Review
Kia Picanto micro-car 2004 - 2011
/5
- Pros:
- High roof equates to feeling of space
- Light controls: easy to drive and park
- Very cheap to fuel and insure
- Cons:
- Base model has a budget feel
- Small petrol engines struggle on the motorway
- Lack of driving position adjustment
reviewed by Carbuyer
The Kia Picanto doesn’t pretend to do anything clever; it's a cheap and cheerful four-person runabout. As long as those four people don’t have too many bags, because the boot is tiny, and you’re not planning many long motorway trips, the Picanto will perform admirably. Its two petrol engine options are only 4bhp apart, oddly, and they're both better below 60mph or so. However, the car's small turning circle, good visibility, abundant headroom and comfortable seats make it a sensible buy. There's the seven-year warranty too, which is particularly brilliant for an inexpensive little car.
