuel each year, so you can compare between cars. It's calculated by using the model's average mpg (calculated from both town centre and motorway driving) and the average fuel price. It's based on the following cost-per-litre: petrol 135p and diesel 141p. Prices are updated daily.

Summary Running Costs
Servicing period	10,000 miles.
Warranty	Three years/unlimited mileage
Road tax (12 months)	£100.00 - £215.00

Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO₂ emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle. For cars registered after March 1st 2001 VED or road tax is based on the car's CO₂ emissions. For cars registered before March 1st 2001 it is based on engine size.

Full running costs data

3 out of 5