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Kia Cerato 2005

The 2005 Kia Cerato range of configurations is currently priced from $2,999.

The 2005 Kia Cerato carries a braked towing capacity of up to 850 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.

The Kia Cerato is also known as the Kia Forte in markets outside Australia.

Kia Cerato 2005 Price and Specs

The Kia Cerato 2005 is currently available from $2,999 for the Cerato (base) up to $7,800 for the Cerato (base).

Pricing guides

$4,999
Based on 9 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months
Lowest Price
$2,999
Highest Price
$7,800
Kia Cerato Model Body Type Specs Price from Price to
(base) Hatchback 2.0L ULP 4 SP AUTO $2,640 $4,070
(base) Hatchback 2.0L ULP 5 SP MAN $2,310 $3,630
(base) Sedan 2.0L ULP 4 SP AUTO $2,640 $4,070
(base) Sedan 2.0L ULP 5 SP MAN $2,310 $3,630
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Kia Cerato 2005 Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the Kia Cerato here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

  • Smoke and water in the tailpipe of 2004 Kia Cerato

    It’s important to differentiate smoke from water vapour when it comes to problems like this that may not be a problem at all. Given you’re also seeing water being emitted from the tailpipe, I’m tipping that this is all happening when you first start the car in the morning.

    The fact is, this is perfectly normal behaviour from a conventional engine and is simply the engine doing what it does. The water and water vapour is visible on these colder mornings we’re experiencing right now in Victoria because the exhaust isn’t yet hot enough to turn it to steam (steam is actually invisible, water vapour is the white mist you can see). As the car warms up and the exhaust gets hotter, it will turn the water into steam and you won’t notice it.

    But how does the water and vapour get into the exhaust in the first place? Believe it or not, water is a natural by-product of burning petrol in an engine. And until the engine and exhaust are hot enough to turn that water to steam, it’s visible to the naked eye. Which is when a lot of people start to get worried. But they needn’t, as it’s nothing to be concerned about.

    The flip-side is if the tailpipe is actually emitting white or blue-ish smoke, at which point you potentially have a worn or damaged engine. This will happen regardless of whether the engine is hot or cold and it won’t go away once the engine is warmed up. If that’s the case, you need to have the engine compression tested by a mechanic as the first step towards finding the cause.

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  • Faulty steering rack in 2010 Kia Cerato

    It all depends on what you mean by faulty. If the rack has wear in it and isn’t as tight or responsive as it should be, then it will continue to wear out further (and eventually fail) but shouldn’t affect the car beyond that. If, however, you mean the rack is dangerously loose or about to break or come apart at some crucial point, you stand to destroy the car in a crash and perhaps injure yourself or someone else. Or worse.

    Fundamentally, there’s no margin for error with a car’s steering. If it’s not right, the car should not be driven at all and should be fixed properly before it hits the road again. Provided you can find a second-hand steering rack with no wear and in perfect condition, then it should be fine to use. But again, don’t take chances with any of this. And make doubly sure there’s no damage to the rack and its fittings such as from a previous crash. Ask yourself why the original car donated this second-hand steering rack in the first place.

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  • The speed alarm in my 2023 Kia Cerato GT keens sounding

    This is a really common type of question here at CarsGuide. It seems a lot of car-makers are using these speed warning systems and, in many cases, they’re more of an annoyance than a help.

    In your Kia, speed sign recognition which is part of the adaptive cruise-control feature is the culprit. When the car’s cameras spot a speed sign, they compare that info with how fast the car is actually going (sometimes using co-ordinate information from the sat-nav as well). Sometimes, however, the sign detected relates to a side-street or roadworks on a side street, giving you a false alarm. Either way, not everybody likes this warning system.

    There’s good news and bad news in the case of your car, Steve. The good news is that you can go into the menu system, select Driver Assistance, then Vehicle Settings, then Speed Alert, and you should find an Off setting that should disable the warning. The bad news is, you have to do this every time you start the car, because the default setting is On.

    Perhaps the dealer can suggest a way of turning it off permanently since it appears as though a software update at your first service has enabled the system since you bought the car.

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  • My 2010 Kia Cerato won't start after changing the fuel filter

    This could be a coincidence whereby your maintenance was timed perfectly with something else going wrong. But if we assume that the new fuel filter is what has caused the no-start condition, then the first thing to check is that you've installed the filter in the correct orientation. Many filters only operate in one direction. Install it backwards, and the fuel may not flow at all, which would give you the symptoms you're now looking at.

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Kia Cerato 2005 Dimensions

Dimensions for the 2005 Kia Cerato are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1753mm x 1470mm and can vary on the basis of model.

Dimensions for the Kia Cerato 2005 Dimensions  include 1470mm height, 1735mm width, 4340mm length.
Kia Cerato Model Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
base Hatchback 1470x1735x4340 mm 160 mm
base Sedan 1470x1753x4480 mm 160 mm
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Kia Cerato 2005 Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption for the 2005 Kia Cerato is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Kia Cerato currently offers fuel consumption from 8.9 to 9.3L/100km. The Kia Cerato is available with the following fuel type: ULP.

Kia Cerato Model Body Type Specs Fuel Consumption
base Hatchback 2.0L,ULP,4 SP AUTO 8.9L/100km
base Hatchback 2.0L,ULP,5 SP MAN 8.9L/100km
base Sedan 2.0L,ULP,5 SP MAN 8.9L/100km
base Sedan 2.0L,ULP,4 SP AUTO 9.3L/100km
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Kia Cerato 2005 Wheel size

Wheel size for the 2005 Kia Cerato will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted. Standard wheel sizes on the Kia Cerato spans from 15x6 inches.

Kia Cerato Model Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
base Hatchback 185x65 R15 15x6 inches 185x65 R15 15x6 inches
base Sedan 185x65 R15 15x6 inches 185x65 R15 15x6 inches
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Kia Cerato 2005 Towing capacity

The Kia Cerato has maximum towing capacity of 850kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.

Kia Cerato Model Body Type Specs Braked Capacity
base Hatchback 2.0L,ULP,5 SP MAN 850kg
base Hatchback 2.0L,ULP,4 SP AUTO 850kg
base Sedan 2.0L,ULP,5 SP MAN 850kg
base Sedan 2.0L,ULP,4 SP AUTO 850kg
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