Kia Picanto 1.1 SE 5d (2004/54) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Increadibly good value in terms of standard kit. Air con, electric mirrors and all round electric windows, something that is not even found on the Fiesta Ghia.
Costs
Good on fuel, accessories are relatively well priced, not that there are many to buy, but servicing costs are around the £150 mark.
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On the road
Driving
Very good to drive, my first car at only 18, I prefer the drive to that of the KA and Corsa and is overally a good experience
Performance
Very good being a light car, it picks up quite a good deal of pace up to about 50 miles an hour, but seems to loose some power above that speed.
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Living with it
Reliability
So far so good, no problems yet aside from some problems selecting reverse gear, KIA Worthing, very helpful and fixed it the next day.
Image
People like its funky looks, comfort and the kit. The two tone trim goes down well, but some people are snobbish about the KIA badge. Their mind is often changed after taking a ride. Very pleased with looks, kit and sportyness in a good package.
Comfort
Very comfortable for a small car, capable of longer journeys, but better with only one passanger.
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Security and Service
Security
Good with alarm and immobiliser, but the alarm is not particularly loud being only the horn and the button on the side of the key causes the car to lock and unlock at random as a result of walking or fumbling for keys.
Service
Service has been fantastic, paint and gearbox problem fixed with no quibbles at all. Good pre and post sales service.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None at all
Other
All good.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes