Is the turbocharged Kia Picanto the one to buy? We've tested the spritely city car
, the least expensive car in its range, has got the latest infotainment system, complete with a larger, 8.0in touchscreen , and also has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard. The Kia Connect app makes an appearance, giving information such as traffic, weather and fuel prices. If it can keep up with the last of those at the moment, it’ll be an impressive bit of software.
Physical menu buttons remain so the system operates intuitively. It certainly looks smarter than you’d expect in a £16k car, but as with other Kias, such as theThe surgery also tweaked the exterior looks and allowed for a bit of customisation - a crucial margin-maker at this lower end of the market - such as new paint colours and interior trim option packs. To me, it remains a good-looking, dinky thing, albeit a tad top heavy from certain angles.
This is the turbocharged 1.0-litre engine in top whack GT-Line S trim, offering plenty for its £16,610 sticker price. With 99bhp and 127lb ft, it offers a chunk more kick than direct rivals like the
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