2023 Kia Picanto GT review: 0-100 & engine sound

[@claudiadavies5110]

Absolutely love this car for its attitude, would love to see more on the roads😊😊😊

[@leasaunce]

Thank you for reviewing the GT model, just wish more people bought this model back in 2021! Such a great little car! Sad they’ve discontinued the GT model for the 2024 line up.

[@Wedgetail96]

F1 car and office chair 🤣🤣🤣🤣, love it 👍🏻

[@550r]

Always liked these, reminds me of a modern day Daihatsu Charade turbo for those old enough to remember them. I think it suffers from not having an automatic option which really limits the appeal to enthusiasts only these days.

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

Haha yeah it does have that kind of feel to it. Yes you’re probably right about manual.

[@leestockton9367]

Here in the UK we have the GT-Line S in manual and just before Kia changed the style of the badge they released a special edition run of fifty called "Bumblebee" which was uprated to 120bhp and as a result, the car has a 0-60mph time of 7.5 seconds; not quite hot hatch territory but it's good enough for me! It's just the best fun to drive

[@Eccentricplum]

I tried for weeks to get one of these new in nsw, couldn’t find one, and can no longer order them

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

Yeah you might have to search remote dealerships to see if there is any stock left as the MY24 has just been launched. Maybe try interstate as well?

[@Eccentricplum]

@@drivingenthusiastaustralia I also tried interstate. A couple of dealerships told me I will not find one anywhere around, and would be lucky if I did. Sucks as there won’t ever be anything like this again. The next gen seems boring

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

@@Eccentricplum What a shame. Totally agree - this little 1.0L unit has so much character.

[@Eccentricplum]

@@drivingenthusiastaustralia yeah love that little old school feel and character. 2nd option I picked up a swift sport 😁

[@alexallen5372]

What a beast of a sound when it takes off from a stand still!😮🫢🤩 5:01

[@russell3436]

That’s actually alot of torque for a little tiny 1.0L 3cyl engine. Also the GT-Line and other base models has a 1.25L 4cyl engine, it’s really weird seeing an engine of that size being seen in this day, it feels very oldschool where it’s written in cc rather than litres.

[@mahcooharper9577]

Couldnt agree more, little manual fun cars like that are brilliant. I'm glad at least the GT Line is staying.

[@brianneely4102]

Another great review mate. Loved the humour and cackled at the less than diplomatically correct "fat" comment!

[@perpetualgrin5804]

I blame the full tank of fuel and your big breakfast for these figures😅.

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

Haha, you’re probably right. Last time I tested one I got 9.7 something on PD. Could be down to a bad fuel batch maybe.

[@leefenton9477]

How big is the fuel tank ?

[@Chloe-hn9qz]

1litre

[@leestockton9367]

Good enough for 330 miles when full

[@ljp1942]

This or the Hyundai i20n ?

[@JBrezicPhotography]

The i20 N makes this look like a child's toy. They are two completely different cars. This is for slow city driving. The i20 N is a weapon.

[@elduderino7767]

@@JBrezicPhotography you can chip these things for an extra 40% fun with 100 bhp, far more so with 140 bhp, definitely more fun than a heavier i20 n with comparable performance

[@MCosan]

​@@elduderino7767But how reliable after chip tuning?

[@Mike_221]

Great little car. Shame this segment is nearly extinct.

[@robertfonovic3551]

Thanks. But i will keep my Renault 182 cup😊

[@jasonw98]

This or the VW UP GTI

[@mga71]

The Kia wins for warranty for me.

[@xconankunx4530]

Gotta shift towards redline, homie.

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

Watch until the end. It was slower shifting at redline. Peak power is 4500rpm 👍