Kia Cerato
Build Dates
Jun 2021 - onwards
On Sale Dates
Jun 2021 - onwards
Applies To
S & Sport variants only
Vehicle Type
Small Car
Engine/Fuel Type
Petrol / diesel vehicles
Price Bracket
Under $35,000
Rating Year/Datestamp
2019
ANCAP Safety Rating
Rating Expires
Dec 2025
The Kia Cerato sedan (BD series) was first introduced in Australia in May 2018, with hatch variants released from December 2018. The Cerato sedan and hatch were first released in New Zealand from September 2018.
This 4 star ANCAP safety rating applies to updated Cerato S and Cerato Sport variants built from April 2021 (on sale from June 2021) without Safety Pack 1. A separate ANCAP safety rating is available for other variants.
Dual frontal, side chest-protecting and side head-protecting (curtain) airbags are standard. Autonomous emergency braking (City, Interurban & Pedestrian) is standard on all variants built from April 2021. A more advanced AEB system is available as an option as part of Safety Pack 1 for Cerato S and Cerato Sport variants, and standard on other variants.
Cerato S and Sport variants (without the optional Safety Pack 1) built from April 2021 are fitted with an improved AEB Vulnerable Road User system capable of recognising and reacting to pedestrians (not cyclists). This updated system however has not been tested by ANCAP.
A lane keep assist (LKA) system with lane departure warning (LDW) and a manual-set speed limiter are standard on all variants.
A full list of safety features and technologies can be viewed within the Technical Report (see download link).
Assessment Scores
Safety Assist Technologies
Meet the family.
They're no dummies.
Driving evolution.
How is car safety changing?
Thinking electric?
Our future can be safe AND green.
Commercial vans.
Are you delivering on safety?
Stay in the know.
Sign-up for the latest ratings and news.
Ask an expert.
Your vehicle safety questions, answered!