Kia Picanto (04-11) - Review

Review by Dan Harrison on
Last Updated: 05 January 2010
The Picanto is a great small car that's big on value and interior space. Like all Kia's it is well put together and generously equipped, while light steering and a tiny turning circle make it ideal for nipping in and out of small spaces. Kia injected new life into the model with a facelift in 2008, giving it new lights and bumpers. As before, it is still available exclusively as a five-door, making it ideal if you have young children. It's been a surprise hit as a new car, which means that there's now a wide range of models available at budget prices. One of the few black marks against its name is a less than impressive three star Euro NCAP crash safety rating. However, all cars sold from the beginning of January 2010 come with a seven-year warranty, making it a great buy.
3.5 out of 5

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Equipment

Following the Picanto’s facelift in 2008, Kia simplified its trim levels to the basic model, 2, Ice and 3. Before this, the trim levels were S, GS, LX and SE (special edition trims included Zipp, Zapp, Date and Glamour). All new models get tinted glass, an MP3-compatible CD player, front electric windows, ABS with EBD, twin front airbags, an immobiliser, power steering and split folding rear seats. The 3 adds alloy wheels, sports styling, iPod connectivity and rear electric windows. Both Ice and 3 come with air-conditioning as standard. A special Graphite model was introduced in November 2009 and comes with 14-inch alloy wheels, remote central locking, front electric windows, a rear spoiler, leather steering wheel, a CD stereo with iPod compatibility and metallic silver paint.

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Equipment

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  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Central locking
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Electric sunroof
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Metallic Paint
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Steel wheels
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
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