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Carens

2006 on

Kia Carens Estate 2006 on
  • Competitive seven-seat versatility
  • Some minor cheap-feeling features

2000 to 2006

Kia Carens Estate 2000 to 2006
  • Cheap to buy, long warranty, good sized boot.
  • Lacks the cabin versatility of rivals, indifferent build quality.
Ceed

2007 on

Kia Ceed Hatchback 2007 on
  • Spacious interior, equipment, warranty
  • Lack of recognition, expensive for a Kia
Kia Ceed SW SW 2007 on
  • Roomy, attractive, practical, huge warranty
  • Weak 1.6-litre petrol engine; pricey for a Kia
Cerato

2004 to 2007

Kia Cerato Hatchback Hatchback 2004 to 2007
  • Well equipped for the price
  • Feels cheap
Kia Cerato Saloon Saloon 2004 to 2007
  • Well equipped for the price
  • Feels cheap
Magentis

2006 on

Kia Magentis Saloon 2006 on
  • Roomy, comfortable, good to drive
  • Unsophisticated interior for the money

2001 to 2006

Kia Magentis Saloon 2001 to 2006
  • Comfort, space, value
  • Lack of image, noisy motorway ride
Picanto

2004 on

Kia Picanto Hatchback 2004 on
  • Cracking value, economical
  • Not as clever with space as rivals
ProCeed

2008 on

Kia ProCeed Hatchback 2008 on
  • High quality, value, most dynamic Kia yet
  • Low awareness
Rio

2005 on

Kia Rio Hatchback 2005 on
  • Attractively styled; punchy diesel engine
  • Unsophisticated ride on early cars; awkward gearchange

2001 to 2005

Kia Rio Hatchback 2001 to 2005
  • Styling, ownership package, price.
  • Coarse engines, feels cheap.
Sedona

2006 on

Kia Sedona Estate 2006 on
  • Decent to drive, spacious and good value
  • Feels too conservative alongside mainstream rivals

1999 to 2006

Kia Sedona Estate 1999 to 2006
  • Comfort, value for money
  • Indifferent build quality
Shuma
Shuma II

2002 to 2004

Kia Shuma II Hatchback 2002 to 2004
  • Equipment, low prices, easy to drive.
  • Heavy depreciation, noisy, few safety features.
Sorento

2003 on

Kia Sorento Station Wagon 2003 on
  • Capable off-road, styling, well equipped
  • Firm ride, steering lacks feel
Sportage

2005 on

Kia Sportage Estate 2005 on
  • Robust looks and a refined drive
  • Lacks image, some cheap-feeling fittings

1995 to 2003

Kia Sportage Estate 1995 to 2003
  • Family-sized fun in a compact package
  • Rather crude; not up to the real rough stuff