Well done Kia

Advantages: loads of room
Disadvantages: none

...for which ever way that you have the seats. It came with a stereo and tape player, a pop compartment for glasses above our heads in the front (where my other half leaves his sunglasses). It also has central door locking that is very good. The 2.9 diesel engine leaves boy racers sitting at the lights, their faces are a picture when this monster leaves them sitting. 300+ miles from a tank means more money in your pocket, great performance all round. From a looks point of view, this MPV is the most un-MPV looking model around. With a wide body and chunky styling it looks more like a field combat vehicle than a delivery van. It cost us £14,995 to buy you can get the Sedona cheaper depending on were you buy it from and if its new or used. I think it is worth every penny we paid for it. High spec makes the Kia a winner. Air con, central...

shugardream 10.11.2002 · Read review
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The Kia Sedona is a nice car but...

Advantages: Good Fuel Economy, Interesting Looks
Disadvantages: Poor Turning Circle, Noisey Engine

...go for it. A relatively short time later (8 weeks from placing the order to driving off the forecourt) I had my Kia Sedona. The inside of the car is smart yet understated. Grey leather and fake walnut is used sparingly and the Slot type CD player is a welcome change from the type with the auto-changer in the boot. The seats are quite comfortable giving good support and the leg room is excellent on all 3 rows of seats. One problem with the seats is the weight. If you need to remove the seats for any reason they are surprisingly heavy, also I had a problem with one of the seats in that it would not click back into its runners properly when being reinstalled; I had to sit on it heavily to get it to click in. As far as driving goes the Kia Sedona is generally good. It has power in the right places although it can sound a little like...

stuleg 27.03.2003 · Read review
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The wonderfull Kia Picanto

Advantages: A wonderfull nippy, well designed and comfortable car with surprisingly a lot of room
Disadvantages: Small boot (but it has storage under it)

...In October last year I purchased a new Kia Picanto GS as I needed a small comfortable, reliable and fuel economic 5 door vehicle as I was beginning to do lots of miles for work. Before I bought a vehicle i knew i would find it difficult finding one i liked as i had a long wish list of things i wanted the car to have, and it had to be disability friendly as i have got arthritis, even though i'm only 25 years old. In order to buy the correct vehicle I test drove and loaned other vehicles, including; Citroen C1/C2/C3, Ford Ka, Chevrolet/Daewoo Matiz, Fiat Panda, Nissan Micra, Peugeot 106/1007/206, Smart ForFour, Toyota Aygo & VW Lupo/Fox/Golf and others. However not one of these fully meet my needs and i began to look at other makes/models, including the Kia Picanto. At first i was sceptable about the Kia brand, as i knew nothing...

allybm 23.11.2006 · Read review
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Kia Ora - The Aura of Oranges!

Advantages: Smells Lovely, Refreshing
Disadvantages: Doesn't really taste of oranges

...Kia Ora Orange squash is one of those products that has been around for ever. As a kid my mother used to swear by it and there was always a bottle in the cupboard. I am sure some of you must remember that freaky advert from about 20 years ago, or maybe it's just me who needs to get out a little more. So What Is Kia Ora? Kia Ora takes its strange name from the Maori word for welcome. It is an orange squash drink originally sold in a glass bottle but now packaged in a plastic bottle for cheapness and safety. It is manufactured and marketed by the Coca Cola group of companies. What Is It Like? The first thing that you notice when you unscrew the cap is the smell. Kia Ora has a very rich sweet smell of oranges, yes it really does smell of the real thing, but then again it is made from real oranges and according to the bottle...

micksheff 04.07.2005 · Read review
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review of the kia rio 1.3

Advantages: Price won't break the bank, reliable, good looking, large hatchback, economical, quiet, its quite sporty
Disadvantages: if you are tall there is not a lot of leg room between the rear and front seats, mine doesn't have air con

.... I have taken my granddaughter out in it, in her car seat, no problems with fitting it in and the safety aspect of it. The car is fitted with Air Bags in the front. If you purchase this within the first 3 years of its life, it comes with the normal 3 yr warranty, also kia assist - which is a free breakdown service that takes you to the nearest kia garage and they repair it for you and get you back on the road. So that saves you money on you breakdown recovery membership, you won't need one. Please make sure that you have your Kia service book in your car, if you have to use the Kia Assist they will need to see that the vehicle has been regually serviced. As the car is low down, you feel like you are driving a sporty car, it handles the corners well, I have taken it on the m5 a little fast over the sharp bends on the flyover and it...

arnoldhenryrufus 12.07.2005 · Read review
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Kia = Happy Journeys....

Advantages: Very well priced
Disadvantages: 'Unknown' name - for all you brand 'snobs'!

...We purchased our 2.9 CRDi Kia Sedona in May this year. Why, oh why did we not do it sooner. How many journeys did we endure with the tedious whining of "Are we nearly there yet?" " How much further?" "Mum, he/she/its hitting me...?" - if you have children you know the sentences... We've just come back from a camping holiday in the UK that involved a 3.5 hr journey, and I can not wait to go to France involving a 10 hr journey in 10 days time, yes, I can not wait to do such a long journey, with our children. I never thought I'd say that, but... With air conditioning, comfy seats, a high ride position, and in-car DVD system (with infa-red headphones, so we can have our own music at the front), journeys are a doddle. The car itself is a big beastie, and maybe its turning circle is on the large side... however, we live in...

frugalfox 13.08.2004 · Read review
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Kia Sedona 2.9LX CRDi 2002 Model

Advantages: Cheap to buy, roomy, versatile.
Disadvantages: Expensive parts and servicing, poor quality trim.

...I have owned a 2.9LX CRDi Sedona manual from new, March 2002. I am a minicab driver and the vehicle has covered 43000 miles to date. The vehicle is used 3 days per week commercially and the rest of the time it is a family car and for continental holidays etc. I hope my report will be a good indication of how this particular vehicle will serve a private motorist over say the next 4 years, considering my mileage. MPG. 28-32 (Those of you reporting more, please tell me how!) Tyres. 27000mls a set, if rotated front to rear at 14000mls. I use original equipment(Hankook) at £200.00 a set. Brakes. Approx 18000mls for front pads. Buy from main dealer at £56.00 per set and fit yourself, easiest ever, 1 bolt to remove. Servicing. Every 10000mls. Ranges from £150.00 to £540.00(ouch) for 60000ml service. Reliability. (All warranty...

chriswilson 12.08.2003 (04.07.2004) · Read review
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this had better not be Kia's Pride

Advantages: great gas mileage
Disadvantages: discontinued, hi-cost maintenance parts

...After recently returning my friend's Mazda RX7, I was in need of a car to move around with, and I got a Kia Pride at next to nothing (US $100). I figured what the heck. The car is a four door hatchback and mine came with a 1300cc engine, no power steering, automatic and air conditioning. Perfect for a fixer-upper quick-money-bringer. In terms of looks, you can't do much worse (if at all). This car is square - even Scion doesn't have a car this square and boxy, and this car was probably the inspiration for Nissan's cube. Inside, this car is a bad 80's flashback - grey interior, square, straight-edged dashboard, flimsy-looking gear shifter, everything is very basic. But she had it where it counted - under the hood. At 1300cc fuel injected, this little car isn't much to move around with (by comparison, the Mazda RX7 also...

sting_of_the_scorpion 30.06.2006 · Read review
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Kia Sedona LE 2004 (manual, diesel)

Advantages: Spacious interior, comfort, sliding doors, value for money.
Disadvantages: Large turning circle

...view as there is no cover over the luggage space. Talking of which, there is plenty of room for the family shop. I tend to put one of the rear seats down and go for LARGE shops. There are bag carriers on the back of the seats and these help. A handle on the inside of the hatch makes for easy closing. The rear interior lights have an on/off swith in the front so if they are accidentally left on by the children you won't get a flat battery. Fuel consumption is good - a 75 litre tank means long journeys without having to stop for fuel like we used to in our saloon, and with plenty left at the end of the journey too. Sorry, the toilet stops with children are still necessary though! When giving lifts to friends, they have all been pleasantly surprised with the comfort, expecting less for such a budget buy. Some have even been converted...

cfigg 23.07.2005 · Read review
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Kia Sedona CRDi 2.9 LE

Advantages: Spacious, powerful, good value, comfortable, easy to drive, great for going on holiday or moving things
Disadvantages: Difficult to park, large turning circle

...I've had my car now for just over two years, and during that time have had no real problems with it. I think it's great and definitely worth the money. When I first went to look at the Sedona in the showroom I was a bit disconcerted by the size of it and was very tempted to opt for something smaller instead. However, once driving it, it is very easy to get used to the size. It doesn't feel as big as it is, I think mostly because it's nice and high up and very easy to see everything around you. I had got used to driving it by the time I had got it home from the dealership (about a 15 minute drive) and the size was never really an issue. As mentioned, I have never had any real problems with it, save for an issue with the clutch cable becoming a bit slack about 6 months ago, which was soon sorted out under the warranty. There...

Wyvernsian 05.12.2006 · Read review
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