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Carens

2006 on

Estate 2006 on
Kia Carens
  • Available with seven seats, well equipped, plenty of on board storage, good diesel engine, long warranty
  • Light steering, slack gear change, boxy rear styling

2000 to 2006

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

2007 on

Hatchback 2007 on
Kia Cee
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  • Unrivalled seven-year warranty, spacious interior, generous equipment levels
  • Some cheap-looking interior plastics, not particularly involving to drive
SW 2007 on
Kia Cee
  • Impressively spacious, cavernous boot, attractive styling, huge warranty
  • Sluggish 1.6-litre petrol engine, some cheap interior trim, dull to drive
Cerato

2004 to 2007

Hatchback 2004 to 2007
Kia Cerato Hatchback
  • Well equipped, good value, affordable to run, comfortable
  • Dull styling, poor quality and cheap-looking interior, unexciting to drive
Saloon 2004 to 2007
Kia Cerato Saloon
  • Well equipped, low running costs, comfortable interior
  • Cheap feeling and dated cabin, lacks practicality of hatchback, dull looks
Magentis

2006 on

Saloon 2006 on
Kia Magentis
  • Roomy cabin, comfortable ride, easy to drive, good diesel choice
  • Bland looks, interior lacks sophistication, vague steering

2001 to 2006

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

2004 on

Hatchback 2004 on
Kia Picanto
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  • Cracking value, economical engines, five-doors as standard, cheap to run, reliable
  • Not as clever with space as other small cars, mediocre safety rating
Proceed

2008 on

Hatchback 2008 on
Kia Proceed
  • Well built, distinctive styling, great value, most dynamic Kia yet, seven-year warranty as standard
  • Not as sporty to drive as it looks, uninspiring cabin, cramped rear passenger space
Rio

2005 on

Hatchback 2005 on
Kia Rio
  • Neat styling, easy to drive, decent diesel engine, good value for money
  • Unsophisticated ride on early cars, awkward gearchange, noisy at higher speeds

2001 to 2005

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

2006 on

Estate 2006 on
Kia Sedona
  • Good equipment levels, easy to manoeuvre, hugely spacious interior, seven seats as standard
  • Boxy and dull styling, limited boot space

1999 to 2006

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

2002 to 2004

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

2003 on

Station Wagon 2003 on
Kia Sorento
  • Capable off-road, neat styling, well equipped, strong diesel engine, spacious cabin
  • Firm ride, steering lacks feel, drab interior design
Soul

2009 on

Hatchback 2009 on
Kia Soul
  • Distinctive looks, practical interior, plenty of customisation options, long warranty
  • No especially economical engines, petrol engine too noisy at speed
Sportage

2005 on

Estate 2005 on
Kia Sportage
  • Neatly styled, long warranty, well equipped, good diesel engine, easy to drive, good rear space
  • Lacks image, some cheap-feeling interior trim, poor handling on early models

1995 to 2003

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