Perodua Kenari

We say Difficult to recommend the Kenari in any way whatsoever.Performance The Kenari ‘s three-cylinder 1-litre 54bhp petrol engine is the only one offered and

We say Difficult to recommend the Kenari in any way whatsoever.Performance The Kenari ‘s three-cylinder 1-litre 54bhp petrol engine is the only one offered and proves comfortable enough around town, but struggles on the motorway.Emissions The Kenari’s pathetically tiny engine has an ace up its sleeve – decent running costs.Driving The Kenari is a wash-out as far as handling is concerned, but will be acceptable around town, in the way that an invalid carriage is acceptable around town.Feel Engine and wind noise are noticeable at speed. This Kenari doesn’t so much sing as grunt.Space Strictly a 2+2, but there's good headroom thanks to the peculiar high roof. Small boot is extended by folding seats to a decent size.Equipment Power steering, CD player, electric windows and metallic paint are standard Kenari trim. Alloys and sunroof are options.Price The Perodua Kenari is cheap to buy and run, plus there's a good amount of standard kit.Quality The Kenari should be durable, mechanically, but it all looks and feels very cheap.Safety Twin front airbags is about as good as it gets in the Kenari.Pros Cheap.Cons Looks vile. Indifferent drive, poor space, poor safety kit.Alternatives Kia Picanto

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