VIDEO – Kia Picanto GT Line S Review | 3 Good 3 Bad
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Kia Picanto 1.0 T-GDi GT Line S
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Exterior Styling
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Engine / Performance
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Economy
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Equipment
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Value For Money
4.5
Summary
The previous king of cheap thrills – the Suzuki Swift Sport – now has a price tag too high to be considered ‘cheap’. Cue the Kia Picanto GT Line S. With a rev-happy 1.0-litre turbocharged engine and 1,020kg kerb weight, it zips around with glee. What’s more, it has cheeky styling to match, Kia’s usual generous array of equipment, and carries a price tag of £15,000. The only drawback is limited space, being a supermini.
Facts and Figures
| Engine | 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol |
| Max power | 100PS at 4,500rpm |
| Max torque | 171Nm at 1,500-4,000rpm |
| Drivetrain | 5-speed manual transmission, front-wheel drive |
| 0-62mph | 9.8 seconds |
| Top speed | 112mph |
| Fuel tank size | 35 litres |
| Fuel consumption | 48.7 mpg combined, WLTP |
| CO2 emissions | 117 g/km NEDC equivalent |
| Kerb weight | 1,020 kg |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Luggage capacity | 255 litres |
| NCAP rating | 4 stars |
| Base price | £14,895 |
| Price as tested | £15,155 |
| Company website | www.kia.com/uk/new-cars/picanto/ |