Compact
7 generations
2004 → present
Kia Cerato – Specifications & 7 Generations
2021 - Current days
4 generation, restyling 1
2018 - 2021
4 generation
2016 - 2017
3 generation, restyling
2013 - 2016
3 generation
2008 - 2013
2 generation
2005 - 2008
1 generation, restyling
2004 - 2004
1 generation
First year2004
Generations7
Current chassis—
Body types3Sedan · Hatchback 5-door · Coupe
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Current4 generation, restyling 1 2021 — Current days
Sedan
Variants1
4 generation 2018 — 2021Sedan
Variants1
3 generation, restyling 2016 — 2017Sedan
Variants1
3 generation 2013 — 2016SedanHatchback 5-doorCoupe
Variants3
2 generation 2008 — 2013Hatchback 5-doorCoupeSedan
Variants3
1 generation, restyling 2005 — 2008Sedan
Variants1
1 generation 2004 — 2004Hatchback 5-doorSedan
Variants2
Full powertrain matrix (2026)
Every engine × drivetrain combination currently available in the German market
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Generation lineage
Each generation at a glance, oldest to newest
LD1 gen.2004 — 20042 variants
LD1 gen. rest.2005 — 20081 variants
TD2 gen.2008 — 20133 variants
YD3 gen.2013 — 20163 variants
YD3 gen. rest.2016 — 20171 variants
44 gen.2018 — 20211 variants
44 gen. rest.2021 — Current days1 variants
63 original brochures are preserved in the Automobilisto archive.
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Kia Cerato
2004 → present
4 generation, restyling 1
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