The new Venga uses the Kia small car platform first used on the Soul. Unlike the mini SUV-style Soul, the Venga is a B-segment supermini with mini MPV styling and more interior space than the funky, youth-orientated Soul, and as much space as some bigger, C-segment cars.
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Venga prices start at £11,495 and rise to £15,395. The models I drove are priced at £12,695 (petrol, trim 2) and £13,995 (CRDi, trim 2). The 1.4 petrol achieves 45.6mpg (combined) with 147g/km CO2, while the £1,300 dearer 1.4 CRDi manages 62.8mpg and 117g/km. If you average 12,000 miles a year you’ll not recover the extra cost of the diesel for almost 5 years, though you will have spent less time in filling stations. All Vengas come with aircon, electric front windows and a 6-speaker audio system with MP3-compatible CD player and Aux, USB and iPod connectivity. The top, level 3 spec includes climate control and a full panoramic electric sunroof. The Venga’s not a car you’d choose with your heart, but if your head rules your heart then you’ll probably not regret it.
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