Kia Picanto

I began writing this review twice but with no sucess so I've handed the keyboard over to my bf who remembers in much more detail.......enjoy! After collecting our bags from the carousel at Belfast Airport, we went to collect our 'compact' hire car from Budget, compact because that's all you're allowed to hire at 23. Expecting a tin can of a car i grudgingly signed papers and gave my credit card as a deposit, but laughed even harder when I was handed a key with a Kia stamp on it, how could I live this down? This reaction was because only a few weeks ago I'd been watching Top Gear and laughing along with Jeremy Clarkson as he proceeded to ...  Read the complete review

First, that grille. Perhaps Kia had to do something to stop their Picanto looking exactly like a Ford Fiesta up front but frankly it hasn't grown on me and those who've seen my car agree unanimously that it spoils the car's appearance. Second, lets explode that fuel economy myth. Kia's own figures suggest that Picanto owners can expect 50mpg - 60 mpg+. Well I've had mine for over a year now and I reckon 38 - 44mpg in urban conditions (depending on whether one's right foot is loaded with lead) is more accurate, with 50 mpg just about possible on a motorway run. That's good, but not quite what potential buyers might have been expecting after having read the sales brochure. ...  Read the complete review

Kia Picanto The Kia Picanto is a lovley stylish small car. I have a pale blue 1 litre, petrol, 5dr Kia Picanto and I love it. I had been searching for a new car that was cheap to buy, cheap to run, looks good and was small with 5drs. I didnt hold out much hope. I found a Kia Picanto on a major car dealership website. The Kia 20 months old, had done 22,00 miles and was priced at £4,000. When I went to view the car I liked it straight away and after a test drive decide to buy it. I have now had my Kia six months and have grown very fond of it. Advantages- Very reasonable to buy £4000 ...  Read the complete review

I Have recently bought a Picanto SE Glamour for the wife, previously she had a little 3 door 206 which was ok, but I never felt at home in it when i borrowed it to pop down the shops. When we looked at the car in the showroom, I was amazed at how much space there is inside such a small car. From inside you would think it was a much larger car. Test drive We took the car for a short spin and found one fault with the car, nothing bad though, it was the fact that the breaks were so sharp that i ended up with my face against the windscreen at the first junction(i could blame it on my wifes driving, but just incase she sees this i wont). after a few laps around ...  Read the complete review

Well I have owned my Kia Picanto now for 2 whole months! After running my Ford KA into the ground it really was time for a change, I opted for the exellent government scrappage scheme and off to the Kia garage we went. Eneded up choosing the metallic silver and I have to say, everyone comments on the glittering paintwork as it really is a lovely finish. Coming in at £35 a year tax, you really can't go wrong, great on fuel and still a very nippy little thing! Inside it has lots of room, you'd think it was a much bigger car once siting inside. Only problem is the drivers seat does not go as far back as it could and with my boyfriend being a very tall 6'3 he just about has ...  Read the complete review