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Perhaps nothing more shows the dramatic progress of the South Korean brand Kia than the following statistics…. In the whole of 2007, Kia sold 29,429 cars in Great Britain. Now, 10 years later, 29,707 were sold in the first three months of 2017 alone.
After the increasing success of the new Sportage Crossover 2016, Kia hopes that the next generation Picanto City car will contribute to the upward sales dynamics.
The same size as the outgoing Picanto is more stylish, spacious, more practical and more sophisticated.
Around 160,000 Picantos have found houses in the UK since the start of the model in 2004. Around two out of three buyers are so crucial that the third generation Picanto is a look.
The front end of the new car is now only as a five-door access to the back and offers Kia’s signature ‘Tiger Nose’ cooler grille with air intakes and fog lights below, so that it gives it a lot of setting and sporting feeling. And with shaped pages and a rear, the Picanto makes one of the best -looking cars in its class.
CURB appeal is not a uniform performance 500 plus its cousin in one segment – the Hyundai i10.
There is plenty of space inside thanks to a slightly longer wheelbase. It is comfortable and well designed with good visibility. The only disappointment is that the driver’s seat has no height adjustment and the steering wheel does not adapt the reach.
There is a mixture of soft and hard touch of dark plastics, but in general it has a high quality feeling and there is good quality.
It is a little more comfortable in the back, but it is possible that four adults of the average size travel comfortably, which more than for some rivals can say. There is also a class line of 255 liters of luggage capacity in the trunk.
The new Picanto from £ 9,450 to £ 13,950 is available in five equipment variants (from ‘1’ to ‘GT-Line S’ (in the picture), but it is worth studying the specifications for the Sweet Spot (probably ‘3’ 3 ‘3’ 3 ‘3’ 3 ‘3’ 3 ‘3’ 3 ‘, probably’ 3 ‘3’).
For example, only the versions of GT-Line and Grade ‘3’ are equipped with the spacious 7-inch center-assembled “floating” touchscreen, which offers access to the systems of navigation, infotainment and connectivity.
And if security is a priority, all models of Grade ‘3’ have an autonomous emergency braking (AEB) that can bring the car to a complete stop at certain speeds and a partial stop of up to 107 km / h (AEB is than £ 350 Available option on classes ‘1’ and ‘2’).
The model of the entry class ‘1’ 1 also offers Tinted Windows, a DAB radio with AUX and USB connections, automatic headlights, electronic stability control (ESC), Hill Start Assist control (HAC) and six airbags.
Other available delicacies are heated front seats and steering wheel, a charger for wireless telephone, an electric sliding roof and a rear parking camera with parking sensors.
Of course there are also different Adjustment Options for interior and outside.
Available at the start with two zealous petrol engines a 66-BHP1.0 liter three-cylinder or an 83-horsepower-1,2-liter four-cylinder side with a five-speed manual transmission (the 1.2 is also available as an automatic).
The engines are smooth and economical – 64.2 MPG/101 g/km CO2 or 61.4 MPG/106 g/km.
Obviously, the larger engine has a little more blow, but for the city that drives 1.0-liter driving is more than sufficient. For longer trips, especially those that contain steep hills, the 1.2 may be the one you can choose. Both are surprisingly refined and drive well with highway speeds.
None of the engine makes your Picanto a hot hatch in performance conditions, but that’s why people buy city cars. For the recording, the 1.0-liter for a time of 0 to 60 miles per hour is 13.8 seconds and a top speed of 101 km / h, while 1.2 in 11.6 seconds reach and reach and to be continued up to 106 km / h.
Later in 2017, the selection of the engine selection will probably be available. The 1.0-liter turbo three-cylinder unit T-GDI turbocher with a 99 hp turbo-turbo turbo turbo cylinder will surely put a smile on the face of more spirited drivers.
The refinement of the cabin is one thing, but how does the new Picanto drive? Well, more good news here because it is one of the best vehicles in its class, although it is not quite as good as the VW/Skoda/Seat trio.
As you would expect from a city car, it is easy and easy to maneuver, but it also feels planted on the street while the body is well switched on in the curve.
The journey is a bit bouncing on rougher roads, but overall it drives well. And if you want a little more mobility, the sporty GT line version may be worth considering.
Verdict: The new Kia Picanto is a competitive, inexpensive, cheeky, well -equipped, refined and Nippy Stadtuto, which is supported by an unbeatable seven -year guarantee. What can you not like?
Review: Gareth Herincx
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