Pros Unique styling helps it stand out Comfy, and very easy to drive Engines are smooth and refined
Cons Back seats tight for adults Infotainment could be sharper Not very fun in the bends
Pros Roomy and versatile. Well priced and well specified. Good engines
Cons Not as comfortable as it ought to be, hates corners
Pros Efficient and punchy engines Scope for personalisation Versatile and roomy cabin
Cons Handling could be better Mixed cabin quality Steering feel
Kia has finally joined the booming city-SUV class.
Pros Modern design Perky economical engine Runs on regular unleaded Long list of standard equipment Roomy boot Seven-year warranty
Cons Service intervals are short at 10,000km Service costs a touch on the high side Rear camera is fuzzy at night Lacks rear cross-traffic alert and blind zone warning
Pros Easy to drive Reassuring seven-year warranty Colourful personalisation options
Cons Cramped back seats Rather noisy at speed Cabin feels cheap in places
PROS It's a great-looking little thing Well-sorted steering and handling Seven-year warranty wth no strings attached
CONS Gets a bit rowdy on coarse roads Cheap and reflective dash plastic $5000 hike over related Rio GT-Line