The KIA MENTOR (2001-03) 4DR SALOON 1.6 LX is a compact four-door family saloon from Kia, aimed at buyers wanting straightforward transport rather than a fashionable hatchback or large executive car. In the UK used-car market, it sits among older, budget-friendly small saloons, offering a separate boot and practical cabin. Mycarcheck.com recorded one lookup for this exact model, covering one VIN, so the figures are only a small snapshot. That example showed a £300 average private-sale valuation, 54,000 miles, about 4,000 miles driven annually and two previous keepers. Treat these as an indication, not a dependable picture of all cars. The 1.6-litre petrol LX is suited to daily journeys, commuting or a first step into affordable family motoring, especially for someone who values a saloon boot. Compared with popular small hatchbacks, the Mentor is less common today; its appeal is simple, roomy, low-cost transport, with the individual car’s condition key.