Kia Venga automatic 6 speed

Is the Kia Venga automatic now available with 6 speed torque convertor autobox? Which car will be best on motorway among these compact autos - Kia Venga, Honda Jazz, Yaris Hybrid, Nissan Note? I have not seen or driven Mazda 2 but I believe it's boot is small to accommodate a pram/buggy.

Asked on 19 October 2015 by noien

Answered by Honest John

Hyundai/Kia is switching from 4-speed and 6-speed torque converter autos to 6-speed and 7-speed DCT. The Mazda 2 is the best small automatic because it is 6-speed torque converter (www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/mazda/mazda-2-2015.../). The Honda Jazz is by far the most commodious and versatile small hatchback (www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/honda/honda-jazz-2.../). The Yaris hybrid makes most sense for suburban use (www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/toyota/toyota-yari.../). The Nissan Note 1.2 DiG-S has a disapppinting combination of performance and economy (www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/nissan/nissan-note.../)

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