KIA PICANTO HATCHBACK

Name: KIA PICANTO 1.0 Pure 5dr Auto
Brand: KIA PICANTO
SKU: 108521
Availability: InStock

1.0 Pure 5dr Auto

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Fuel Type Petrol

Co2 126.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 100mph

Customise Deal

Lease Type

Personal Business

Contract Length

Initial Rental

Annual Mileage

Maintenance

An excess mileage charge will apply if you exceed the contracted mileage. The exact charge will be confirmed on the official quotation prior to your acceptance to proceed.

Important Information

Excess mileage charges will apply if you go over the stated contract mileage.
Vehicle damage charges may occur if the vehicle is returned outside BVRLA's Fair Wear and Tear guidelines.
All rentals are subject to the necessary finance acceptance criteria.
Prices shown are indicative and subject to change.
No ownership option is available on this lease.
Manufacturer’s maintenance schedule must be observed and additional charges may apply for failure to maintain servicing and any non fair wear and tear damage to the vehicle.
Quoted leadtimes are estimates based on information from the manufacturer and are subject to change. We will keep you up to date during the course of your order.
If you are ordering a Used Vehicle you acknowledge that some minor wear and tear or cosmetic damage may be present on the vehicle, such as small chips, scuffs, or scratches.

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Fuel Type Petrol

Co2 126.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 100mph

KIA PICANTO Review

- Independent review from Car and Driving

Performance
7
Handling
6
Comfort
6
Space
8
Styling
7
Build
7
Value
8
Equipment
7
Economy
7
Depreciation
7
Insurance
7

Kia's Picanto has earned a deserved reputation as a no frills city scoot. Jonathan Crouch drives it.

Ten Second Review

This improved version of the third generation Kia Picanto is a little citycar that's still big in importance for its Korean maker. This current model is quite stylish and pretty up to date inside, yet still frugal and practical. In this form, it'll continue to redefine the way many people think about this smallest category of car.

Background

Here's how we used to understand small car categorisation and the difference between Polo-sized superminis and their smaller, cheaper citycar counterparts. You paid extra for a supermini because it was slightly bigger, because it was better finished and more stylish and because it had more refined engines that made possible longer journeys. So where does that kind of thinking leave us with a product like this, the improved version of the third generation Kia Picanto? This design has been on sale in various forms since 2017 and competes with the kinds of models we'd see as citycars, yet boasts the kind of interior space a supposedly bigger Peugeot 208 or Vauxhall Corsa had until quite recently. It's very nicely built and acceptably stylish. And yes, it's quite at home attempting longer journeys. Here is the citycar, all grown-up. Where that leaves today's supermini sector is something we don't have to worry about here. Suffice it to say that most of what you'd pay up to £20,000 or more for in that class of car is delivered by this Kia. Other urban runabouts that have previously advanced that argument have either been expensive and/or three-door only, like say a Fiat 500, or have felt too cheap and noisy to really justify themselves as only-car transport, like, perhaps, a Hyundai i10. We mention the Hyundai because that essentially is what this Picanto is underneath. Kia has used the underpinnings from this best-selling design, then refined them, improved the build quality and now added a sharp new suit of clothes on top. On paper, a pretty effective route to creating a class-leading contender. Let's see if it's worked.

Driving Experience

Kia hasn't added its latest mild hybrid tech into the Picanto's engine range, but it has introduced its 'Smartstream' technology to improve efficiency. There's now just a single engine on offer, a 1.0-litre 67bhp three cylinder unit. But Kia still offers the transmission choice of either a five-speed manual gearbox; or their Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) gearbox. The AMT set-up is based around a five-speed manual transmission with clutch and gear shift actuators to automate clutch operation and gear shifts. Basically, there's the ease-of-use of an automatic transmission, without sacrificing the fuel efficiency of a conventional manual gearbox. On the move, pretty much everything is as before. Refinement continues to be well controlled for a citycar - indeed Kia says the Picanto offers the quietest cabin of any A-segment model, both at idle and at a steady cruise. The handling's stable too, though obviously, this isn't the kind of car you'd choose for dynamic enjoyment. The Picanto's dinky dimensions also enable the pitch centre of the car to be placed further towards the rear, helping to naturally reduce 'nose dive' under braking without firming up the suspension and potentially compromising ride comfort. A quick steering rack makes for immediate responses to driver inputs, meaning fewer turns of the wheel from lock-to-lock than many rivals (2.8 turns), making the Picanto easy to drive at low speeds and in the city. With the front wheels located close to the front of the vehicle, low weight ahead of the front axle is achieved, as well as more agile handling. This Picanto also offers torque vectoring by braking - an additional function of the Electronic Stability Control system. By using this technology in an A-segment car, the Picanto retains a higher degree of handling and stability under cornering, while helping to reduce understeer during harder cornering.

Design and Build

Outside, there's a quite a striking look, courtesy of the brand's now-familiar 'Opposites United' styling theme. The company's 'Tiger Nose' front grille features, along with LED headlights (if you avoid base trim) and a smart rear light bar, the latter to emphasise this updated model's 12mm-wider track. Wheel sizes vary between 14 and 16-inches and the 'GT-Line' models get a hot hatch-style visual makeover. As usual, all Picantos have a 5-door body shape with Kia's wide C-pillar as a design motif. Inside, the interior is supposed to have been 'inspired by nature' and can be had with faux leather upholstery. Customers now get an 8.0-inch centre touchscreen with Bluetooth connectivity that can pair two devices at the same time. Plus there's 'Kia Connect', which can give you services like traffic updates, weather forecasts and parking info. The instrument cluster gets a 4.2-inch LCD display. As before, at the back, buyers get a bench with belts for three and proper wind-up windows (unlike the rival Toyota Aygo X). Behind that, there's a 255-litre boot that's almost class-leadingly big for a citycar. Fold the rear bench and you can extend capacity to 1,010-litres - more than you'd get in a MINI Hatch. So there'd be space enough to take a folding bike; or an e-scooter.

Market and Model

Prices have risen a bit: you won't be able to pay under £16,500 for a Picanto any more. There are three trim levels available, priced from just under £17,000 to just over £20,000. The most affordable 'Pure' versions are marked out by 14-inch alloy wheels, while the sportier 'GT-Line' and 'GT-Line S' variants get 16-inch alloys with LED headlights, more dynamic looks and recessed bumpers. Avoid base trim and there's now a new 'Yacht Blue' premium paint option. Inside, all models get an 8.0-inch 'floating' touchscreen navigation system which features Bluetooth multi-connection, meaning users can pair up to two mobile devices at the same time - one for hands-free phone and media use, and the other for media use only. The system features both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard. Incorporated 'Kia Connect' features include a range of on-board services including live traffic information, weather forecasts, points of interest and details of potential on- and off-street parking. Depending on the country, users can remotely send route directions to their car before a journey, check the location of their vehicle, and access vehicle reports and diagnostic notifications. This Picanto features Kia's Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and a range of active safety systems to enhance occupant safety, making it one of the safest cars in its class. Depending on specification, the Picanto's added ADAS features include Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with vehicle, cyclist, and pedestrian detection. This function includes Junction Turning: if a risk of collision arises while turning right at a junction, the function automatically assists with emergency braking.

Cost of Ownership

If you go for the 1.0-litre 62bhp engine we tried, with either manual or auto transmission, the combined cycle WLTP economy figure is 54.3mpg, with a 116g/km CO2 return for the manual and 119g/km for the auto. For the 1.2, the figures are 51.4mpg and 124g/km for the manual and 50.4mpg and 128g/km for the auto. It's worth pointing out that a rival Toyota Aygo X does a little better (up to 58.9mpg and up to 109g/km in manual form), which puts it in a lower Benefit-in-Kind tax group. But this Picanto isn't far off and you can couple its titchy fuel bills with free road tax and cheap insurance - virtually all models are rated at either group 4A or 5A. It all creates a car that'll continue to make all kinds of sense for city drivers. And it's exactly because it stacks up so well on the balance sheet that residual values look set to be very healthy. Experts reckon this car will retain between 43 and 48% of its original value after three years and 36,000 miles, with the 1.0 'GT Line' variant doing best. That's a fraction behind the equivalent Hyundai i10 though, which manages 50%. The much-trumpeted 7 year / 100,000 warranty helps in that regard since it's transferrable to future owners. However, it is worth pointing out that the 'bumper to bumper' complete car warranty is only five years, with the extra two years of cover being restricted to the engine and gearbox. If the car is sold through a Kia Used Approved Dealership when less than 18 months old or with less than 18,000 miles on the clock, the warranty will be topped up to match that of a new model. Servicing is every year or 10,000 miles, whichever comes first.

Summary

So much of the motor industry today wants to tell you to buy an EV. We're here to tell you that if you need a small runabout and your budget is limited, you'd probably still be much better off with a combustion-powered citycar. And after trying this Kia, you might well think it should be this one. It's not uncommon for us to assess a vehicle and wonder why it's been launched. Some manufacturers get their product design cycles out of phase with economic conditions, while others launch into a once-fashionable market that's gone cold. But then there are those that arrive plum square with the right product at the right time; this improved version of the third generation Picanto is most definitely one of those. So many brands have pulled out of the sub-supermini segment in recent years, but there's still a strong demand for this affordable class of car and in this updated form, this JA-series Picanto will satisfy that more thoroughly than ever before. It doesn't do anything that's particularly fresh or radical, but its blend of affordability coupled with solid engineering, impressive build quality, generous equipment and clean styling builds upon its tiny ongoing running costs to form a convincing buying proposition. Back that up with a great warranty and this improved Kia Picanto emerges as one of the very best citycars we've seen in quite some time.

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Standard Equipment

Technical Data

Options

Driver Convenience

4.2" driver display screen
8" touchscreen navigation
Apple car play/Android Auto with voice control
Cruise control + speed limiter
Emergency call service
Emergency stop signalling system
External temperature gauge
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) 1.0 - City/Pedestrian/Cyclist
Intelligent speed limit assist
Kia Connect (UVO)
Lane Follow Assist 1.0
Lane keep assist
Motor driven power steering
Rear parking sensors
Reversing camera system
Tachometer
Trip computer

Entertainment

4 speaker audio system
Bluetooth with music streaming
USB ports for connection of a media device

Exterior Features

Automatic defog system
Automatic headlight control system
Body colour bumpers
Body coloured door mirrors
Body coloured side sills
Body coloured wheel arches
Daytime running lights
Electric adjustable heated door mirrors
Electric front and rear windows
Electric front touch drivers front window
Halogen headlamps
Headlamp levelling
Heated rear window
High mount brake light
Rain sensor
Rear fog lights
Rear Lights Bulb
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Silver window surround
Speed variable front wipers
Tinted windshield glass
Visible VIN plate

Interior Features

12V power point front
3 seat bench in 2nd row
60:40 Split folding rear seats
All round height adjustable headrests
Artificial leather steering wheel
Centre console storage box
Cloth upholstery
Driver and front passenger side sunvisors with vanity mirrors
Front and rear door storage
Front cabin lights
Front passenger USB-C charging port
Glovebox
Grey headlining
ISOFIX Child seat top tethers and anchor fixings outer rear seats
Luggage area light
Luggage area parcel shelf
Luggage board
Luggage net + hook
Manual adjust steering wheel
Manual adjustable driver and front passenger seat
Manual air conditioning
Single front passenger seat

Passive Safety

All round 3-point seatbelts
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Electronic stability control
Front + rear side airbags
Front airbags
Front passenger airbag cut-off switch
Front seatbelt height adjusters
Hill hold control
Hill start assist control (HAC)
Rear airbags
Seatbelt warning
Side impact protection
Torque vectoring brake based and straight line stability (SLS)
Traction control
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Vehicle stability management

Security

Central door locking
Folding key
Locking wheel nuts
Manual child locks
Rear occupant alert
Thatcham category 2 security alarm and immobiliser

Wheels

14" alloy wheels
Tyre mobility kit

Emissions - ICE

HC

0.007
HC+NOx

Not Available
Noise Level dB(A)

73
NOx

0.01
Particles

0.0004
Standard Emissions

EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb

126

Engine and Drive Train

Camshaft

DOHC
Catalytic Convertor

Yes
CC

998
Cylinder Layout

IN-LINE
Engine Layout

FRONT TRANSVERSE
Fuel Delivery

MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Gears

5 SPEED
Transmission

AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb

5.5
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High

6
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High

4.8
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low

6.9
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium

5.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb

51.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High

47.1
WLTP - MPG - High

58.9
WLTP - MPG - Low

40.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium

54.3

General

Alternative Fuel Qualifying

No
Badge Engine CC

1.0
Badge Power

67
Based On ID

Not Available
Coin Description

Not Available
Coin Series

Pure
Generation Mark

3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

1E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years

12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years

3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %

Not Available
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %

Not Available
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

Not Available
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %

Not Available
NCAP Safety Assist %

Not Available
Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?

No
Service Interval Frequency - Months

12
Service Interval Mileage

10000
Special Edition

No
Special Order

No
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

100000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years

7
Vehicle Homologation Class

M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)

17.2
Engine Power - BHP

68
Engine Power - KW

51
Engine Power - RPM

6000
Engine Torque - LBS.FT

71
Engine Torque - MKG

9.8
Engine Torque - NM

96
Engine Torque - RPM

4000
Top Speed

100

Test Cycles

Emissions Test Cycle

WLTP
RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Alloys?

Yes
Space Saver?

No
Tyre Size Front

175/65 R14
Tyre Size Rear

175/65 R14
Tyre Size Spare

TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style

Not Available
Wheel Type

14" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height

1485
Height (including roof rails)

Not Available
Length

3605
Wheelbase

2400
Width

1595
Width (including mirrors)

Not Available

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

35
Gross Vehicle Weight

1460
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)

1010
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)

255
Max. Loading Weight

510
Max. Towing Weight - Braked

Not Available
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked

Not Available
Minimum Kerbweight

950
No. of Seats

5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb

9.4

Exterior Features

Metallic paint
Premium paint

Paintwork

Metallic - Clear white
Premium paint - Blaze red
Premium paint - Midnight black
Premium paint - Smokey blue

Trim

Cloth - Black

Company car tax calculator

Tax Year	BIK	BIK Value	Tax Payable at 20%	Tax Payable at 40%
2026/27	31%	£446.53	£89.31	£178.61
2027/28	31%	£446.53	£89.31	£178.61
2028/29	32%	£460.93	£92.19	£184.37
2029/30	33%	£475.34	£95.07	£190.14

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