KIA Pride 1st Generation Price in Pakistan, Pictures & Reviews

The 1st Generation Kia Pride was introduced in 1987. The 1987 Kia Pride is a front engine front wheel drive subcompact hatchback. The Kia Pride 1st Generation is based upon the 1st Generation Ford Festiva. Production of the 1st Generation Kia Pride lasted for 16 years, the Kia Pride was available to purchase in the years 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 and the year 2002. The Kia Pride 1987 was available in 4 versions 3-door hatchback, 5-door hatchback, 5-door wagon and 4-door sedan. The Kia Pride was available in 3 variants; L, GTX and Beta.
The price of the 1987 Kia Pride was fairly competitive when compared to other models in the same class available in the local market.

Exterior

The 1st Generation Kia Pride features a fairly minimalistic and restrained design language. The front end houses angular narrow rectangular style side swept headlights, a small rectangular grille with dual intakes, a rectangular air intake and an outward sticking bumper. The rear end houses rectangular styled stacked side swept taillights and a standard case hatchback. The 5-door hatchback features identical styling except for a slightly longer body to accommodate the rear doors. The wagon version features a slightly sloping roof line, rectangular style side swept taillights and a standard case tailgate. The 4-door sedan version features rectangular styled taillights and a standard case rear bumper. The overall exterior of the 1987 Kia Pride features familiar styling for a hatchback designed in the late eighties.

Interior

The interior of the 1987 Kia Pride features the use of black and light gray plastic trim pieces. The front and rear seats are covered in vinyl. Standard features include a stereo speaker system and a tachometer. Features on the higher end GTX and Beta variant include fabric seats and air conditioning. The overall interior the 1st Generation Kia Pride features an average amount of interior space for a hatchback of its exterior dimensions but lacks various basic features and refinement.

Engine

Engine
1.1 Liter Inline-4
1.3 Liter Inline-4

Gearbox
4-Speed Manual Transmission
5-Speed Manual Transmission
3-Speed Automatic Transmission

Mileage

The Kia Pride 1st Generation is able to achieve an average of up to 11KM/L making for an estimated driving range of up to 440KM from the compact hatchbacks 40-liter fuel tank.

Competitor

The main competitors of the Kia Pride 1987 are the Suzuki Mehran, Suzuki Cultus, Suzuki Wagon R, Daihatsu Charade and Suzuki Margalla.

Specifications

1.1 Liter Inline-4 50bhp@6000RPM
1.3 Liter Inline-4 63bhp@6000RPM

Pros & Cons

Pros
Affordable

Cons
Lacks basic features
Unsafe
Uncomfortable ride
Lack of spare parts
Expensive maintenance
Underpowered