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MelBobo

MelBoboGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

  • 4 reviews

Great car!

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Ok, so it doesn't have much power. But who needs it when you are stuck on 60km most of the time around the city? I love it. So many features, feels a bit luxury inside. Outside is super cute and it gets me from A to B and has a big booty when I put the seats down.

Purchased for $16,500.00.

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jibbit

jibbitperth

  • 13 reviews

KIA Picanto GT turbo

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great car pack with lots of great stuff runs really well AAA on petrol I bought it new and the only thing I don't like is the tyers but I will change them otherwise it a great car would not buy it if you have a family but great car for getting around and parking AAA again its fun to drive very happy



Purchased in July 2021 at Magic Kia.

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Disgruntled Seshwan

Disgruntled SeshwanGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

  • 3 reviews

Best compact car of 2022!!

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One of the best compact cars around! Very economical on petrol. Packed with many features (Apple CarPlay, electric windows, cruise control, reverse camera view, autonomous emergency braking system and leather seats!) Definite value for money! Ideal little car to get from A to B!

Purchased in June 2021 at Kia Dealers for $17,500.00.



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David M.

David M.South East Queensland, QLD

Bought the Picanto 2022 xline non turbo.

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Coming up to 11 months of ownership this little car is a joy to drive. Handles like a go cart around town. Love the style. Great value. Love the Red color. Can be thirsty if pushed. Feature packed inside and out. Could do with an extra 30kw. Overall very pleased, fun factor 10, style 10, warrenty 10.

Purchased in December 2021 for $19,000.00.

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Joe

JoeGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

Value

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Impossible to beat in terms of features at this price range. The 1.3L engine purrs along quietly in the city, but is happy to be pushed hard on the freeways (as it must be). Great steering, too. You'll feel every bump on poor roads, however.

Purchased in September 2021 for $15,198.00.

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Nigel

NigelSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 2 reviews

Great Little Car

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For travelling around the Gold Coast this car is in its element. Easy to park with good visibility. The 4 speed auto and 4 cyl engine are a good combination and while no sports car its perfectly fine around town, easily keeping up with the traffic.
I like its smooth and quiet ride and surprisingly spacious interior. It drives like a bigger car, feels solid on the road.
Equipment wise it wants for nothing (even a front centre armrest) and has all the latest safety features.
The 7 year warranty gives you piece of mind.

Purchased in February 2021 at Kia Dealers for $19,000.00.

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jewel M.

jewel M.Sydney, NSW

  • 3 reviews
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Exceptionally practical

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Perfect first car, easy to drive and fuel lasts a very long time. I’ve had it for just over a year now and still as good as new! I use it every day to get to and from work, road trips, everything! Very small car but feels like a lot more space inside than what you would think

Purchased in July 2021 at Kia Dealers.

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Keep It Real.

Keep It Real.Greater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

  • 4 reviews
  • 1 like

Hard Too Beat!

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Looks Cool, Drives Well, 7 Year Warranty, Amazing value. Surprisingly spacious for a small car and the finish is excellent.
Very hard too go past Kia with the value, warranty, service cost.

Purchased in December 2021 at Berwick Motor Group.

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colMetropolitan Adelaide, SA

  • 7 reviews
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Okay.not economical on fuel

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Purchased in December 2021 for $13.00.

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Mark Johnson

Mark JohnsonGeraldton, W.A.

  • 3 reviews

Great Car !

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I love this car . It so damn cute. It's a real chick magnet and girls love it !. My only concern is the little engine reving it's tiny head off when driving as I like to be ' easy on the engine ' when driving. Otherwise it's awesome

Purchased in November 2021.

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Lisa Holt

Lisa HoltSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 7 reviews
  • 1 like

I love this wee beastie!

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I drive to work (about 30 mins each way) Monday to Friday. I love that this car just nips in and out of parking. At first I pined the loss of a CD player but have become accustomed to the bluetooth functionality. The boot space (with the seats up) is a little on the small side but drop the back seats down and I constantly amaze myself how much this little car can hold. Economical on fuel, giving me about 500km per tank. I love my little car - you had me a YELLOW.

Purchased in March 2021 at Keystar Morayfield for $15,000.00.

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spider

spiderMelbourne

  • 4 reviews

Top Value for Money

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Car for commuting, older single person. I also have the latest Subaru XV. So in comparison they are very different vehicles. The Kia is outstanding value for money, Seven year warranty too. All the modern gadgets autonomous braking. Great on fuel, the perfect city car. The Auto Android perfect. Roomy for size, smart looks

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Date PurchasedDec 2018

Robbie

RobbieNsw

  • 9 reviews
  • 3 likes

Awesome little car

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Great car ! Cheap on file a full tank last a week with this little thing and my wife travels a lot. The shape and design of this car looks cool, it stands out compaird to other cars in its class.
Its decivingly spacious, I’m 6”1 and fit in and out of it without feeling andlooking like a clown.parking is so easy power steering works well with built in reverse cameras as standard along with a really nice media centre!!!
Value for money is superb I love this little car

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Date PurchasedOct 2018

Want to love this car

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Date PurchasedAug 2018
jimbob

jimbob

  • 2 reviews

Everyday drive car

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I bought my picanto brand new in 2017 to replace my barina spark.well 2 completly different cars.i love the fact for $14000 drive away i get cruise/reverse camera and all the other extras the others want extra for.went to appolo bay last week and used the radio to put google maps on.very good.i travel 200ks a day for work.average speed is 65kph.at the moment with around 50ks around im using 4.3 lp100.it now has 65000ks on it with no problems so far.we like the picanto so much we just bought the wife the picanto gt.wow even better value.do yourselves afavour if your thinking of a small car test drive the picanto

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Date PurchasedJun 2017
jezza

jezza

  • 3 reviews
  • 1 like

What a great little car.

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Just bought a Kia Picanto GT line. What a little ripper. Did i sat little. Its actually quite spacious inside. Got it for the wife but i dont mind driving it myself. Around town and to work its great on petrol and it makes peoples head turn. Very sporty and looks great.

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Date PurchasedAug 2018

Art

ArtVic, 3381

  • 7 reviews

Good value, economical, comfortable

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Really happy with the value for money, safety features and fuel economy.
I'm a tall man but comfortable driving.
Roomy boot - fits lots of shopping, or all the kids back packs after school pickup, or a couple of cricket bags - but not all at once!
When we have our kid's friends in the car too they do complain there's not enough room for three, but we're a 3-person family so don't always have a full car.
First time I've bought a brand new car.

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Date PurchasedDec 2017

bernadette

bernadetteInverloch

  • 6 reviews

Perfect small car

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A micro city car with the lot that is functional, easy to drive, comfortable, and most importantly packed with a lot of safety features.
And what a delight to park!!
And unlike another micro car that I tested, the Kia interior doesn’t feel like cheap plastic at all !!
No fault so far after 5 months of daily use!

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Date PurchasedFeb 2018

Fantastic Car!! Love it

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Economical
Drives well, and feels refined
Bought the GT Line so it’s got the upgraded seats, and more aggressive body styling, looks the part
Best value for a car of this size & has apple car play, Bluetooth, auto headlights, radar control breaking, parking sensors, reversing camera, auto headlights, and so much more, an overall great package and highly recommended

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Date PurchasedMay 2018

Rachel

RachelMelbourne

  • 2 reviews

Fantastic car

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Date PurchasedFeb 2018

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Questions & Answers

Marco Antonio A.

Marco Antonio A.asked

Is kia picanto 2014 timing chain or timing belt?

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jibbit
jibbit

Why don't you just ring a kia dealer as they would tell you or go here http://adiduc.com/which-cars-have-timing-chain-or-belt/


Kumuduni

Kumuduniasked

I purchased a KIA Picanto Auto in October 2018. In six months I have put the car to the dealer as there is a reverse gear issue. Has anyone else experienced this problem the car has only done 2714 kilometres?

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Keep It Real.
Keep It Real.

No issue our end, ensure you contact Kia Australia and get the repair and care expected.

col
col

No issue yet ..please explain in more detail though.if noise on reverse try to put handbrake on slow to second notch..doesn't like quick pull up .you don't explain what the issue actually is.


Warren B.

Warren B.asked

When I just had the car serviced. It was reported that all brake rotors had lips but the pads had 9mm and 8mm pads still. Why are the rotors wearing faster?

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col
col

Once you have installed new brake rotors and pads, you must break them in properly. Brake pads clean the rotor and apply the right amount of friction to stop the vehicle. Not breaking in the rotors and pads could reduce the ability of the pad to clean the rotor sufficiently. This can cause uneven wear or warping....this is a cut n paste but think answers ..if no good get friend or family member in raa to ask tech guys they are great or join as I pay monthly.fir $12 worth it cheap power bills n pics.good luck.col


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