kia cerato 2023 review

If the 2023 Kia Cerato were a coffee, it’s a long black: simple, dependable, and wakes you up without any latte‑art nonsense.

The base 2.0‑litre is fine for commuting, while the GT’s 1.6‑turbo actually has a sense of humour, backed by a snappy dual‑clutch and firmer suspension.

Cabin tech is sorted, ride is civil around town, and Kia’s 7‑year warranty is the big safety net when your inner accountant pipes up.

Downsides? The 2.0 can drone when pushed, the GT’s ride gets taut on shabby roads, and road noise is still a thing on coarse‑chip highways.

Value is strong across S, Sport, Sport+ and GT, with safety tech that stops the silliness before it starts—sensible, but not dull.