Kia Picanto 1.0 litre 1 5dr road test report
Kia Picanto 1.0 litre 1 5dr
What is it?
THE 1.0 litre Picanto 1 is the entry level model in the all-new Kia Picanto five-door city car range. Powered by a three-cylinder engine that produces just 99g/km CO2, the Picanto 1 costs just £7995 on the road.
What’s hot?
- Despite the modest engine, three-cylinder produces delightful soundtrack
- And provided you use the gears, it’s pacey enough
- Although only 3.6m long, it’s big on the inside
- And quality trim levels doesn’t make it feel like a bargain car
- Noise suppression on the motorway is good, the ride poised and stable
- CO2 of 99g/km means exemption from London Congestion Charge
- Plus there’s 100% first year writing down capital allowances
- And company car tax of 10% through to 2013/14 tax year
- Fuel economy is a budget-stretching 67.3mpg
- Standard equipment includes electric windows and anti-skid ESC system
- Reassurance of Kia’s seven-year/100,000 mile warranty
What’s not?
- You need to use the gears and throttle to maintain speed on inclines…
- …Which is likely to hurt economy away from the city
- Electric power steering robs it of feel, particularly dead-ahead
- Rear seats don’t fold down flat
- Base 1 trim lacks air conditioning, USB/iPod connectivity, alloys
What you need to Know?
| P11D Value: | 7345 |
| Monthly Rental*: | 135 (CH)/£162 (PCH) |
| Tax Band when posted: | 10%, 10%, 10% |
| Monthly BiK: | Click link for BIK |
| Engine: | 1.0-litre 3cyl petrol |
| CO2 Emissions: | 99g/km |
| Power/torque: | 68bhp/70lb ft |
| Economy: | 67.3mpg |
Monthly contract hire (CH) and personal contract hire (PCH) rentals generated by Concept Vehicle Leasing. Based on a 36 month lease at 10,000 miles a year, 3+35 payments.
