KIA Venga · photos, packages and modifications

If you want to have an excellent value for money as well as a spacious car, then you should go for Kia Venga, which has had a significant impact on the mini-MPV market. If you want more practicality for the interior, then this is the car for you. Furthermore, it is extremely reliable since it comes with a seven-year warranty. The downside is the fact that the car has a firm suspension along with cheap interior which puts it down when faced with competition such as Ford B-Max and Honda Jazz. Furthermore, the stiff ride will make it uncomfortable on the rougher surfaces on the road.

While the other rivals have a boxier appearance, this car has a designing inspired from superminis. In fact, a great styling attraction includes the headlamps which are swept back along with a grille made from chrome. The basic versions have wheels made from plain steel and plastic trims. However, the other trim levels get alloy rims. If you go for the high-ended version, known as the "3", you will have the advantage of getting a glass roof, which is panoramic.

This car has the option of three engines, which includes a 1.4 liter engine producing 89 bhp, a 1.6 liter petrol engine producing 123 bhp, along with a 1.4 liter diesel engine producing 89 bhp. Most owners would prefer the oil burner version, which has a good mid-range urge along with the fact that it comes with a six-speed gearbox and is fuel-efficient making it easier on the pocket.

While nearly all the new generations of the Kia models have done extremely well in the Euro NCAP tests, the fact that the Venga had a four-star rating which is average was an unpleasant surprise. Because of this, the company was able to make changes to the structure of the car which led it to getting a five-star rating upon reassessment. All the latest versions of this car include ESP, six airbags along with head restraints that are anti-whiplash minimizing the chance of injuries.