People are expecting too much from small, city cars hence why they're slowly dying. This for me tho, is a solid 10 for what it is. Gets you from point A to B in a fashionably fun manner with only the right amount of tech you need.
I love the little retro touches this car has, from the 4 cylinder engine to the 4 speed auto.... I just have a soft spot for this car. I might get this.
regarding the hard plastics, you have to cut costs somewhere to keep price down. Simple as that. Considering what kind of car this is and what its intended for then I give it a pass.
Everyone has different opinions, likes and dislikes. For me, I personally love this car. I've ordered one and can't wait to pick it up. I took it for a test drive, it fit our pram in the boot (standing) with room still for a couple of shopping bags. I put my daughters car seat in the back, with my hubby in front of her who is 190cm tall as well and he was comfortable and the back also fits our Mastiff x Great Dane. We're a family of 3 with a large dog and this car fit all of us just fine. For a cheap, new car and going from A to B, it's all we need and we love it. I'm not a petrol head, so as long as the car drives, I'm happy.
I owned the previous Picanto GT Line, but sold it and ordered this current version (6 months wait!). I wasn't happy with the 4 speed auto and was told in 2023 that there manuals no longer being imported - until the latest model came out miraculously now offered with manual option. I regret changing over to the new model as the only "updates" have been negative in my opinion. I think it looks uglier, the paint finish is terrible compared to my previous, the LED headlights are absolutely useless in the dark when it's raining (dangerous, in fact), the safety tech IS intrusive, so much so that I need to disable what is lets me before every drive, the digital readout is ugly with an absolutely useless lagging digital tacho (the old analogue gauges were fine) and also, the engine runs roughly at idle when the aircon is on - previously silky smooth and worked great (just had it's first service and told that's how they are now so it's normal). I know it's a cheap car, but disappointing that it's worse than the previous model. Edit: I forgot the best part, the "safety" lane assist garbage now means that the steering feels different, even when disabled. Hard to explain unless you compare them both as I have - but certainly less direct and less road "feedback".
I live in Germany. I can't wait until we get this facelift. I would get this with the automated manual. It's a shame they don't just put a 4 speed torque converter in it, but it still sounds like the classic 90s slushbox, which I love.
People are expecting too much from small, city cars hence why they're slowly dying.
This for me tho, is a solid 10 for what it is. Gets you from point A to B in a fashionably fun manner with only the right amount of tech you need.
I will never know why cup holders get so much airtime in modern cars.
guys you don't enjoy drinking
I love the little retro touches this car has, from the 4 cylinder engine to the 4 speed auto.... I just have a soft spot for this car. I might get this.
regarding the hard plastics, you have to cut costs somewhere to keep price down. Simple as that. Considering what kind of car this is and what its intended for then I give it a pass.
CANT BELIEVE THEY GOT RID OF THE TURBO 1.0l 3cyl - THAT ENGINE WAS AWESOME
yea, I have the cousin Hy I 10 equipped with that and it's peppy !
Me too....I'd just have to get a decent used one..
Yep crazy I have a 2019 so much fun looks like I'll be moving to the nline such a shame
Kia should’ve kept the 1.0l 3 cylinder turbo engine. Otherwise the car is awesome
You dont need 99% of tech in cars today. Even this is way more then you need in terms of tech. This is the perfect city car
Not me considering buying it and taking it from Melbourne to Perth 👀...
Everyone has different opinions, likes and dislikes. For me, I personally love this car. I've ordered one and can't wait to pick it up. I took it for a test drive, it fit our pram in the boot (standing) with room still for a couple of shopping bags. I put my daughters car seat in the back, with my hubby in front of her who is 190cm tall as well and he was comfortable and the back also fits our Mastiff x Great Dane. We're a family of 3 with a large dog and this car fit all of us just fine. For a cheap, new car and going from A to B, it's all we need and we love it. I'm not a petrol head, so as long as the car drives, I'm happy.
I owned the previous Picanto GT Line, but sold it and ordered this current version (6 months wait!). I wasn't happy with the 4 speed auto and was told in 2023 that there manuals no longer being imported - until the latest model came out miraculously now offered with manual option. I regret changing over to the new model as the only "updates" have been negative in my opinion. I think it looks uglier, the paint finish is terrible compared to my previous, the LED headlights are absolutely useless in the dark when it's raining (dangerous, in fact), the safety tech IS intrusive, so much so that I need to disable what is lets me before every drive, the digital readout is ugly with an absolutely useless lagging digital tacho (the old analogue gauges were fine) and also, the engine runs roughly at idle when the aircon is on - previously silky smooth and worked great (just had it's first service and told that's how they are now so it's normal). I know it's a cheap car, but disappointing that it's worse than the previous model. Edit: I forgot the best part, the "safety" lane assist garbage now means that the steering feels different, even when disabled. Hard to explain unless you compare them both as I have - but certainly less direct and less road "feedback".
a nip and tuck new wheels digital display and a few other bs changes but the most important item was left unchanged the low powdered out dated eng
Wish that the GT with Turbo engine wasnt dropped.
Patiently waiting for this model to be launched in SA.
I live in Germany. I can't wait until we get this facelift. I would get this with the automated manual. It's a shame they don't just put a 4 speed torque converter in it, but it still sounds like the classic 90s slushbox, which I love.
Nice review
Better than i10 ?
Oh no! They have made it ugly and have dropped the awesome 1L Turbo model.
Looks great on the outside. Driveline and interior is a let down.
I just wish the 1L turbo was in the line up. Not interested otherwise...
The bots are taking over the comments...
NOT TRUE !
Only 2 versions
Sport and GT Line and NONE are under $20k !!!
Automatic is $26000 manual around $25000 in australia. Thats the real price
The drive away price for the top of the range GT-Line automatic Picanto in Perth is $23,490.
I'll wait for the BYD seagull....
You'll be waiting a long time. It's not coming.