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Mighty good effort from Kia: a good-looking, well-engineered hatch. It's the sporty GT you want, however...

Good stuff

Certainly a damn sight cooler than the previous generation, and it looks mighty fine indeed.

Bad stuff

Practicality, auto 'box

Overview

What is it?

Kia's three-door hatch wants to rival the Focus and the Golf, and it's great to look at, but those wanting a chassis to match the design will be left wanting - it's merely good to drive.

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Our choice from the range

What's the verdict?

It won't trouble the cream of the three-door hatch brigade, but it's a mighty good effort, and looks fantastic.

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