Kia Venga 1.4 2 review - verdict
Kia Venga 1.4 90 2 Road Test
Test Date 16 January 2010
Price When New £12,995
Verdict
Only a few years back, it would have been big news if Kia had produced a car as good as the Venga. Back then Kia was a value brand that meant accepting compromises in quality and competence. Then came the Cee’d, and Kia demonstrated it was ready to mix it with the established players.
So now it is no great shock when Kia turns out another relatively good product. Which the Venga is, assuming it’s fitted with this 1.4 engine. But it is no more than that. It has one stand-out quality: interior space, which is above average if not quite class leading.
In other respects (performance, economy, dynamics and overall verve) the Venga is no better than average. Which would still be enough to recommend it if Kia had maintained its price advantage. But in pure price terms the Venga sits too close to more credible competitors for comfort.
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