Perodua Kelisa Hatchback (2002 - 2008) review
PROS
Very cheap to buy and run, frugal engine, easy and fun to drive
CONS
Noisy and unrefined, small number of dealers, basic interior, no ABS
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At a glance
- New price: £4,554 - £6,638
- Used price: £165 - £1,275 Explore used prices
- Fuel economy: 43 - 55 mpg
- Road tax cost: £125 - £200
- Insurance group: 6 How much is it to insure?
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.
