Kia Cerato Engine for Sale — Reconditioned, Tested & Warranty Backed
Reconditioned Kia Cerato engines (G4NC) priced openly from $4,200 on a changeover basis. Stripped, rebuilt with new wear components and tested in our Dandenong workshop, with a 12-month product warranty. Delivered Australia-wide to your door or your mechanic, or supplied and fitted by us.
Kia Cerato engines for sale
Supply-only prices on a changeover basis. Every engine is inspected and tested before dispatch. Send us your VIN before ordering and we confirm the fitment.
| Engine | Code | Type | Years | Stock | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Cerato engine | G4NC | 2.0L GDI petrol | Confirm by VIN | In stock | $4,200 | View engine → |
Engine not listed? We rebuild most Kia Cerato engines to order. Call with the VIN. See all Kia engines for sale or Hyundai engines for sale.
The Kia Cerato uses the same Hyundai-Kia engine families as the i30 and Elantra, so the problems and the fixes are ones we deal with every week. The TD (2009–2013) ran the Theta II G4KD 2.0L; the YD (2013–2016) moved to the Nu G4NB 1.8L in the S and Si and the G4NC 2.0L GDI in the SLi and Koup; the 2016 facelift and the BD (2018 on) use the G4NA 2.0L MPI.
We keep the reconditioned G4NC 2.0 GDI in stock and rebuild the G4NB 1.8 and G4KD 2.0 to order. Each engine is rebuilt with new wear components, tested, and sold with a 12-month product warranty, supply only or fitted at our Dandenong workshop.
Kia Cerato engines we have rebuilt and fitted
Photos from our Dandenong workshop, not stock images.
Which engine is in my Kia Cerato?
The engine code is on the build plate under the bonnet and stamped on the block. Years are a guide; the VIN confirms it.
| Series | Variant | Engine | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerato TD, 2009–2013 | S, Si, SLi 2.0L petrol | G4KD 2.0L MPI (Theta II) | Rebuilt to order, call |
| Cerato YD, 2013–2016 | S, Si 1.8L petrol | G4NB 1.8L MPI (Nu) | Rebuilt to order, call |
| Cerato YD, 2013–2016 | SLi, Koup 2.0L petrol | G4NC 2.0L GDI (Nu) | Reconditioned, in stock |
| Cerato YD facelift and BD, 2016 on | 2.0L MPI petrol | G4NA 2.0L MPI (Nu) | Call for availability |
| Cerato Koup Turbo | 1.6L turbo | G4FJ 1.6L T-GDI (Gamma) | Call for availability |
Not sure? Our Hyundai and Kia engine codes guide shows where to look, or send us the rego and we check it.
How we recondition a Kia Cerato engine
Reconditioned means rebuilt and tested, not cleaned and resold. This is the process every engine on this page goes through.
- Strip and inspectThe engine is fully dismantled, cleaned and measured. Cracked blocks and heads are rejected, not repaired.
- MachineBores honed or re-sleeved, crank ground or polished, head faced and pressure tested, valves and seats cut.
- New wear componentsBearings, rings, seals, gaskets, timing chain, guides and tensioner replaced with new parts. Oil pump and water pump checked or replaced.
- Assemble to specBuilt to factory clearances and torque settings by technicians who only work on Hyundai and Kia engines.
- TestCompression and leak-down tested before dispatch, so the engine leaves proven, not assumed.
- Warranty and support12-month product warranty, with fitment and installation advice for your mechanic by phone.
The engine is supplied as a long engine: block, crank, rods, pistons, head and timing components. Alternator, starter, manifolds, turbo (where fitted) and sensors transfer from your old engine. Read reconditioned vs second-hand engines and what the warranty covers.
Supply only, or supplied and fitted
Supply only
- The listed price, delivered on a pallet to you or your mechanic anywhere in Australia
- Changeover basis: your old engine comes back as the core
- 12-month product warranty
- Fitment confirmed against your VIN before dispatch
Supplied and fitted in Dandenong
- Quoted against your VIN before any work starts
- Most Cerato jobs land between $4,800 and $6,500 supplied and fitted
- Old engine out, ancillaries transferred, fluids, road test
- Typically two to three days once the engine is on hand
Is it the engine? Kia Cerato engine problems
Cerato engines fail the same way their Hyundai twins do. The Nu G4NB and G4NC use oil, then the bearings run dry and knock; the G4NC adds carbon build-up on the intake valves that shows up as a rough idle and misfire codes. The TD’s G4KD is a Theta II with the same bottom-end weakness as the ix35. A knock on cold start means the bearings are already gone and a reconditioned engine is the sensible fix.
Read the full guide: Common Kia Cerato engine problems.
Kia Cerato engines from a Hyundai and Kia specialist
We only do Hyundai and Kia
- More than ten years rebuilding Nu, Theta II, Gamma and D4CB engines in Dandenong
- We know which Cerato engine your car has from the VIN, and which parts fail on it
- Engines supplied to private owners, independent workshops, dealers and fleets across Australia
- Honest advice: if a repair is cheaper than an engine we will tell you
Delivery and fitting
- Pallet freight to Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Hobart and regional depots
- Engines are strapped to a pallet and wrapped for transport; freight quoted with the engine
- Fitting at our Dandenong workshop, usually two to three days
- Phone support for your mechanic during installation
Kia Cerato engine FAQs
How much is a Kia Cerato engine?
A reconditioned Cerato engine is $4,200 supply only on a changeover basis for the G4NC, G4NB and G4KD. Supplied and fitted at our Dandenong workshop most Cerato jobs land between $4,800 and $6,500. We quote against your VIN.
Which engine does my Cerato have?
TD (2009–2013) 2.0L cars have the G4KD. YD (2013–2016) S and Si have the G4NB 1.8 and SLi and Koup the G4NC 2.0 GDI. From the 2016 facelift and the BD the 2.0L is the G4NA MPI. Send the VIN or rego and we confirm it.
Reconditioned or used Cerato engine?
A used engine has the same oil-consumption design and no history. Ours has new bearings, rings, seals and timing components and has been tested, with a 12-month warranty. See reconditioned vs second-hand engines.
How long does a Cerato engine replacement take?
Two to three days at our workshop once the engine is on hand. Supply-only engines ship Australia-wide on a pallet.
What do I need to order?
Your VIN or rego and the engine code if you know it. We confirm the fitment, the price and freight or booking in one call.
Need a Kia Cerato engine sorted this week?
Call with your rego or VIN — we confirm the engine, the price and freight or the booking in one conversation.