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Kenari makes an excellent town car, as visibility is good, it's easy to drive and it's fairly nippy. You also get a lot of kit for your money and decent reliability. Drawbacks are that it's cramped, out of its depth on the motorway and difficult to find a dealer.
For
- Cheaper than Wagon R+ or Amica
- Low running costs
- Wellequipped for the money
Against
- Recycled Daihatsu Move makes design look old
- Cheap looking interior and limited load space
- Depreciation and then resale can cause problems
Road Test
The five-door Kenari may look like a miniature people carrier, but its dimensions are closer to that of a city car. That means there's little bootspace, legroom in the back is tight and it's narrow. The interior is simple, but the driving position lacks adjustment, which some drivers may find uncomfortable.
In town there's a tight turning circle, light steering and a willing engine. On open roads, it's easily blown around by crosswinds and suffers from bodyroll, while its breathless 54bhp 1.0 engine isn't up to motorway work. The ride good for its size, but there's plenty of wind and engine noise.
Kenari is a rare used buy and finding a Perodua dealer can be difficult. But when you find one, they do offer good value servicing, which combined with low fuel consumption, tax and insurance, makes it very affordable to run.
Need To Know
Best Models: None
Worst Models: All
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