| Overall Rating |
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| Description |
| Steer clear. Tall city car aimed at the extreme value end of the market offering plenty of space but little else. Ride and handling are considerably below modern standards. |
| Handling |
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| Comfort |
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| Quality & Reliability |
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| Performance |
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| Roominess |
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| Running Costs |
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| Value for Money |
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| Stereo/Sat Nav |
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| Best Models |
| None |
| Worst Models |
| All |
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| Road Test |
| Even with its low pricetag the Kenari makes little rational sense as nearly-new or special offer mainstream alternatives can be bought for the same money. Tall construction gives good interior space front and rear, and the Kenari does come with reasonable standard equipment including power steering and twin airbags. But every other part of the experience screams no - from the thrashy, gutless 1.0 litre three-cylinder engine to the crashy ride, incredibly cheap-feeling cabin and completely indifferent handling. Residuals are poor by supermini standards, all but negating any initial price saving. Unless you really need extra headroom, the advice would have to be 'don't.' |
| Positive Points |
- Cheaper than Wagon R+ or Amica
- Low running costs provided ownership is extended
- Quite well equipped for the money
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| Negative Points |
- Recycled Daihatsu Move, so an elderly design
- Cheap looking interior, limited load space
- Depreciation and eventual resale are problem areas
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