Revealed for the first time in 2009, the Kia Venga was a 5-door high-roof mini MPV. It was manufactured by the Korean company for the European market and it was designed by Gregory Guillaume.
The Kia Venga shared the platform with the Kia Soul.
The facelift version released in 2014 was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show.
The exterior design was refreshed with new front and rear ends for a sportier look.
The interior wasn’t left aside and was improved with more equipment and quality finishes. The top of the range trim level offered features that were previously not available for the Venga.
The Venga offered for engine options, all of them being fuel efficient and with enough power for a good ride.
Two gasoline engine were available, a 1.4-liter with 89 hp and a 1.6-liter with 123 hp. The first was mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox, while the bigger 1.6-liter could be also mated with a 4-speed automatic transmission.
Standard across the range, the Venga was equipped with an electronic power-assisted steering, ABS and electronic brake-force distribution, electronic stability control, traction control with brake assist. A hill-start assist control was also fitted, aiding the driver with holding the car for 2 seconds.
As any Kia, the Venga had a 7-year or 100,000 mile warranty.
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