kia cerato gt review 2023

The 2023 Kia Cerato GT is the sensible shoe that snuck on racing stripes. Its 1.6‑litre turbo punches out 150 kW/265 Nm through a 7‑speed dual‑clutch, and the multi‑link rear keeps it tidy in corners while the ride leans firm.

It’s brisk (around 0–100 km/h in ~7.0 s) and frugal (~6.8 L/100 km combined if you behave), though the DCT can fidget in stop‑start traffic.

Cabin tech is modern and safety kit is generous (AEB, adaptive cruise, lane‑keeping), but a few plastics remind you it’s not wearing a luxury badge.

Expect new pricing in 2023 around AUD $36k–$39k drive‑away, with used examples roughly AUD $25k–$34k depending on year and kilometres. Sensible, swift, and surprisingly fun—like discovering your accountant moonlights as a kart racer.