1997 Lancia Kappa SW Break 2.4 TDS diesel from France
Summary:
Pininfarina built character
Faults:
Central locking doesn't work.
Alcantara seat wear.
General Comments:
For a cheap replacement of an Alfa 164 TD (insurance), it's an exceptional buy, very rare in the estate version, comfortable, reliable, 5 cylinder diesel with a great engine note.
It isn't a car that asks to be driven quickly, but is capable of a 1000km at high speed or driving in the countryside. It's very assured in cornering. It's actually my wife's car and she loves it. There's a lot of room in the boot. A great car.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 3rd April, 2014
6th Aug 2024, 05:34
Definitely classifies as reliable if the only issues after 230,000km are that the seats are a little worn, and you can’t lock the doors. I’d take those in a second for any car that’s gone that distance.
5th Aug 2024, 16:01
Interesting looking cars, had to do an image search to remind myself what they look like, been a while since I have seen a Lancia Kappa. Good to know they can reach high mileages (especially the diesels) always heard they were unreliable, but most people I knew who had one said they were actually OK cars and reliable enough if cared for.