Kia 1996 Mentor Saloon
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good car, as was cheap to buy compared to other models in size.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not cheap.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Handled well, even in the wet.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not great on acceleration, but did very well when climbing hills, just kept going.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Didn't like the wet, but no other problems.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    People kept knocking the shape, but I thought it was a good classic shape.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I found this car to be very comfortable to drive.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Immobiliser only.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes