cheltonianmotoring
“After a week I was really impressed with the Kia. And it occurred to me
that I really shouldn’t be. South Korea has been developing manufacturing excellence for years...”
some family, and the boot swallowed up everythingwe needed to take without question - even pillows for four of us on top of all our luggage andwellies (this is England -we took nothing for granted). On the road down,which included
some twistyAandBroads aswell as periods of dual carriageway and town negotiation, it held its own
remarkablywell.Comfortable at cruise, and no discernible body roll on the corners either.And this is not a lowslung car… it’s notmassive, but I expectedmore roll than therewas. Parking is easywith the camera and a relatively small postage stamp in
terms of external dimensions - impressive considering howmuch we squeezed inside it too. So herewe have a good sized,
practical and economical car,with plenty of toys and gadgets that can handlemost that is thrown at it over a (as it happens) sunnyweekend away in the South of England.What’s the catch? Is it the finish? The quality of the
plastics in the cabin?No… theywere all pretty high quality too.And the steeringwheel,while it could have been a bit chunkier,waswrapped in a nice perforated leather and connected to a responsive steering
rackwith a good turning circle. After aweek Iwas really impressed
with the Kia.And it occurred tome that I really shouldn’t be. South Korea has been developingmanufacturing excellence for years - is it a big leap that they’ve turned their attention to the automotivemarket?Of course not.And they’re good at it too. The price tag sounds a little high, but I think it’sworth it. This is a car that comeswith a 7 yearwarranty. That’s confidence in your product, right there. So, is the Kia Stonic perfect?Well,
my reviewcar camewith a lime green roof. Say nomore..
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