Perodua Kelisa

Manufacturer
Perodua

Model
Kelisa

Segment/Specs
Supermini

Decent runaround for limited urban use. For motorway driving it's not recommended.

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Performance

The 1-litre 54bhp petrol engine is the only one offered and proves comfortable enough around town, but struggles on the motorway. A three-speed auto box is even more limited.

Driving

Soft suspension is OK around town and grip is reasonable, though body roll is a problem.

Feel

Auto box with three gears makes for hefty engine noise, and there's wind noise to contend with on motorways.

Price

Cheap to buy with great running costs, but the Kelisa loses half its value in three years.

Quality

Should be durable and there's a two-year/24K-mile warranty. Interiors look cheap.

Safety

Twin airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are standard but that's about it.

Space

Rear is cramped and will struggle with three passengers. Boot is small but extends to a decent size with the rear seats folded down.

Equipment

Satnav, leather, alloys. Just kidding. There's budget kit on any trim level.

Alternatives

Fiat Panda, Daihatsu Charade

Pros

Cheap. Nippy petrol engine for urban driving.

Cons

Small cost is reflected in general car quality, kit levels and safety kit.

Value for Money

by Dilip Jayasundera (Colombo,Sri Lanka) - 22/02/2007 11:58:55

I own a Kelisa Ezi auto . I was told by many a freinds not to buy this car for various reasons. But it has proved be wrong. This is really good on petrol does about 13km/litre. More over I got a warranty from the agents for 50,000k.m . Nobody gives such a warranty. It has good pick up and keep up with other models. Suspension is very sound . I really like driving my Kelisa.