Kia Small / City car reviews
If a city car is top of your shopping list, then browse through our reviews to find out which small car would suit your lifestyle.
Nippy, compact, great for city driving, small cars are good first cars as well as handy for driving around town. With fun engines and quirky looks, city cars can hold their own for longer journeys too these days.
We have a wide range of small cars for sale listed on the site, plus expert advice about small 4x4 cars, small cars with big boots, and fun fast city cars. Read our Kia small cars reviews, including full performance figures, running costs, practicality, safety and handling statistics and options data. Browse photo galleries and research into potential problems using thousands of owners’ reviews.
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Kia Small / City car reviews
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Kia Picanto Hatchback (2017 onwards) Review
Kia’s smallest car has big style and kit
New price: £13,510 - £16,440Read full reviewPROS
- Well-equipped, well-made interior
- Easy to drive
- 1.0-litre turbo is an excellent junior hot hatch
CONS
- Basic engine needs working hard
- Optional automatic is awful
- Not as versatile as a larger car
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Kia Rio Hatchback (2017 - 2023) Review
Capable, frugal Rio eclipsed by excellent rivals
Used price: £4,545 - £22,344Read full reviewPROS
- Seven-year warranty
- Practical, solid interior
- Plenty of standard kit
CONS
- A bit dull to drive
- Not cheap enough
- Doesn’t stand out
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Kia Picanto (2011 - 2017) Review
Used price: £1,481 - £9,438Read full reviewPROS
- Excellent value
- Low running costs
- Choice of three- or five-door models
- Economical engines
CONS
- Restricted bootspace
- Steering feels too light at high speeds
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Kia Rio (2011 - 2017) Review
A safe, solid, dependable used car choice...
Used price: £1,288 - £10,032Read full reviewPROS
- Well equipped
- Attractive styling
- Competitive pricing
CONS
- Petrol engine lacks punch
- Steering is vague
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Kia Rio (2005 - 2011) Review
Used price: £465 - £3,554Read full reviewPROS
Neat styling, easy to drive, decent diesel engine, good value for money
CONS
Unsophisticated ride on early cars, awkward gearchange, noisy at higher speeds
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Kia Picanto (2004 - 2011) Review
Used price: £389 - £3,772Read full reviewPROS
Cracking value, economical engines, five-doors as standard, cheap to run, reliable
CONS
Not as clever with space as other small cars, mediocre saf ety rating
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Kia Rio (2001 - 2005) Review
Used price: £360 - £2,814Read full reviewPROS
Styling, ownership package, price.
CONS
Coarse engines, feels cheap.
