Kia Picanto (2004 - 2011) 1.1 Red 5d (2009/09) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Frugal.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Don't know - I've never thought to ask them!

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes. painless to own overall.

What are you likely to buy next?

Something similar - maybe another picanto or perhaps a Peugeot 107 or skoda citygo.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£7,500

When did you buy the car?

April 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

Pretty good overall. p/x on 54 plate picante was good.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Well equipped, good price new. we'd had one previously and been happy with it.

What was the dealer like?

Good overall.

What's it like to drive?

Fairly easy. great around town - doddle overall with nice light steering and good overall visibility. brakes are decent too. original fit Hankook tyres don't give a lot of grip tho. bit thrashy on the motorway at 70mph.. certainly ok for a journey of 1.5 to 2 hrs - much beyond that is hard work. fuel economy around town is typically 37-38mpg, we've had 50mpg on longer motorway runs....very similar to our previous picanto. tales of regular 50-55mpg out of this car aren't true tho i'm afraid.

What's it like to park?

Very easy.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Alarm has given some problems - sorted under warranty at dealership. fault traced to the battery. Dealership friendly overall but service costs are high.

What's most practical about your car?

5 doors, split fold rear seats.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Air con is good. mp3 compatibility good too.