50 mph at 1500 rpm in 5th gear - and you’ve got nothing but criticism about that? That’s extraordinarily high gearing (courtesy of the torque from the turbo) which will give very relaxed high-speed cruising, and good fuel economy too. You did it the wrong way round - if you want acceleration change to a lower gear (that’s what gearboxes are for) rather than staying in the very high top gear, then pouring cold water when it doesn’t instantly leap ahead…

An excellent review with the main focus on the driving experience. Exactly what I want to know. Brilliant. Well done.

@ItsDanLatham

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Really tempted to get this for the mrs, loved your Sportage video, had one on order for a while with delivery due in April. Very thorough reviews and they’ve been instrumental in my decision making when looking at the KIAs. Thank you.

@ItsDanLatham

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, and I hope you enjoy the new cars!

Great review and really covered everything. I just hope this wasn't your second take as it looked like a Picanto sitting on that roundabout 😀

Could you elaborate a bit as to why you think the picanto is a bit better than the Hyundai G-i10. I bought the G-i10 but I can confess that I have had the itch about the picanto ever since. Interested to hear your take on it. Thanks!

Thank you for an excellent, very helpful review.

@ItsDanLatham

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Shame there no red this year 😢 but still getting one

great video, I quite like these!

@ItsDanLatham

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Its good fun for what it is. Reminds me of my first car.

Good review thanks you must be local to me as recognise the territory your driving through thanks .

Hm, I’ve ordered an X line S version of these which doesn’t have the turbo charged engine because I wanted an automatic. Do you think the GT line S is a better option?

@ItsDanLatham

Жыл бұрын

Personally I wouldn’t have a non turbocharged version but thats just me. If you’re coming from a car with similar power then it probably won’t bother you that much!

@MrRawUK

Жыл бұрын

Didn't you drive both before ordering? I test drove both and loved the one you have ordered.

I really like the GT line s in white with red accent's

@NB_NB_NB

Жыл бұрын

that's what I have, and I love it

I drove 1.2 automatic robotic picanto. PILE OF JUNK !!!!!!

@leestockton9367

6 ай бұрын

Agreed, stick with the manual; much more fun

why did they call it the GT Linse S? in Australia its the GT & the model down from it is the GT line

@NB_NB_NB

6 ай бұрын

In the UK there is no GT model. The model range starts at 1, then 2, then 3, then GT Line, then GT Line S. Although from 2023 the GT Line S has been removed, the GT Line is now top of the range.

What are these like driving daily on a road ? 65/70mph speed

@ItsDanLatham

4 ай бұрын

I never really like cars of this size and speed for motorway driving, but it performs just fine. Its adequate.

Is it cheap to do maintenance and does has any part isue

@leestockton9367

6 ай бұрын

Yes it's cheap to maintain (full major service by a Kia dealership is £330), no real parts issues and it is warrantied for seven years anyway (no quibble)

At 9:05 I wonder what the back story is on that🤔

@ItsDanLatham

Жыл бұрын

Not sure. It was there for about 2 months before being cleared up. Its a very wide road straight in each direction. The car was brand new as well.

At 2:07 I’m I crazy or is that a crushed car sitting there comfortably 😂😂

@ItsDanLatham

Жыл бұрын

Yep! It sat for a few months before being cleared away. Brand new car, and very straight open roads so no idea how they managed such a severe crash.

Love the trashed car on the roundabout, as if he was saying "this is what happens if you try to corner this fast and you're NOT driving a Picanto GT-Line S"!

@ItsDanLatham

10 ай бұрын

It was a pretty basic hatchback of some description, it’s probably the third car I’ve seen trashed there, its a straight road as well 😂

A tuning box takes tbe bhp up to Abarth levels and transforms the car

@leestockton9367

10 ай бұрын

...and invalidates your warranty and insurance!

@chriscuthbertson4931

8 ай бұрын

​@leestockton9367 not if its declared to the insurance company it won't, and a tuning box is plug and play so can easily be removed without trace, although I'd rather get a proper remap.

@NB_NB_NB

6 ай бұрын

Exactly​@@chriscuthbertson4931

@leestockton9367

6 ай бұрын

​@@chriscuthbertson4931Still invalidates the warranty

The 1 Litre non-turbo has a chain driven cam rather than a belt so for someone like me who doesn't like cam belts nor turbos either the 1 litre normally aspirated engine is a better buy.

@MrRawUK

Жыл бұрын

I drove the auto non turbo yesterday and found it great. Too many reviews jumping on the 1.0 Turbo without driving the 66bhp engine to compare.

This thing is absolutely zippy n grippy.. too good n too cheap..

Great car but the huge con about it is the childish design. For example, Fiesta is a small car too (not as small as Picanto but still) but it looks nice. It’s sporty, sharp and looks decent, it’s good for a men 30+. But Picanto is for 18 yo guys.

@unassailable6138

Жыл бұрын

Fiesta sucks, I'm 6'4 tall and my frigging nose can touch the roof. The worst headroom in my life. It's a dwarfs car, if you are not a dwarf get at least a Toyota Vios. This Picanto actually has a good headroom.

@Logz1207

Ай бұрын

completely incorrect, the fiesta just screams "im a boy racer, i think the law doesnt apply to me"

the citroen c1's better !!!!!

@ItsDanLatham

Жыл бұрын

Completely disagree, and the C1 is no longer available new either. Each to their own though!

@leestockton9367

6 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 are you smoking an illegal substance?