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Kia Cerato vs Hyundai I40

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Kia Cerato
Kia Cerato

$20,990 - $39,999

2022 price

Hyundai I40
Hyundai I40

$9,500 - $26,990

2018 price

Summary

2022 Kia Cerato
2018 Hyundai I40
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 4, 1.6L

Diesel Turbo 4, 1.7L
Fuel Type
Unleaded Petrol

Diesel
Fuel Efficiency
6.9L/100km (combined)

5.1L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Harsh ride quality
  • Unrefined, noisy cabin
  • Ageing interior design

  • Tiny display screen
  • No AEB
  • Tyre noise
2022 Kia Cerato Summary

Three years after the fourth-generation Cerato small car rolled into Australian dealerships, Kia launched a mid-life facelift for the sedan and hatch range in mid-2021.

It ushered in styling tweaks including new headlights and Kia’s new logo, as well as more safety tech and a multimedia upgrade.

At the top of the range sits the warmed-up Cerato GT. It’s not quite Hyundai i30 N-level performance, more i30 N-Line. In other words, more than enough performance to keep most people satisfied and enough poke to get away quickly at the lights.

But is the updated version of Kia’s Cerato trying to be something it’s not, or is it a performance bargain?

Read on to find out.

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2018 Hyundai I40 Summary

A wagon and not an SUV, eh? Respect. You see, when most people now think of a new car they think of an SUV, especially when they want something with a bit of cargo space. But not you. 

And for thinking outside the box you’ll be rewarded with something that’s better to drive than most SUVs – like the Hyundai i40 Tourer in the Active grade and a diesel engine we’ve road tested here.

So, what are the strengths and weaknesses of this Korean wagon, and should you wait or buy it now? Read on to find out.

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2022 Kia Cerato 2018 Hyundai I40

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