Kia 1996 Pride
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Can't get better.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Servicing can be pricey - but offset by cheap insurance and good MPG.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent in dry. Skips a bit on wet corners.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very nippy for small engine. Top speed around 90 - ok for me.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Four years motoring without a problem.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Generally considered a naff car - but I can take that when I consider how much the posers are paying more than me for image.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Great for two people. Very tight in rear seats, but worst feature is the boot - couldn't fit our suitcase in when going on holiday. Changing to Rio next.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good immobiliser and computer chipped keys (which are pricey to replace!) Removable stereo piece with flashing red light also good touch.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Good when buying. Servicing expensive. Very poor when I asked for bubbling paintwork to be corrected.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes