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Kia Shuma II Hatchback (2002-2004) review

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Parkers overall rating: 2 out of 52.0

At a glance

Price new £8,848 - £11,703
Road tax cost £385 - £415
Insurance group 13 - 19
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 308 - 385 miles
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Pros & cons

PROS

Equipment, low prices, easy to drive.

CONS

Heavy depreciation, noisy, few safety features.

Written by Parkers Published: 6 June 2019

Overview

Shuma II has all the qualities you’d expect from Kia: value, durability and lots of equipment. The Hyundai Elantra (another Korean) is its closest list price rival. Modern Japanese and European models are finished much better, but are much more expensive when equipped to a similar level. At least that’s the theory. In reality, you’ll find tempting deals on more mainstream cars at the big supermarkets that wipe out Kia’s price advantage.