Kia Venga
Kia Venga (YN) | |
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Front-engine, front-wheel-drive | |
Platform | Hyundai-Kia PB |
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Powertrain | |
Engine | |
Transmission | |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,615 mm (103.0 in) |
Length | 4,075 mm (160.4 in) |
Width | 1,765 mm (69.5 in) |
Height | 1,600 mm (63.0 in) |
The Kia Venga is a car manufactured by Kia for the European market[2] across a single generation between 2009 and 2019, with a high-roof mini MPV design.
The Venga debuted at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show[2] sharing platforms with Kia Soul (and the outgoing Rio).[3][4] The Venga and Hyundai ix20 are badge engineered variants.
The name Venga is Spanish for "come" or "come with."[3]
Design
The Venga was styled by Gregory Guillaume
With a design emphasizing interior space and practicality,[5] the Venga featured a long wheelbase for its class,[3] at 2,615 mm; a 1,600 mm high roofline to maximize cabin space; and aerodynamic Cd of 0.31.[5] The 440-litre boot expanded to 1253 litres with the rear seats folded.[3] The split-folding rear seats also slid fore and aft by up to 130 mm[3] and can fold completely flat, without the need to adjust or remove the seat headrests.[3]
All models featured anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, hill-start, hazard lights activated via emergency braking, tire pressure monitoring, six airbags, load-limiting pre-tensioned seatbelts and active front headrests.[3] Upper trim level equipment included panoramic sunroof, LED rear lights, keyless ignition, welcome-home lights and a heated steering wheel.[3]
The Venga employed Kia's corporate grille, known as the
Kia released a facelifted Venga in early 2015, with a larger front grille, revised bumper fascia,[4] and a new six-speed automatic transmission replacing the previous four-speed one.[8] Production of the Venga ended in early 2019, without a successor.[9]
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Rear view (pre-facelift)
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Front view (facelift)
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Rear view (facelift)
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Interior
Safety
- Euro NCAP
Euro NCAP test results for a LHD, five door hatchback variant on a registration from 2010:[10]
Test | Score | Points |
Overall: | ||
Adult occupant: | 79% | 28.4 |
Child occupant: | 66% | 32.3 |
Pedestrian: | 64% | 23 |
Safety assist: | 71% | 5 |
Following the initial test, Kia made several structural and safety improvements to the Venga, and had it reassessed.[11]
Test | Score | Points |
Overall: | ||
Adult occupant: | 89% | 32.1 |
Child occupant: | 85% | 41.8 |
Pedestrian: | 64% | 23 |
Safety assist: | 71% | 5 |
Reception
The Venga was met with mixed reviews in Europe. Top Gear gave the car a score of 4 out of 10, calling it: "As sensible and tasty as a dry cracker. A decent enough car, perhaps one for the Freedom Pass brigade."[12] Autocar rated it three out of five stars, praising the spacious interior, refined engine, and generous specification, but criticizing the leisurely performance, bland styling, and price.[4]
What Car? gave the car two out of five stars.[13] Auto Express gave it three out of five stars, saying: "The Kia Venga has made a big impact in the mini MPV sector, with great space and strong value."[14]
References
- ^ a b "Kia Venga: Frech gestylter Mini-Van". Der Standard. August 25, 2009.
- ^ a b "Kia to show Venga subcompact at Frankfurt auto show". Autoweek. 2009-08-17. Archived from the original on 2012-10-11. Retrieved 2009-08-19.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "2017 Kia Venga Review". Motor 1.
- ^ a b c d "Kia Venga Review". Autocar. Retrieved 2017-05-25.
- ^ a b "Kia Venga". Car Body Design.
- ^ Kia Venga wins design award Archived 2009-12-18 at the Wayback Machine December 7th, 2009. roadtestreports.co.uk
- ^ "Kia Venga wins prestigious 'red dot' design award". Kia Press Release. March 15, 2010.
- Kia Motors(UK). Retrieved 2017-05-25.
- ^ Mertens, Frank (2019-04-05). "Gebrauchter Kia Venga mit Langzeitqualitäten" [Used Kia with enduring qualities]. Autogazette.de (in German). FM Autoportal GmbH. Archived from the original on 2020-04-03.
- ^ "Kia Venga". Euro NCAP. Retrieved 2017-05-25.
- ^ "Kia Venga (Reassessment)". Euro NCAP. Retrieved 2017-05-25.
- ^ "Kia Venga". Top Gear. Retrieved 2017-05-25.
- ^ "2017 Kia Venga Review". What Car?. Retrieved 2017-05-25.
- ^ "Kia Venga Review". Auto Express. Retrieved 2017-05-25.