All 2010 Kia Forte Experts' Reviews
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Base MSRP
Brand new
$ 15,795 - 21,095
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Avg Price
Used
$ 12,542
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Review details
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| Styling (82%) |
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| Accessories (80%) |
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| Space and Access (76%) |
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| Comfort (77%) |
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| Performance (75%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (80%) |
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| Safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (n/a) |
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| Cargo space and access (90%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (n/a) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (90%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (n/a) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (90%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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No red lights
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Clutch action is awful
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"R" package rocks!
Well crafted cabin
Youthful looks
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| Summary Rating: |
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| Styling (87%) |
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| Accessories (84%) |
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| Space and Access (80%) |
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| Comfort (77%) |
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| Performance (77%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (82%) |
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| Safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (n/a) |
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| Cargo space and access (90%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (90%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (n/a) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (90%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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Electronic throttle feels too artificial
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Ropey gearshift feel
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Excellent value for money
Plenty of features and style
Great brakes
High-utility coupe interior
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2010 Kia Forte Koup EX
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By lelliott
Thursday, November 19, 2009
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| Summary Rating: |
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| Styling (80%) |
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| Accessories (74%) |
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| Space and Access (62%) |
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| Comfort (75%) |
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| Performance (72%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (72%) |
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| Safety (72%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (n/a) |
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| Cargo space and access (90%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (n/a) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (90%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (n/a) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (90%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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Only sold with black interior.
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No yellow lights
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Long list of standard features.
Two tonnes wheels look great!
Good overall value.
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (82%) |
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| Accessories (90%) |
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| Space and Access (82%) |
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| Comfort (82%) |
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| Performance (77%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (77%) |
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| Safety (85%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (n/a) |
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| Cargo space and access (90%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (n/a) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (90%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (n/a) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (90%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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None
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Limited headroom with sunroof
EX needs the 5-speed auto
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Sexy good looks
Lots of goodies for the price
Well-finished interior
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (80%) |
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| Accessories (84%) |
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| Space and Access (86%) |
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| Comfort (82%) |
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| Performance (83%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (85%) |
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| Safety (82%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Cargo space and access (90%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (90%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (90%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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None
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2-litre engine can get noisy when pushed
Wind noise at higher speeds
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Value for money
Relatively sporty and fun to drive
Available six-speed stick
Nice standard-feature spread
Looks
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