overall i thought the car was excellent, very well put together, and very comfy, the centre console was a little fussy and actually looked more old style japanese, rather than the modern look the maker was claiming for it.
annoying niggles : that gearchange...maybe a few more miles to loosen it, but i absolutely hated it
why was the indicator on the right side of the wheel? and the trip computer is operated by a button reached through the steering wheel.....
the aircon is far too weak, and black on orange dials look very low rent
good stuff: very comfy seats, massive range of adjustment, still with loads of room for rear passengers. ipod and usb connectors very good and work well with the steering wheel controls
rides and handles well enough, a bit noisy around the windows, but the engine itself wasn't bad at all, apparantly the diesel, which the garage have said i can try on friday, is far far better, and "pulls like a train"
big boot
overall, i liked the car, the big plus is that 7 year warranty, which the sales bloke said was anything and everything, which shows a level of commitment thats admirable. how they process any claims remains to be seen, i would imagine it's far more streamlined and easier than others we could think of, since they are in the mode of brand building, rather than treading water.
would i buy one brand new? no, but second hand, maybe a year or two old, with kias brand name still not considered all that, would make an excellent buy at what...30-45% less than the new price? and have a massive warranty still attached to it
