Compact
7 generations
2003 → 2024
Kia Cerato – Specifications & 7 Generations
2021 - 2024
4 generation, restyling 1
2018 - 2021
4 generation
2016 - 2018
3 generation, restyling
2012 - 2016
3 generation
2008 - 2012
2 generation
2006 - 2008
1 generation, restyling
2003 - 2006
1 generation
First year2003
Final year2024
Generations7
Final chassis—
Body types3Sedan · Hatchback 5-door · Coupe
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Current4 generation, restyling 1 2021 — 2024
Sedan
Variants1
4 generation 2018 — 2021Sedan
Variants1
3 generation, restyling 2016 — 2018Sedan
Variants1
3 generation 2012 — 2016SedanHatchback 5-doorCoupe
Variants3
2 generation 2008 — 2012Hatchback 5-doorCoupeSedan
Variants3
1 generation, restyling 2006 — 2008Sedan
Variants1
1 generation 2003 — 2006Hatchback 5-doorSedan
Variants2
Full powertrain matrix (2024)
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.2003 — 20062 variants
LD1 gen. rest.2006 — 20081 variants
TD2 gen.2008 — 20123 variants
YD3 gen.2012 — 20163 variants
YD3 gen. rest.2016 — 20181 variants
44 gen.2018 — 20211 variants
44 gen. rest.2021 — 20241 variants
63 original brochures are preserved in the Automobilisto archive.
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Kia Cerato
2003 → 2024
4 generation, restyling 1
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