The 1.0L engine was pretty reliable and tunable for hyundai, but again it was since 3 Cylinder and hence demanded higher maintenance so both hyundai and kia both decided to ditch it from the smaller cars with 5 speed manual/AMT and 100HP state of tune. The only known cars in which the engine is still available is hyundai i20/venue and kia sonet with 6 speed manual/7-speed DCT and 120HP state of tune.
I had the pre-facelift Picanto GT-Line until it was totaled by a Range Rover at a set of traffic lights (not my fault) Luckily I got out unscathed so I can vouch for the safety systems of the car. Replaced it with the updated Mazda 2 Evolve which as you would expect is in a different league. That said this Picanto model has 4 wheel disc brakes and centre armrest standard which is more that can be said with the Mazda 2. I was happy with the Picanto, nippy around town and plenty of space upfront. Easy to park and economical. For a tiny car it was smooth and comfortable. Love the new look and colours. Worldwide demand for the turbo was poor so it has been dropped from the Picanto range which is a real shame as the torque less 1.25 engine struggles to get out of its own way sometimes.
Have a 2018 Pop Orange base Picante and seriously I LOVE driving it around. It has so much character and really goes around corners like a go-cart. Been super reliable. I would love the new one and in that funky colour.
Hi, I'm from Malaysia, I have a 2018 KIA PICANTO. I'm very satisfied with the performance of this car so far. but I'm not sure if this new model will enter the Malaysian market because I'm really interested in it. and want to have it..
Guys. Not every viewer is a car performance enthusiast. As a second car, we just bought a 2024 lower model Sport, not on cost, but for the fatter tyres and better ride to mirror our 04 Getz.
@@OhKnow379 I got an auto because I'm 84 and my wife isn't much younger and I like the small wheel fatter tyres to give a cushy ride. Thanks for posting.
@letsseeif Okay awesome. Ive been looking for a car for my 80 year old mother and its reassuring to hear that you're happy with the automatic offering. Cheers
@@OhKnow379 Thanks for posting. My wife is 80 and loves the idea of a Picanto. We'd still have the Getz but we decided to buy a Sport Picanto. I reckon the Picanto will be a good choice for your mother. Thanks for posting.
When I get one of these (because I will, because it's cheap and basic) I'm going to get a sticker that says "Pican'tgo" and smack it on the back of the car somewhere just below the Kia logo. Just to remind someone to wait a couple minutes while my car struggles to accelerate from a green light.
@@MageTheoArtemis I have this engine on a Kia Rio. It is not slow at all actually. It gets pretty quick after 4000 rpms. I drove it on highways and did overtakes safely and quickly enough. You just need to rev the engine.
As a GT line owner. I was ready to slap down an extra $1000 for a GT but unfortunately they were made to order and the 6 month wait turned many people away, including myself. This is why the sales were low. KIA, you've done yourself a disservice. Bring back the GT!
I bought and currently drive a GT (2021) in black and I adore it. Loads of fun on the road, uses barely any fuel, never once felt slow, and an absolute gem of an engine. Somewhat understand but really sad Kia's killed it off. kitbough knowing that I now drive something rare and relatively short lived, makes it that little more special. Also love the videos guys! Keep 'um coming!
I expected it to be faster. The Toyota Aygo X with 72hp is similarly fast with around 14 seconds for 0-100 with the CVT transmission. I think the Aygo also looks bigger from the inside but I have to sit in a real Picanto to be able to judge that. I think I'd rather buy the Aygo X, there you also get the japanese reliability.
There are few reasons I can think of for removing GT model. Either the Turbo model wasn't all that reliable or there was trying to keep the price lower than $25k, because of the new futures such as the line keep assistance etc. Maybe inflation had due something about it?
It is just a regular torque converter 4 speed Matt :(. The Picanto in Korea and other parts of the world did get a new 5 speed automated manual but sadly we didn't.
@@OhKnow379 Eh, they get the job done tho, but obviously torque converters are much better but if you're doing lots of high way miles you're better off with the extra gear and at that high speed, the auto manual wouldn't be riding the clutch so often
I was actually considering this car😂. But I got the Haval Jolion Ultra instead. Btw yeahhhh I've got my car already and I am in love. It's so good. Especially in sport mode.
@@MageTheoArtemis Um sorry what??? My family owns 2 h6s both of which have never had a single issue, and I bought the Jolion Ultra 2024 which has also been absolutely amazing, and thya received a 5 star safety crash test. You know absolutely nothing and don't know what your talking about. Your just prejudiced against them. Disgusting
Honestly I think the biggest problem is the auto on this car. Really a missed opportunity for a 5 speed. The puny power wouldnt be such an issue if it could actually sit in its power band
With all due respect most of us would think they are a gay couple. Now I know why the "two hetero men" comment was made in the video. Fist me or fisting is a popular practice among gay men, what was Matt thinking?
😂😂😂😂 Oh for gods sake as cute couple they make they Daddy Matt is engaged and she’s gorgeous and Daddy Jacob has a Mrs as well lol 😂 it’s 2024 people lol 😂
You are so British your manarisms, the way you look, sound, think james corden. It's official Australian people are very British sounding and acting and the same dry sense of humour. Viva America 🎉
Have you guys seen the amazing options that they offer to the Korean market? These mofo give them a large array of internal colours for the seats, and they also get a Sunroof. This top of the range GT that you're reviewing looks way budget compared to what I have seen they are giving their home market.
I wish Kia Australia had kept the keyless start (which the New Zealand GT-Line gets) and the sharkfin antenna. But at least we get the 1.2 L engine with manual; the Morning is only available with the 1.0 and auto.
Quite a facelift. But sadly the top of the range GT line-S now has an engine that would barely pull the skin off a rice pudding. It seems those of us who like small, quick hatches have nowhere to go except Abarth.
The Kia Rio was also a masterpiece, and it got discontinued 😢😢😢in SA These car manufacturers don't have consistency 😒, if a car fails to sell they just discontinue 😅instead of Makin it more great It whines a lot😅😅😅 this car
wow a 4-speed automatic, that's about as slow as my 5-speed AMT Picanto, the gear changes are very slow in that one, but at least it has a better gear ratio than the 4-speed. I heard that at least in Europe, Kia will cut down the engine power of its whole range of comustion cars due to new Euro 7 emission regulations, so it could be that we will have even less power than before. I don't mind the new design though, it makes it much more expensive of you hit something with these huge lights in front and on the back of the car, and except for the fake exhausts (at least here in Europe), the old design was quite nice.
My wife is waiting for a sparkling silver to arrive. Unfortunately, the ship was sent back to Korea with 1,000 Kias on it. Know of any sparkling silvers available in northern NSW or southetn QLD??
Car dealerships are taking people for idiots pricing these small cars for over 20k its a joke and the fuel consumption on most of them are a joke. Some are great little cars but way overpriced
Here in germany we dont have the 4-Speed Auto, we got a dogshit 5-Speed automated manual (or the normal Manual). Our Automated Manual has no P-Gear, you have to put it in N and engage the Handbreak. And even the 1.2 4 cylinder engine got downgraded to from 84 to 79hp, becasue emissions. The most basic car starts at 17000€ (27.700 AUD).
Guys, good review and I don’t want to be a wet blanket, but can you please stop swearing. I understand you’re just displaying enthusiasm, but do you want to grow your channel and a lot of people could be turned off by it regardless of the bleeping over. Remember swearing has its place, but it’s where you go to not where you start from 🙂
It really needs turbo, probably two if you drive hilly areas?. Today's motorised bicycles have bigger motors & pull harder up hills🤭?. Looks good parked in a driveway atleast.
The new exterior upgrade is the ugliest thing I have ever laid my eyes on it absolutely revolting. The guy that redesigned it needs to be sacked..and never allowed near a car again 🤮🤮🤮
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Absolutely criminal Kia deleted the 1.0L turbo triple with the updated looks. Would've been even more of a spicy nugget than the original.
I say we petition for a Kia Picanto N
@@CarSauce GT
In Europe they get keyless entry
Stop start button
Sunroof etc etc
We get the 💩
The 1.0L engine was pretty reliable and tunable for hyundai, but again it was since 3 Cylinder and hence demanded higher maintenance so both hyundai and kia both decided to ditch it from the smaller cars with 5 speed manual/AMT and 100HP state of tune. The only known cars in which the engine is still available is hyundai i20/venue and kia sonet with 6 speed manual/7-speed DCT and 120HP state of tune.
@@rc70ys NZ also gets a press to start button.
I had the pre-facelift Picanto GT-Line until it was totaled by a Range Rover at a set of traffic lights (not my fault) Luckily I got out unscathed so I can vouch for the safety systems of the car.
Replaced it with the updated Mazda 2 Evolve which as you would expect is in a different league. That said this Picanto model has 4 wheel disc brakes and centre armrest standard which is more that can be said with the Mazda 2.
I was happy with the Picanto, nippy around town and plenty of space upfront. Easy to park and economical. For a tiny car it was smooth and comfortable.
Love the new look and colours. Worldwide demand for the turbo was poor so it has been dropped from the Picanto range which is a real shame as the torque less 1.25 engine struggles to get out of its own way sometimes.
Have a 2018 Pop Orange base Picante and seriously I LOVE driving it around. It has so much character and really goes around corners like a go-cart. Been super reliable. I would love the new one and in that funky colour.
Hi, I'm from Malaysia, I have a 2018 KIA PICANTO. I'm very satisfied with the performance of this car so far. but I'm not sure if this new model will enter the Malaysian market because I'm really interested in it. and want to have it..
The Picanto is the mini BMW should have built. Small, compact and low cost. Just like the original Mini.
This is glorious to look at, adored the old one too, but dumping the turbo beggars belief, who the heck thought that was a good idea idea 😢
It smacks of bean counter.
no one bought the turbo model, only sold at 5%, so they figured why supply it if no one buys it.
@@seegee7728 it's sad that because it was available only in the manual it wasn't popular 😥
@@claudiadavies5110 yes, more people need to learn how to drive manual.
This car hit a special spot in my heart. It's almost like a 90s slushbox, which is exactly what I want. I might buy this.
Guys. Not every viewer is a car performance enthusiast. As a second car, we just bought a 2024 lower model Sport, not on cost, but for the fatter tyres and better ride to mirror our 04 Getz.
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Did you go for auto or manual?
@@OhKnow379 I got an auto because I'm 84 and my wife isn't much younger and I like the small wheel fatter tyres to give a cushy ride. Thanks for posting.
@letsseeif Okay awesome. Ive been looking for a car for my 80 year old mother and its reassuring to hear that you're happy with the automatic offering. Cheers
@@OhKnow379 Thanks for posting. My wife is 80 and loves the idea of a Picanto. We'd still have the Getz but we decided to buy a Sport Picanto. I reckon the Picanto will be a good choice for your mother. Thanks for posting.
Such a shame they got rid of the turbo because it truly is a smart looking little beast.
This is the greatest car review video I’ve ever seen. Yes I am serious
love the vibe your review guys! looking for a replacement car for my elderly mother but boot space seems little too small
Just got one on Saturday great car
how long is the wait time?
Great and fun review, I enjoyed it a lot. Thanks very much.
When I get one of these (because I will, because it's cheap and basic) I'm going to get a sticker that says "Pican'tgo" and smack it on the back of the car somewhere just below the Kia logo.
Just to remind someone to wait a couple minutes while my car struggles to accelerate from a green light.
Love the shape , colour and style .
For automatic transmission they should've have changed to CVT or even the other markets available AMT
it should be illegal to be that dangerously slow
it is alright actually. i dont mind
@@MageTheoArtemishow does it hold up in the motorway?
@rhyley-hz4on never took ut or seen it on a motory way actually. Not powerful enough
@@MageTheoArtemis I have this engine on a Kia Rio. It is not slow at all actually. It gets pretty quick after 4000 rpms. I drove it on highways and did overtakes safely and quickly enough. You just need to rev the engine.
@@bogdanionut7768 possibly
As a GT line owner. I was ready to slap down an extra $1000 for a GT but unfortunately they were made to order and the 6 month wait turned many people away, including myself. This is why the sales were low. KIA, you've done yourself a disservice. Bring back the GT!
This review was so chaotic 😂
I bought and currently drive a GT (2021) in black and I adore it. Loads of fun on the road, uses barely any fuel, never once felt slow, and an absolute gem of an engine.
Somewhat understand but really sad Kia's killed it off. kitbough knowing that I now drive something rare and relatively short lived, makes it that little more special.
Also love the videos guys! Keep 'um coming!
The key to going faster is: LEAN FORWARD. Great KIA car review 😂😂😂
is it better than the suzuki swift?
I expected it to be faster. The Toyota Aygo X with 72hp is similarly fast with around 14 seconds for 0-100 with the CVT transmission. I think the Aygo also looks bigger from the inside but I have to sit in a real Picanto to be able to judge that.
I think I'd rather buy the Aygo X, there you also get the japanese reliability.
can you get them in australia? this is an aussie review..
There are few reasons I can think of for removing GT model.
Either the Turbo model wasn't all that reliable or there was trying to keep the price lower than $25k, because of the new futures such as the line keep assistance etc. Maybe inflation had due something about it?
Probaby due to emission standards. And once I saw that the turbo version only accounted for 10% of the sales anyway.
It is just a regular torque converter 4 speed Matt :(. The Picanto in Korea and other parts of the world did get a new 5 speed automated manual but sadly we didn't.
Automated manuals are TERRIBLE
@@OhKnow379 Eh, they get the job done tho, but obviously torque converters are much better but if you're doing lots of high way miles you're better off with the extra gear and at that high speed, the auto manual wouldn't be riding the clutch so often
im sure you can get the ECU opened up to produce more BH
What about the Hyundai i10?
I was actually considering this car😂. But I got the Haval Jolion Ultra instead. Btw yeahhhh I've got my car already and I am in love. It's so good. Especially in sport mode.
Haval are very fragile cars, i absoulutely would never ride in 1 as they break up so easily
@@MageTheoArtemis Um sorry what??? My family owns 2 h6s both of which have never had a single issue, and I bought the Jolion Ultra 2024 which has also been absolutely amazing, and thya received a 5 star safety crash test. You know absolutely nothing and don't know what your talking about. Your just prejudiced against them. Disgusting
@@ezy.from.now.on. .
i can’t believe it’s a slower than a Fiat Panda…
Older one looks better. If you need lane keeping assist then stop driving now
it looks so cute
Will it be faster on manual?
I got my order in, for a black gt line manual, but i just wish it had all the stuff they get in Korea for the same price...
I love my 2023 GT LINE S, i call it my pocket rocket 😂
if you want a fun small car with manual transmission and with a strong engine, reliable and not too expansive look for suzuki swift sport
I was thinking the same. However after Ford killed the Fiesta ST Suzuki skyrocketed the price of the Swift Sport so it is not very good value anymore.
What a wasted opportunity not having the 1L turbo manual and a 6 speed auto.
Honestly I think the biggest problem is the auto on this car. Really a missed opportunity for a 5 speed. The puny power wouldnt be such an issue if it could actually sit in its power band
Would have that a million times over an MG3. Nice little car, just get the manual.
Two hetero men? wow I thought you guys were a couple all these years. I felt sorry for Matt when Jacob announced he was leaving a few weeks back.🤣🤣🤣
I think they wanted clarify after I commented that their 'fist me' was gayer than usual a couple of vids ago
We try to keep things… ambiguous
is jacob leaving?
With all due respect most of us would think they are a gay couple. Now I know why the "two hetero men" comment was made in the video. Fist me or fisting is a popular practice among gay men, what was Matt thinking?
😂😂😂😂 Oh for gods sake as cute couple they make they Daddy Matt is engaged and she’s gorgeous and Daddy Jacob has a Mrs as well lol 😂 it’s 2024 people lol 😂
You are so British your manarisms, the way you look, sound, think james corden. It's official Australian people are very British sounding and acting and the same dry sense of humour. Viva America 🎉
Have you guys seen the amazing options that they offer to the Korean market? These mofo give them a large array of internal colours for the seats, and they also get a Sunroof. This top of the range GT that you're reviewing looks way budget compared to what I have seen they are giving their home market.
I wish Kia Australia had kept the keyless start (which the New Zealand GT-Line gets) and the sharkfin antenna. But at least we get the 1.2 L engine with manual; the Morning is only available with the 1.0 and auto.
Quite a facelift. But sadly the top of the range GT line-S now has an engine that would barely pull the skin off a rice pudding. It seems those of us who like small, quick hatches have nowhere to go except Abarth.
Daddy Jacob doing some powerlifting to up the daddyness I reckon.
My daughter has a Nline automatic...all you need if you don't need to go out of town.
The Kia Rio was also a masterpiece, and it got discontinued 😢😢😢in SA
These car manufacturers don't have consistency 😒, if a car fails to sell they just discontinue 😅instead of Makin it more great
It whines a lot😅😅😅 this car
wow a 4-speed automatic, that's about as slow as my 5-speed AMT Picanto, the gear changes are very slow in that one, but at least it has a better gear ratio than the 4-speed. I heard that at least in Europe, Kia will cut down the engine power of its whole range of comustion cars due to new Euro 7 emission regulations, so it could be that we will have even less power than before. I don't mind the new design though, it makes it much more expensive of you hit something with these huge lights in front and on the back of the car, and except for the fake exhausts (at least here in Europe), the old design was quite nice.
why is it not selling in malaysia 😢
Can you review the Yaris?
My wife is waiting for a sparkling silver to arrive. Unfortunately, the ship was sent back to Korea with 1,000 Kias on it. Know of any sparkling silvers available in northern NSW or southetn QLD??
Waiting to see people mod this thing like crazy 😮
Car dealerships are taking people for idiots pricing these small cars for over 20k its a joke and the fuel consumption on most of them are a joke. Some are great little cars but way overpriced
Agree. Fuel consumption on this little nugget is outrageous
@@rc70ys im getting about 5.5L / 100km combined and 4.2 - 4.4 on the freeway in the auto. Cant complain for a non hybrid.
Omg I wait for ur review for that 😂😂😂
who buys a tiny nugget with an AUTOMATIC 4speed ??? if ur gonna go nugget style at least do it with the manual 5speed
Here in germany we dont have the 4-Speed Auto, we got a dogshit 5-Speed automated manual (or the normal Manual). Our Automated Manual has no P-Gear, you have to put it in N and engage the Handbreak. And even the 1.2 4 cylinder engine got downgraded to from 84 to 79hp, becasue emissions. The most basic car starts at 17000€ (27.700 AUD).
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh Kia morning...❤ good. Smart hybrid....👍
Wtf did you guys notice that there is the german Hakenkreuz in the Rims???
Thanks for the video, I enjoy it very much, new subbie here 🫡
Still miss my GT.
Guys, good review and I don’t want to be a wet blanket, but can you please stop swearing. I understand you’re just displaying enthusiasm, but do you want to grow your channel and a lot of people could be turned off by it regardless of the bleeping over. Remember swearing has its place, but it’s where you go to not where you start from 🙂
You’re American aren’t you?
Mate! Asking an Aussie to stop swearing is like asking a human to stop breathing. We die if we don’t do it
such a nice car.only the engine and transmission kills it...KIA u can do better. for such a car a small turbo and 110 bhp would be perfect
It really needs turbo, probably two if you drive hilly areas?. Today's motorised bicycles have bigger motors & pull harder up hills🤭?. Looks good parked in a driveway atleast.
Bmw's M division is shaking in its boots 😂
Picanto 2020 Gt line owner here. It's auto is terrible, especially for high way noise and fuel consumption
It's just kia sonet with a little small body
Push button start should be a minimum in all cars in 2024.
Disagree
While entertaining this review was ridiculous 😂
Spent whole time thrashing the poor little machine though twisty hills.
do a mahindra kuv 100 too
Not available in Australia.
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For a petite asian like me this is a perfect. It's not for supersized Caucasians
DADDY JACOB ❤
According to the specs, the newest model is 1900mm wide. Up to now it has always been 1595mm wide.
I remain self assured it's not Cool
they need to make this a EV
ASAP
its not bigger
Promo-SM 😆
Matt and Jacob.. If you just stopped swearing, buyers might take you more seriously.
Some people are good for car reviews i see no talent here. Just alot of noise
fake as toyota yaris 💀
It’s worst engine even my old Toyota is faster than this kia
Drive your old toyota then
No need to be faster with that size of a car
They messed it all up, looks, engine, etc…looks like those ugly Chinese electric cars 🚗
So annoying people
OMG it's horrible 🤮🤮🤮
The new exterior upgrade is the ugliest thing I have ever laid my eyes on it absolutely revolting. The guy that redesigned it needs to be sacked..and never allowed near a car again 🤮🤮🤮
You are blind.
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