Interesting that that is the top spec. Those blanked buttons, at least on the previous model, were the heated seats and heated steering wheel. Also has a sun roof! My GF got one for £10k here in the UK, for all the tech on it its a bargain, also got the 100hp engine. She was used to an old KA that could barely make it up hills, so for her it was one hell of an upgrade. EDIT: Also people treating you like arse on the road is totally true! I've had to drive her car to work a few times while my Golf GTI was in the garage and lordy people just think they can bully you around.
This top spec new Picanto GT line S is just coming through in the UK and mine is arriving next week. Top of the range it has everything you mention, The following was from KIA Press Office. Kia Picanto ‘GT-Line’: from £16,745 Sitting just above the ‘Picanto ‘2’, comes the Picanto ‘GT-Line’ - featuring enhanced sporty design cues as well as the following specification additions: 16-inch alloy wheels with ‘GT-Line’ styling ‘GT-Line’ exterior styling Gloss black door radiator grille LED headlights, LED daytime running lights and LED rear lights Electrically adjustable, heated and folding door mirrors with LED indicators Privacy glass for rear windows and tailgate ‘GT-Line’ interior styling Alloy pedals and ‘GT-Line’ details Black cloth and artificial grey leather upholstery Electric one-touch driver’s front window Sunvisors with driver and front passenger vanity mirrors Luggage board Rear passenger USB-A charging port Kia Picanto ‘3’: from £17,545 Picanto ‘3’ grades revert to similar exterior styling as the ‘2’, however sit higher in the model line-up than ‘GT-Line’ models - receiving the following additional highlights: 16-inch alloy wheels Standard exterior styling Heated front seats Heated steering wheel Automatic air conditioning Start/stop button with smart entry system Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirror (driver and front passenger) Wireless mobile phone charger Smart key with motion sensor Kia Picanto ‘GT-Line S’: from £18,445 Crowning the model line-up is the Picanto ‘GT-Line S’, available exclusively with the more powerful 1.2-litre four-cylinder engine. Similar to ‘GT-Line’ variants, the Picanto ‘GT-Line S’ receives sporty styling details, and some of the most advanced specification in its segment: 16-inch alloy wheels with ‘GT-Line’ styling ‘GT-Line’ exterior styling Gloss black radiator grille Sunroof with tilting/sliding function ‘GT-Line’ interior styling Rear Parking Sensors Reversing Camera System Lane Keep Assist Lane Follow Assist 1.0 Cruise Control Intelligent Speed Limit Assist Speed Limiter Rear Occupant Alert Motor Driven Power Steering Anti-Lock Braking System with Emergency Stop Signalling Electronic Stability Control Vehicle Stability Management Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Also getting my GT Line S 5 speed AMT on 8th Oct 24, this is my 4th one. I love these little cars and the way they have grown up over the years since my first one in 2013. I am trading a Stonic, which interrupted my Picanto fest as the ‘21’ model was no different from my ‘18’ plated one, so I got the Stonic as it was quirky and my first hybrid. That model today has not been face lifted since ‘21’ and, in fact, has taken a backward step after Kia removed the two tone paint job. So, it’s back to Mr Picanto again for me for the next 3 years.
On contraire...there seems to be a long wait time for the MG3 hybrid. I ordered mine back in June.. still waiting. However, I believe there is a ship docking later this month with stock, hopefully there is something I can pick up
Too late for a review now mate 😊😊😊. Nah...seriously. I was waiting for the MG3 review too but, in the end, I went for the Kia GT line. I spoke to a few "car people" and overall, both cars are great but, the MG has some after sales issues in this country. I think it's because so few MGs are sold here. I just wanted a town car and the distances (70-80 km) between towns on the island are small. The MG makes much more sense for longer distances. But, as I said, overall, both great cars. And great price.
Interesting that that is the top spec. Those blanked buttons, at least on the previous model, were the heated seats and heated steering wheel. Also has a sun roof! My GF got one for £10k here in the UK, for all the tech on it its a bargain, also got the 100hp engine. She was used to an old KA that could barely make it up hills, so for her it was one hell of an upgrade.
EDIT: Also people treating you like arse on the road is totally true! I've had to drive her car to work a few times while my Golf GTI was in the garage and lordy people just think they can bully you around.
This top spec new Picanto GT line S is just coming through in the UK and mine is arriving next week. Top of the range it has everything you mention, The following was from KIA Press Office.
Kia Picanto ‘GT-Line’: from £16,745
Sitting just above the ‘Picanto ‘2’, comes the Picanto ‘GT-Line’ - featuring enhanced sporty design cues as well as the following specification additions:
16-inch alloy wheels with ‘GT-Line’ styling
‘GT-Line’ exterior styling
Gloss black door radiator grille
LED headlights, LED daytime running lights and LED rear lights
Electrically adjustable, heated and folding door mirrors with LED indicators
Privacy glass for rear windows and tailgate
‘GT-Line’ interior styling
Alloy pedals and ‘GT-Line’ details
Black cloth and artificial grey leather upholstery
Electric one-touch driver’s front window
Sunvisors with driver and front passenger vanity mirrors
Luggage board
Rear passenger USB-A charging port
Kia Picanto ‘3’: from £17,545
Picanto ‘3’ grades revert to similar exterior styling as the ‘2’, however sit higher in the model line-up than ‘GT-Line’ models - receiving the following additional highlights:
16-inch alloy wheels
Standard exterior styling
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Automatic air conditioning
Start/stop button with smart entry system
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirror (driver and front passenger)
Wireless mobile phone charger
Smart key with motion sensor
Kia Picanto ‘GT-Line S’: from £18,445
Crowning the model line-up is the Picanto ‘GT-Line S’, available exclusively with the more powerful 1.2-litre four-cylinder engine. Similar to ‘GT-Line’ variants, the Picanto ‘GT-Line S’ receives sporty styling details, and some of the most advanced specification in its segment:
16-inch alloy wheels with ‘GT-Line’ styling
‘GT-Line’ exterior styling
Gloss black radiator grille
Sunroof with tilting/sliding function
‘GT-Line’ interior styling
Rear Parking Sensors
Reversing Camera System
Lane Keep Assist
Lane Follow Assist 1.0
Cruise Control
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist
Speed Limiter
Rear Occupant Alert
Motor Driven Power Steering
Anti-Lock Braking System with Emergency Stop Signalling
Electronic Stability Control
Vehicle Stability Management
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Also getting my GT Line S 5 speed AMT on 8th Oct 24, this is my 4th one. I love these little cars and the way they have grown up over the years since my first one in 2013. I am trading a Stonic, which interrupted my Picanto fest as the ‘21’ model was no different from my ‘18’ plated one, so I got the Stonic as it was quirky and my first hybrid. That model today has not been face lifted since ‘21’ and, in fact, has taken a backward step after Kia removed the two tone paint job. So, it’s back to Mr Picanto again for me for the next 3 years.
Hi I have just ordered my 1200 get hope it will be money well spent
I didn't expect a Kia Picanto GT
There was one and it was really good, but not anymore🥲
Blank buttons are for heated seats in other markets.
It's called poverty button
Hi there, I have just ordered an MG3 hybrid. Is there any chance of you reviewing it? 🙏 Love your reviews
Thank you! I'm reviewing the MG3 in November - you'll probably have your before then :)
On contraire...there seems to be a long wait time for the MG3 hybrid. I ordered mine back in June.. still waiting.
However, I believe there is a ship docking later this month with stock, hopefully there is something I can pick up
@@sidjyothi my waiting time is two weeks I've been told in Melbourne.
This is partly due to me wanting the power spec excite model.
Too late for a review now mate 😊😊😊. Nah...seriously. I was waiting for the MG3 review too but, in the end, I went for the Kia GT line. I spoke to a few "car people" and overall, both cars are great but, the MG has some after sales issues in this country. I think it's because so few MGs are sold here. I just wanted a town car and the distances (70-80 km) between towns on the island are small. The MG makes much more sense for longer distances. But, as I said, overall, both great cars. And great price.
Kia stuffed this model up
It was so good as a GT...
Y?
The same insipid 62kW engine across the entire range. What a waste of some nice wheels and a body kit.
It looks like that is the GT Line not the S???
Are you single? 😌🙈
No I come as a twin pack.
@@4wheelsandaseat I’ll take it 😌👀