Perodua Kelisa (02-08) - Review

The narrow body means that passengers will find the interior quite tight. Two adults can fit snugly into the rear, but cabin space is cramped and although the seats are generously padded, they lack support. The ride on rough or bumpy roads can be unpleasant, especially if you have four people on board, but it doesn't roll excessively in corners. and rough surfaces give an unsettled ride.

All Kelisas are five-door models so access to the back seats is easy and the 155-litre boot is acceptable for a car of this size - for instance it's larger than a C1. The rear bench seat doesn't split but it does fold down to boost carrying capacity. In the front there's moderate storage with a few small cubby holes - good for phones and wallets, but the door pockets are incredibly narrow.

The interior is best described as basic and functional. But it's also very dated with cheap-feeling plastics and some flimsy switches. The ventilation controls are simple to operate though and placed high up while the dials are easy to read. The driving position isn't great as the steering wheel doesn't adjust and the narrow cabin means a lack of elbow room with two in the front.