{"id":857,"date":"2024-05-15T14:00:48","date_gmt":"2024-05-15T04:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/?p=857"},"modified":"2024-05-17T08:38:18","modified_gmt":"2024-05-16T22:38:18","slug":"review-2024-kia-picanto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/review-2024-kia-picanto\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: 2024 Kia Picanto"},"content":{"rendered":"

The\u00a02024 Kia Picanto<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0has emerged from its cocoon with a fresh design and a pocketful of safety tech. This pint-sized hatchback aims to take on the MG 3, and it\u2019s armed with more features than a Swiss Army knife. Let\u2019s dive into the details and see if this David can outshine the Goliath.<\/p>\n

Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n

Pros<\/h4>\n
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  • Cheap and Cheerful Motoring<\/strong>: The Picanto still wears its affordability badge with pride. It\u2019s like finding a hidden treasure chest at the end of a rainbow.<\/li>\n
  • Upgrades to Safety Suite<\/strong>: Kia has sprinkled safety features like confetti at a celebration. The MG 3 might be pretty, but the Picanto is the safety-conscious friend who always remembers to buckle up.<\/li>\n
  • Manual Transmission Lives On<\/strong>: For those who love to dance with gears, the Picanto offers both manual and automatic options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Cons<\/h4>\n
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    • Not as Pretty as MG 3<\/strong>: Beauty is subjective, but the MG 3 struts around like a runway model. The Picanto? Well, it\u2019s more like your friendly neighbor who bakes cookies.<\/li>\n
    • ANCAP Rating Expired<\/strong>: The Picanto\u2019s safety credentials have a \u201cbest before\u201d date. The MG 3, on the other hand, is still sipping from the fountain of safety youth.<\/li>\n
    • Servicing Costs<\/strong>: Keeping the Picanto purring isn\u2019t exactly a budget-friendly affair.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      How Much Does it Cost?<\/h2>\n

      The beauty of the Picanto<\/strong> is that it offers affordability without feeling cheap. The starting price for the 2024 Kia Picanto Sport with a manual transmission is a very reasonable $17,890 before on-road costs (or $20,690 drive-away). Upgrading to the automatic transmission adds $1600, and opting for the sportier GT-Line trim tacks on another $1800 on top of the Sport’s price tag.<\/p>\n

      Features and Benefits<\/h2>\n

      Kia hasn’t skimped on features with the Picanto<\/strong>. Even the base Sport model comes with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a reversing camera, and a bunch of driver-assistance features like lane departure warning and autonomous emergency braking. The GT-Line adds some nice cosmetic touches like 16-inch alloy wheels and sportier seats, making it feel a touch more premium.<\/p>\n

      But the real star of the show here is the safety tech. The Picanto is now equipped with a suite of advanced safety features like blind-spot collision avoidance and rear cross-traffic collision avoidance, which are unheard of in this price range. This makes the Picanto a compelling option for safety-conscious drivers, especially those navigating busy city streets.<\/p>\n

      Safety<\/h2>\n

      As mentioned, safety is a major selling point for the Picanto<\/strong>. The inclusion of features like blind-spot collision avoidance and rear cross-traffic collision avoidance is a game-changer in this segment. It puts the Picanto on par with some much more expensive hatchbacks when it comes to safety tech.<\/p>\n

      A Look at the 2024 Kia Picanto<\/h3>\n