Kia Picanto Hatchback

Kia Picanto review

The Kia Picanto city car has plenty of kit and offers a grown-up drive to go with its sporty looks

In-depth reviews

27 Aug 2024

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New Kia Picanto 2024 facelift review: classy small car keeps big car appeal

Kia's revised Picanto city car remains a grown-up choice with plenty of appeal for buyers

Road tests

19 Jul 2024

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Kia celebrates 30th anniversary in Britain

Kia has changed a lot in the past 30 years, going from budget car brand to becoming a rival to some established premium brands - how have they done it…

Features

25 Oct 2021

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Used Kia Picanto review

A full used buyer’s guide on the Kia Picanto covering the Picanto Mk3 (2017-date)

Used car tests

20 Aug 2021

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New Kia Picanto X-Line 2018 review

The new jacked-up Kia Picanto X-Line joins a rapidly growing list of micro SUVs, but how does it compare to its rivals?

Road tests

30 Jan 2018

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New Kia Picanto GT-Line 2017 review

We try Kia’s angry looking new Picanto in right-hand drive GT-Line spec to see if it's more style than substance

Road tests

26 Apr 2017

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Kia Picanto (2011-2017) review

Kia's smallest car is good looking and good value, but is showing its age with an outdated engine and interior tech

In-depth reviews

4 Apr 2017

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Kia Picanto

Car group tests

12 May 2016

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Kia Picanto SR7 review

Sporty Kia Picanto SR7 (formerly VR7) offers essential kit in a city car body, but it’s not as good as rivals

Road tests

22 Jul 2015

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Kia Picanto

£99 per month with a £2,298 deposit (4.9 per cent APR)

Best cars & vans

27 Jan 2014

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Kia Picanto 3dr vs rivals

The new Kia Picanto three-door meets its key rivals in a city car battle

Car group tests

31 Oct 2011

Kia Picanto vs Hyundai i10

Check out the full specs of Kia Picanto vs Hyundai i10.

Articles

24 Jun 2011

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Kia Picanto

We hit British roads in Koreans’ upmarket new city car

Road tests

10 Jun 2011

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Kia Picanto

All-new entry-level Korean city car is heading upmarket

Road tests

20 May 2011

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Kia Picanto

New baby aims to bridge gap to the class leaders

Road tests

1 Apr 2011

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Kia Picanto

With an all-new Picanto on the horizon time is running out for the existing car. However, it’s still perfect for buyers on a tight budget.

In-depth reviews

8 Feb 2011

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Kia Picanto v Peugeot 107

Its predecessor was one of the UK's top-selling city cars. So is Kia’s new Picanto just as tempting? We find out as it meets Peugeot's 107

Car group tests

14 Nov 2007

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Kia Picanto

The Picanto is great value and competent.

In-depth reviews

15 Nov 2006

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Kia Picanto 1.1 SE

It's no exaggeration to say that Kia dealers cried when the Pride supermini was killed off in 1998. The Mazda-based hatch was their bread and butter, …

Road tests

18 May 2004

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Kia Picanto 1.1

Don't be fooled - the Picanto is not a fiery new spicy sauce for chilli lovers. Rather, it's the long-awaited replacement for the Kia Pride city car, …

Road tests

2 Mar 2004