Is the Kia Picanto the forgotten gem of the small car world? | ReDriven used car review
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Cheap and cheerful. Few motoring nameplates fit the bill quite as neatly as the Kia Picanto.
The Korean marque’s smallest and cheapest model arrived in Oz in third-generation guise in 2017.
For such a small package there’s a lot to like. The is a struggler on the open road, but its tuned-for-Oz suspension packages are fit and fun, appointments are thoroughly modern for the sort of money Picanto commands on the used market, and they’re all still covered by Kia’s long factory warranty.
What do you look for and what’s to avoid? Check out the full video and let us know if we missed anything!
00:00 - Intro
01:12 - What is it?
02:51 - Does it look good?
04:36 - How's the interior?
06:19 - How's the tech?
07:01 - Is it practical?
08:00 - What goes wrong?
10:08 - Is it safe?
10:45 - What's it like to drive?
12:51 - How much is it?
13:32 - Fuel use, warranty & servicing
13:59 - Should you buy it?
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Dusk sensing wipers? I know I might cry looking at a beautiful sunset, but I didn’t know the Picanto is that emotional too.
I laughed hard lol love this dude
Dusk? Or dust?
Came here to ask more about the dusk sensing wipers!?
Wasn't there are Barnsey song called "Wipe the night away" - or did I mis-hear those lyrics. :D
Anyway, I'm sure the rain sensing headlights are awesome.
I love to see the succes of this channel. For me it stands out because it's not about all the latest and greatest tech and the newest version of expensive German cars, instead it's about cars that have been around for a while, cars more people will probably consider buying. Good job and nicely done on selling your handy cheat sheets. Oh no that's right they are for free, how amazing!!!
We bought a new one three years ago. Here in the EU we also get auto airco and heated seats etc. We drive every year to the south of france (1200 kms) and happily cruise at 140/150, so it is not just a city car. We love it and are about to order a new one. A great car!!!!
Absolutely agree, this is where most people get it wrong, because it's small they'd think you can't go touring in it. As an owner myself, I can also say the Picanto is very stable on high speeds, feels like a big car on the road, fast and definitely capable car.
I’ve had a 2019 Kia Picanto GT line for 2 1/2 years not and it’s absolutely amazing. Super fuel efficient and great to drive!! Also easy to keep clean bc it’s little 😂
I am still considering this car in GT-Line Auto, what is the fuel consumption you got and what is the average kilos can be done per tank of fuel?
We've owned a Mk3 1.0L Turbo for over 3 years and it's a great little car. It's not going to set the road on fire (0 - 60 in 9.9) but it is considerably quicker than most other small cars available here in the UK. It feels solid and is good fun to drive and so far we have had no trouble. It'll do 60 mpg on a m'way run as long as I take it easy.
I have it, nice fast!
Problem is a shitty little turbo engine is unlikely to have decent longevity. There is a reason people pay more for a Jazz etc.
@@ln5747 Jazz too bl**dy long!
As a whinging pom, I love watching anything Australian. Funny, down to earth and no nonsense!
Cheers mate! - AK
Such a great review, open honest, tonnes of humour, best car review we have see by far of the Picanto's, and we have watched a lot...
Really appreciate seeing South Africa included in the international pricing🤝
What an ingenious idea for a motoring channel! Thank you for answering questions for people that would require hours of research to find. Legends!
Love the descriptions you give! Keep up the great work guys. 👍🏽
appreciate the way you do real world reviews. keep it up!
Great review as always, being from the UK it was great to see an MG TF in the workshop 👍
just what every car needs, "dusk sensing wipers" , does it also have rain sensing lights? Another entertaining re-review :-)
auto wipers and auto lights as well as auto gears!
Haha lol I also did a double-take on that one
Dusk sensing wipers? Not even the S class comes with that astonishing feature!
Let us get that merch! Great work guys.
Love this car brought one after my kia optima. Love it. Great reviews. PS who wears short shorts. Best review channel 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 hopefully it grows more in 2022
Just bought a Picanto to use as a cheap commuter but I’ve grown to love it! Fantastic little car and is a joy to drive in manual form.
Love small cars man.. They are awesome. Just cool tool that is been used by many.
Love the videos. Any chance you could do a full one on the RAV4. I know you’ve included it as the best SUV but I’d love a full video on it especially the differences between the hybrid and diesel
New graphics. This channel is growing can't wait to see it celebrating 1 Million Subs and more
Having driven 1960's Mini's I understand the fun of driving small hot hatches... loved this review but my comment is about the rear legroom with the front seat in your ideal driving position ... I would suggest that on the rare occasions you might have more than one passenger in the front seat that it is possible to create more rear legroom for that 0.01% of the time
I've just ordered one of these and watching this has made me so pleased I did!
you got it yet?
I bought a brand new GT with a manual gearbox and am waiting for it to arrive, so I'm happy to see that this thing seems to be getting good reviews all round. I wasn't expecting to get a track ready car, but a nice little daily driver that turns into a pocket rocket when you down shift. I test drove the GT Line with the 1.2L inline four with an auto gearbox, and it was a bit lacklustre, which is why I went for the 1L turbo three banger with a manual. Can't wait to receive my car and take it onto a windy mountain road.
wasn't that GDI engine? the three cylinder one?
IMHO manual is fun to drive yet, in urban environments with traffic on every corner, automatic gearbox wins... only if there were less cars on roads and more open roads with nice views... i would get myself manual any time...
I love watching your in depth reviews on cars. Have you or do you plan to review Kia Venga/Hyundai ix20?
Please do a Kia Rio next. I'd love to see that. Otherwise, great video.
I agree with nearly all of your evaluation as the son of an owner. I recommend KIAs to anybody who asks.
Thank you. Great believable review.
"Crap and shit down there", "More bits and pieces" 🤣 Like I'm watching a Rick-and-Morty commercial
Got a 1.0 turbocanto throttle box and a chip tuning its a real pocket rocket, love it to bits....and it can leagaly fit 5 persons.👍..not many cars that size that can do that...power to the Canto's 🤪👍
just barely 5 people, and these 5 people must be very small, and god forbid if one of them farts in the back seat..
The wife has a 2018 GT Line auto with 85,000 kms, absolutely nothing has gone wrong with it and the interior still looks like new. It's still on the original tyres! I have only 1 complaint and 1 regret.
The radio reception isn't the best and we bought it about 6 months before they brought the turbo GT to Australia.
Can't find the dusk sensing wipers either ;)
Thank you. Your video convinced me and I just pulled the trigger on a brand new 2023 GT-Line - which here in the UAE unfortunately does not have a turbo. But it will do as a city-slick commuter! Now I just have to wait for a month to get it....
Love the channel just wish the audio for the first transitions was less loud. It's a wtf moment when it kicks in compared to the voice audio of the rest of the video. Keep up the good work.
I was in stiches at the comment of having legs Onlyfans spread to the side👏😂🤣.
Brilliantly delivered once again by Mr Morris, with great charisma. I think your suggestion on this for the small segment, might only be contested by the VW Up! Might be something worth looking at with the team.
Kudos on the great content & fantastic cheat sheets
Purchased a new 2021 Picanto GT Line in auto, not a lot of power but gets all the fundamentals right. Great for general running around, looked briefly at a Suzuki Ignis glx but it just didn’t tick enough boxes, new car drive away for $20k, wait time for the picanto ordering new in 2021 was 6 to 8 weeks.
Today is the release of 2019 kia picanto...thanks for the info mate..more power to guys
Really enjoy your reviews. C1 and 107 coming up? Vauxhall Adam? Thing is I should be driving next week.
We don't get those in Australia
I really love the way it looks interior and outside unfortunately Kia never brought any of these to South Africa
6:34: Love it! "Dusk sensing wipers"! Rain sensing headlights, too?
BTW, great presentation. thank you.
Would love some merch to support the channel, particularly when they are this tasteful.
Hey mate, would love to see you do a review of the Abarth 500/595/695 soon!
The width of 1595 mm does make the Picanto easier to fit the garage sizes of the UK.
I like the red trims except for the pair around the front 'air intakes'.
Dark coloured vehicles are less visible and have a history of being more involved in accidents.
More colour options such as light metallic blue would be nice.
More powerful engines to match the Volkswagen up! GTI and the Honda Jazz/Fit 1.5-litre will make the Picanto GT Line more attractive to sporty drivers.
I love small affordable cars 😍
Wouldn’t mind seeing more driving and gear shifting in these videos, but others great and very informative, especially with mechanic opinions
Bought the gt line S great car with sun roof as well . Great in the summer
thinking of expanding to Africa or Nigeria I will be your plug for that, lovely channel and informative since mostly in Nigeria we are one of the highest consumer of used vehicles in Africa. The contents here is great for us in Africa
I have a 2020 GT line & love it. Purchased new. Its so much easier than most small/micro cars to get in & out of. Yes I am a Senior & 5'8". I live on Sunshine Coast QLD & there are a lot of traffic lights & some hills. I have found the car performs better on 98 fuel for the steep hills and hill starts. I have done a couple of long road trips. one from Sunny Coast to Albury & big mistake because of floods went via Newell Hwy. Yes it was stressful because of the potholes however it survived really well. returned to Qld via Hume & Pacific HWY & it was great as it did the steep hills North & south of Sydney really well. & was the sole occupant with some luggage. The other trip was to Coffs Harbour with 2 people plus 2weeks of luggage. it did great again. Yes cabin noise can be annoying, am thinking of trying different tyres when I need to renew. Not expecting a huge change though. I get about 6.5Ltrs local driving, got about 5.5 to 6ltr on long trips. I used to own a Impreza then a 2012 Forrester so yes I had been spoiled but am more than happy with my downsizer.
I was honestly expecting you to say that the horse in the back ground would be a better ride so to see a glowing review of the picanto surprised me.
As for the Redriven bottle and shirts bloody oath I'd try to buy one pending the sizes you'd go up too. I definitely try to buy a Redriven shirt with "there's a net for your fish if you catch any" or "I'm not a mechanic so I'm not qualified to answer that, but Jim (Hullsy) is". Gotta try to help keep one of the best channels on TH-cam going so you guys can keep producing great content.
Also it'd be cool to see which cars treat their fuel consumption rating like some people try to claim their age is.
Out of curiosity will you guys in the near future possibly be reviewing the Mitsubishi Fuso Canter? I know it's not your standard vehicle to review but it's one of many I'd like too see what you're opinions of it ate after driving one.
Excellent review. I just bought a new 2024 Picanto lower spec. model 'Sport' 14" wheels and fatter tyres for a more comfortable ride & to mirror my super reliable 20 year old Hyundai Getz.
Bought the base S model (1.2 auto)BRAND NEW in late 2017.
Six airbags, cruise control, electronic stability control, autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with forward collision warning, hill start assist, anti-lock brakes, four-wheel disc brakes.
It now the sixth year of ownership and has 56,000km on the clock WITH zero issues. (only battery and tyres replaced) It was $15,750 AUD and they had a discount of $750 for 1 week.
So out the door at $15,000 inclusive of 12 months rego and 7 years road side assist and capped servicing costs. Expect 10 years from it and should be around 100-110,00klm at which point will be the perfect car for my son getting his licence.
Run the $numbers...that's value right there. (With safety)
Thought about getting a Picanto, but after my 2004 Corsa handbreak being crap, I had to leave it in gear. Love it though.
Would love to see a modern Mitsubishi Mirage review.
Today I bought one from 2017 for my wife and I am very satisfied
I have to send you a photo, of one of these. Parked outside, across a single garage and the driveway.
Just bought this car, 2017, ACTIVE version. My first car ever, thank for the review it's reassuring. I would have loved to check your cheat sheet, the link is dead tho :(
@redriven I agree. Little cars are nearly almost more fun then they appear. I don't understand the male bravado that goes on with small vs big cars. Honestly, if you are comfortable with your manhood then a small car is often more then sufficient.
Love my 3 cylinder 1 litre Alto...and still feel manly 🤣
Big cars means you compensate for tiny penis, small car is when owner is hung like mule
Same with my Jazz.
Always amused when I give someone a ride and they are amazed at the interior space.
Going from a 6l V8 to a GT Line. No longer towing a boat. Had a few small cars, manliness didn't seem to change noticeably though.
I really think you should review A Volvo C30, I own one and think it is a brilliant quirky, stunning to look at and comfortable little hatchback
They dont go wrong because most do ridiculously low mileages - hard to judge their true reliability if used under normal conditions.
30 seconds in and I'm already laughing my ass off. I'm so glad I just discovered this channel.
Pricing in RSA listed. Love it bro
Saw one the other day & wondered 🧐 is it any good, could you review a Ssanyong Korando mate ?
Wish we had this car here in the States ❤
The Hyundai Motor group make reliable cars. I own a 2004 Hyundai Getz which is ultra reliable and still going strong. Kia's Picanto may live up to my experience with my unbreakable Getz. [ps. could you please make one on the Getz although it can't possibly live up to modern safety spec...]
I love my GT Line Auto. Especially with $2 per litre UPL! 👍👍👍
i have one of this cars, in Chile. Getting almost 4lt / 100kms if you really try to get the lowest ( like 90-100km/hr, light on the accelerator). I'm not getting any other car for at least 5 years. Mine is 2020. it was repaired after a little accident. Repaired, notthing to complain about, its really a excellent car. Wish that here it has 6 airbags and EBS (has only 2 AB and ABS)
I own a Kia picanto GT line and I love it ♥️🥰🥰
Can you kindly do a review on the Kia cerato koup?? I am driving a 2011 model which has been so reliable at 140000 km. Can you please review one on any year.
Picanto GT or a base spec Abarth 595? I love the Abarth but the 7 year warranty on the KIA is very tempting. I read that the GT can gain 40bhp from a remap, so should match up with the Abarth in power.
Hello ,
First of all great review ! I want to ask a question. I want to buy the kia picanto gt line with the 1.2L and 84 horsepower engine,5 gears speed. At my local kia dealer I can pick up the Auto version which is ready to be delivered . If I want the manual I need to wait up to 3 months and probably more . Which is better in long-term view . Is the auto gearbox problematic etc.;
I really liked this one. I like quirky cars too. Anyway, I own the picanto rival, the Ignis - I've had two. Could you do an Ignis report? My complaint is Ignis seats lack support but overall love my Ignis.
I have a Suzuki Alto...such a great runabout..and boy does it get hammered everyday
Thinking about a new one of these.
Might suit me better than a German sedan these days.
What do the wipers do when they sense it’s dusk ?
Another forgotten gem would be the Suzuki swift sport. Like a poor man's weekend fun car with the practicality of a hatchback.
Should you buy a 2nd hand Mazda Cx9 please. You guys are the best.
Awesome review
I chose a Rio GT Line over a Picanto GT but it was a close call
I’d love to see you review the Rio GT Line at some stage
What is your opinion on the Rio GT?
It's a toss up between the Picanto and Rio
@@semklm7579 I have only driven a Picanto GT Line in Auto with the weak 1.25L non turbo engine and I didn’t like it, but I assume the Manual Picanto GT with the same 1L Turbo engine as the Auto Rio GT Line is good.
Comes down to if you prefer Manual or Auto I think.
I like the Rio interior a lot more than the Picanto though.
I’m not a big fan of the Rio Dual Clutch Auto but prefer it to the under powered non turbo Auto Picanto.
Late to the party but love the review, totally bogan fantastic. Good job and great car. Wish I'd bought mine before the COVID tax hit....
Any review of the 2015 vw polos?
Yep where/ how can I get the ReDriven water bottle tee shirt and pillow case?
I own 1 2017 picanto great
1 year's ownership, my biggest complaint is:
1. extremely noisy
2. Some unusual tapping sound from different spots of the fitting
3. Small gas tank I need to fill up almost every week(50km round trip per day)
4. 4 Speed gear box not helping fuel consumption worse than a Mazda 3 2014
My 3 year old Picanto 3 spec automatic in white has done 29,000 miles with zero faults.
My daughters 4 year old Picanto 2 spec automatic in black has done 24,000 miles with zero faults.
All the 16" wheels versions: GT, Line, X etc are to be avoided. Vinyl seats and coloured bolt on nonsense bits. Granny blue sucks. Get white or black. Expect 35 MPG.
Your right foot must be a bit heavy! It is possible to get as low as 35 mpg if you do lots of short runs, but I get 37 to 41 on my daily runs across the city and around 55 to 60 on longer motorway trips.
@@andyhowlett2231 the dealers courtesy car averages 28mpg.
@@fivish That's possibly because your MPG readout is still set to US gallons instead of UK gallons. Mine was when I got it and I had to read the manual to see how to change it.
@@andyhowlett2231 It uk gallons and the auto box does not help, but I had a manual as courtessy car and it could only manage 38mpg.
i've bought a Picanto launch edition 2018 for 2 month ago, i have to say i don't have any problem with it. This car is reactive and the gearbox is smooth but the fuel tank is small ( this is city car btw )
Mate can you do a ford ranger 2010 2.5l because I own one and I can't find the normal problems
Liked the review so I bought a new one, GT Line 1.2 manual. Great little car all round. We use it for country trips. New ones, ordered and wait, are cheaper than used ones! Fuel is less than my motorbike. Fun car.
How is the fuel consumption?
5.5l/100kms or less@@brianchueng7099
@@brianchueng7099 5.5l/100 kms over the hast 4000 kms.
We got a 2019 GT Line just a month and a half ago to replace the wifes 2011 Golf TDI GT (we needed a manual car for driver training for our son) So far we are loving it but the stereo and speakers are not good at all, very weak sound with no base.
Don't mind those ReDriven goodies 👍👍
You guys should do a video on the Smart car (Smart Fortwo) I’m happy for you guys to review mine im based in sydney
Please do it!
That janky tiptronic. So much fun
@@jhref the entire car is janky as it is. Quirky concept but I’d rather have a more conventional Picanto, and a car has to be really bad for me to even consider a Picanto over it.
@@User-cb4jm it’s actually a fun car to drive and generally great feedback from owners
l own 2021 Picanto what think it drive wells but when you start the car its start with a high rev
we have volkswagen up and a picanto. the volkswagen drives 20km 1 liter and the picanto 16 km 1 liter. the picanto is a little bigger on the inside. but i like the volkswagen engine. its much smoother below 2000 rev. the picanto doesnt like to drive below 2000 rev. overall there both good small cars.
I'm on my second up!, and I can't speak highly enough about them. Totally underrated car in Australia.
One of my family members has a '16 picanto and it's fast but slowing down is another thing and when the car went in for a service the brake pads were at 10%
That just negligent ownership
Please test kia rio 1.0 turbo auto gt line. It is really fun!
Ok, please help me. Should I buy the Kia Picanto GT or a Swift Sport ????
The Picanto is the car all the Body Shops use as Curtesy cars
Looking forward to when you reveiw a haval or MG SUV I'm sceptical but they really can't be bad as v facts each report increased sale in fact they are main stream now
Neat little car.
Nice little car. But remember a few years back a new Picanto retailed at $15k... now you'd be lucky to get one under $20k. Bloody hell. And a 4-speed auto??? seriously, 2002 called they want their transmission back :-\
Can you do a redriven on a Range Rover sport l494?
Hello guys. When is the Jeep Grand Cherokee review coming out?
"Like kids, do they become little shits?" LMFAO😂
I just bought one in the 1.25L variant and I can't really fault it except for the Android Auto being a little cantankerous unless you have a brand new cable. Also, it has the usual Kia thing of the pedals being level with your earlobes.
Good video. Thank you.
I'm from Israel and I own a Kia Picanto 2018 (it's 2017 model in EU).
It's really great car. It's all about what your needs to have this car.
It can use as main car for singles or family with one child.
Or as secondary car if you have bigger family.
I'm mechanic as a hobby. Its mechanical the Kia done a really good job. Very reasonable parts and cheap.
I really love how Kia solid this car.
In Israel it have a really good reputation as a good car.
There is only few drone for it.
The fuel economy is really not that good.
This car can use little bit better than 12/17 kilometers per liter.
Ibiza/Alto/etc make it better use for the fuel economy.
The benefits of the bad fuel is it have longer engine life. Please don't buy the 1.0 liter engine.
Only the 1.25L version.
It's fit for this car.
What is isreal?