Kia 2001 Shuma
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Unbelievable, 5000 quid for a year old car, with mondeo size and super engine - can't be beaten.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Servicing cheap and parts cheap, cant go wrong, very efficient we get over 40mpg for urban!

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Ok in a straight line on motorway, cornering could be better and more positive.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    16valve DOHC engine is best in the market, fast and efficient - nothing compares.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent - never had a problem, even minor!

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Mini-cabs and granddad, but who cares with that price/performance!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good, rear seating is huge for legroom.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Could be better, a child could break into it.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Servicing from local garage excellent.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Can't rate it high enough - very quick.

    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