Kia Picanto 2024 review

[@ThomasKohl]

It is really remarkable having the (or one of the) world's first review of the car on such a small channel.

[@cardinalnephew]

There are actually lots of reviews on the car - just search for the "new Morning": kzbin.info?search_query=%EA%B8%B0%EC%95%84+%EB%8D%94+%EB%89%B4+%EB%AA%A8%EB%8B%9D (Then use the filter option to limit the search to videos with subtitles)

[@chrisbates8064]

I had one as a hire car recently and drove it from Melbourne to Canberra return. It was a great little thing. Easily and happily sat on the speed limit and had no issue overtaking, though admittedly this was on a dual carriageway. At 185cm and 105kg, I'm no little slip of a person and had no issues being comfortable. I wouldn't hesitate to buy one if I needed a small city car.

[@therightcar]

Yep, it’s surprisingly stable and mature in the way it holds the road.

[@chrisbates8064]

@@therightcar. Agreed. I really enjoyed it. I think we can be hard at times with our expectations. Not so very long ago, we paid extra for air-conditioning and small automatics were 3 speed...4 speed if you bought the fuel injected engine or a Honda. In December 1990, I took delivery of a Daihatsu charade SG sedan. Manual with optional air. Power steering was standard. It was $17600. In the 34 years since, the equipment, safety and value equation has improved dramatically.

[@Nae395]

Excellent thank you

[@hazamat3222]

Brought one today, pick it up Tuesday. It will be replacing my 05 ford focus with over 250000km on it. Perfect car for me and my 80km round trip at 80kmh

[@therightcar]

Awesome mate! Hope you love it.

[@ashc3765]

Haha I picked one up before Xmas to also replace a focus 😂 2006 LS zetec with 365,000KM

[@Grant82gc]

Lol I'm looking at one to replace my 06 fiesta with 220000

[@gooner2000woman]

im ordering one for next year GT Line S not seen one in UK yet

[@ashc3765]

I got one just before Xmas for a new commute car and I’ve fallen in love with it. Brilliant little machine and fuel economy is sick 👍🏻 Done 3500km and current average fuel consumption for the total distance is 4.8L/100km. 5spd trans does 2800rpm at 100kmph and fuel econmy sits at 4.2-4.6 depending on traffic and A/C use.

[@therightcar]

Terrific to hear!! Love this kind of comment.

[@kd6gs]

Kia has amazing engines so efficient and powerful

[@missemd22]

The GT update looks great! I actually prefer how it’s less ‘sporty’ looking now - I hated the red stripes that were plastered all over the older models. This car would be a perfect city runabout or for those with really tight car spaces. Terrific review as always Matt.

[@therightcar]

Thanks!! Yeah the top-spec GT-Line is a great looking little thing.

[@lobsterwhisperer7932]

yeah same here, those red stripes look cool, but turn pink from uv rays after a few years

[@konradlangwald7082]

I have had one for 4 years now. Fine car for a couple of senior citizens. Drive mostly in town - once a week shopping and to my garden and twice a year 200+ km each way on holidays. It has collision assistance, rear camera with 7" touch screen, automatic AC, 1,25 litre 84 HP engine, 5 speed manual gearbox. I do 6.000 km annually.

[@GameH8rs]

wife just clocked 1500km on hers. it is a great little city car and does alright on highway trips.

[@ashc3765]

I’ve done over 10,000km in mine already 🤣

[@BarracudaB68]

Good review, thanks. I would've been interested see how much room there is in the boot with the back seats folded down as I need to get a large dog in there.

[@cardinalnephew]

Got a GT-Line on order. We do lose out on a lot of stuff though. Compared to the KDM Kia Morning, Australia models don’t get the tyre pressure monitoring system, sun roof, heated/vented seats, heated steering wheel, keyless start, Kia Connect, wireless phone charging, shark fin antenna (due to lack of sat nav system), interior seat/trim colour choice, dual-level boot space, adaptive cruise control, electrochromic rear view mirror, climate control air con and ash tray. We also lose out on LED lighting for the rego plates and interior lights.

[@therightcar]

It would be a $30k d/an offering with all that gear. Would you still consider it??

[@cardinalnephew]

@@therightcar Good point. I would at $28,000, but not 30. I think Kia Australia hit the sweet spot for pricing and features; would have loved some factory options (as opposed to just dealer-fit options). Our Kiwi neighbours get the push button start option included in their GT-Line for NZ$24.5K plus on roads. The only disappointment I have is that the colour I wanted (milky beige) isn't being offered down under. So I tried to get white and settled for green.

[@Phelec59]

​@cardinalnephew my wife has on order a sparkling silver GT Line. We could only see a sport at the dealer. We didn't ask a lot of questions but have seen mostly Korean reviews. I understood that some features, like sun roof, would not come to Oz. I am a bit disappointed to hear thete is no keyless start. I am spoilt with a Sorento GT Line. That's why my wife likes the features of the 2024 Picanto, a mini Sorento in her mind. She is going from a 2009 Suzuki Swift, so there are heaps of better features on the Picanto. Does the Picanto have keyless entry. And do you have to actually insert a key and twist it to start. The Suzuki at least has keyless entry and a knob to twist on the side of the syeering column. I am so lost when on rare occasions I use my wifes car....lol. We are in limbo at the moment for an ETA for the new car. I have read a ship carrying 1,000 Kias was returned to Korea due to an investation of stick bugs on the ship. I tracked that ship back to Korea, it was there a few days then went to San Francisco and now on its way to Mexico.......not sure if the mrs. car is on that ship. Kia rep cannot say anything.

[@cardinalnephew]

@@Phelec59 The Picanto has keyless entry. It has the new folding key where the buttons are on the side of the remote. News reports say that cars on the Glovis Caravel were offloaded and are aboard the Lapis Arrow. Fingers crossed that it’s in there!

[@Phelec59]

The Lapis Arrow was in Port Kembla and I was hoping it's next stop is Brisbane. Cars for Coffs Harbour are off loaded in Brisbane. So checking on the free ship tracking app (about every 2 hours, oh dear me) I now see it heading to Melbourne. I am shouting WRONG WAY!!. Fingers crossed it will then go to Brisbane........

[@jamiefrangos9233]

You are the 1st Matt, with the new Picanto ! Thank you. I have been waiting some time for the review in Australia.

[@therightcar]

Great to hear - and hope you liked the vid.

[@Juanvi_79]

Very honest, comprehensive and informative review.I fell in love with this car.I think it has the coolest front of all cars nowadays and the new green adventurous colour is great. I can't wait to drive my new Picanto.

[@therightcar]

Thanks - glad you found my style helpful!

[@JamieJeong-l2o]

Bought 2024 gt line 24500 Aud. Good steering , fast response. Good for 2 adults with 2 kids not for 3 adults the back seat is narrow :)

[@slavomt5832]

Excellent review ✅ Did you try Toyota Aygo X as a main competitor, at least in Europe?

[@bahramsyed938]

Im always in love with compact cars

[@DOHC16vMPFI]

I test drove the new 2024 Picanto GT-Line as an automatic back in April. Great little car. The gearbox was fine, would have been nice to drive the manual too. It did kind of run out of puff going up an on-ramp to a major arterial but it got there, it was with two in the car (me and the saleswoman). Parking was super-easy, and it just felt good to drive. When I booked the test-drive, I was wanting to buy a Picanto, but when the test-drive came around I had secured a fantastic second hand car so I didn't end up buying a Picanto - if I did, I would have gone for the Sport, with a 5-speed manual, which most likely would have had to have been ordered, because all stock coming in at the time were all automatic. The Picanto was pretty much the only new car I looked at, due to price yeah, but also because I really really liked it.

[@therightcar]

Awesome. I love the Picanto, and I hope more people consider it!

[@DOHC16vMPFI]

@@therightcar Thanks! Yes indeed! The used car I got is far older than a Picanto, it's a Mitsubishi Colt RG with a CVT automatic. A great car to drive and own with lots of features, and I plan to hold onto it.

[@fuzzylogic8573]

Wife is over the moon with her 23 gt black with the red trim.

[@therightcar]

As she should be 🥹

[@martyn_g]

Bought a second hand 2022 GT, manual. Use it within its parameters, and it’s bloody fun transport.

[@gregturner_awod]

A nice little car, appears well designed, and it seems pretty capable for what it is. As a small city car it would be perfectly adequate. I’m not sure I could stand the high revving motor on faster roads. The GT version was surely the best of the last series of Kia Picanto. Thanks for an interesting and thorough review.

[@therightcar]

Thanks Greg! Glad you enjoyed it. And yep; the GT was such a honey.

[@Gracie_Gravy]

I just brought this car and it’s great- one thing I noticed is it only has one reverse light on the back which seems pretty unsafe, was yours the same?

[@rhyley-hz4on]

Will this thing do decent on the motorway? Won’t be going at them speeds often just wanna make sure it’ll be fine if I want to

[@KatyaXander]

Thanks for the great review Matt. Any recommendations for your best car under $30k? (Was hoping that would be plenty for my first new car but prices seem to be rapidly skyrocketing and choices are limited). Have been considering Swift, Mazda2, Picanto.

[@therightcar]

Thanks! Well, this would be on my list for sure. I like it in GT-Line spec. Swift is good too, but a bit overpriced for what it is. The turbo version is a honey and you can find them for around $30k. Have you considered Yaris? Around $30k for Ascent Sport drive-away.

[@KatyaXander]

Thanks Matt - yep, Yaris is on the list too. Just wish the interior could get a facelift. Looking forward to your review!@@therightcar

[@davidTs4]

Morning all! Between this new Kia Picanto and a Smart 453 turbo with 90 hp, which engine is better and more fun to drive? Which car would you recommend? Thank you very much and congratulations on the videos!

[@matterpedematterpede]

I'm confused. It says on Kia's website that they still do the GT-Line.

[@therightcar]

Yep. You are confused. This is the GT-Line. It’s the GT that has been axed. GT = actually sporty GT-Line = sporty looking

[@matterpedematterpede]

@@therightcar ok thanks

[@mohdhafizsaed5823]

Very good review. Thanks from Malaysia.

[@ryharh7139]

Great review! Seriously into the GT-line as it provides a nice package in terms of equipment, styling and fuel efficiency for a price with almost no competitors. But even with good active safety techs, I’m concerned with safety in terms of structural integrity especially when colliding with a bigger, heavier car, having a difficult choice now.

[@nigelbritton964]

I had the previous model Picanto GT-Line until it was totaled (not my fault) Walked away without a scratch. Replaced it with the recently updated Mazda 2 Evolve which is expectedly in a different league, the Mazda is a size larger, bigger engine, better safety tech and more expensive. That said the Picanto has 4 wheel disc brakes and centre armrest/console (tiny as it is) on this up spec model which is more that can be said for the Mazda. Due to the poor global demand the turbo has been dropped which is a real shame as this updated Picanto needs all the torque it can muster as shown in this video.

[@therightcar]

Thanks Nigel. Sorry to hear about your GT-Line, but great you walked away from it. Thanks for your thoughts.

[@seegee7728]

Only 5% of sales were the turbo model, good little engine but no one bought it.

[@ajaweaa4579]

I guess you have to consider it as mitsubishi mirage, hyundai i10/i20 etc are no longer for sale in australia.

[@therightcar]

I’d consider it over all of those, anyway! 😂

[@garycorbin2789]

Looking to purchase a solid no nonsense car so this is appealing, and I have more primitive vehicles for overtaking but this car is more than adequate for buzxing about in metropolitan areas.

[@serbdriverAU]

I actually am looking forward to 2025 Kia Cerato (K4 as it will be known forward). I loved the spyshots of the car and really love the new design language of Kia. I currently own 2020 Kia Rio and love driving every moment of it! It's everything a young person needs or young couple. You dont need more than that! Also 1:46 what's wrong with 14'' small city car like Picanto? It doesnt need 20'' wheels thats for sure. Anything bigger than 14-15'' is overkill for such small car.

[@therightcar]

Thanks mate. New Cerato or K4 will be a big deal for the brand. Hopefully it lives up to the look! And nothing wrong with 14s, but a lot of better tyre brands don’t offer anything below a 15!

[@MatheusSantos-po3vu]

Queria saber se esse modelo vem para o Brasil?

[@ahh1180]

I bought for my daughter one of the last available KIA Rio GT line with the turbo before that got axed and there is a difference with that little turbo

[@therightcar]

Oh yeah Rio turbo vs NA is like night and day. Hope she is fine with the DCT auto.

[@slavomt5832]

I think smaller 14 inch tires are better choice for ride comfort. Do you agree?

[@therightcar]

Yep. It is slightly smoother.

[@claudiadavies5110]

Great looking car, devastating that the good engine is not available, but still a good point A to B little beast, I'd choose it😊

[@therightcar]

Yep, bang on!

[@Phelec59]

If the GT does not have push start, do you have to put a key in and twist? Also you mention no adaptive cruise control. Does that mean you will run up the back of a slower car?

[@therightcar]

Yes, still a turn key ignition. Non-adaptive cruise control? Yes. If you don’t brake, there is a chance you will run up the back of a slower car in front. The AEB system may prevent it but you have to be more road-aware.

[@Nae395]

Great review Matt. How did you find headroom, for say 188cm male.? It looks OK.

[@therightcar]

Hey mate - a bit taller than me, but yeah, there’s good headroom in this little bread van. Think you’ll be fine!

[@Nae395]

@@therightcar G'day Matt. Thanks a million. I'll go and test drive. The best bang for buck for a run around for the supermarket and airport. The only places I really drive. Especially in manual. Cheers

[@williamnel4946]

Ivwe just ordered one this weekend in the UK, GT line s or x, 1.2. Seems different stock in the UK.

[@G-Man01]

Vs the suzuki swift?

[@buncha5651]

Great review, Matt. What's wrong with Genesis? This little heap has wireless Android and Apple connection, but Genesis GV70 only has wired ? This size car in an EV as a town car would make sense. 😊

[@therightcar]

That’s because the Genesis has Sat Nav. Some Hyundai Motor Co products still haven’t managed built in Nav with wireless mirroring.

[@buncha5651]

​@therightcar My VW Touareg has sat nav and wireless Android. Hyundai need to upgrade.

[@cardinalnephew]

@@buncha5651 I presume you’ve seen the Kia PV1. I’d like that!

[@GlennB-o3j]

Great little city car, plus it’s cheaper than an EV battery!!!!

[@therightcar]

I guess so.

[@Jaramat124]

We do get that 1 liter 3 cylinder overe here in Europe! Just without the turbo... If you find the 1.2 pretty slow, try that one as well. I haven't driven the Picanto but I have driven lots of Ups and Citigos which only have a 1 liter 3 cyl and it's good enough I'd say. You just gotta be mindful of that lazy power and if you rev it up high you might just surprise other drivers with more powerful cars! We do have the 1.2 as well and it's obviously more expensive but I'd say it's the best engine for the little car. More powerful than the 1.0 naturally aspirated but not as strained as the turbo one.

[@therightcar]

I used to own an Up!, and wish I still did. The three-cylinder character is very different to a 1.2L 4-cylinder like this.

[@Jaramat124]

@@therightcar Is it? I really gotta test drive a 1.2 Picanto (or a 1.2 Hyundai i10). Is it because the 3 cylinder is more rev-happy?

[@bravosierra2447]

I just got the 2023 version, had to wait 10 months for it & now it’s been superseded. But hey it’s the GT version.

[@therightcar]

You’re winning, apart from the wait. 😄

[@bravosierra2447]

@@therightcar great content you’ve posted. You’ve got my sub 👍🏻

[@dnlefilms]

For those that have drove this car, I know this is a small vehicle. But does it have a similar feeling to driving a truck or a jeep due to the height and build being a bit higher or bigger? (Hopefully that made sense)

[@therightcar]

It feels small. It doesn’t feel overly tall.

[@dnlefilms]

@@therightcar Thank you. Do you know a kia vehicle that does? Small and tall at the same time? lol

[@juliamooney162]

Look at the Suzuki ignis for that feeling

[@dnlefilms]

@@juliamooney162 thank you!

[@carelvanpletzen795]

Can't convince me this isn't Rebel Wilson playing a character

[@therightcar]

I wish I knew what this meant.

[@vaibhavvartak1976]

please cinferm when this car come in india

[@GlowingTube]

This needs the 1.4 atmo engine and 6 speed auto. The dropping of the 1LT 5speed model is a serious loss. The styling and wheel design is also odd.

[@therightcar]

I think a 1.0L turbo with a 6-spd auto would be perfection. It’d cost as much as a Cerato Sport then, though. .

[@bludclone]

4 cylinder non turbo engines are more reliable and last longer

[@therightcar]

That’s like saying “I won’t buy a thing that will make me happy now, because I want to put that money away for retirement”. What if you don’t make it to retirement?!

[@bludclone]

@@therightcar If it was up to me, i would put a bigger naturally aspirated 4 cylinder engine in this car.

[@PurplePandaGuy88]

Hey great review Do you think you could review the new Toyota Yaris?

[@therightcar]

I’d love to, if Toyota Australia has one of them around. The facelifted version should be available to me for review in a few months, I hope.

[@sydazrsh]

why is this car not selling in malaysia 😭

[@beckyexo-l2597]

Wish i could have it one day its so gorgeous ❤😢

[@dipin2]

Nice review Mr Matt Watching from India❤

[@therightcar]

Thank you! 🙏 Would love if you can share it with friends, family, neighbours, enemies… haha 😛

[@Paul-fv4no]

I had been considering a Picanto GT Line but have now decided against it. I was waiting on release of this 2024 model hoping it might get a five speed auto, push button start, privacy glass (as in NZ) and a few more goodies. Another negative is the ridiculously high service costs for this quite basic small car with nothing high tech in the engine department. Toyota and others have capped servicing costs in the couple of hundred dollar range, but Kia's servicing charges are in my opinion unjustifiable. Kia also describes the blind spot as blind spot assist. Is that the regular blind spot monitoring with golden glowing symbol in the wing mirrors or is it something different? Sorry Kia this car is not for me.

[@therightcar]

Yeah it’s still missing a few items, in the hope of keeping prices low and profits high. Yeah it’s blind-spot monitoring in the traditional sense, but the assistance thing is where it will steer the car (by braking) to avoid a potential incident.

[@ETERNITY777]

NEEDS MORE POWER NOT GOOD FOR OVERTAKING .

[@therightcar]

You need to downshift and THRASH IT!

[@ETERNITY777]

@@therightcar YEAH 9000 RPM ..........

[@user-pd1ww3nk1g]

If you stick to the speed limit and know where you're driving, don't see the need to overtake nor thrash it.

[@Georgegk7]

Does it have acc?? Adaptive cruise control?

[@allthegearnoideaoverland]

@@Georgegk7no

[@chucknorris8704]

The Kia servicing costs are a dealbreaker for me.

[@therightcar]

Bit high, for sure. But doesn’t the long warranty offset it?

[@simonwhitlock9189]

Dumping the 1 litre turbo is a major cock up,was looking to buy but that killed it for me, and why say service costs are high but give no dollar value? that's why people watch these reviews.

[@therightcar]

I can understand your feelings.

[@450gmo]

Great reviews Matt. Found your channel when researching cars recently. I so wanted the old Picanto GT, but ended up with a Corolla Ascent instead (I'm not the only driver).

[@stang1142]

Can you review a Renault Koleos please

[@therightcar]

I will try. The Koleos is on its way out, and the brand isn’t that interested in reviews. But let me try!

[@SpockvsMcCoy]

Definitely a cute car with good styling... but the 62 Horsepower is a joke which could create a crisis in an emergency situation when more power was needed. (The final Chevrolet Spark sold in North America in 2022 had a 1.4 Litre with 98 Horsepower and was a similar sized car!).

[@therightcar]

Yeah, the old turbo GT was so much better.

[@seegee7728]

It's actually 62 kilowatts or 83 horsepower.

[@philsmeanderings7991]

thanks for posting

[@dusanjez2011]

Super comment on the car, thank you!

[@therightcar]

Thanks!

[@bart9554]

Suzuki Ignis has a lot of active safety features.

[@therightcar]

Ummmm no it doesn’t.

[@bart9554]

@@therightcar it has for example active cruise control and Dual Camera Brake Support (Pre-Collision System).

[@con9605]

No turbo = no interest. Would rather have the low down torque a turbo provides for when you miss that gear change, or need to overtake. Love small cars and revvy engines, hence likely to look towards the Suzuki GLX and its higher price tag.

[@therightcar]

Sadly that Swift is now $30k!!

[@johnlincoln7836]

I was looking to buy a new KIA picanto. Thanks to your advice I've been put off now.

[@therightcar]

Haha okay! If you can get the older GT manual you’ll be happy!

[@davidm4677]

Picanto or Mazda 2?

[@therightcar]

I’d go Picanto.

[@gsonz172]

I think I'd still prefer the Toyota Aygo X. It has some more features and you get a japanese quality engine.

[@therightcar]

If only it was sold in Australia.

[@gsonz172]

@therightcar Yeah you are right, I forgot it's only sold here in Europe.

[@gordonclark7632]

My wife has the current generation Picante GT Line and she is more than happy with it. I don't like to drive it very far as I find it noisy on the freeway and the 4 speed auto is not to my liking. One thing I find with your (other tall reviewers) reviews is your height. There is a misconception of their not being enough room in the back seat BUT if you think of shorter people, the front seat would be closer to the wheel therefore increasing rear leg room. My opinion is that if you use the car as per its design criteria (a city car) then you may well be more than satisfied with it. PS no criticism about your height. Final point; if your look at overseas models (called the Morning) you can see how Picantos here are really stripped out for the land of lesser is dearer.

[@NB_NB_NB]

What's strange is Hyundai are still doing the turbo engine in the i10 N-line.

[@therightcar]

European requirements. And they have a 1.0 non turbo petrol in Picanto too

[@wax333]

This VS the Mirage?

[@ElizabethLong-o6c]

I want to close the lane assist and steering assist permanently. I just don't like it. However I cant find where to do it. Even if I touch the button off for the lane assist (which i have to do at the beginning of every new trip) it still comes back on with a new start up. Can anyone help me with this.?

[@therightcar]

It is impossible to permanently disable… well, through any traditional means that won’t void your warranty.

[@matboy8473]

Thanks mate

[@vighneshraikar2091]

KIA should launch Picanto car in india , its gonna be a hit , i like this car

[@therightcar]

It would do well in India!

[@amitavadutta415]

This beautiful should be EV and made in India 🇮🇳 🎉❤❤❤❤

[@Phelec59]

Absolute shame that Kia Australia, unlike Kia New Zealand, put a 1980s key start and not a keyless push start in such a high-tech vehicle. You even have to fumble around and get the key fob out of the bottom of your trousers pocket, or bottom of your handbag, to press a button on it to unlock the car. Then, press the button on the key fob to make the key appear like a flick blade knife. Then, you can insert it in the ignition to twist and start. My wife's 15 year old Suzuki Swift had keyless entry and keyless start. Absolute shame how Kia Australia ruined this car by trying to save a few bucks to bring it under a certain price point. New Zealand knew better. About $50 more. If people can afford $23,990, they can afford $24,040. It is just a psychological matter. Why didn't Kia Australia offer the base price, but make it an option to pay extra for what I and my wife expect to be a standard feature on a top of the range modern car? Kia done away with the turbo for this model. Now, the keyless entry, why not sell it without windscreen wipers .......?

[@miatand1156]

What on earth did they do to you experience you were a child? These terrible things can linger. Maybe it's too late but maybe you could find a psychologist.

[@Phelec59]

@@miatand1156 🤣😅😂

[@Phelec59]

@lxlmx98 I can't see it would be ADR. Many other Kia models (my Sorento) are being sold with keyless entry, keyless start in Australia. I feel it was just some pitiful cost cut. There are plenty more features on this vehicle as sold in Korea and other Asian markets, but not here in Australia. Keyless entry/start is a basic essential these days, especially one that you would expect on a GT Line top of the range model. I say again, it is Kia Australia's fault that this item was omitted.

[@levro7367]

Should have the 1.6 turbo

[@therightcar]

Wish it did!

[@oussamadz4018]

I think the old one with 1.2L engine 84hp better

[@buncha5651]

"Safety"

[@therightcar]

Yes?

[@Jaramat124]

Yeah, not a fan of all those "safety" systems. Especially the lane assist which is mandatory for all new cars in the EU! Screw that system sideways! And the brake assists as well, they only rake up the price.

[@alexmok6842]

Will KIA send it to ancap to crash ?

[@therightcar]

Kia isn’t paying to have it tested, but I’ve heard whispers that ANCAP is buying a heap of them to test… because of course, they love a “it didn’t score five stars!” headline

[@alexmok6842]

@@therightcar yay, thanks Matt

[@matthewb9824]

I own a Kia Picanto GT-Line (2022) and my biggest gripe with it is that it's a four-speed automatic we're lumped with here in Australia while in the UK, buyers get a five-speed automated manual transmission. It revs way too high at 110km/h and really needs a fifth gear as such high revs really do place unnecessary additional wear and tear on the engine and gearbox. That the bean counters at Kia have not seen fit to provide an automatic five-speed transmission gearbox option in the latest incarnation of the Australian Picanto is just criminal given our vast open highways with high speeds. Also, when you look at the versions on sale in South Korea and the UK, we here in Australia are given a pittance in terms of tech options - no push button start, no digital climate control, no heated front seats or steering wheel, no auto-stop for the engine, no shark fin antenna, no standard satnav, no wireless charging pad. I would not buy a Picanto again.

[@YZJB]

Still not as good as the VW up exclamation mark

[@paulgerrard9227]

Its other failing in the auto is a terrible lack of acceleration on a freeway. From 90km+ there is no zip. But...the manual overcomes that as you can drop the gear down but from 5th to 3rd as 4 also lacks the best ratio to accelerate. . 5th gear has no uphill acceleration of course. To order a manual means a wait.

[@rubyred8845]

I wouldn't put any passengers in the backseats. The lack of safety rating at the moment isn't good.

[@therightcar]

I have put my daughter in it without a second thought, but everyone has different takes on things!

[@netRunner42]

way waaaayyy 4 door this car would be perfect as a 2 seater and a bigger both

[@Маратмамыров-л1г]

👍👍👍👍🇰🇬

[@Alfonzo862]

21k for a shoebox? You got to be kidding 😅😅😅 I'd rather would buy a Toyota Yarris for a bit more

[@Ozach9476]

a yaris is 10k more you muppet

[@조영민-x7s]

Kia is a South Korean 🇰🇷 brand

[@tonywright8342]

Kia and Hyundai have lost the plot.

[@jamesgray7301]

Is it just me that finds the new front so ugly? It looked much better before.

[@therightcar]

I think it might be just you.

[@seegee7728]

just you