Kia Venga

With a design emphasizing interior space and practicality,[5] the Venga featured a long wheelbase for its class,[4] at 2,615 mm; a 1600 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.[4] The split-folding rear seats also slid fore and aft by up to 130 mm[4] and can fold completely flat, without the need to adjust or remove the seat headrests.[4]

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.[4] Upper trim level equipment included panoramic sunroof, LED rear lights, keyless ignition, welcome-home lights and a heated steering wheel.[4]

The Venga employed Kia's corporate grille, known as the Tiger Nose. The MPV won Germany's iF Design Award in 2009,[6] followed by a Red Dot (product design) award in 2010.[7]

Kia released a facelifted Venga in early 2015, with a larger front grille, revised bumper fascia,[3] 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]

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

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.[3]

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]

• 
  Rear view
• 
  Interior
• 
  Front view (facelift)
• 
  Rear view (facelift)

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Kia Venga.

• Official website (UK)