Kia Picanto (2011 - 2017) 1.25 2 EcoDynamics 5d Owner Review

pros; equipment level compared to cars of a similar price cheapish parts and accessories can fit a 6ft+ driver with legroom behind much bigger boot that Aygo/107/108/C1 premium feel compared to dacia etc great acceleration for a little car (0-62 11.0 seconds) voice controlled bluetooth high roofline making it feel bigger than it is cons; very poor mpg (46mpg combined for me, 52mpg just motorway. 62 combined claimed) multiple little faults Kia not interested with second hand owner warranty claims LED lights cost £250-£450 to replace at Kia high Kia service costs (£350 compared to ford's £150) really small fuel tank (31 litres compared to 41 litres on average, (my C1 did 400+ miles and the Picanto does 250 at most) stereo sounds like a flat £5 speaker even with bass up full and super bass turned on, although its a 5 seater car, you can only really fit 4 people. however because of the the roof line, you can fit 4 adults. (my C3 slopes at the back making it impossible to fit a 6ft person in the back without a bent neck.) if i had a choice of spec it would be this one as i needed a 5dr. the chilli would be my favourite for a 3dr. the 1.25 is a must for this car as the 1.0 doesnt have any poke, although today, new for new, the aygo/107/108/C1/sandero have decent 1.2's, while VW/seat/subaru's 1.2's are rubbish at best and everything is an option whilst costing up to £3k more for the basic level.