The 1.0L engine was pretty reliable and tunable for hyundai, but again it was since 3 Cylinder and hence demanded higher maintenance so both hyundai and kia both decided to ditch it from the smaller cars with 5 speed manual/AMT and 100HP state of tune. The only known cars in which the engine is still available is hyundai i20/venue and kia sonet with 6 speed manual/7-speed DCT and 120HP state of tune.
I had the pre-facelift Picanto GT-Line until it was totaled by a Range Rover at a set of traffic lights (not my fault) Luckily I got out unscathed so I can vouch for the safety systems of the car. Replaced it with the updated Mazda 2 Evolve which as you would expect is in a different league. That said this Picanto model has 4 wheel disc brakes and centre armrest standard which is more that can be said with the Mazda 2. I was happy with the Picanto, nippy around town and plenty of space upfront. Easy to park and economical. For a tiny car it was smooth and comfortable. Love the new look and colours. Worldwide demand for the turbo was poor so it has been dropped from the Picanto range which is a real shame as the torque less 1.25 engine struggles to get out of its own way sometimes.
@@MageTheoArtemis I have this engine on a Kia Rio. It is not slow at all actually. It gets pretty quick after 4000 rpms. I drove it on highways and did overtakes safely and quickly enough. You just need to rev the engine.
With all due respect most of us would think they are a gay couple. Now I know why the "two hetero men" comment was made in the video. Fist me or fisting is a popular practice among gay men, what was Matt thinking?
😂😂😂😂 Oh for gods sake as cute couple they make they Daddy Matt is engaged and she’s gorgeous and Daddy Jacob has a Mrs as well lol 😂 it’s 2024 people lol 😂
Hi, I'm from Malaysia, I have a 2018 KIA PICANTO. I'm very satisfied with the performance of this car so far. but I'm not sure if this new model will enter the Malaysian market because I'm really interested in it. and want to have it..
Guys. Not every viewer is a car performance enthusiast. As a second car, we just bought a 2024 lower model Sport, not on cost, but for the fatter tyres and better ride to mirror our 04 Getz.
@@OhKnow379 I got an auto because I'm 84 and my wife isn't much younger and I like the small wheel fatter tyres to give a cushy ride. Thanks for posting.
@letsseeif Okay awesome. Ive been looking for a car for my 80 year old mother and its reassuring to hear that you're happy with the automatic offering. Cheers
@@OhKnow379 Thanks for posting. My wife is 80 and loves the idea of a Picanto. We'd still have the Getz but we decided to buy a Sport Picanto. I reckon the Picanto will be a good choice for your mother. Thanks for posting.
Have a 2018 Pop Orange base Picante and seriously I LOVE driving it around. It has so much character and really goes around corners like a go-cart. Been super reliable. I would love the new one and in that funky colour.
Here in germany we dont have the 4-Speed Auto, we got a dogshit 5-Speed automated manual (or the normal Manual). Our Automated Manual has no P-Gear, you have to put it in N and engage the Handbreak. And even the 1.2 4 cylinder engine got downgraded to from 84 to 79hp, becasue emissions. The most basic car starts at 17000€ (27.700 AUD).
When I get one of these (because I will, because it's cheap and basic) I'm going to get a sticker that says "Pican'tgo" and smack it on the back of the car somewhere just below the Kia logo. Just to remind someone to wait a couple minutes while my car struggles to accelerate from a green light.
Quite a facelift. But sadly the top of the range GT line-S now has an engine that would barely pull the skin off a rice pudding. It seems those of us who like small, quick hatches have nowhere to go except Abarth.
I expected it to be faster. The Toyota Aygo X with 72hp is similarly fast with around 14 seconds for 0-100 with the CVT transmission. I think the Aygo also looks bigger from the inside but I have to sit in a real Picanto to be able to judge that. I think I'd rather buy the Aygo X, there you also get the japanese reliability.
It really needs turbo, probably two if you drive hilly areas?. Today's motorised bicycles have bigger motors & pull harder up hills🤭?. Looks good parked in a driveway atleast.
Guys, good review and I don’t want to be a wet blanket, but can you please stop swearing. I understand you’re just displaying enthusiasm, but do you want to grow your channel and a lot of people could be turned off by it regardless of the bleeping over. Remember swearing has its place, but it’s where you go to not where you start from 🙂
Car dealerships are taking people for idiots pricing these small cars for over 20k its a joke and the fuel consumption on most of them are a joke. Some are great little cars but way overpriced
wow a 4-speed automatic, that's about as slow as my 5-speed AMT Picanto, the gear changes are very slow in that one, but at least it has a better gear ratio than the 4-speed. I heard that at least in Europe, Kia will cut down the engine power of its whole range of comustion cars due to new Euro 7 emission regulations, so it could be that we will have even less power than before. I don't mind the new design though, it makes it much more expensive of you hit something with these huge lights in front and on the back of the car, and except for the fake exhausts (at least here in Europe), the old design was quite nice.
You are so British your manarisms, the way you look, sound, think james corden. It's official Australian people are very British sounding and acting and the same dry sense of humour. Viva America 🎉
As a GT line owner. I was ready to slap down an extra $1000 for a GT but unfortunately they were made to order and the 6 month wait turned many people away, including myself. This is why the sales were low. KIA, you've done yourself a disservice. Bring back the GT!
The Kia Rio was also a masterpiece, and it got discontinued 😢😢😢in SA These car manufacturers don't have consistency 😒, if a car fails to sell they just discontinue 😅instead of Makin it more great It whines a lot😅😅😅 this car
It is just a regular torque converter 4 speed Matt :(. The Picanto in Korea and other parts of the world did get a new 5 speed automated manual but sadly we didn't.
There are few reasons I can think of for removing GT model. Either the Turbo model wasn't all that reliable or there was trying to keep the price lower than $25k, because of the new futures such as the line keep assistance etc. Maybe inflation had due something about it?
I was actually considering this car😂. But I got the Haval Jolion Ultra instead. Btw yeahhhh I've got my car already and I am in love. It's so good. Especially in sport mode.
@@MageTheoArtemis Um sorry what??? My family owns 2 h6s both of which have never had a single issue, and I bought the Jolion Ultra 2024 which has also been absolutely amazing, and thya received a 5 star safety crash test. You know absolutely nothing and don't know what your talking about. Your just prejudiced against them. Disgusting
Have you guys seen the amazing options that they offer to the Korean market? These mofo give them a large array of internal colours for the seats, and they also get a Sunroof. This top of the range GT that you're reviewing looks way budget compared to what I have seen they are giving their home market.
I wish Kia Australia had kept the keyless start (which the New Zealand GT-Line gets) and the sharkfin antenna. But at least we get the 1.2 L engine with manual; the Morning is only available with the 1.0 and auto.
My wife is waiting for a sparkling silver to arrive. Unfortunately, the ship was sent back to Korea with 1,000 Kias on it. Know of any sparkling silvers available in northern NSW or southetn QLD??
I bought and currently drive a GT (2021) in black and I adore it. Loads of fun on the road, uses barely any fuel, never once felt slow, and an absolute gem of an engine. Somewhat understand but really sad Kia's killed it off. kitbough knowing that I now drive something rare and relatively short lived, makes it that little more special. Also love the videos guys! Keep 'um coming!
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The new exterior upgrade is the ugliest thing I have ever laid my eyes on it absolutely revolting. The guy that redesigned it needs to be sacked..and never allowed near a car again 🤮🤮🤮