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Kia Cerato Saloon (2004-2006) review

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Parkers overall rating: 2 out of 52.0

At a glance

Price new £10,870 - £12,345
Used prices £335 - £1,918
Road tax cost £160 - £335
Insurance group 17 - 24
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 448 - 690 miles
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Diesel

Pros & cons

PROS

Well equipped, low running costs, comfortable interior

CONS

Cheap feeling and dated cabin, lacks practicality of hatchback, dull looks

Written by David Ross Published: 6 June 2019

Overview

The Cerato saloon replaced the old Mentor in the Kia line up and it’s a big improvement, however that’s not a difficult achievement. It was designed for ‘European’ tastes but unfortunately the dour and ungainly looks, along with a low rent and cheap-feeling interior meant few people bought one. It’s a good value used buy – as long as the price is low enough – and is an ideal choice if you want a reliable runabout.

The saloon version is even more scarce than the hatchback and lacks the five-door models practicality. It’s best avoided as there are far better alternatives out there.