All-new Kia Picanto review: Is it still a budget car contender?

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The Kia Picanto has been the Korean brand's best-selling car since its introduction nearly 2 decades ago. This new Picanto features a more upmarket cabin and more up-to-date technology. The problem is that the price increase of adding those features has raised the price of the budget car.
Is this new Kia Picanto still a budget car contender? Jacob Moshokoa reviews the new hatchback and compares it with the best seller in the segment, the Suzuki Swift.
0:00 - Intro
1:18 - On the road
2:33 - Reliability
3:50 - Engine
4:00 - Price
4:43 - Rivals
5:28 - Warranty and Service Plan
6:20 - Power and torque
6:38 - Fuel consumption
7:58 - Interior
10:00 - Boot/trunk
11:12 - Conclusion
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@kabelobrian4540 2 месяца назад

Man, Jacob really gives you a real review. He truly gets what being a viewer is and entertains us like he is also in the market for the car he is reviewing...well done again gootman...mosebetsi o motle🔥🔥🔥🔥

@PeterCorigionale 2 месяца назад

Less than a year ago you could have bought the top of the range x-line for R260k, I bought my Picanto style auto for R225 2 years ago, now the bottom of the range manual is R260? Crazy! I was looking to upgrade my Picanto style but to get one with the same spec I had to pay over R300k so added R15k and bought SuzukiFronx Auto, whole differed level car and still R10k cheaper then the new top of the rang Picanto! I loved my Picanto but they lost the plot with these prices.

@aarongunnz9513 Месяц назад

That's ridiculous

@nareshbrijball8361 2 месяца назад

Suzuki Swift for me. So much more value for money

@keenancooper9071 2 месяца назад

All the way 100% 🫡

@StanceAddictsSA Месяц назад

Facts, looking to get one as a first car when I graduate

@arthurasia9300 Месяц назад

If you can find a Kia or Hyundai for the same price please reconsider, Suzuki build and drive Quality is horrible

@StanceAddictsSA Месяц назад

@@arthurasia9300 is it because of all the plastic?, might go for an I10 then

@Kevvi-xp4be Месяц назад

The Picanto might lack a bit in the space department but its probably much better quality

@SMKopo 2 месяца назад

Picanto is an ideal daily runner in & around the city and offers great fuel consumption and all the basic creature-comfort features...however, from a price perspective, ayikhona, we no longer talking "budget" , we talking serious ka-ching 💰

@keaganpatel2167 2 месяца назад

Mashokz you were born to do this. Really enjoy your reviews

@nokuthulamthethwa3636 Месяц назад

You read my mind. He is really born for this

@masediseshoka475 Месяц назад

I'd still go for picanto over a swift. I love this car. 🥰

@ntombizinenelly1759 29 дней назад

I like it too😍

@rnburley Месяц назад

You guys are missing a crucial point and we expect a little more research. I reckon the cheap Swift is a good car for what it is but there are two Swifts. the 213k Maruti Swift and the 450k Suzuki Japan Swift. They share the chassis but they are built very differently (engine, suspension) and the Japanese one has far superior NVH. Sadly this still happens in the world, but companies build cheaper inferior cars for the 3rd world (us) and higher quality cars for the 1st world. You can't even buy the cheap swift in Europe as it is not compliant with their standards. The Kia Picanto is available in Europe and that tells you what you need to know. If you drive the Picanto and the 213k Swift back to back you will feel where your money is going.

@romanvanstaden4531 Месяц назад

Did a great job with the review, and the porridge analogy is accurate.

@tonynoble3667 2 месяца назад

A brilliant review, thanks! 😊

@kevinnev Месяц назад

Nice honest review. Loved it

@YusufPetersenCPT 2 месяца назад

I will always stand behind the kia picanto because I had one for 4 years the 2nd gen version with the best engine for these the 1.25 that was 8 years ago and now I have a Toyota Etios on loan and OMW I would still take that 10 year old picanto hands down. Crazy how you get a Base EcoBox for a 1/4 million lately that's just insane.

@ashleymaharaj7339 Месяц назад

Great job Jacob, awesome review. We have 5 Kia Picantos in my family, from the 2010 model through to 2019. But the pricing of the current model is why I am now considering the Swift GLX.

@ericlawrenson7866 2 месяца назад

I used to own a Striker back in 2010/11. was a fantastic little car just as you say. I still love the Picanto model, but that price is a shocker.... wow.

@MKL_D Месяц назад

I drove in that thing for the first time from joburg to secunda, and i was pleasantly surprised.

@mrleloscarlet 2 месяца назад

Big ups Mnr Jacob! Press on❤ you're spectacular....

@nskhosana Месяц назад

Sorry Jacob... what did the camera man say 😂😂😂 when you asked him about price? Just repeat that part again please 😂😂😂😂😂

@seresh7440 Месяц назад

Jacob is a brilliant journalist! 🏆

@tiehomokhatla9160 2 месяца назад

Great comparison between Iwisa and White Star there, those are the maize meal we grew up eating.

@Ntuthuko500 2 месяца назад

Bro why are you wearing Ciro's hoodie 😂😌

@leratomotsumi7090 Месяц назад

It was laundry day + it's cold bro 😅

@Ntuthuko500 Месяц назад

Ha ha good one 😂😂 Side note: You too can get yourself or your loved one Ciro's hoodie and other cool apparel at the Sentimetal shop 😁

@RetureOfYakuzaMabuza 2 месяца назад

Pap and Spinach ... Solid

@christokruger7295 2 месяца назад

Suzuki won car of the year in this segment!

@mrchristians6914 Месяц назад

In 2018 I bought a Kia Start demo model with 50km on the clock for R150k, till this day one of the most reliable and fuel efficient cars I’ve owned, few things the very first model in this new gen shape lacked back then were ABS and it only had one airbag. there weren’t much safety features on the base model. The massive jump in price is due to all the safety features which I totally understand. I would highly recommend this car for anyone who seeks reliability, great fuel economy and surprisingly a spacious cabin for a so called small car. It’s also very cheap to maintain, this video made me hop onto the internet looking for a picanto again as a run around second car.

@fido5067 2 месяца назад

You can buy a Suzuki baleno gl for 256k with a 60 000 service plan. I like Kia, but the battling to get the price in line.

@LuckyLuke251 2 месяца назад

Brilliant motoring journalist! I love the South Africanisms 🇿🇦

@LakheKamvalakhe 2 месяца назад

😂 oh Jacob, I would get on this Kia anyday 😌👌🏾🔥

@SfinxVid Месяц назад

I love this car. Coming from a 2006 Aygo the step to the new Picanto dynamic line is exciting

@devindewet3876 2 месяца назад

No ways. The pricing is crazy. No wonder everyone is losing to Chinese manufacturers. Greed can only get you so far.

@stannxumalo8034 2 месяца назад

I only love the handling and comfort on that car,as for practicality and the pricing,I'm good thanks.

@danielscholtz2780 2 месяца назад

New car prices are really through the roof. My daily is a "16 1.2 Spark LT. Very reliable, comfortable, and gets 4.3l/100km. And from what I'm seeing in this segment, the only thing I miss out on is a beating stereo.

@comfortsibanyoni9523 2 месяца назад

I love you energy they should trust you with more exciting super cars

@maishagoshai9547 2 месяца назад

Please do the 1.2 auto.

@adriaanserrao2016 2 месяца назад

My mother paid 307 for her EX sonet automatic two tone when she bought it in 2021 brand new. Kia now want 408 for the same car with no updates. Kia what are you smoking.

@juan-paulbotes1107 Месяц назад

Don't blame Kia. Blame South Africa's poooor economy.

@adriaanserrao2016 Месяц назад

@@juan-paulbotes1107 the poor economy doesn't help yes. But Kia stil only gives us the leftovers. We get the base model sonet here and pay double what they do in India for less equipment. The features they get are much better. The sportage doesn't even have a 360 camera or wireless android auto, simple things you can find on a 300k Suzuki. And once again if i had to tell her what to buy now the Suzuki fronx is a much better deal than what they want for the stripped out sonet. We pay the most for their most neutered models

@keaganmcmurdo7071 22 дня назад

It is crazy that there is still no rear wiper on the back for the lower models😭

@Theautography 2 месяца назад

Overpriced You can get a Rio around 260k

@vuyo4468 2 месяца назад

A second hand or? I think they discontinued their Rio

@Under_Construction100 2 месяца назад

@@vuyo4468Yup! I recently saw a 2023 1.2 LS with 7k on the clock for R260 000. I think I would opt for it.

@khulekanebrian3547 Месяц назад

@@vuyo4468 not discontinued, they not supplying rsa market anymore and pushing SUVs instead

@vuyo4468 Месяц назад

@@khulekanebrian3547 Would you happen to know whether a person can purchase the car and export it to SA? Not sure if there are an regulations for such

@sithembisomthembi2656 2 месяца назад

There's all variants of the Celerio, vits, and a Baleno GL all coming under R260k

@jaqueslandman1011 2 месяца назад

For R260.000 i would rather go for the toyota starlet. Better/bigger engine better/bigger value. You must have a few screws missing paying 260k for a 1L when you can get a 1.5L for the same price.

@nawanekhomo3159 Месяц назад

Kia has taken over because my father drives a 2016 Rio and my sister a 2021 Picanto 😊😊😊

@johane956 2 месяца назад

Just love the Kia Picanto, I have my 3rd Picanto now. And planned to upgrade my current 2015 Picanto 1.2 EX to the new Picanto. But I cannot justify the price, and wont be upgrading. Also have not seen 1 on the road since launch, probably coz of the price. This time Kia went overboard and the sales figures are telling. I'm thinking that this might be the last model. Unless Kia does the same with the same that Hyundai Grand i10 did where a crossover was born. To be called the Hyundai Exter that might be coming to South Africa. Only then will the Kia Picanto survive. Just my thoughts.

@peddynukeri6301 Месяц назад

2017 I bought 1.2 Smart manual with sunroof, leather seats brand new for 189k.....

@spandel100 Месяц назад

Still have that exact model...hasn't given any trouble,with anything,at all.Wanted the last of the Xline range but was caught off guard when they were discontinued.They now only have second hand or demo X lines.I am a little nervous buying a demo.

@lufunoraphalalani 11 часов назад

Please review the Atos too

@deancrawford2577 Месяц назад

My wife has the previous generation Picanto, just gone over 100k km and proven to be very economical and reliable, however the sticky and difficult gear change issue has reared its ugly head, despite a new clutch and release bearing and adjusted clutch cable the problem persists, apparently a common problem with them?

@spandel100 Месяц назад

Thats why I am now going for an auto.This is not a sports car and a manual transmission does not make sense.

@JoshuanTruda 2 месяца назад

the problem is that the swift GA at 213k doesnt come with a radio, then the GL has somewhat as many features as this, and then the GLX is finally on par with this basemodel. the only worse value is regarding the 1.0 engine in base form and the lack of service plan.

@AllTheNamesAreGone 2 месяца назад

Buy a radio for R500

@Under_Construction100 2 месяца назад

At this day in age, manufacturers still make base specs without a radio? We're really being ripped off

@PeterCorigionale 2 месяца назад

Sure but for R315k you can buy a top of the range Baleno or scarlet and that is still R10k less then the top of the range Picanto.

@AllTheNamesAreGone 2 месяца назад

Check out the Toyota Hilux Champ. There is plenty demand for basic vehicles

@leratomotsumi7090 Месяц назад

My snail runaround is a 2015 LX...gets me 4.6l/100km, very happy. They missed the whole idea this time regarding price... too much for essentially a budget car.

@tshephangsithole750 Месяц назад

Is not make sure with the price. But overall this is a nice fuel saver. I wonder how the value drops between this and the Suzuki.

@kbgp4826 Месяц назад

I drive a 2023 grand i10 and i am happy.🙂

@AliG-rc6ox 2 месяца назад

Still have the original picanto 2010, 1,1 base spec, no aircon or anything, goes well enough, but for this price of the new one would probably go for the outgoing model as they want to get rid of stock, looks a bit too cyberpunk to me, even though its aesthetics really

@spandel100 Месяц назад

Where are they getting rid of stock?Do you know something?I cannot get the outgoing...they only have used and demo.And demo comes with the risk of "has it had abuse or been run in properly?".

@jaymaster103 2 месяца назад

Take it easy with the pap chief 😂

@michaelflinn7784 2 месяца назад

At this price point there's not much value there 😞

@DjDarian777 22 дня назад

Last year, I got a second hand, Kia Picanto 1.2 Smart 2020 model at the time it had 17500 kilometres. My second hand Picanto was about the same price as mentioned in the video but mine is TOP spec just a little bit older. Shows how the pricing has changed even though it's secondhand. I believe the Smart was the top spec before the GT line came in, but I'm not totally sure. Love my Picanto! 🫡😎

@sbuwieguwie20 Месяц назад

I knew the new picato prive will be carzy once it reaches south africa

@Under_Construction100 2 месяца назад

Moer!!!! Car prices are crazy tjoooo

@thabomositojoshua8229 2 месяца назад

I will take Grand i10 i have the 2017 model the 1.25 is there best

@lebomogale3477 2 месяца назад

Jacob my guy, kore Ke pap and morogo or pap and cabbage fela? I mean where’s the meat brother?? We South African here, we love meat!

@KhulekaniHerbertNdlovu Месяц назад

Honda Jazz anytime

@sanzvlogs5157 2 месяца назад

Cars are ridiculously priced in this country!!

@hankohartnick8905 24 дня назад

Just be true to yourself YOU just luv Cape Town 😂

@lefaphala Месяц назад

Enter VW Polo Vivo, Toyota Starlet, Suzuki Baleno, etc.

@arthurdlamini86 2 месяца назад

Let us wait the new suzuki swift then we can talk

@Mkhehla 2 месяца назад

Sheesh. That is pricey... I'd get a Baleno for that money...

@rupstarapasteer1209 2 месяца назад

You sold me by digging at the pricing🎉. I thought you were just going to kiss a$$ about the stunning looks and bells and whistle and not address the disgusting price factor. I bought the 2018 style model and didnt bother taking the service plan option. It is cheaper to service a tiggo 8 pro out of your own pocket than a picanto.

@mgdolbey212 2 месяца назад

Swift is better please do another swift review

@trustmub1 Месяц назад

This picanto just boosted the sales of swift in terms of value

@CobusDerrenberg 2 месяца назад

GREAT REVIEW 👍👌✨🤣 The Picanto: - Its an awesome car ! - Its too expensive ! - Swift for me please ! - Done WELL DONE 👌✨✨✨

@spandel100 Месяц назад

The Swift quality is not up to the Picanto standards.Test drive bioth and you will see.

@tiyanimthembi1732 Месяц назад

Too expensive for such a tiny car, it's a no for me

@qhawemlangeni3094 2 месяца назад

Rather get second hand one. In fact, shop around for near new second hand ones.

@jeancoetzee2800 2 месяца назад

At the price point, I'd purchase a used vehicle. However, if I had to take a new car it would likely be the Indian made Citreon C3.

@AllTheNamesAreGone 2 месяца назад

Lol. What a bad decision that would be

@TshepoDDH Месяц назад

The swift triumph it by a mile, there's a reason why Toyota approached Suzuki for their cars... But obviously Suzuki will never share their flag ship vehicles (Jimny and Swift). Price is so important in this economy, we no longer have a standard Golf because of that

@ArchangelD78 2 месяца назад

All that car needs is cruise control. Even the top of the range does not have cruise control

@Brajosh_ 2 месяца назад

Eish ya the price is hard to swallow I would rather buy a second hand car like a corolla or the swift.Tell me guys how come most of not all your test cars are GP but ya'll in Cape town?

@nande8187 2 месяца назад

Is that LED head lights? Wow that's so good for a base model 👌

@farainyika2365 Месяц назад

no it’s not

@codi10bentley Месяц назад

Rather get a 2017 polo gti for the same money and be very happy most days and very sad some days when it’s broken 😂😂

@sanzvlogs5157 2 месяца назад

Ill take the suzuki swift...

@sifisomahlaba9438 Месяц назад

For about 249,000 you can get a 2024 used nissan magnite or similar vehicle. Great from KIA but the price is a bit too much.

@hapesethathi2742 Месяц назад

Same magnite that will be spending half its time in the shop?

@sifisomahlaba9438 Месяц назад

@@hapesethathi2742are they problematic?

@hapesethathi2742 Месяц назад

@@sifisomahlaba9438 Renault kiger and Nissan magnite are very problematic, brake issues, fit and finish issues, rust issues, gearbox issues, engine issues. Rather take a taxi before you buy those.

@user-hn6om3zt8o 2 месяца назад

Kwaaaaa kwaaaaa kwaaaaa kwaaaaa kwaaaaa iyaa nneh, I'm now going to call Suzuki Shift White Star Maze Meal with cabbage.

@AllTheNamesAreGone 2 месяца назад

A quarter of a million? No thanks. Suzuki is the one to buy.

@moitheripooe4665 Месяц назад

I think Picanto is going to sell very slow due to crazy prices.

@alroydavey5023 Месяц назад

Very nice car, but, For that money, 2nd hand Corolla Quest, Ciaz, Baleno or Vivo_R260000, more space and power,

@mphomatlala269 2 месяца назад

You can get the Suzuki Baleno GL, which is much bigger car than the Picanto..

@Ntsiki_M 2 месяца назад

Second hand, right?

@mphomatlala269 2 месяца назад

Brand new, starts from R255 000

@Bless_Mabunda Месяц назад

Even the GLX manual is cheaper than top range Picanto, haikhona

@wilhelmbarkhuizen Месяц назад

VW Up still the best city car pity it got pulled

@Kampamba 2 месяца назад

Budget car??? Whose budget! This thing is R300k for a 1l. I hate the state of car prices right now

@labourlawact7826 2 месяца назад

People heaping praise on Hyundai and Kia cars knows absolutely nothing about cars🙄🙄🙄

@nathiimmanuel9137 Месяц назад

Yoh, I’m keeping my Toyota for as long as possible. These prices are ridiculous.

@sammasha7949 2 месяца назад

Very expensive, small and underpowered and lazy... I honestly see no point in buying this over suzuki... I own Dzire and my fuel consumption has always been lessthan 5l/100km

@tumelo_fokane 2 месяца назад

Entry level Swift is a tincan!

@hapesethathi2742 Месяц назад

All swifts are tin cans. Horrible cars not to mention very unsafe.

@spandel100 Месяц назад

Yes.People don't realise this.Close a Picanto door and then close a Swift door for a basic test of this.

@OnkelRobinjo Месяц назад

Lmao, great review and nice car.

@xolanimabena627 2 месяца назад

To be honest, the Kia picanto is very expensive. I recently bought a 2022 Nissan Micra 1.0T Tekna. It offers an average of the same fuel as the Kia Picanto, more features and slightly bigger 90000km service plan, and I only spent 289900.00 All I mean to say is there's a lot of vehicles you can buy for 260k, like the Suzuki Baleno GL. Is wat better than this one

@juan-paulbotes1107 Месяц назад

Everyone in the comments is complaining about the price and blaming Kia. Let's not blame Kia for the pricing. Lets blame South Africa's economy. That's the real reason this car is so expensive. #thetruthwillsetyoufree

@BongelaMnguni 2 месяца назад

I'd rather buy a 2nd hand jetta

@pierrefourie5753 Месяц назад

Too expensive for what you get. Plastic wheel rims. No Bro.

@fakazishongwe3406 Месяц назад

Unnecessarily too expensive. The swift looks better and has a bigger boot space and slightly better fuel consumption. It does look good though, I'll give it that.

@ryanwez8054 Месяц назад

I'd rather buy a used tiggo 4 pro

@rsavids8191 2 месяца назад

Kia's full model range is way way over priced lately. Great cars but Suzuki products over much better value.

@real_rsaNoob13 Месяц назад

Suzuki Baleno

@carcrazyguysa4059 Месяц назад

Waaaayyy too expensive for what it is!

@legrangedylandlg Месяц назад

There's no reason to buy this over a Swift.

@s.s.nxumalo 2 месяца назад

First

@Whereislerato 2 месяца назад

First Comment 🥳

@hadimbasa6788 Месяц назад

Nah, the price is a turnoff

@labourlawact7826 2 месяца назад

Wish they would bring back the sedans like the late 90's Corolla and the bubble shape Sentra. They were far better cars than this Picanto and Getz crap...Overpriced and underpowered rubbish😠

@farainyika2365 Месяц назад

this car is 50k overpriced