LONG LIVE SMALL CARS! Kia Picanto facelift review UK

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  • Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
  • Is there still a place in the market for small, low powered cars? I take a look around the medically facelift Kia Picanto to find out if it still offers great value for money.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 47

  • @colin13579
    @colin13579 Місяць тому +22

    Fab review, it’s a shame so many manufacturers have moved away from these type of cars.

  • @philipryan1669
    @philipryan1669 Місяць тому +5

    Small cars like this are the future. I've downsized in car and class to a 21 plate picanto and love it. Super cheap to buy, run and insure. Still does all I need it to do. Evs are pointless. Prices are crazy and battery degradation it crazy and stupidly expensive to fix, charge network, and ethis is a joke too.

  • @Andy_ATB
    @Andy_ATB Місяць тому +12

    The UK should have encouraged small cars years ago - similar to the Japanese Kei cars.......Instead all we see are oversized SUVs.....which clog up towns & cities everywhere.

  • @bodybuildingandpaintingana8167
    @bodybuildingandpaintingana8167 Місяць тому +7

    Thank you for the review 🙂. I agree, I drive a Mazda 2 (having driven lots of bigger cars) and I love how it is so nimble, light and agile.

  • @tudorcristian9128
    @tudorcristian9128 Місяць тому +1

    That ‘umpf’ sound you make is making me buy the 1.2 litre for sure

  • @markrhodes3983
    @markrhodes3983 Місяць тому +3

    Great presentation of a fantastic little car again. But I prefer the AZURA BLUE. The GT Line S is the far better option, with far more tec and features included, and like you say, there are loads of green colour cars on the streets. Even BMW is doing that particular colour. They have done a fantastic job in the redesign. You come over so enthusiastic and full of energy on your videos. Makes a change. Most reviewers come over boring. But the way you do your videos is really entertaining.
    🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟
    I didn't hear any sound faults at the end of your video.

  • @SfinxVid
    @SfinxVid Місяць тому +1

    I’ve got the entry level version for a month now and I love it, I came from a 2006 Aygo and this is a big step up compared to that one. It feels good to drive and I love the look and features

  • @user-yh9pj8bd3m
    @user-yh9pj8bd3m Місяць тому +1

    Don't really need a new car at the moment, but when I do the Kia Picanto may be for me.

  • @anthonybrown4874
    @anthonybrown4874 Місяць тому +1

    I tink you make salient points about the Picanto though I might choose a Swift over this on a tier 1 discount £15k.
    The frot bumper while incorporating some current Kia design elements only a mother could love it, and why oh why no 1.0 turbo version.

  • @lofo7703
    @lofo7703 Місяць тому +3

    Great review. Im going to check out more of your videos.

  • @richardcarne753
    @richardcarne753 Місяць тому +1

    Having read your review on the Corsa I've got and the facelift model I've now ordered one

  • @SmithyMoto2
    @SmithyMoto2 27 днів тому

    I’ve just brought a 14 plate Volkswagen up, love the little cars as it is just me who uses the car and no one really goes in it with me. If I had the money to buy a new car, I would definitely go for one of these as I love the design and how compact it is and how much you get for your money is brilliant. Loving that pine green colour of the car too. Where I live, I don’t need anything with a lot of power as I mainly commute in my car, I don’t use motorways and my commute is mainly on residential roads with occasionally driving through country lanes. Most people my age (20) want powerful big branded cars like Audi and BMW, but I think of efficiency and try to keep my costs as low as possible and all cars are designed to do the same thing which is get you from a to b.

  • @juxty3102
    @juxty3102 28 днів тому

    The comment about people buying suv's rather than small cars is to a degree that the manufacturer's realised that they can make more money. With pcp and pch it's all about whether purchasers can afford the monthly payment rather than the total car price.

  • @jamiep61
    @jamiep61 Місяць тому

    The Lia Picanto Is one of my favourite City Cars 😊

  • @alangoudie2299
    @alangoudie2299 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you for an excellent review.
    My turbo Kia Picanto GT Line S 1*25 MPi ,83 bhp, is a pleasure to drive.
    What small car would you recommend to replace it?
    I have subscribed but I would really appreciate your advice.
    Have you reviewed the car or cars you suggest?

  • @hycharlison
    @hycharlison Місяць тому +2

    Great vídeo, "great car" !

  • @peteg8920
    @peteg8920 Місяць тому

    Watched Richard Fanders review of the pre facelifted Picanto with the automated manual. He seemed impressed by it and for anyone looking for an automatic it be worth trying out.

    • @AutoSocialUK
      @AutoSocialUK  Місяць тому +1

      @@peteg8920 it’s still really good value for money. I think you need to know how to drive one to appreciate it. It will never be as smooth as a dual clutch but then that’s why it’s more affordable

  • @user-iz8hk1ww7i
    @user-iz8hk1ww7i Місяць тому

    It's great that Kia continues to build small cars. Definitely seems more complete than the old Toyota Argo, which itself was a good, solidly built city car.

  • @P.J.B.769
    @P.J.B.769 Місяць тому

    Great little town car. Not keen on that colour though. I think it would look very sporty in red. Good review Tish just a bleep in sound near the end.

  • @jpht1964
    @jpht1964 Місяць тому

    Great review as always.

  • @aralevonian8391
    @aralevonian8391 Місяць тому

    Love this video, missed the "hi guys I'm Tish....."

  • @andrzejek6136
    @andrzejek6136 Місяць тому

    I really enjoy vlog. Thank you

  • @jasonwalsh8299
    @jasonwalsh8299 Місяць тому

    Fun looking little car. The bumper is a tad too overbearing on the look of the front.

  • @wwemad09
    @wwemad09 Місяць тому

    Miss small cars! Hope Picanto and Fiat 500 continues.

  • @roberttye5908
    @roberttye5908 Місяць тому

    Great review. Nice little car for a great price. Much better than the Toyota Aygo which I've driven a few times.

  • @PMW-iw3mv
    @PMW-iw3mv 19 днів тому

    According to the Kia website, the width of the new Picanto is 1900mm; every year up to now it has been 1595mm. Is the newest model much wider or is it a typo mistake? I checked with our dealership and they said it is wider now.

  • @exman2918
    @exman2918 2 дні тому

    Just get this…🚙

  • @francescoaufieroful
    @francescoaufieroful 8 днів тому

    Kia Picanto?
    Oh yeah...SIMPLY THE BEST!

  • @Willo1991
    @Willo1991 Місяць тому

    Where's the cat gone!? 😂

  • @EdgarRenje
    @EdgarRenje Місяць тому +2

    It's a bit too easy to say, people are buying SUVs, so that's the result. The manufacturers offer more and more of them and cancel the alternatives, so you end up not having a choice. For example, while it is hard, it's possible to build a small EV, but most of them are SUVs. If you want an EV, you had to take an SUV.

    • @Andy_ATB
      @Andy_ATB Місяць тому +2

      Fiesta for example; Ford pulled its availability in favour of the Puma; then said the Fiesta wasn't selling. I wonder why?

    • @UnderWarranty
      @UnderWarranty Місяць тому +1

      MG4 seems a pretty small EV

  • @Rokim1983
    @Rokim1983 Місяць тому +1

    3:20 thats only picanto I can buy new here in europe wtf

  • @wayneheyes4934
    @wayneheyes4934 Місяць тому

    Great review! But it isn’t a new generation it’s a facelift of the current generation

  • @leestockton9367
    @leestockton9367 27 днів тому

    Kia dropped the ball by removing the turbo and reducing the bhp from 99; the former model GT-Line S was brilliant fun to drive but the new Picanto is slow, dull and lifeless. It can look as pretty or aggressive as you like but if it's all show and no go then it's NOT FOR ME!

  • @philipwookey599
    @philipwookey599 Місяць тому

    Colour, there's no need to add way to the end. Colour will suffice.

  • @rasherbasher8203
    @rasherbasher8203 Місяць тому +3

    Looks great but getting rid of the 1.0 litre turbo is ridiculous and pointless..
    Its a no from me..
    Pensioners will be happy...

  • @edmundhayes1840
    @edmundhayes1840 Місяць тому

    More like your Lupo than your Up?

  • @stevenhicks2317
    @stevenhicks2317 7 днів тому

    Ruined it with no turbo.! Gutless ! 0~60 in over 13 seconds …

  • @stevemarra4459
    @stevemarra4459 День тому

    Destroyed this small car by taking away the turbo version new nline it is

  • @rcosnett
    @rcosnett Місяць тому

    Not electric, wast of tlime

  • @Cyberdyne-kg8ku
    @Cyberdyne-kg8ku Місяць тому

    You were doing so well until you used the word 'aggressive' to describe a bumper. Try harder.

  • @andrewlam426
    @andrewlam426 Місяць тому

    zzz

  • @godzuks
    @godzuks Місяць тому

    review feels like you are being paid by Kia..fawning..