Kia Picanto 2021 review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ย. 2024
- The Kia Picanto is sticking around in an ever-shrinking segment shunned by Aussie buyers.
To some degree it's fair enough. What works on the streets of Seoul or Tokyo doesn't always translate well to our great expanses here in Australia, but if you're sticking to a metro capital, isn't the Picanto all the car you really need?
We've tested the refreshed for 2021 Picanto range for this test, from the base S manual, to the GT-Line auto. We weren't able to sample the updated version of the top-spec three-cylinder GT manual, as it arrives later in the year.
What did we make of it? Both cars were driven several hundred kilometres over a weekly test, and were analysed for their value, design, practicality, fuel consumption, drive experience around town and on the freeway, as well as how they stack up on the warranty and safety front.
There are a few small surprises you might not expect, and a few that could make the difference between picking the Picanto over either of its main rivals, which include the MG3 and Suzuki Ignis.
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In the UK, the top of the range is the GT-Line S which has a 3 cylinder, 1 litre turbo unit putting out 99bhp which gives it a 0-62mph time of 9 seconds and takes you on to 140mph.
It's great for those country roads with its 16" alloy wheels mated to low profile tyres; cornering like it's on rails.
It has stop/start technology, keyless entry, wireless Apple Car Play as well as Android Auto along with it's own built-in SatNav which is excellent
Just drove one today. Loved it. It drives really smoothly, there’s plenty of leg room, it turns the corners really well. Over all it’s a great small car. I liked it better then the Mazda to be honest.
is keyless?
Me wife,s 2012 1.0 manual Picanto still her daily drive here in SA. Do about 19-23 km/l. Super city car accept for low profile 14" rubber and flimsy rims, causing quite a bump thumb ride and ended up with flats and bended rims twice as potholes are aplenty over here. True review!
The 14" wheels are 65 profile which is quite high!
Your mpg is way off.
I have 2018 model as my daily driver. Excellent fuel economy. Fun drive too
it's four wheels and beats the bus! that's all i'm looking for lol
Wow I love you already
In the office we have 6 Picantos (different years). It is an authentic road warrior still produced in South Korea.
i got around 54Mpg on my picanto, just drive 90km/h and easy on accelerator. :)
i have this car, and on freeway it does 23km/L of fuel, its basicly hybrid-class car fuel consumtion.
yes, in cities it can do about 12-15km/L but still, its fun small car to drive,
warranty is excelent, cheat to maintain and it doesnt lose too much value depreciation over the years as it is cheap to begin with.
what more you need?
10/10 for anyone who needs a car to get the job done.
Saw one of these in the street the other day and it stopped me in my tracks. It looked great, especially in white with red bits and pieces. The comment you made at 00.30 were sentiments said 50 years ago with cars like the Mazda 1300, Datsun 1200 and Toyota Corolla which became the "big 3" of Japanese cars, sold in large numbers and paved the way for Japanese cars in Australia. I do grant you though that in 2020 with our obsession with cars that are much larger than many need folks probably don't want these types of cars. The comments you made about the Picanto's omissions was silly, particularly with regard to rear seat passengers. This is a budget car. If in the market I would definitely look at one of these with the more powerful engine. In a manual it would be a lot of fun!
I'd love to see a comparison video between the Kia Picanto and MG3 Excite model! similar in pricing and warranty! (Aus)
You moved the driver seat a little before you sit rear seat. It can see the difference with the video rewind.
My wife has a 2020 model GT Line. Loves it. Great for commuting. And yes magically bigger on the inside than it should be. Even fun in twisty country driving with those wheels and tires.
Bought the S model new in Auto in 2018, absolutely perfect little quality built car.
Up to 60,000klm now, only tyres and a battery required so far.
I believe its the 3rd generation so these cars do have history.
I bought my Picanto S model 5 years ago with Autonomous Emergency Braking, the MG still doesn't have it.🤔
Such a beautiful small car for day-to-day drive man I only got to review the base model on my channel.
Would have been nice if the update would bring in an auto box with more ratios. 4 speed auto is straight from the 90s. Even a CVT would probably work well in one of these.
I like the way KIA design the DRL led that connect to chrome bar of grille. Headlight detail look like its elder brother - Cerato. Interiors: Center entertainment looks great, and now we got center arm rest box in A segment car: I love that.
Can you do a review about the new (2021) kia rio gt line
Pity the OZ spec doesn't get the seat heating/cooling (instead large ugly blanked off squares ahead of the gear shift) and electric glass sunroof as in other markets.
As cars, utes, suvs etc.get every bigger, one wonders where it'll stop, if ever. We keep our 04 Getz (irreplaceable) for shopping & even the odd really long trip (800k each way). It's our little second car & it won't die. Do you ever think that very small city cars will make a comeback, given Aussie cities are getting ever larger?
no answer. maybe I'm in an echo chamber.
Once fuel prices start to rise small cars will come back in fashion. That said, the Picanto sells well enough, tops it's class.
Your Getz has nowhere near the features and safety of the Picanto for a start.
@@heavymetal9622 Mate. I've been driving since 1956 year I became a Pilot. I'll get a Picanto presently.
Love Getzies 😊😊😊
I’d really like to see a video review of the MG3
And the new MG ZST
Here you go
th-cam.com/video/4gRaSybKuKk/w-d-xo.html
Well, he got 37mpg which is what I get. Nothing like the official mpg which is unobtainable.
4 speed tourquebox? here in germany the Picanto and his brother the Hyundai i10 have ,since the new generation, a 5 speed automated manual.
I get 49 mpg in my new gt line 1.2 it's a great car to play on the country lanes 🇬🇧🐟🐟🇬🇧
I can only get 48mpg if i drive at 50mph on the motorway and on the flat.
If you throw it round country lanes its more like 28mpg.
A sensible average would be 37mpg.
I got a much older model1.2, I get 48 around town, mid to upper 50s on longer motorway journeys.
@@Howie57 thats impossible
@@fivish It definitely is not, because thats what I get too in my 1.2 litre Picanto. I suspect that you have a heavy right foot.
European Picanto GT line 1.2 comes with start stop push button, keyless entry and ISG system. The auto is 5 speed but called AMT, has tiptronic function which has faster acceleration time when selected. Unfortunately no paddleshift on the D style steering wheel. That is the main reason it looses a star out of 10. The second is due to safety features missing but include automatic braking which is the main function I needed. I can drive happily and feel safe with this feature activated. Rear passenger space is not its strong point both in terms of knee space and in terms of having to accomade 3 adults. Maybe some may opt for Hyundai i10 which has better rear space but will loose out of having this amazing looking and internally luxury feeling car. 8” carplay / android auto screen with perfect sound 4+2 (tweeters) speakers. Will subtract one more point for fuel conaumption. (6.4-7 l / 100km). No hybrid technology apart from ISG system. They could have added a second system for additional fuel saving or for emissions lowering purposes. Nevertheless I think it is first in the supermini category (1.2 GT line Picanto AMT) but can certainly improve as discussed above. No wireless charger at my region but added a USB dock/pad. There is a dedicated space for it above the 1 zone automatic climate control system and a usb and a 12V socket just below it. The rear boot cargo cover opens simultaneously with the rear boot, its space is enough for my needs as a city car or for two people going holidays a hotel or an apartment.
Great review and great car, but you are buying the GT or S for the badge and trim not for the performance IMO.
The GT is gone - GT Line only, no turbo 1.0, gone.
Thats what trim levels are my friend.
very nice. I might buy one as that price is so affordable!
Did you buy one
Since when does driving a car out of the city WITHOUT adaptive cruise control become a problem? Can’t people even drive a car anymore???
Notably the GT Turbo model has been DROPPED!
Are you sure? I suppose not yet launch on the market. Dealers in my state said they have no information yet, so I'm still waiting for gt turbo. My money is ready, already waited half year for it. Damn if they drop gt turbo, I'll be mad.
@@jingge5593 When I viewed the KIA website a few weeks ago they showed the 2021 models and "no" GT, but I have good news for you, it has been updated again and it now includes the GT.
Interesting to find out about the automatic version. old ones are CVT ? 4 speed. and the 2021 generation are now AMT five speeds whats the best I assume automated manual trans ?
The front is way too busy though. Especially for a small car.
I think it’s one of the best looking k cars except for the busy front.. would probs look better had they not flared it out so much.
Filmed in Chatswood haha I recognise the background.
Where the hell is this car over here in America?
Nice little car
4 SPEED AUTO WITH OVERDRIVE???!?!?!??!?!?!!?!?!?!??!?!?! FUCKIGNG SICK
Dissapointing to find the new model will have a Dual Clutch automated manual gearbox rather than a proper torque converter box. I have the 1.25 auto in 3 spec. Its great except for fuel consuption which is only 35mpg. Have had two courtesy cars one manual and other auto which had much the same mpg. I use the motorway a lot and its fine there with plenty of acceleration and fantasic brakes. Yes the ride is choppy but that could be the very hard tyres they fit oem. Might have to wait to 30k miles to change them for softer ones.
Does gt manual is really a manual transmission or its just have a pedal shifter so thats why it was called manual?
When will this range be available in south africa
It’s here now
May i know what size of luggage is that?
Aus Dollar is sooo inflated, here in Perú i paid $9,549por the base model.
Not sure how you guys drive to get that sort of economy. My 2017 Optima returns 7.0lts per 100km regularly, combined city / country driving, mainly city. Or last tank was 886km on 63.06lts...just confused how a car that is way smaller, in both weight and engine size gets mediocre economy.
Journo car. lol gets a real workout for the little time it gets a review done on it. things are different when you own it of course.
@@jonathanparle8429 which I would expect to be normal economy, the figure that they claimed to have got just didn't make sense. Must be a drive it like you stole it to achieve their figures
Its the laws of physics! Most cars weigh a ton +/- and have similar drag factors.
They are also putting out 80-100 bhp. So the average driver will see around 35 mpg. I had a 2.5 litre V6 sports estate which did 22mpg. But that was a quick car!
depends on how you drive,
most of fuel goes for acceleration and wind resistance on high speed.
the slower you drive the more MPG you get,
sweet spot is around 85-90km/h
i get 54mpg on inter-city drives
in cities around 40mpg
The prices are a bit different from what I can see on the website 😌
Thank you
I am told by a Picanto owner that there is no climate control.
That means constantly (manually) adjusting the temperature control to keep the temp in your comfort zone.
This owner was pissed off !
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South Korea:morning
EU, NorthAmerica, South America:picanto
Greater China:morning
does it handle like an older civic on rails?
wax333 No comparison lol . But for the size and segment of vehicle is has a very smooth gearbox and comfortable ride with plenty of grip round the corners.
Not sure i could live with the Pablo Picasso moustache on the GT-line.
Lol it’s cool chill bro
How many 100 kilometres per mileage?
is this the "astro grey" color?
Is this available in Philippines?
I wonder that does he really buy them or....???
ديزاين الامام مليح ولكن مازال من الخلف لم يرقى الى المستوى المطلوب
waiting for indian road
Here is the list of features KIA Australia ripped off from this model which is available in other market just shocking!!!!:
1. keyless entry
2.keyless start
3. Lane keeping assist LKA/LKA
4. Heated seat
5. DRIVER FATIGUE WARNING
6. tire pressure monitor
7. Digital Auto climate control
8. Sunroof
9. Auot stop start...........
Fkn why would they remove all these features?
@@Niighht to lower the price tto compete but left potential revenue go away, cheap strategy
I like 1,2 & 7. If only they made a manual version of the Rio GT (which has these features)
How tall is the reviewer??
I'm 160 cm and get plenty of room at front and back without having to move the seat. I'm not tall though I guess 😂
Wireless CarPlay, have I heard it right?
Only wireless with Apple. Has to be plugged in via USB for Android.
korean car name : morning
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Handsome boi
GTI Killer!
can't wait for the 2nd hand market and at around 2 grand, i'll happily convert one of these to ev.
Why this mn lie to us "looket sites forent & back to change sait the sitese this I'm thinking about it he is lie ..
@@shahababadsafian5838 use Google translate from your native language to english
“Convert to EV” as in you yourself will pay to convert a ICE vehicle to EV?? That’s a dumbass move imo
@@heavymetal9622 playing the long game.. those cars safety features will still be current.
Nothing changes
Good price good car
😘❤👍KIA👍❤😘
Wish the Picanto can increase more height from the landslides. Thank you
Not having telescopic steering wheel is just a drawback.
That's a cool 😎 little car. The price is awesome. 👍
Kia Picanto is a grwat car, I love how it doesnt consume fuel and its well balanced too
front looks like scion iQ
The investor car.
Perfect recipe for a metro car. If it only had more grunt I would seriously consider it if my Mini dies. Made in South Korea not China is a bonus.
It will feel a bit cheap because it is cheap. Can't make much for $17K in todays world. Hell even the Chinese junk struggles to be this cheap.
Chinese is not junky now
@@rivirueren3383 Bwhahahaha! You are a funny guy! Oh yea.. when one thinks of quality the Swiss and Germans just have nothing on the high precision, high tolerance, high quality Chinese craftsmanship! Bwahahahaha... oh geez, I think I laughed so hard some wee came out..
@@rivirueren3383 Chinese is all junk what you talking about lol
Nice that it has the temperature gage but I am wondering if that's something they feel may be an issue down the line.
How is having a temperature gauge going to be an issue???
good
Wow it’s a nice small Hatch from KIA pls heart my comment
@Ghost what
to expensive in indonesia. price close to baleno hatchback
Can't understand why you have the GT version in automatic, surely you should be testing the manual version otherwise, what's the point of it being GT?
A city car needs to be automatic or the up-down on the clutch will be tiresome.
Having driven the auto and manual I can confirm 37mpg on the auto and 38mpg on the manual. So no downside to going auto!
Gotta' say it, the world is your oyster.
The microcar segment is all but dead Down Under. That's cuz most of us Aussies are hillbillies who don't give a f..k about the environment and need big guzzling cars to accommodate our growing bulks and compensate for our small brains with big wheels and engines.
I like the design from the 3 generation. I dont now why, but generation 4 is a litle bit ugly
Yes the mk3.1 is a step back but the Gt and X 16" wheeled models are stupid and gaudi with vinyl seats!!!
that's like my 2013 Kia picanto but with steroids, mine even don't have an airbag haha(crying)hah
u looks like canadians stats minster
Dude you need glasses
Maybe I'm getting to be an old fogey, but I really don't care at all for these touch screen Android Auto/Apple Car Play screens in cars these days. A) They're going to be hideously outdated and look out of place within 5 years B) I don't trust the electronics in them will last the lifetime of the car C) Most of the functionality can be had by using a Bluetooth -> FM radio dongle for $10. Not a selling point to me personally. An AM/FM radio with CD player is simple and timeless... but I guess this is what people want. However, in this segment of the market, it seems Kia is king here. I'm disappointed with small car offerings elsewhere. Given inflation though, those prices have jumped a fair bit since this was filmed.
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Soon reproduction of Kia in Algeria full CKD
Hmmmm there are more wider range of choices in the Japanese cars section.
Go ahead. No one's stopping you!
@@BASH_ANGEL What's the matter dude.You sound like I offended you. Go ahead and enlighten me.Let me know how it transpired. I didn't insult or give any negative remark.Just gave my opinion like everyone else. You got a problem with that.Hmmmm DO YOU?.
I'm the 1000th like. 😁😂
You look like Justin Trudeau
I hate my life
You look like your prime minister.
Shitbox 🤣
Not buying it 0 stars in the crashtest!
so u buy it for testing airbag only ? :D
Too small for me, its not a long distance country car. For the city fine. I will pass thank you.
Yeah ..you would have to be into pedaling.
For the segment of Vehicle it is, it actaully handles well round the bends, is quick enough and holds up fine on the motorway. This gt line is a great car for young buyers who want something of this size that isn’t too boring (like an i10) 👍 Great job Kia
@@maxmorris4562 It wouldn't be my first choice for a long distance trip. Different car for a different market.
Never drove one. I just rented one for my trip when i go to Morocco...... i'm disgusted. I wanted to roll around in some American made ride i can't impress my fiance with THIS.
Thanks Morocco, for pimping my ride 👎