2009 KIA Venga 1.4L CRDi 5MT FWD (75 HP)

Vehicle Overview

In 2009, Kia unveiled the small MPV Venga at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It was offered only for ten years and it didn’t have a successor.

The economic crisis was not done yet when the Kia launched the Venga at the Frankfurt Motor Show, an exhibition where more car-makers were absent. But Kia moved on with their new product. They had to show it to the public and make it a commercial success. It was built in the new Kia factory from Slovenia.

The design was made in Europe, at the Hyundai-Kia Russlesheim design center and it was built for Europe. It featured a small-MPV design, over a small-class platform. It featured a high greenhouse and big windows all-around to enhance visibility. The “tiger-nose” grille designed by Peter Schreyer might have been looked aggressive on other vehicles, but not on the Venga.

The high greenhouse allowed a higher seating position and more legroom for the rear passengers. The completely flat floor allowed good seating for three adults in the back. The rear bench seatback featured a reclining system, for more comfort.

Under the hood, there were four engines offered, two with gasoline and to diesel. Depending on the engine version, the standard transmission was a 5- or 6-speed manual. A choice for 4- or 6-speed automatic was on the options list.