Perodua Kelisa Hatchback (2002-2008) review
At a glance
| Price new | £4,554 - £6,638 |
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| Used prices | £536 - £1,942 |
| Road tax cost | £165 - £265 |
| Insurance group | 6 |
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| Fuel economy | Not tested to latest standards |
| Range | 378 - 484 miles |
| Number of doors | 5 |
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Available fuel types
Petrol
Pros & cons
Very cheap to buy and run, frugal engine, easy and fun to drive
Noisy and unrefined, small number of dealers, basic interior, no ABS
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Overview
The Perodua Kelisa gained fame as the cheapest new car on sale in the UK for some time. With a list price of less than £5,000 it offered affordable motoring along with rock bottom running costs. There’s a reason it was so cheap though. The basic and sparse interior isn’t the nicest place to spend time, it’s noisy and unrefined, plus safety kit is limited – amazingly it was never available with ABS.
It’s surprisingly fun to drive though and while the performance is slow, it’s good for nipping in out of town traffic. A tight turning circle means it’s a doddle to park too. It may lack sophistication, but it’s a good option for low-budget, no-nonsense motoring.
