I drive a 2015, 1.2EX Auto, the odometer is on 200000km and not a single issue with my car. I just love my car. The only car I would trade this in for is another Picanto
Glad you finally got to drive the 3 cylinder picanto GT I've had one for a couple of months now and it's absolutely fantastic been everywhere in it and love it
I bought a 2 trim picanto under duress 2 years ago but quickly upgraded to the X-line which I loved. This one was written off by a careless truck driver who hit me from behind and pushed me into crash barriers, thus wrecking the front and back of the car... I was gutted. I now have (finally...after months of insurance problems) a 1 year old GT - almost the same as the car you are in in this video. It's amazing!!! Why would anyone who is looking for a small car buy anything else? It's bogs dollox!
Hi Matt, bought this car new a few weeks back based on your review, completely sight unseen. I could not have generated more interest at Head Office if I turned up in a Lamborghini. Colleagues were asking for the keys just to sit inside. My wife jokes with friends I bought half a car’ but even she concedes how spacious it is. Brilliant little machine and roars up hills like a greyhound with a wonky suppository. Great purchase, thanks Matt. Though I have to say I have been scared off demo’s for the rest of my life after watching this ( axle tramp !)
Based on many reviews I ordered my Kia Picanto GT (nicknamed The Spicy Meatball ) cannot wait ! 52 year old female driver inner city Melbourne. Your review was the sealer . Test drove the auto but ordered the manual-what a hoot !
@MattBrandCars WOW Than you so so much for your entertaining and honest review!!! I purchsed my 2021 New Kia Picanto GT from your review alone... Now 5 mths later and we are picking up my sons 2022 New Picanto GT for his first car!!! Fantasic Fun Car to Drive thats so good on Fuel.
You won me! I'm glad you loved the car because I just ordered one, and now have to amuse myself with videos until it finally arrives. No buyers remorse here thanks to your review haha.
Great review, but calm down with that gearstick or you'll snap it off! The gearchange is light and easy on the Picanto, it doesn't need all that wrenching.
It's known as the GT-Line S here in the UK and it's BRILLIANT for driving our narrow winding roads as it goes around corners as if it's on rails and sprints like a spooked rabbit
I got the 2019 picanto gt its done 18000 kms and hasn't missed a beat and I thrash it. Its got a stage 1 chiptune and I get 0 100 in 8.5 seconds other then that every thing else is stock.
I have had both the turbo and the non-turbo Picanto. The turbo will get you to 60mph in a straight line about three seconds quicker than the non-turbo if that's what's important to you, however, the duel port fuel injection system in the non-turbo rewards you in fuel economy, I would get at least 80 miles more per tank of fuel in the non-turbo than in the turbo.
We have the UK 2018 GT-line S version of this car and it's great, and a welcome change from the ubiquitous 'SUV', which it seems all manufacturers are forcing on us these days. It's not 'hot' by any means. But it has a turbo 99 bhp engine which gets the car to 62 mph in 9.9 seconds, which probably makes it a 'warm' hatch. It's good to drive and I find it's very easy to chuck around. The interior is very nice and makes the car feel more expensive than it really is. I would have preferred an Abarth, but there are no local dealers and I'm not convinced about its reliability.
I agree with you Matt, fake exhaust outlets are a fail IMO. I’m also not a fan of the facelift personally, I preferred the more aggressive look of my 2019. I sometimes regret selling mine some days.
@@CarSauce I got a company car and it wasn’t being driven apart from the odd weekend. What I should have done was sell the mrs car and keep the Picanto for her commute but 🤷🏼♂️
Matt - don't know how many different Picanto GT vides I have watched - Au / UK /South African / Koreaunny video / Pakistan / India / German / Netherlands - lots. The one common thread I've found is that they all say the gear shift is a bit loose - I took delivery of my GT 26.05.22 after a 10 week wait - order deposit full payment Delivery. Having only spent two daays driving I have to say rthe gear throw is short and precise - not loose as some would have you believe, Perhaps my Feb 22 build has a fix from earlier models - I don't really know. I steppedd out of a 1986 BMW 635CSi and 20001 Falcon XR6 III (both manuals) I keep coing back to your funny video as the reason. I purchased it - and I am in my 60's
Dude you can shift quickly without being so brutal on the driveline / clutch etc. The way you change into second it just looks like you’re TRYING to break something.
I have a 2016 Sporty 84hp unit. Obviously the former twin exhaust tails are attractive but, for me, the car audio sound quality is more important. In my '16 Picanto (4+2 tweeters) the music sounds as in the grandma radio 😫 Has the '21 version improved the sound?
I have a new 21 reg picanto gt line s and I hate the stupid fake exhaust thingies on the back and also in the UK we don't even get sports pedals any more
planning to buy a picanto gt line! quick q, according to a few friends i’ve been told that the picanto is a ‘sh*t car’ and that they ‘break down a lot’... would you suggest this is true? or no?
I have a 2018 gt line auto and have done 120,000 kms without a hassle and still have it Unrelated to reliabilty the 4 speed auto is sometimes a piss off though Hence why I also have now bought the GT with the turbo 5 speed box
The fake exhaust tips can be modified at a muffler shop for next to nothing !! cut circular holes add real chrome tips route pipes to muffler or black them out at a panel shop. done!
Sorry correction wrong car got mixed up with the Kia rio GT previous rio gen pushed out something like 85kw new one was detuned to 74kw . The rio not the picanto my apologies
Every review is the GT/Line/X which are the 16" wheeled, vinyl seated, gaudi versions. You actually want the 3 version. Thats the one I have and its automatic or course. No car is cheap. No car is fun. Its just transport.
Again you fail, why you just did a city only, like you did last time, and i stated this also, do you only live in a area thats only 5 square ks ???. get off the city rubbish driving and get it on some 100km bendy roads. you know outside of your small living space you test drive in. i own a picanto S have so for 3 years they are a 1.2L and go well, on local drives fast bendy roads as well as 900k drives country to city and city to country roads.
Hey mate, I did a couple of rural drives in this but couldn't film them because of time constraints - this is a second job for me! I appreciate the feedback though 🙂
@@CarSauce just not a full review, just about half. your showing the same review you did last time, people knpw the car is good for inner city. but dont know how fun it really is when you get it away from the boring same ol same ol city, thats like trying to tell people how great a lambo is and you only drive it around city streets .
@@bunter9782 It really isn't. The Picanto was designed as a city car, it just so happens that with the 1.0 ltr turbo engine it's fun on a country lane too. A Lambo is a freekin supercar and it's certainly not designed with city driving in mind. This review was rather fun and it definitely shows that the Picanto would be fun to drive anywhere.
Picanto or MG3? Also thoughts on the "exhausts"? 🤣
Picanto for me. Fake exhausts suck...on any car
Picanto! and I agree about the fake exhausts!
@@SACarContent yes!
@@daniestrydom4465 🤮
Fake exhaust grills are my pet hate on my Picanto GT. Otherwise great little car.
I drive a 2015, 1.2EX Auto, the odometer is on 200000km and not a single issue with my car. I just love my car. The only car I would trade this in for is another Picanto
Glad you finally got to drive the 3 cylinder picanto GT I've had one for a couple of months now and it's absolutely fantastic been everywhere in it and love it
Does the gear upshift suggestion in irritate you ?
I had to get some black tape to cover it up as it drives me batty 🦇🦇
@@_OZZIE_RASCAL yes it does try to tell me what to do all the time other than that I love that little car
I bought a 2 trim picanto under duress 2 years ago but quickly upgraded to the X-line which I loved. This one was written off by a careless truck driver who hit me from behind and pushed me into crash barriers, thus wrecking the front and back of the car... I was gutted. I now have (finally...after months of insurance problems) a 1 year old GT - almost the same as the car you are in in this video. It's amazing!!! Why would anyone who is looking for a small car buy anything else? It's bogs dollox!
Hi Matt, bought this car new a few weeks back based on your review, completely sight unseen. I could not have generated more interest at Head Office if I turned up in a Lamborghini. Colleagues were asking for the keys just to sit inside. My wife jokes with friends I bought half a car’ but even she concedes how spacious it is. Brilliant little machine and roars up hills like a greyhound with a wonky suppository. Great purchase, thanks Matt. Though I have to say I have been scared off demo’s for the rest of my life after watching this ( axle tramp !)
Based on many reviews I ordered my Kia Picanto GT (nicknamed The Spicy Meatball ) cannot wait ! 52 year old female driver inner city Melbourne. Your review was the sealer . Test drove the auto but ordered the manual-what a hoot !
@MattBrandCars
WOW Than you so so much for your entertaining and honest review!!! I purchsed my 2021 New Kia Picanto GT from your review alone... Now 5 mths later and we are picking up my sons 2022 New Picanto GT for his first car!!! Fantasic Fun Car to Drive thats so good on Fuel.
You won me! I'm glad you loved the car because I just ordered one, and now have to amuse myself with videos until it finally arrives. No buyers remorse here thanks to your review haha.
Great review, but calm down with that gearstick or you'll snap it off! The gearchange is light and easy on the Picanto, it doesn't need all that wrenching.
You just gained a sub with this one video. Love the content and the energy!
I love my picanto! Best first car ever
It's known as the GT-Line S here in the UK and it's BRILLIANT for driving our narrow winding roads as it goes around corners as if it's on rails and sprints like a spooked rabbit
If it was supercharged instead of turbo they wouldnt be able to keep up with demand
Up and down the Nepean and down North Road. 😂 I’ve just ordered this car based on your review. Thank you.
Thought the area he was driving in looked familiar 😝
This video is the best advertising for this car. I want one !
I watched it back again and thought "hmm so when should I buy it?" 🤣
@@CarSauce 😂 I can’t drive manual though, hopefully the auto is just as fun.
My Nan has a MY19 Picanto GT and it is amazing I'm looking forward to next month when I can learn to drive in it
I got the 2019 picanto gt its done 18000 kms and hasn't missed a beat and I thrash it. Its got a stage 1 chiptune and I get 0 100 in 8.5 seconds other then that every thing else is stock.
I have had both the turbo and the non-turbo Picanto.
The turbo will get you to 60mph in a straight line about three seconds quicker than the non-turbo if that's what's important to you, however, the duel port fuel injection system in the non-turbo rewards you in fuel economy, I would get at least 80 miles more per tank of fuel in the non-turbo than in the turbo.
We have the UK 2018 GT-line S version of this car and it's great, and a welcome change from the ubiquitous 'SUV', which it seems all manufacturers are forcing on us these days. It's not 'hot' by any means. But it has a turbo 99 bhp engine which gets the car to 62 mph in 9.9 seconds, which probably makes it a 'warm' hatch. It's good to drive and I find it's very easy to chuck around. The interior is very nice and makes the car feel more expensive than it really is. I would have preferred an Abarth, but there are no local dealers and I'm not convinced about its reliability.
Yup, twin exhausts... still going to put the deposit down this weekend though
I agree with you Matt, fake exhaust outlets are a fail IMO. I’m also not a fan of the facelift personally, I preferred the more aggressive look of my 2019.
I sometimes regret selling mine some days.
I'm sorry for your loss haha! What did you replace it with?
@@CarSauce I got a company car and it wasn’t being driven apart from the odd weekend. What I should have done was sell the mrs car and keep the Picanto for her commute but 🤷🏼♂️
You should do a video on the best cars to do Uturns in.
Dont need to, the Picanto is 👑
Hi from Spain. I am considering this car it is lovely!
It's a perfect looking mini beast🚙🚙🚙 Hahaha economy car sauce!
How could I not give it the sauce?! 😁
@@CarSauce I know, it's your duty, but maybe more a sachet of sauce rather than the full beans in this instance...
dag award but an engaging reviewer
I'll take it!
Suzuki Ignis Vs Kia Picanto which one is the best?
I've read you can get an extra 40bhp out of these with a remap. That would make it an interesting competitor to the base Abarth.
it transforms the car
@@NB_NB_NB got approx 137hp....a LOT of fun😂
@@thomashoejberg-DK transforms the car!
Matt - don't know how many different Picanto GT vides I have watched - Au / UK /South African / Koreaunny video / Pakistan / India / German / Netherlands - lots. The one common thread I've found is that they all say the gear shift is a bit loose - I took delivery of my GT 26.05.22 after a 10 week wait - order deposit full payment Delivery.
Having only spent two daays driving I have to say rthe gear throw is short and precise - not loose as some would have you believe, Perhaps my Feb 22 build has a fix from earlier models - I don't really know.
I steppedd out of a 1986 BMW 635CSi and 20001 Falcon XR6 III (both manuals)
I keep coing back to your funny video as the reason. I purchased it - and I am in my 60's
Dude you can shift quickly without being so brutal on the driveline / clutch etc. The way you change into second it just looks like you’re TRYING to break something.
Does turning on the air conditioning slow it down? :)
Cut out fake exhaust tips and get a custom rear muffler with duel tips coming out of where fakes where.
Ordered a grey 😀
It looks like a great car
picanto or swift turbo?
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I got this model a week ago. Because the 2023 model is 6 months of wait. lol!🤣
Can you review the Kia Cerato gt 2022? Thanks in advance
I have a 2016 Sporty 84hp unit. Obviously the former twin exhaust tails are attractive but, for me, the car audio sound quality is more important. In my '16 Picanto (4+2 tweeters) the music sounds as in the grandma radio 😫 Has the '21 version improved the sound?
Nope it's the same, but frankly it's really good for such a cheap car haha
I have a new 21 reg picanto gt line s and I hate the stupid fake exhaust thingies on the back and also in the UK we don't even get sports pedals any more
Yeah I was lucky to get one the last prefacelift ones, on a 70 plate
I know it’s petty but why did it have to have red accents? I hate red on cars and I would prefer if it didn’t have that.
planning to buy a picanto gt line!
quick q, according to a few friends i’ve been told that the picanto is a ‘sh*t car’ and that they ‘break down a lot’... would you suggest this is true? or no?
Just not true haha, they're pretty simple cars so far less to go wrong than a lot of others! Goodluck!
I have a 2018 gt line auto and have done 120,000 kms without a hassle and still have it
Unrelated to reliabilty the 4 speed auto is sometimes a piss off though
Hence why I also have now bought the GT with the turbo 5 speed box
Impressive little car, just put a deposit on one 😀
The fake exhaust tips can be modified at a muffler shop for next to nothing !! cut circular holes add real chrome tips route pipes to muffler or black them out at a panel shop. done!
Whats the tire profile? Is it the same as the 2019 ones?
yes 195 45 16
@@NB_NB_NB thanks!
Let's have some car economy sauce!!!
Sure you meant you've driven Holdens with more interior rattles 8)
Haha maybe!
Me driving a 2013 Kia Picanto watching this like :O
Any real leather in the car?
Nope, all faux 🙂
@@CarSauce Thanks for your reply!
I miss the moustache from your first Picanto GT review :(
Locanto gt use to punch out about 85kw why have they reduced the power output on the current gt
Was it less torque too? I'm not sure which version you're referring too!
It was never 85kw. My 2019 had the same spec. You could up power to low 90’s with some tuning but it wasn’t in the 80’s off the show room floor
Sorry correction wrong car got mixed up with the Kia rio GT previous rio gen pushed out something like 85kw new one was detuned to 74kw . The rio not the picanto my apologies
@@robertceroli3512 I don’t know why the Rio gets more power out of essentially the same engine. I wish the Picanto got 80+ kW out of the box...
1:43 Speedo blurred out LOL😁
*Never coming to the states due consumer curb weight*
Why? Because many car manufacturers are doing the sane in order to do theirs cars to shift to electric cars.
Wish it had sat nav
Its too good too cheap too economical too comfy for aus.. well done KIA.
October 8 2021???? Aren't we still in May??
Yes, I'm a knob and put '21 instead of '20 😔
Looks allot like a Chevy spark . But then again there isn't much you can do with this wheel base .that said the Kia has it .
What colour looks best to you guys?..I can’t decide! 🤔
Grey!!!
Silver!
Every review is the GT/Line/X which are the 16" wheeled, vinyl seated, gaudi versions.
You actually want the 3 version. Thats the one I have and its automatic or course.
No car is cheap. No car is fun. Its just transport.
Di gt non ha nulla 3 cilindri 1000 cc con 69cv
a snowball.
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These Picanto's are chick magnets .
Sure,now;
WHY IN THE ACTUAL HECK IS THIS WORTH 18 GRAND?
фальшивые трубы сзади, мне тоже не понравились,а так погонять можно
But only 4 star safety sad
Yeah, but to be fair you now need a middle airbag between driver and passenger to score 5 stars so it's quite stringent!
@@CarSauce fair enough bud!
@@CarSauce would you rather this or a swift sport?
@@CarSauce swift sport or this Matt?
Механика не актуальна.....и с когого вы взяли что машинка только для девочек!????? Диз за эту фразу
Again you fail, why you just did a city only, like you did last time, and i stated this also, do you only live in a area thats only 5 square ks ???.
get off the city rubbish driving and get it on some 100km bendy roads. you know outside of your small living space you test drive in.
i own a picanto S have so for 3 years they are a 1.2L and go well, on local drives fast bendy roads as well as 900k drives country to city and city to country roads.
Hey mate, I did a couple of rural drives in this but couldn't film them because of time constraints - this is a second job for me! I appreciate the feedback though 🙂
@@CarSauce just not a full review, just about half. your showing the same review you did last time, people knpw the car is good for inner city.
but dont know how fun it really is when you get it away from the boring same ol same ol city, thats like trying to tell people how great a lambo is and you only drive it around city streets
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@@bunter9782 It really isn't. The Picanto was designed as a city car, it just so happens that with the 1.0 ltr turbo engine it's fun on a country lane too. A Lambo is a freekin supercar and it's certainly not designed with city driving in mind. This review was rather fun and it definitely shows that the Picanto would be fun to drive anywhere.
@@CarSauce Did you drive it at 110km/h? How was it? I'm very close to pulling the trigger on one.
Yep totally fine. a bit of road noise but not unexpected for a budget car!
Full of crap? Yeah... Nah!
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