Write a review on the Kia Picanto Overall Review Rating: 8.1
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5Dr Hat 1.0
I got my car in december and cant believe I waited so long after I passed my test to get a car. Its just such a big purchase that you dont want to rush things and you want to find the right car for you. I looked and looked and then decided on the Kia Picanto
The Kia Picanto has 5 doors, which is what I wanted in a car. Was debating whether to get a 3 door to save a little bit of money, but then I thought no, I really want my car to have 5 doors. So this I would say is a favourite feature. My car is a small one but big enough, its not the smallest. Its very economic also which is such a plus. Its not a gas gusler. Its also very efficient for a car. I think its easy to drive and very comfortable. It also looks nice on the inside and outside. It has that new car smell and is pretty much a cosy cool car. Because its quite small it easy to drive and to park. Being a women this is a major benefit.
There isnt many improvement I could make to the Kia Picanto. I would say that it wasnt that cheap as a purchase with it being a new car but it was one of the cheapest and economic new cars out there. I would have liked slightly more boot space, that would have been a big improvement because it is a bit on the small side. I also would have improved on the locking system. Given that I have to reach over to open and lock every conceiveble lock system. I didnt notice until I got the car that technicallty it is a 4 seater car with. It gave the impression that it had 5 separate seats with 5 seatbelts, but it only has the 4 seatbelts so an improvement would be an extra seatbelt for the middle. These are my only suggested room for improvements.
5Dr Hat 1.1 2
This stylishly cute, small city car is just about perfect. Small enough to fit through narrow streets and into tight spaces, but big enough to go shopping at Ikea with! With 5 doors it is perfect even for a small family, affording two seats in the back with individual doors, each equipped with a child-lock. Also with driver and passenger airbags so safety is assured. And if you thought it was just for the city then think again. This little car will take you from one side of the country to the other comfortably and affordably.
Lowest road tax available at £35 (as of 2010). Perfect size for new drivers and old alike. Cheap to fill (London to Bristol and back for £35). Good design and choice of colours available.
Perhaps an improvement on engine size, but if this were to compromise the size of the vehicle then I would leave it. The central controls are aimed distinctly at the driver, neutralising this to be more central would be beneficial for passengers.
5Dr Hat 1.0
The Picanto upholds Kia’s long time tradition of affordable vehicles. However where this car differs is that Kia seem to have payed far more attention to detail and build quality.
The car would struggle fitting three in the back, but the Picanto has an amazing amount of room inside considering how small it is.
The Picanto is inexpensive to purchase and run, and is mechanically sound and should prove to be reliable, as well as cost efficient.
Since the radio is a 3rd party one and not actually produced by Kia at times it can seem very fiddly. To improve perhaps implement a more user friendly radio system?
5Dr Hat 1.1 2
I have a red Kia Picanto 1.1 Glamour, which was a special edition model with little extras such as alloy wheels and air conditioning. I've had it for just over two years and it is my favourite car ever. It's cute, it's great for town driving, it's cheap to run and it has never, ever let me down. It has plenty of room for four passengers and five at a squeeze, with a small boot space.
I love the fact that I can easily fit four people in this small car. The split rear seat is handy for that bigger load of shopping. It is also very economical to run and to maintain, and it has been extremely reliable.
I'd like to see a bit more boot space to avoid having to put the split rear seat down whenever I have a large amount of shopping to carry.
5Dr Hat 1.1 2
My car has done both motorways and local trips in the 5 yrs since new. We have averaged 55mpg good reliable car. Bad if you need to change a head or side light - you need to take it to a garage. The hand brake is prone to wear.....
MP3 stereo is easy to use and air con. Is very cheap to run. We only dropped 1mpg on a 200 mile trip...
Better handbrake mechanism, the rear caliper had to be replaced for first MOT, and both since...
so every year because the handbrake part fails.
5Dr Hat 1.1 2 Au
It looks beautiful. It is a car that is meant for me and my family. It comes in various colours that so much interest me, but my favourite colour is black because it make me noticeable in it. It also has the ability to cover a long distance at a shorter period of time.
My favourite features for this car is the speed at which it runs, the looks on it, easy to operate, easy to repair.
For me there need to be improvement on the interior design. Also on the exterior design. There should also be improvement on the performance of the car.
5Dr Hat 1.0
I bought my Kia brand new in 2007. I had just split up from my partner, and with not having a man around I needed a reliable car to get me to work, without breaking down, so I decided to buy new. Without much cash to spend, I chose a Kia Piccanto, I did want a red one, but had to settle for black! I bought the basic model, but wish I had spent the extra and had electric windows, central locking and air conditioning, now!
I have had my car over 2 years now, and have never had a problem, it has been totally reliable. Apart for one service, I haven't had to spend a penny on it. Being the basic model it doesn't have many features, but I love it because it is so nice to drive, and really easy to park.
As I have only got the basic model, the only improvements I would suggest are having more features fitted as standard i.e electric windows, central locking, and air conditioning, as it is very basic without!
5Dr Hat 1.0
I recently purchased a brand new Kia Picanto based on the figures claimed for fuel economy (a combined mpg of 57mpg is claimed by Kia). However, I have to say that the figures in reality come no where near that. I have run the car for about 9 months now and have yet to get anywhere near that figure irrespective of the type of driving I have done. The actual figures that this car returns is nearer a consistent 43mpg. The only way you will get better economy from this vehicle is if you start stripping the vehicle of its equipment (back seats, front electric windows, spare wheel) and run it everywhere on quarter of a tank of fuel, switching off the engine at traffic lights and coasting down any hills you travel along... seriously.
I have pointed this out to Kia and asked for a refund as the vehicle was misold to me (as the vehicles description was innaccurate), but needless to say I am still waiting for a reply!
Favourite features? Well, it is comparatively cheap to insure and cheap to tax and I suppose its quite a nice looking car. There is enough room for even a big fella like me to drive it, though it lacks any real refinement. Stereo is ok but not by any means great. The car handles nice on bendy bits of road which is always good for people who want to make it to the other side of bends (like me)
Erm, a bit more oomph would be nice (for people who actually want to stray from the centre of town and drive on those dual carriageway or motorway thingys) also, if it was able to overtake tractors as well as vicars on bicycles it would do a lot for my street cred too.
Better speakers for the stereo would be nice. Central Locking and an alarm would also be a good idea. Electric windows front AND back would be good, and a heated front windsreen would be a nice touch. Apart from that, for goodness sake, it is a 1.0 litre car that can only return 43mpg!!! IMPROVE THE FUEL ECONOMY KIA!!!!.... failing that, my money back would suffice.
5Dr Hat 1.1 2
Although my car is not a stylish boy racer type of car, it is ideal for me. I am among the older population so have no need for added extras. It is extremely good on petrol, nippy around town, easy to park and has good visibility. It doesn't have central locking but that's O.K. by me, just means a smaller bill if it goes wrong. It doesn't have a lot of sophisticated security devices but it doesn't need them as it's not top of the list for cars targeted by thieves. If it has one fault it's the size of the boot, it could be a bit bigger.
This car gives a very comfortable ride and the height from the road seems more than other cars making it easier to get in and out.
One thing I would like to see changed on this car is the size of the boot. It will take my small amount of shopping but anything bigger I have to put on the back seat.
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