Kia Venga (2010 - 2019) 1.6 CRDi EcoDynamics 3 5d (2013/62) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

An older driver who requires a practical roomy vehicle to suit my needs.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Most people my age think the car think the vehicle is good value practicable.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Probably but would need to keep the vehicle longer to determine the long term reliability.

What are you likely to buy next?

Something similar.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£15,000

When did you buy the car?

May 2013

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes, I received a generous P/E plus money off the listed price. They also gave me a full size alloy spare wheel which was not included in the new build price.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

My previous car was a Kia CEED SW which was completely reliable but the price to exchange was beyond my budget The Venga was much cheaper & met my budget.

What was the dealer like?

Very courteous & willing to negotiate.

What's it like to drive?

I really like the elevated driving position & despite the added height the vehicle performs pretty well on the road.

What's it like to park?

Good rear window visibility & the rear parking sensors make the vehicle easy to park.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Yes, after 3 weeks I ran out of coolant which was caused by a missing radiator filler cap.

What's most practical about your car?

Good size boot which is further enhanced by a split sliding rear seat arrangement.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Panoramic electric sunroof & tinted glass.