The last really good CHEAP CAR? Kia Picanto 2023 review - GT manual

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If your budget is tight but you want a new car, get a Picanto while you still can.
The Kia Picanto city car is a great little thing, and while the prices now are higher than ever before, it's still relatively affordable when you consider what's on offer.
With a fantastic seven-year warranty and capped-price servicing plus roadside assistance, you couldn't rent a car for cheaper than this!
I drove the GT manual model, which is more fun than you should be able to have for this kind of money. I loved it.
Oh, and did you know, this car is called the Kia Morning in Korea? And they don't get it with the sporty GT version tested here??
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00:00 Intro
00:31 Is it the right price?
01:39 What's the best competitor?
02:41 Is it the right size?
03:48 Interior
07:06 Under the bonnet
08:02 Driving
10:12 Efficiency
11:11 Is it safe?
12:04 Ownership
12:58 Verdict
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@gregspratling2403 Год назад

Had my GT since November, waited six months for it, and it was definitely worth the wait. Everyone's comments about fun are true, the five speed manual with the turbo is a hoot to drive. It fits into tiny city spaces that other cars don't even recognize as candidates and has a very sharp turning circle. As for fuel, on a trip up to Coffs I managed 4.9litres/100km, I almost fell out of my seat laughing. Takes off well at traffic lights and is very well behaved on the freeway. Totally recommended.

@therightcar Год назад

Awesome! So glad you’re really enjoying it.

@Beautifulvanuatu Год назад

😮😮😮 13:55 😅 13:55 😅 13:55 😅

@Loimega 5 месяцев назад

I was always after a Picanto. I was at kia to pickup my mothers Carnival from its service and decided to take one for a test drive for the hell of it. Literally walked off the lot with that exact car. Had to wait about 2 weeks for them to clean it up, put all the additional I asked for, but pretty much drove the car I wanted off the lot after a test drive. I have had it for over 12 months now and its an absolute dream to drive and a fun little pocket rocket.

@therightcar 5 месяцев назад

How cool! What a great story. And a great car!

@rickdias1981 Год назад

Tick all my boxes: Affordable ☑️ Don't mind manual transmission ☑️ Fuel efficiency ☑️ Thank you so much for the updated review. Saving up to get myself one.

@johnobrien6869 3 месяца назад

Love this guys reviews and reviewing style. Breath of fresh air mate. Well done.

@therightcar 3 месяца назад

Thanks mate!

@markscott2215 Год назад

I can relate to liking the sound of 3-cylinder engines. I rented a Yaris cross for a week after after initially thinking the engine sounded like an old tractor, I grew to love it.

@therightcar Год назад

Yes! Always loved them. Such a great warble!

@froggy0162 Год назад

The last Renault Clio we got had an awesome three cylinder too in the manual transmission. Bought one in 2016 for $15 driveway and it was awesome. Not fast, but super fun to beat on that little turbo 3 pot.

@Funk-That Год назад

The updated Kia Picanto range is set to go on sale locally in the fourth quarter of 2023, with the flagship GT model to be axed. No more turbo for the Picanto. Glad I got mine when I did !! ... Love this car.

@therightcar Год назад

I hope that’s not the truth. But all good things come to an end I guess.

@petepierre6458 Год назад

Thanks for the review, pretty well summed it up as I thought it might. For a runaround with some zip, this has certainly stood out from the pack and seriously thinking about it just to get the fun back into driving. And manuals forever for me!

@therightcar Год назад

Well said! I loved the GT. Fun!

@androo4519 Год назад

Good review. You're very good at highlighting and explaining the things that matter to a buyer trying to make a decision in a straightforward way.

@therightcar Год назад

Thank you!

@novtag9724 Год назад

Hey Matt, I really commend this review, giving justice to the small car and where it really shines.

@therightcar Год назад

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video.

@TheHayabusa09 Год назад

Great review Mat! Moving back to OZ I was on a tight(ish) budget and living inner city, needed just this. Same spec, including color. I'm 6'1'' and 110kgs and the interior space was just right. problem is, I couldn't get one and after 8 months of waiting, got my deposit back and bought the Jolion Ultra instead.

@therightcar Год назад

Oh no. Not a Jolion…. Review coming soon that one. 😳

@yujin1984320 Год назад

Thanks for the great review Matt! Just ordered the GT line auto- likes what you said about Sporty but not so sporty. keep up the great reviews!

@therightcar Год назад

Thanks Jin. Appreciate that. Hope you love it.

@bjw4859 Год назад

What a great little car, not being overly tall has it's advantages, I did not know about this car till I stumbled across a few videos, thanks for the review.

@therightcar Год назад

Glad you stumbled here too!

@leasaunce Год назад

Hi Matt! Great review Matt! I’ve owned my GT for about 1.5 years! Such a great little car! I was contemplating of getting a Yaris however Toyota increased the prices on the Yaris considerably. I can also say that the GT is more fun/fuel efficient to drive than a manual Yaris! In my experience the lowest fuel consumption I’ve seen in my GT (on the freeway, doing 80-100kph, was 3.9L/100km, with an aftermarket performance chip 107kw at the engine). Swapping the stock tyres with grippier tyres and lowering the car will make the car much more enjoyable to drive! The autonomous braking system, wireless CarPlay/android auto and heated side mirrors are just a few extra/premium features to have on this little car! I ordered mine in early 2021 when it was $21,000 drive away. The cheapest Yaris was $28k 😬.

@therightcar Год назад

Hey Leon, So glad you’re loving your car. I reckon you’ve got a bargain but brilliant little hatch!

@Lepoutreur Год назад

21 000 Australian dollars ?

@leasaunce Год назад

@@Lepoutreur back then it was, don’t think it this is the current price for today.

@Lepoutreur Год назад

@@leasaunce that is unreal. Here in Belgium right now for a GT with the smart pack and colour it's over 34 000 Australian dollars. Your price was insanely cheap

@leasaunce Год назад

@@Lepoutreur unfortunately the GT model in Australia don’t come with any of the luxury options; NO heated seats/steering wheel, lane assist, tyre pressure monitor, satnav (only wireless CarPlay/android auto, sunroof, blind spot. That’s why they were able to sell it at this price. Unfortunately small cars in Australia aren’t doing well.

@mistadobalina8039 Год назад

My GT was put on the production line on Monday, so pumped can't wait!!

@therightcar Год назад

Awesome!!

@alexfloyd6272 Год назад

I've got you beat. Mine is supposed to arrive next week. 😂

@club1fan552 Год назад

Yes I would buy one of these Matt, and loving manuals, the GT would be fine. They look great in white. Having owned, 4, 5 and 6 speed manuals 5 speeds is my pick anyway...4 speeds for around town and 5th on the freeway. Keeps it simple.

@therightcar Год назад

Cool! A bargain little hatch.

@seunjinbing Год назад

Wireless AA and ACP at this price point is amazing! I have a Corolla ZR hybrid sedan and no such thing as wireless AA (and no I'm not getting an iPhone so I can get wireless ACP haha). Looking forward to your review of the base spec Corolla sedan!

@therightcar Год назад

It's coming next week - Premiere set for Sunday 19 March, 4.30pm - hope to see you there!

@seunjinbing Год назад

@@therightcar Awesome! Will definitely tune in then!

@rodneypennington1086 Год назад

I got the 1.2 manual GT Line. Turbo costs more, is a GDI, needs twice as much servicing and may not do so well in the depreciation stakes. Also could cost a lot if any failure isn't supported by warranty.

@rickdias1981 Год назад

I like to see manual transmission, non-sports cars still being made these days! Thank you Kia.

@therightcar Год назад

Yeah Rick, you’re right. Surely not many non-sports manual cars to follow this one.

@davidpettitt4712 8 месяцев назад

I prefer manual too. My children learnt / are learning manual. My 18 year old drives our Ford Focus manual and our 16 year old is learning manual in Mum's Picanto GT. It will be a sad day when I can't buy a manual car.

@MrRuiclaudio 5 месяцев назад

Bom ensaio do picanto gt ,parabéns!!!!

@claudiadavies5110 10 месяцев назад

Brilliant review of a brilliant car with huge personality 😊. I've got an i20N and I always want to wave at the owners of these cars cos a lot of them are enthusiasts 👏👏👏

@therightcar 10 месяцев назад

Thanks! It’s a honey.

@lobsterwhisperer7932 6 месяцев назад

What I like about the Piccanto is that it hearkens back to a time of simplicity in design, meaning no tech bloat which means plenty of things cant break.

@chrisbates8064 Год назад

Having driven a base picanto automatic from Melbourne to Canberra and back, I can say it's fine. I'm 185cm tall and 105kg, so no light weight. It was reasonably comfortable, the air-conditioning did the job without overly blunting the performance. Overall good and most definitely better than you might expect from the specifications.

@therightcar Год назад

Thanks Chris! Good one - yeah, the auto is fine if your expectations are in line with what it is and what it costs!

@letsseeif Год назад

I'm surprised that you tested this model. I'd buy the Picanto one model down with the auto and learn to live with it. I think most city cars are bought by auto buyers. IMO too many reviewers only want the hot model with a loud exhaust. And despite the turbo, rowing a 3 cylinder manual being fun, it's an historical exercise in Australia in 2023. thanks for your review Matt..

@therightcar Год назад

I chose it because that was the only one they had on the press loan fleet! 😂

@letsseeif Год назад

@@therightcar thanks Matt. I'd like to drive the turbo three cylinder, but I'm happy with a slower reliable auto.. thanks again Matt.

@lobsterwhisperer7932 6 месяцев назад

I agree, would love to see more entry level car reviews, but manufacturers always offer up there top model to reviewers.

@davos1409 8 месяцев назад

Bought a Picanto auto S Model for my daughter 2 years ago. 1st year teacher and she paid me back within a year. She loves it. The family has 2 bigger and supposedly better cars but she avoids them at all costs. She doesn’t feel safe driving big cars.

@therightcar 8 месяцев назад

Great story mate. Glad it’s working out!

@Scrubbull23 4 месяца назад

Love the idea of 5 speed turbo town car. Trying too sell the idea 2 the wife so can stop using the Hilux as commuter. Cheers for the vid, reckon it helped my case

@therightcar 4 месяца назад

Good stuff! It’ll be far more fun than a HiLux!

@lemongabz 10 месяцев назад

Do the back seats drop all the way forward to accommodate carting around large/long items?

@therightcar 10 месяцев назад

You can drop them, yes.

@peteg8920 Год назад

Don't you have the Hyundai i10 in Australia ? Very similar to the Picanto.

@therightcar Год назад

No we don’t. Hyundai says the business case doesn’t make sense.

@makiroutsis1 Год назад

The GT Line that you showed at the beginning was the 2019 model 😅 the 2023 GT and GT line are identical except for the motor 😉

@therightcar Год назад

I just used a press image 🤷‍♂️

@bigaubsproductions2224 Год назад

Keep the 5 speed manual, more of a hot hatch feel and as there are limited choices for manuals to learn in these days, a manual is a good choice for learners. I’m planning on getting the GT Turbo for my boys to get their Ps with.

@therightcar Год назад

Cool! Lucky lads.

@Funk-That Год назад

Better hurry up as Kia is dropping the GT Turbo version world wide around the fourth quarter of 2023.

@StefTechSurfer Год назад

11:40 does the Rio have those?

@therightcar Год назад

Rio has pedestrian detection.

@peterreed9817 Год назад

I’ve got the Peugeot 108 and the dealership today recommended the Picanto as my next car as I really like driving something small (rubbish at parking) Anyone got any opinions on how it is to park?

@Funk-That Год назад

I have the GT Turbo like in the video (inc the same colour). It's like driving a zippy Go Kart which is just as easy to park. I will say however the reversing camera sucks at night ! ... oh and KIA are stopping making the GT Turbo model, so if you want one of those you will need to move fast !

@leestockton9367 10 месяцев назад

It's known as the GT-Line S in the UK and comes with Satellite Navigation and air conditioning (because we're special in the UK 😂)

@therightcar 10 месяцев назад

Ooooh special 😛

@joshuadickerson2709 Год назад

Do they have the suzuki baleno in australia....?

@therightcar Год назад

They did. It has been axed.

@francescoaufieroful Год назад

Kia Picanto Turbo Gt Line THE BEST!

@therightcar Год назад

😂

@CarSceneKorea Год назад

Cute Picanto :)

@therightcar Год назад

Morning 😂

@StefTechSurfer Год назад

Kia RIO?

@Coastmac2001 Год назад

The GT Line is a pretty good little vehicle. The handling & the ride ain't half bad either & that little 1.0 turbo 3 pot is a goody . The base models are still very decent as well but the 1.2 Atmo engines need a constant hit with your right foot to get the best out of them . I'd pass on the Fiat. And particularly on any MG , they are still very ordinary , unimpressive cars. Im a little perplexed that the GT Line in the UK comes with standard Sat Nav yet its not included on vehicles offered here ??? Yeah sure the kia isn't perfect, but what other car gives you so much fun for so few $$$$?

@therightcar Год назад

Thanks Steve - yeah, they've had to keep costs as low as they can, so sat nav isn't a goer - think the buyer demo is more towards younger drivers (who use their phone for maps anyway), so sat nav isn't in high demand. You're right, though - the smiles for spend equation is very good, here.

@Coastmac2001 Год назад

@@therightcar keep up the great videos Matt.

@maicklorencone251 11 месяцев назад

don't have the automatic turbo version in australia?

@Coastmac2001 11 месяцев назад

@@maicklorencone251yes we do get it here in Australia along with a manual

7 месяцев назад

Just a heads up - The Kia Rio has actually been discontinued in 2023.

@jamesgowing3856 11 месяцев назад

You buy a car for your driving tastes not for the next owner. So on the basis I think the manual GT turbo would be something I would enjoy the most. I certainly like my 2019 Skoda Fabio with the 3 cylinder turbo although it is an auto.

@therightcar 11 месяцев назад

If only more people thought like you, there’d probably be fewer white and grey boring cars.

@davidpettitt4712 8 месяцев назад

I've got a 2020 Skoda Fabia base model. Sadly Skoda are now only importing the Monte Carlo into Australia. A crazy decision. My wife has the Kia GT manual. I enjoy both cars immensely and the Kia is certainly more rapid in its acceleration.

@psivewri Год назад

The MG3 price bump makes the Kia a far more appealing option!

@therightcar Год назад

I thought it already was…! Haha

@alksandrew Год назад

How much will it cost for fiat

@therightcar Год назад

The 500 is still around, for somewhere in the $22,000 range for the manual hatch.

@StefTechSurfer Год назад

2:58 which view point is that?

@therightcar Год назад

The location of the shoot, you mean? It’s in Greenwich in Sydney.

@GlowingTube Год назад

Kia should fit the 1.4 engine from the Rio and its 6 speed auto to this car.

@therightcar Год назад

Interesting thought!

@GlowingTube Год назад

@@therightcar This would make the car great to drive with an auto. It would sell like crazy, even if the put the price up $1,500

@stan-bf1if 9 месяцев назад

GT has a different Body kit than a GT LINE? look that same to me.

@therightcar 9 месяцев назад

Yep same kit. No turbo go go

@danielgibson1237 10 месяцев назад

So the GT itself only comes in Manual?

@therightcar 10 месяцев назад

Correct mate. And it’s about to be axed!

@danielgibson1237 10 месяцев назад

@@therightcar Darn, I'm trying to find a nice small car that's Automatic.

@kelvpoon Год назад

This or the Suzuki swift sport????

@mattyoz0 Год назад

Decent price difference.

7 месяцев назад

The Kia Picanto GT Turbo has also been discontinued. KIA no longer make it 2023 is the last year.

@rubyred8845 9 месяцев назад

Another advantage of this car is no CVT.

@therightcar 9 месяцев назад

Some CVTs are good.

@thurules 9 месяцев назад

@@therightcar which CVT' s are good?

@rc70ys Год назад

I like it but no keyless entry and start ? Blind Spot Monitoring ! But I prefer an older Renault Clio RS for shape and sportiness

@therightcar Год назад

Good luck with the ongoing costs... :D

@rc70ys Год назад

@@therightcar Do you suggest the Picanto over an older Clio RS ? Any feedback would be appreciated or any other small fuel effect vehicles. Fiesta ST ?

@vialli45 7 месяцев назад

Why would you go with the crappy unreliable fiat 500 and MG when you can get this one. I thought about getting the base model Swift but this review of the GT really gets me and it's cheaper than base model Swift.

@froggy0162 Год назад

In our very dumb SUV obsessed market these sort of cars are rare. Stacks of super fun and practical small cars in Europe, none of which are sold here and because the car importers killed the proposal to allow people to import their own new cars (pricks…) you can have one at all.

@therightcar Год назад

The market wants what it wants, sadly.

@froggy0162 Год назад

@@therightcar That’s not entirely true. The market is made up of consumers whose perceptions and buying habits are very easily manipulated. And SUVs are more profitable. People like to think they make informed decisions, but most of the suv bullshit is the result of many millions spent on advertising and cultivating the whole idea that SUVs are cool, practical and sensible when they are none of those things.

@froggy0162 Год назад

@@therightcar As for locking out consumers ability to access these cars from other markets, the FCAI (who is really just a mouthpiece for Toyota…) made some extremely disingenuous and misleading submissions and got in the LNPs ear and killed the idea. Big business always comes first for the LNP, and screwing us out of good cars and some choice was easy for them.

@jamesmckenzie8416 Месяц назад

LOL, my 16yogranddaughter is determined to get her manual licence

@therightcar Месяц назад

She’s a legend. 🥳

@dianedougwhale7260 11 месяцев назад

A second hand FG G6 E T = 0 to 100k in 5 seconds . Less than 20,000.dollars.

@therightcar 11 месяцев назад

Also big and heavy on juice and no advanced safety tech and no smartphone mirroring …

@tahsin28 5 месяцев назад

10:03 s660

@therightcar 5 месяцев назад

Sadly we don’t get it.

@tahsin28 5 месяцев назад

There is a red Honda s660 parked by the kerb. It is seen on your video in 10:03 - 10:04. You drove past it.

@jamesjones3371 9 месяцев назад

Ny lifesavings still cant afford it not cheao lol

@StefTechSurfer Год назад

Should have been a Hybrid or EV. Why didn't Kia make a small Hybrid?

@StefTechSurfer Год назад

Car looks tiny 4:54

@therightcar Год назад

It is!

@4d3ff2 Год назад

Servicing cost is terrible

@therightcar Год назад

It is high. I raised it with the CEO of Kia Australia last week. He said customers haven’t complained. So… if you own one, and you’re not happy with the service costs, then complain.

@Billy-jn6te 10 месяцев назад

My engine blew at 20kms 😢

@hectorheath9742 Год назад

5.1 litres per 100 km is 46 mpg in real money, not that impressive for a tiny car.

@therightcar Год назад

Real money - LOL. It is a turbo manual tiny car that wants to be driven... :D

@janinehenschel4988 9 месяцев назад

20 GRAND IS NOT CHEAP ok $13 is CHEAP HELLO !

@therightcar 9 месяцев назад

Haha $13. Not $13k…? Yep. A thirteen dollar car would be cheap.

@StefTechSurfer Год назад

23000, so a deposit.

@cuzonGames 10 месяцев назад

stop the cuts we want to see you going in the car....bro

@therightcar 10 месяцев назад

Not sure what you're on about mate?

@buncha5651 Год назад

Wouldn't touch a Fiat 500 or Picanto. Little death traps.

@therightcar Год назад

When did you last die in one?

@buncha5651 Год назад

@The Right Car? As a NSW PARAMEDIC with 35 years of service, believe me, all little cars are death traps.

@MKirloj Год назад

It does not matter which car you drive, it depends on the size, weight and speed of the vehicle hitting you. A city car getting hit by a large SUV at city speeds probably is not going to kill you (which is the purpose of a small car), but if you get hit by a semi truck on the highway you are probably dead nor matter if you drive a city car or a large SUV, it is all about the size, weight and speed of the vehicle hitting you.

@REPOMAN24722 4 месяца назад

Only manual for me, cant stand auto

@therightcar 4 месяца назад

You’re out of luck with most cars!

@REPOMAN24722 4 месяца назад

@@therightcarThat is why I import from Europe as a citizen I can get any car I want shipped and transferred into my name, getting a 2024 Renault twingo now like the rio but cooler, rear engine RWD, going to get it custom ordered in RHD metric, Irish spec.. Factory is near my dads house.

@alfalfasprout69 9 месяцев назад

if you cant drive a manual you can't drive, so I would be more than happy with a manual

@Alex-dk2ew 6 месяцев назад

Gees, the complaining 🙄

@therightcar 6 месяцев назад

Complaining about what?

@dethvyper3136 Год назад

Where is the Auto Stop Start button? Can't it be turned off anymore?

@therightcar Год назад

Honestly, I can't recall. I don't think there's a button!

@dethvyper3136 Год назад

@@therightcar ....Thanks for the reply. My next question is if there isn't a Auto Stop Start Button, did the car auto stop start, if not then could that mean it's not a feature on the GT model? I personally don't like auto stop start and I hope I can disengage it on the new 2023 Picanto GT, that I'm waiting to be delivered. I'm going to be pissed if it's permanently engaged. I would hope since the GT is the Turbo performance model they would remove the auto stop start feature, but that's just wishful thinking.

@robertpross7515 Год назад

@@dethvyper3136 No auto stop start (on the 2022 Australian model)

@HIOP0 Год назад

AM ENJOYING THE ACTUAL CONTENT, BUT...THE FREQUENT NOISES OF THE DOORS SHUTTING AND THE ELECTRIC WINDOWS...? NO NEED, ADDS NOTHING BUT ANNOYANCE, PLEASE DITCH.

@tiagofigueiredo2529 10 месяцев назад

"Can you live with a 5 speed manual?" What the hell has happened to this world? People started talking about manual transmissions like they're something terrible and not in use for, like, decades or something, wtf is going on?! 🤨🫣

@therightcar 10 месяцев назад

Australia is a 99% automatic market.

@StefTechSurfer Год назад

23000, so a deposit.

@StefTechSurfer Год назад

23000, so a deposit.