2018 Kia Picanto Review | EvoMalaysia.com

Can cheap be also cheerful? The Picanto shows us that in the age of modern technology, it is still possible to make a basic car that is fundamentally good, a car that gets the basics right. This is a car that charms us not with any big wow factor, but by simply doing everything asked of it exceedingly well.
Skip to the important parts:
- 00:00 - Introduction & Exterior walkaround
- 04:00 - Boot
- 04:53 - Interior: Rear seats
- 08:23 - Interior: Dashboard
- 14:32 - Driving experience
- 21:35 - Conclusion
Specs:
- RM49,888
- 1,248cc, Inline-4, Petrol
- 84PS @ 6,000rpm
- 121.6Nm @ 4,200rpm
- 4-speed AT, FWD
- Brakes (F/R): Vent Disc / Solid Disc
- Suspension (F/R): MacPherson Strut / Torsion Beam
Features:
- LED daytime running lights
- Halogen projector headlamps
- Keyless entry
- Parking sensors: Rrear
- Reverse camera
- USB ports: 1
- AEB: No
- Blind spot warning: No
- Lane departure: No
- Airbags: 6
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[@reablack152]

I never ever seen a more praising video about another car in the market industry than this! Thank you! Because of your down to earth words and review, I will buy one tomorrow! Everybody praises this Kia Picanto! I will go for the X-line picanto! It is too beautiful! Thank you KIA MOTORS! THANK YOU TOO FOR YOUR EXCCELLENT VIDEO! Love from Romania!

[@PrimeV88]

As always..very good review

[@KonWaiLuen]

Thanks for watching!

[@jiaweytan2773]

Awesome review Kon !

[@KonWaiLuen]

Thanks for watching!

[@pstamaria]

Thx Kon. Nice review as usual. How about the GT Line bro? 😉

[@nimmy7358]

Thank you for the review. 👍🏼

[@KonWaiLuen]

Thanks for watching!

[@AnjanaDharmasiri85]

Great Review! This car is just gaining traction in Sri Lanka right now. Planning to get one in a few months.

[@cassandraroses1325]

just waiting for my picanto this month!

[@jamesdaniel9213]

Great review!

[@KonWaiLuen]

Thanks for watching!

[@paramindersinghsikh]

I've been waiting for this car to be reviewed by someone I trust for sometime now. Thank you mr.kon for the review, it is very much appreciated 😎.

[@KonWaiLuen]

Thanks for watching!

[@paramindersinghsikh]

@@KonWaiLuen you're welcome boss. Keep up the good work 😊

[@wan3922]

Just bought picanto gtline last month. Feel like an exclusive car. Thanks kia for making this budget car but comfort and sporty.

[@KonWaiLuen]

It's a simple that is very well put together. Very pleasant.

[@asyahrilz]

thank you for review

[@KonWaiLuen]

Thanks for watching!

[@jacktoh9640]

Thanks Kon. I watched this video and finally bought this car. It is a very fun to drive car. Its exactly same as what you said in this review

[@KonWaiLuen]

Glad you liked it!

[@eugenetan9988]

I’ve been waiting for the picanto gt line review

[@zenyu94]

One of the most underrated car in the market. Hopefully it will gain recognition from Bobby's, Kon's and Beng's reviews. But on the other hand, as a owner I would not want this car to flood malaysia road like myvi or axia as well 😂

[@KonWaiLuen]

Links to Bobby's and Beng's vids in the description section.

[@ahmadzakiabdullah6614]

Great car.just get one last month.what you say is true.fun car to drive due to its body stability & good response engine.good review.

[@KonWaiLuen]

Thanks for watching!

[@adkan1995]

18.36 "no fuss whatsoever!" *camera shakes like an earthquake* hahahaha Not dissing the car btw, love the little thing!

[@KonWaiLuen]

Oh, this is the fault of my mount rather than the car. Haha.

[@investmentandfunnyvideo]

Hi mr kon. If compare with honda jazz facelift, which one is better? Tq v m

[@cal1633]

To put in simply, this car is magical and almost feels like a C segment car. Sophisticated car, according to Bobby a picanto even out-engineered a VA polo.

[@stevenloh8635]

Finally for this review! My wife and I have decided to get this car right after test driven the Myvi. Huge difference in term of the ride quality. It handles really well and the steering is rather quick and direct. My biggest complaint after being an owner for 3 months is the fuel consumption is not the best in the segment, archives an average of 13km/l. Loving this ride so far.

[@KonWaiLuen]

ohhh.... fuel efficiency has never been the strong point of Koreans. I remember driving an earlier version of this Kappa 1.25 engine in the Hyundai i10, that thing was quite thirsty.

[@khairulfaezahbintimdyunose1908]

it depens on how you drive.. no matter what types of car

[@Brad14221]

Kappa engine is quite thirty..

[@pauljaa4719]

it does depends on our foot but not always the solution. engines have different tunes. some are well engineered. some are not. like proton iafm engine. drive sedately still not as fuel efficient as some other 1.3 litre engines.

[@anis9644]

Event i malay i really love your review kon 👌

[@KonWaiLuen]

Terima kasih menonton!

[@joonster18]

Nice review from you Kon! Do you think Malaysia will bring back Suzuki cars?

[@KonWaiLuen]

No indication they would, but I hope they do. Suzuki makes lovely cars. The Swift, for example, despite its relative mechanical simplicity, is a joyful car to drive

[@stanleebp630]

Waiting for GT LINE Review🌟

[@notmimul]

im getting one soon~~ gr8 review.. most my friend recommended me to get myvi but I'm still going with this. I think the quality is better and feels premium compared to myvi.

[@KonWaiLuen]

Absolutely. It's smaller than the Myvi, and may be down on a few features, but every inch the better engineered car.

[@notmimul]

@@KonWaiLuen yeapp...can't wait for it!! 🙌🏻

[@HMEMM]

myvi for look n fuel compsumtion but lama2 minyak kuat jugk

[@natashe7555]

We got the ex and almost everyone I met look down on it.. until they sat inside😂 the refinement in this small car is miles ahead than the other car for the same price.. and no one want a kia so automatically anti theft 😂

[@kumaranpillay5629]

Pls do review for Kia Cerato 2020 model 😊

[@ariffsauffi]

Price 10k lower than my rio sedan.. But win with handling, engine response n fun, lose in term of space only.. Btw very good n detail explanation

[@KonWaiLuen]

Yeah. If only they could imbue this driving character into the Rio. The Rio is overall, not bad, but it lacks the Picanto's driving sparkle.

[@sasitharan4161]

Sir cn i see kia picanto novus x pacage cn ahh bcs i wnt buy but im vry busy so sir cn novus x pls

[@khookeatchye6883]

Tku Kon. I’ve made me consider this car even as I’m looking for a car my 19 year old daughter can drive. Excellent review and advise

[@KonWaiLuen]

Thanks for watching. Hope your daughter likes the car!

[@khookeatchye6883]

Kon Wai Luen I w ent to Kia pj today and was told hey have discontinued the Kia Picanto yikes

[@KonWaiLuen]

That's unfortunate. But hey, can hunt for a used unit.

[@seezhanwei]

Take it up genting

[@KonWaiLuen]

Wanted to, but didnt have time. Car returned

[@Mark-nq3re]

I own one, this is my 2nd Picanto. the first was a 2014 which I sold off for this after 190k of mostly PJ to Genting (You passed by my house in this review) It is my commuter car and I bought it for the price, the reliability, features and the balance between comfort and handling this car offers. There will be a GT Line model coming soon, was waiting for it as was hoping it would be with the 1.0TGDI engine but it turned out to be the same engine and gearbox.

[@KonWaiLuen]

Oh, we stay in the same neighbourhood. So how does the new one compare to the previous gen model? A few of my media friends have the previous gen model, and they are universally happy with the car.

[@Mark-nq3re]

The previous was in itself a fairly well sorted car and it certainly was a benchmark for how a sub-RM60k should be and I would say it certainly exceeded my expectation where the only real disappointment was the engine lacked low end torque. Never really viewed the space as a problem as it is to be expected when buying a small city car in the same vein one never buys a Mazda MX-5 and complains it doesn't have enough space. It was a good car which was the reason unlike previous cars I kept it for 4 years and 190k where previously all cars were let go at 3 years and before it reached 100k. Previous cars include Waja, Myvi, a Fiat Panda and a Suzuki Swift and all of them became problematic right around 90k. The new certainly is an improvement over the old in terms of comfort and handling, it does deliver slightly better fuel economy and torque is more linear. It feels more refined and unlike the previous car that had exterior design but not really much in the way of interior design this one is the opposite. Currently done 16k since June, the only thing I wish is the infotainment system could hide away into the dashboard when not in use similar to the Volvo S40. Agree with the assessment that this isn't an ideal family car and it was never intended to be.

[@nimmy7358]

@@Mark-nq3re thank you for the additional insight.

[@jasonjaafar]

If I was younger, handling is important. Iriz would be my choice. But now, at my age, I have wisen up. Refinement is everything. A great handling car without refinement can be fun, but ultimately tiring. A car with refinement, even without so much handling, is a God sent. So much more comfortable and livable on a day to day basis.

[@KonWaiLuen]

Good point! The Picanto is significantly more refined than the Iriz, and handles almost as well.

[@harithmaurer8037]

Gt line please

[@ahmadikhmal5593]

Can you review toyota hilux?

[@anazxoxo]

Im buying this car. Test drive picanto less than 2 weeks ago. Very smooth ride. Awesome motor driven steering. Nice interior despite no leather seat. Price only rm49K+. Affin bank offer loan with only 2.66% interest. Much lower than myvi. I only looked at picanto as Perodua really disappointing me. Already booked since early June, and they tell me still have to wait til end of this year. This picanto is a great car to cure my disappointment towards myvi 😊

[@KonWaiLuen]

As long as you don't absolutely need the space, I don't think the Picanto will disappoint. Great choice!

[@anazxoxo]

Ya. Dont really need space since I bought this for city drive and to go to office only. Still adapting with small sized car ^_^. Already owned this picanto for a week, so far I'm loving it except the fact that I have to refill the fuel once a week (RM50+ can only drove me +/- 200km). My previous car would cost me rm150++ for a full tank and can drive me up to 2 weeks.

[@KonWaiLuen]

Efficiency doesnt seem to be a thing with Korean engines.. what were you driving previously?

[@anazxoxo]

i was driving prado tx 3.0 but sell it off already. after that i just drive my husband's car camry 2.4 while waiting for new car. I already drive this picanto from Kota Kinabalu to Keningau which the road was very challenging, the hill very steep, curvy and long. But changing gear to 1 still can speed up around 80km/H with aircond on. Impressed with this picanto. and the apple car play really helps while using google maps =)

[@osamehammadi9167]

❤👍KIA👍❤

[@nabillarif]

if this 4 speed auto is in the Iriz , that wd be awesome!

[@KonWaiLuen]

Yeap. Agreed.

[@sldatelier1154]

Great review! Just a different thought tho .. could the picanto win some potential Jazz buyers over due to it's price difference ? (of course if size and passenger ferrying is not in the equation)

[@KonWaiLuen]

Unlikely la, I believe. Most Jazz buyers are likely to have space considerations in mind and are unlikely to be tempted by the Picanto

[@proakkie942]

Do you consider it as quiet? How is it compared to myvi axia and iriz in term of quietness?

[@KonWaiLuen]

In terms of quietness.... better than all three.

[@owenkoay83]

Come KIA Bangsar check out New Carnival and Sorento Facelift.

[@jasonlimkh9332]

Kon,, if you have chance,, pls review the new facelift perodua Alza .. especially try to test drive the car,, let us know,, the feel of driving the new facelift alza .. thx bro

[@pauljaa4719]

It is mostly cosmetic upgrades. the drivetrain and chassis were untouched. space is the same. nvh also the same. so in terms of feel of driving, i reckon it is the same as the old alza. really, it is a really minor facelift. but since old alza is selling well with less complains, i dont think u would go wrong with it.

[@mahadhirisaable]

Kon.... Do the GT LINE...,Pls,thks

[@adrianccseng]

picanto genting run? :D

[@JumboKit]

Wanted to get my younger sister a used first gen picanto/suria for her first car as he just started college. Trying to find something on cheap FC and anything below rm10k. For now I'm only thinking about suria gen1, getz, wira and also an old toyota corolla..tho the corolla is roughly 20 years old..but i heard the toyota corolla especially is the most reliable car out there...even if it's old..i may be wrong..lol. Mainly has to be cheap on fuel and maintenance. What do you think is good purchase? Thanks in advance btw.

[@KonWaiLuen]

Between the choices you mentioned, I'll pick the Corolla AE101 la. Legendary car. Ridiculously over-engineered. They called it a mini-Lexus for good reason.

[@zanmansor4255]

Tell me in this segment which other cars (Japanese/Korean) have rear aircon vent? To me being a small car rear aircon vent is not needed at all.

[@Ljaqq]

Agreed so much!! I own one since 6 months ago

[@KonWaiLuen]

Ermm... i think I mentioned not necessary too?

[@syamsulkamarudin8073]

1. Center seat belt can be wind up (disconnect) if only occupied 2 pax.. 2. U will be amazed how they hide the rear viper water spay..

[@KonWaiLuen]

Into the blade?

[@jianminglee5410]

Acun ar you're an owner of the car? how's the fuel economy so far?

[@syamsulkamarudin8073]

Kon Wai Luen.. no la.. hehehe.. that xpencive car level.. for A segment, it nicely inside the 3rd brake light..

[@syamsulkamarudin8073]

jian ming lee really want to own 1.. I test drive it at its birth place, like kon say.. too small for fat uncle like me.. 😭😭.. i bought kia rio..

[@KonWaiLuen]

How are you liking the Rio? To be honest, I think the Picanto more enjoyable to drive la. Haha. The Rio is a fantastic car for the money too... just needs a more potent powertrain and smaller rims.

[@cliftonin]

On the free way at 100 kmh in fourth gear does the engine stay in high rpms ? Nice car and review, thank you

[@Alexander.Portnoy]

It revs at about 3k rpm.

[@zahemi914]

Tq Mr.K, Well informed .. Can i say that despite of Axia being cheaper and consume less gas, Picanto is worth the money to buy in terms of driving satisfaction?

[@KonWaiLuen]

Easilu

[@rickylleow]

A good review, though I won’t be a buyer, I would be able share my thoughts with would be buyer.

[@KonWaiLuen]

Thanks for watching!

[@danny5385]

Good review, only concern no arm rest! 😂. I believe it has 6 airbags correct? Its a very good city car, good enough for daily travel from home to work, good for groceries, good for Point A to Point B.

[@happiesdog]

There is after market arm rest available or else u can wait for the GT line which comes with a factory fitted armrest.

[@KonWaiLuen]

The lack of arm rest caught my attention, but didn't cause concern. It was a small space, afterall.

[@investmentandfunnyvideo]

Hi mr. Kon. Can i ask what will u choose between myvi and this car? Tq v m

[@KonWaiLuen]

Ermmm..... Myvi for the space, but if I dont have a kid, or if I m buying it as a secondary car, it'd be the Picanto.

[@pravinrajji]

Hi, how would you rate the Kia service in Malaysia? Comparing to our national cars. In terms of parts availability too.. Thanks!

[@KonWaiLuen]

No personal experience, so can't comment conclusively, but my observation is that satisfaction is not as high compared to Japanese brands. Parts definitely costlier than national cars.

[@pravinrajji]

@@KonWaiLuen Thank you for your feedback. Very informative review too! Keep it up.

[@coppoop]

For daily usage from melaka to shah alam, is it ok for the fuel consumption? Because my saga flx consumption is not very friendly for daily commute.

[@KonWaiLuen]

FC may be a bit high if compared to other cars in this segment, but should improve over your FLX.

[@coppoop]

@@KonWaiLuen any recommended car for my journey? Cheap car with great fuel efficiency?

[@Mark-nq3re]

Melaka to Shah Alam everyday? I thought myself PJ to Genting almost everyday was far. Average is around 11-12km/l but if you take away the hills and keep a constant 110kmh you can get around 14km/l. There are more to the story when commuting long distance, you will need to take into account servicing cost, cost of replacement parts and tyres as well. There is also the element of safety and comfort, this is where for a sub-RM50k car you won't go wrong. If only fuel consumption was the determining factor then the car to buy is a Mitsubishi Attrage/Mirage unfortunately it does not deliver much else.

[@coppoop]

@@Mark-nq3re thank you for your feedback. How long u've been commute from pj to genting?

[@Mark-nq3re]

Hafizfiruz, this Oct will be my 15th year.

[@lordofindie]

hi kon, please review the cerato.

[@KonWaiLuen]

Ok, will request.

[@ravesam716]

Maybe Kon will wait for the new version. Although I would like to buy the current version due to the rebate price.

[@jetdin9400]

Hi kon. How do you think this car would be in the long , reliability wise? Knw someone close who owned the old gen picanto, and it was not only not reliable, but the parts were also expensive

[@KonWaiLuen]

First gen probably, but I understand the 2nd gen was pretty good. This should be alright too. Korean cars have improved their reliability significantly over the past 10 years, though I understand parts remain costlier than Japanese equivalent.

[@Mark-nq3re]

I owned a 2014 Picanto, did 190k much of it PJ to Genting on a near daily basis. Other than sending it in for the usual servicing I never had to replace any parts on it other than the shocks, battery and I replaced the tyres annually for safety purposes. Not sure where the perception comes from but the Picanto was rated as one of the most reliable cars in Europe where it is extremely popular.

[@Mark-nq3re]

Parts and servicing cost definitely more expensive especially if you buy those parts at a service centre. However parts such as brakes and shocks do often have a 30-40% off sale and that's when I purchased it and kept it at my usual service centre to store till it was needed. However the one part that is significantly more expensive than other cars in its class is the depreciation.

[@jetdin9400]

okay i guess they have improved on reliability tp say the least. the picanto i am referring to is the 1st gen one (2004-2011) model.

[@jetdin9400]

@@Mark-nq3re were the parts readily available or did you always have to order and wait for them?

[@ongzc2653]

If I am looking to buy either this or myvi which would u recommend? For me I don't mind the size as I am the only one that will be using most of the time. In terms of fuel consumption, driving experience and comfort, I should choose myvi or picanto ?

[@KonWaiLuen]

If space is not a concern, I'd say go for the Picanto.

[@faezahsham7328]

Please buy this vs myvi..i owned one for 6 months

[@ongzc2653]

@@faezahsham7328 how was it

[@khairulfaezahbintimdyunose1908]

i ma so glad i bought picanto.. i test drive more than 5 types compact cars

[@khairulfaezahbintimdyunose1908]

one of the best car driven so far...

[@skwong94]

how is it in your opinion as compare to iriz?

[@KonWaiLuen]

The Iriz handles better and is more spacious, but the Picanto is way more refined.

[@Michael-kz5nc]

@@KonWaiLuen more refined as in terms of what?

[@jissajiss9647]

Mikey Dee refinement in term of build material and most important NVH level.

[@justindividual7496]

What is fuel consumption in city if you are below 50 ? And what will be on highway about 100-110? Without AC?

[@KonWaiLuen]

FC of the Picanto is high for a car its size.

[@justindividual7496]

@@KonWaiLuen can you mention? Roughly

[@shafiqahrahim3209]

Im planning to buy either this or iriz 1.6. Which one do you think much better? Need to make a decision asap since I’ve submitted the docx for both car 😂 regarding the space, it’s not my biggest concern. Which one do you suggest?

[@KonWaiLuen]

If space is not a big concern, the Picanto is a more refined car. I'd recommend the Iriz if you're a regular long-distance traveller, but if for urban commute, I'd go with the Picanto.

[@shafiqahrahim3209]

Kon Wai Luen i see. In terms of fuel consumption, which one is much better?

[@KonWaiLuen]

No numbers to measure, but my gut feeling tells me they are on par. Feedback from friends using this car is that Picanto's FC is quite high relative to its engine size. But it's still bearable for middle income user la.

[@shafiqahrahim3209]

Kon Wai Luen i see. Okay, thanks a lot 😊

[@mahadhirisaable]

Shafiqah... Which you choose?

[@mindylaw09]

Picanto manual have review ?

[@KonWaiLuen]

Not in Malaysia. We only get the auto

[@chingyuanchung1433]

Is it possible for any review on latest GT line version ?

[@KonWaiLuen]

We have requested. They are arranging

[@Manikandaniv]

Mr kon cn u can pls 4r me i wnt know pls kia picanto 2018 novus x pacage pls sir i wvt see

[@syedmunibahmed9291]

Hi con what is the mileage given by this car?

[@KonWaiLuen]

Fuel consumption? Not exactly sure, but I think in the region of 9L/100km. I hear it's a little thirstier than Japanese engines of similar capacity and output.

[@syedmunibahmed9291]

thanks for your answer.@@KonWaiLuen It means it is not fuel efficient car. can u tell me if this car is comfortable and good for long journeys?

[@Felix-bj1vp]

Y Ur english so powerful

[@idawan09]

Looks like interior smaller than iriz and myvi? Maybe axia only..

[@KonWaiLuen]

I think it may even be more cramped than an Axia.

[@idawan09]

@@KonWaiLuen oh really..tq kon for the feedback

[@hayfa8605]

I like this car.. the only i hate is signal on the left.. why kia ?? I use kia forte now

[@alvinsonlampunanakphilip5613]

Even proton also the same. So pelik, if kia acceptable lah sebab koreans kan

[@jasonjaafar]

Car designed for european markets. Also, Kia has a design center in Germany. Also, Kia's chief designer is a German, Peter Schreyer. He was an ex Audi designer. Kia's design and engineering has progressed leaps and bounds starting from the Forte.

[@mindme7674]

Faux is pronounced as "fo" with silence of the 'x'

[@KonWaiLuen]

Thanks for pointing out!

[@sheldon1423]

Still don't get why buy this instead of a Myvi tho... Paying the same price for essentially a smaller segment car...?

[@KonWaiLuen]

Ermm... the Myvi is a more practical choice, but the Picanto here is a whole level up in terms of refinement.

[@yeungkumwah]

Picanto drive better then New Myvi!

[@jianminglee5410]

you will be happy in a twincab~big car for the money

[@jun_suzuki42]

Myvi is pretty practical, but for people who have OCDs, maybe Picanto is better.

[@administratorcompany5741]

I sold my new myvi ikon 2018 and swap with picanto GT today. So happy and waiting for delivery soon. Yeah...myvi ikon big crapped.

[@thewildflower]

No android auto or apple car?

[@KonWaiLuen]

There is, but I didn't try either.

[@jessccy]

Kon I was waiting for you to smile... unlike your statement. You went through the review with a straight face. LoL

[@KonWaiLuen]

Hahahaha... the driving situation wasn't very smile-inducing.

[@ikhramali1598]

Compare with i10...hehe

[@KonWaiLuen]

i10's nice too, but Picanto is newer and more refined la

[@ikhramali1598]

@@KonWaiLuen tq mr kon👌👌

[@paulmauer9405]

very dirty ...