10Kia Picanto

Kia Picanto

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4.5

45 reviews · Statistics

PositivevsNegative
91% · 413 · 7%
Build Quality
4.6 (18)
Value for Money
4.5 (20)
Cleaning & Maintenance
4.8 (17)
Noise Level
3.8 (16)
Braking
4.8 (19)
Acceleration / Power
4.1 (19)
Gear Shifting
4.5 (13)
Suspension
4.4 (18)
Fuel Efficiency
4.0 (20)
Handling
4.8 (19)
Interior Design
4.7 (20)
Boot Size
3.8 (20)
Comfort
4.0 (19)
Features
4.6 (21)
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Ticked Off · 4 posts

Great little car

JA GT-Line (2017-2023)
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PeteH
PeteH

Flimsy front grill

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Jamie F.
Jamie F. South East Queensland, QLD · 5 posts

Purchased late 2017, Zero issues.

JA S Automatic (2017-2023)
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Anne
Anne · 7 posts

Love it overall but worried by groaning grindy brakes and few other noises.

JA GT-Line (2017-2023)
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Aggierae
Aggierae AU

Much more than expected for the money.

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Albert K.
Albert K. Sydney, NSW · 3 posts

Sportiest small car ever!

JA S Automatic (2017-2023)
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Shane S
Shane S Southwest, VIC · 18 posts

Zippy little car with heaps of character - very impressed with it.

JA GT (2017-2023)
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Tom W.
Tom W. Sydney, NSW · 4 posts

Very Good Buy for a Small Car

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Very economical to run whioh is handy with Petrol cost increasing
Small 4 seater Hutch is ideal for parking in small spaces as I do not have off the street parking
Annual service cost is affordable used to be required every 6 months but now only every 12 months
7 year Warranty also gives peace of mind
I have previously owned 3 small Hyundais & now this Picanto and never had any mechanical troubles at all.

Najwa
Najwa South East Queensland, QLD · 3 posts

Love this car!

JA AO Edition Automatic (2017-2023)
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beerzuki South East Queensland, QLD · 18 posts

All I need, perfect to park

JA GT-Line (2017-2023)
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rman
rman Sydney, NSW · 3 posts

Great car just a reminder kia wont tell you there's a brake pedal replacement RECALL

JA GT (2017-2023)

What a great car. I have a few issues a/c stopped working kia fixed it under warranty and the dealer informed me there was a brake pedal replacement as a recall but I was failed to be notified by kia and its a good thing they replaced the brake pedal as I was getting ABS lights and no brake lights working. All I have to say is the gt is a rocket of a car and a must buy the car pulls hard. I payed $16900 drive away in June 2019 very happy with my purchase.

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Darren Rees
Darren Rees South East Queensland, QLD · 5 posts

Unreliable and unsafe; Worst After Care Service Imaginable

JA GT-Line (2017-2023)
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Karen Grandfield
Karen Grandfield South East Queensland, QLD

Love it. Love it. Love it.

JA GT-Line (2017-2023)
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Phillip
Phillip Sydney Surrounds, NSW · 16 posts

Best car in the segment, no competition

JA GT (2017-2023)
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sunshinexox NSW, 2264 · 54 posts
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Love it

Picanto JA (2017-2023)

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Steve E.
Steve E. ·  · Picanto

What is the real world fuel efficiency of the Kia Picanto GT Line/S auto?

Jamie F.
Jamie F. · 

Hi Steve, The powertrain is the 1.25lt in automatic, 2018 model I will quote, bought brand new. Due to issues like air conditioning running, and number of passengers in the car all go towards the figures I will quote you. My experience after about 5 years of monitoring closely is, Approximately - 5.2lt highway and 6.7lt city (no air cond, no passengers). Approximately - 5.7highway and 7.4 city (with air cond ,3 passengers. 2 adults 1 young teen.) It is also noted by me that there have been zero issues with the car, have only replaced battery and most recently tyres, currently has 60,000klm on the clock. Very much would like to update it with the new model coming in December, as it is a simple and reliable car to purchase, in a mine field of new cars with issues. So many new cars with transmission and the possibility of engine issues out there for purchase, often hidden from the eye of the purchaser in the new and second hand market because these cars are under warranty and get fixed. So, difficult to fully assess some products. The Picanto on the other hand is in its 3rd generation, And throughout my research never discovered any issues.

Steve E.
Steve E. · 

Seems an ok car. It's a pity it has a four speed auto. I'd buy a manual if l didn't have any hip arthritis. Thanks, Jamie.

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John h
John h ·  · Picanto

Drive indicator on dashboard disapeared while in driving mode,any one migth know why?

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Khaled W.
Khaled W. ·  · Picanto

How to solve my Kia Picanto 2015 model I press pair to connect to Bluetooth showing voice recording and I can’t find Bluetooth!?!?? Any help please

Jamie F.
Jamie F. · 

My Picanto is the next model so is different. Not sure on the issue exactly. Try looking at videos on utube, thats how we fixed our last issue.

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CategoryHatchbacksHatchbacksHatchbacksHatchbacks
Starting Price $17,290$15,790$17,990$17,790
Warranty Distance Unlimited kmsUnlimited kmsUnlimited kmsUnlimited kms
TransmissionAutomatic and ManualAutomaticManualAutomatic
Drive TypeFront Wheel Drive (FWD)Front Wheel Drive (FWD)Front Wheel Drive (FWD)Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
Fuel TypePetrolPetrolPetrolPetrol
Wheels16" Alloy14" Steel16" Alloy16" Alloy
ANCAP Safety Rating4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars
Fuel Consumption5.8 L/100km5.8 L/100km5.2 L/100km5.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 L35 L35 L35 L
Engine4 Cylinder 1.25L4 Cylinder 1.25L3 Cylinder 1.0L4 Cylinder 1.25L
Max Power62kW @ 6000rpm62kW @ 6000rpm74kW @ 4500rpm62kW @ 6000rpm
Max Torque122Nm @ 4000rpm122Nm @ 4000rpm172Nm @ 1500-4000rpm122Nm @ 4000rpm
Country of ManufactureSouth KoreaSouth KoreaSouth KoreaSouth Korea
Phone ConnectivityAndroid Auto (Wired), Apple CarPlay (Wired), Bluetooth and USBAndroid Auto (Wireless), Apple CarPlay (Wireless), Bluetooth and USBAndroid Auto (Wireless), Apple CarPlay (Wireless), Bluetooth and USB
Wireless ChargerNoNoNo
Security FeaturesImmobilizerImmobilizerImmobilizer
Manufacturer Warranty7 year(s)7 year(s)7 year(s)7 year(s)
Keyless Features
Keyless Locking/UnlockingYesYesYes
BootAutomatic Close and Automatic OpenAutomatic Close and Automatic OpenAutomatic Close and Automatic Open
Headlights
Headlight TypeHalogen and LEDHalogenHalogen and LED
Safety Features
CamerasRearRearRear
Cruise ControlSpeed LimiterSpeed LimiterSpeed Limiter
Parking SensorsRearRearRear
Hazard PerceptionForward Collision WarningForward Collision WarningForward Collision Warning
Dimensions
Ground Clearance141 mm141 mm141 mm
Driver Information
GaugesAnalogue OnlyAnalogue OnlyAnalogue Only
Voice ControlYesYesYes
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