I know it might be difficult to get a hold of cars for reviews, but I really enjoy these kinds of videos and hope you can do more!

This video feels slightly like an "Ash got himself a new drone so needed a reason to use it" video. Which one did you go for mate? 👍😊

@Gobbbbb

3 жыл бұрын

It's always the case when you get a new toy 🙂

@FreeRsGuides

3 жыл бұрын

Now it is officially a business expense. Jobs a gooden.

@MatrixFuse

3 жыл бұрын

Boys never grow up.

The one annoying downside to cars this size in my experience is that it seems to be a magnet for tailgaters. Hence why I now have a rear dash cam.

@TimpBizkit

2 жыл бұрын

Probably because they're usually driven by 70 year old couples down busy A roads at 38 mph.

@leenevin8451

2 жыл бұрын

theyre too slow

@TimpBizkit

2 жыл бұрын

@@leenevin8451 they aren't though really, it's that they are usually driven by drivers who are too slow. I imagine if one was driven by a car thief on the run, I would be scared to try and keep up with them. I mean they are no lamborghini, but this is the type of person who the sound of a lamborghini engine would frighten them so they'd drive the lamborghini at 40 in top gear.

@leenevin8451

2 жыл бұрын

@@TimpBizkit ye I think engine sounds scare them and thus they go up a hill in 4th gear in a small engined car

@TimpBizkit

2 жыл бұрын

@@leenevin8451 I've noticed the same thing with some cyclists - pedaling at 40 rpm with a low seat and wondering why they are completely gutless on hills.

Brilliant review! This is my first car, same engine but on a 64 plate. Been driving it for the past 4 years and you hit every nail on the head regarding turning circle, power and what the car is designed for. 👍

My wife has had three Picantos that she used for driving instruction and general use including quite a few long trips. All have been totally reliable - one had an aircon fault fixed under warranty but that was just a noisy bearing, it still worked. The first was identical to this one, a 1.0 that we found a little underpowered and learners tended to stall. The other two were/are 1.2 four-cylinder, and while still not rocket ships they’re much more flexible. Meanwhile my daughter bought a 1.0 Turbo version of the latest model, and that’s a lot of fun to drive, highly recommended but maybe not quite as cheap to insure.

@devonmantimtim8263

3 жыл бұрын

If they were reliable she would have only needed one. Sorry to hear about her experience.

@catherinewilson3880

3 жыл бұрын

@@devonmantimtim8263 They are very reliable. I've had two Picanto's and haven't had a problem with either of them. People do change cars for other reasons than them being unreliable, sometimes they simply want a newer model.

@dr.mukhtarahmed5662

3 жыл бұрын

very smal cabin size

This is crazy. I passed my driving test a few months ago and my first car is a 2011 KIA picanto so an older model then this as I can’t afford anything more expensive. The space is perfect for me as a 19 year old and it’s been great to drive around. I highly recommend it as a first driver. I’m really happy with my car but I have definitely been the victim of certain drivers which I’d say is the only downside but as long as you ignore them and drive safe around them it’s normally okay. I did keep stalling it when I kept driving it but that came with getting used to the clutch. It’s been a few weeks now and I’m definitely more confident with it and am starting to love it as a first car. It’s really easy to drive and crazy easy to park I haven’t had any issues. I hope you all find the car right for you this is just my experience.

@Alan_Clark

2 жыл бұрын

I recently took one for a test drive and I stalled it first time because the clutch grabs rather quickly, but I did like the car and ordered one, the GT Line S. I am sure I will get used to the clutch, like you.

@chlox4755

2 жыл бұрын

Have you had any problems connecting your phone to the Bluetooth?

@sophierose8002

2 жыл бұрын

@@chlox4755 I have one of those radio adaptor things that lets me listen to whatever music I want :)

@lightydreamer213

2 жыл бұрын

ayyyy which one!! I have white kia picanto domino

@alexdev5809

2 жыл бұрын

This car supposedly has a clutch that’s like a on/off switch. I have the 2010 Picanto Strike, so I wouldn’t know 😂

I've genuinely grown to Kia's, they've completely changed their whole brand over the last 5 years.

our friend ashley has moved on to car reviews. however, i do have to take issue with this persistent myth that small cars are beginner cars, or "first" cars. they are great cars for anyone. being small, they are extremely easy to handle and they can squeeze into small spots in towns and cities. they generally have low tax, insurance, and running costs too. i've been driving a small car for 12 years, and it's been very cheap to run compared to other cars.

@Twn_Turbo

3 жыл бұрын

It's not a myth, it's fact. You said it yourself, they're for anyone, cheap to run and easy to drive

@liam00

3 жыл бұрын

Smaller cars are the future if we want to stop destroying the planet.

@lawrenceholden5716

Жыл бұрын

They are also more fun to drive than larger cars, especially along twisty country lanes where moderate speeds can be enjoyable and feel a fair bit faster.

This is the car I’m learning to drive in. The red and white sports addition I love it

Got myself a nice grey Hyundai i10 2019 model as my first car a few months back and I absolutely adore it! Brilliant little car!

I've got the GT Line S Picanto and love it, great performance and economy with quite a lot of tech as standard that even some premium brands only offer as extras

This is my current (first) car. Super easy to drive and surprisenly large inside, I'm 6"2 and fit in fine. My only gripe would be the accelaration can be horrendous sometimes, but can't expect much with about 70hp under the bonnet. Because it's so small driving around Edinburgh is also super easy, I can squeeze through gaps that others in even minis couldn't. Makes it good for parking too. I get around 55mpg on average, and the road tax and insurance are also cheap as well.

I have this car and i have been learning in it. Been amazing so far 👍 got my test next week.

Just traded in my 3 year old Kia Picanto, she was a lovely car, and amazing to drive, very much loved it as my first car!

That was a very good review Ash. I'm sure you know what sort of cars students want to get once they pass their test and a bit of sense and practicality is very good advice. You definitely should review more cars if you can. You have a totally different attitude to cars and driving compared to the regular reviewers and your views are excellent advice to new drivers and experienced ones. I was exactly the same when I passed in 1975 and had to get an Escort. But all the examples I saw were rusty and tatty. I bought an Austin 1100, a Grandma's car, and was so worried about the reaction of my friends. But that car was good for work, driving long distances and was full of guys on pub nights. It was a great first car and only slightly bigger inside than that Kia. I wouldn't buy one but maybe I would get something similar when I get older.

Nice revolving shot with the drone! 👌

I've had the pleasure of driving both the MK1 model of the Picanto, whilst my car was being repaired around 15 years ago and the newer model, as a hire car for a couple of weeks 3 years ago and I loved them, especially for the ease of parking. A great little car! 🙂👍

This will be a very useful video for a lot of people fresh from passing their tests or simply looking for their first cheap runabout to get them on the road and off their parents's insurance. I've had two Fiat Pandas (probably an obvious rival of the Picanto featured here) and they've been great. Reliable, cheap parts, decent practicality and visibility only bettered by a greenhouse. And - while not really a huge priority - pretty fun to drive. Four cylinder engine in most of em so a bit smoother.

I got my first car last week, 5th gen Nissan Micra tekna 0.9 and it's absolutely fantastic!

This videos been put together amazingly well. Thanks for the review :)

Funny timing, bought my first car a few weeks ago, GT Line S version of the Picanto, love it so far. Surprisingly good on the winding country roads to my work. The size definitely helps with that

Have owned a VR7 version of this car from new (14) - it has built in reversing sensors, all electric windows, etc. Has now covered 178,000 miles - still on original clutch, great brakes (discs all round), has been totally reliable - only needed a new catalytic converter (at 95,000/2 years old) - under warranty. Used to drive to work - 123 miles there and back. Road Tax = £0.00. Good review. Have a Vitara AllGrip but still use this for work which is now far more local - thank goodness.

Ashley. I’m in car trade 15 years morphing into being a driving instructor. Never thought of Picanto. Only Fiesta. Probably good idea a Picanto.

I own a Picanto and use it regularly for driving to work, I drive about 40 miles a day 5 days a week and I only have to refuel once a week. the only issue I have with it and this might just be my car is that sometimes the voice command feature doesn't work but apart from that great car, would highly recommend

I have the Hyundai i30 1.6 deisel (110bhp) and I love it! had it 7 years and not had many faults with it, and its great for long journeys as it has plenty of power and is very comfy

Very sensible video .. it's good that you are giving cost incurred for service, insurance .really useful .thank you for the video.

Bought one of these for my wife since she didn't like driving my bigger car. Fantastic little car. We had a Skoda citigo and like the Picanto it is brilliant on the motorway.

I have this car and I don't want to change anytime soon. It does exactly what I need it do. I've got the 2015 model

I just past my test, and my first car is a 2006 Kia Picanto, and today will be my first day driving it.

Great review. Not my first car but I drive one, the 1.3L which is a good compromise between city and motorway driviing. Really cheap to run and reliable and don't have to pay road tax.

I got one of these as my first car and its great. Comfy seats and good reverse parking sensors. I got the 2015 model

Great review and I am actually considering this for my first car!

thanks for this ashley. i really enjoyed this vid. please do more like this.

Please do more first car reviews. These help alot

I'm rocking a 2008 Micra with 1,2l engine. Fuel economy's good, easy to park, all around great car.

Excellent review, really interesting. Was that the car you did the MOT video with? Definitely something nice about a smaller engined naturally aspirated petrol car, reminds me of my mum's Citroën AX which I loved driving. Is part of the difference with the brakes that your BMW has disc brakes all round whereas the Kia doesn't? I think that makes quite a difference with the braking characteristics of any car - I certainly notice the difference between my Skoda and my wife's Fiesta. Thanks again - looking forward to the next car review!

Nice one Ashley, we have a Kia venga perfect little car for me and the wife and the dog, when you get into the car seat you just slide onto it, don’t have to lift your self up or drop down onto it, we have been down to Southampton several times no problem what so ever, witch takes about four and a half to five hours from where we live, with a half hour break, very comfortable, loads of room in the back with the back seats folded down for a fortnights worth of suitcases wile we go cruising, not with the dog though he’s go’s off with friends, so yes thumbs up to Kia, 👍👍.

I got a 6 month warranty on my first car when I bought it. It was already 13 years old at the time and 12 years on I still have it and has given me little trouble in that time 😃

We need more of these vidoes. Chances of you reviewing the aygo or jazz next?

Had my Picanto since new in 2016. Even then got a great deal. Nippy & usually great for parking & turning in tight spots. Want to keep it for low tax alone but have transported all sorts in the back. More space than you think especially when seats down. My only complaints now I have a bad back is the driver's seat on long journeys as I find it uncomfortable & the front window frames to each side of windscreen. They are just wide enough to obscure an entire vehicle at certain angles. Take care looking properly especially at T- junctions. I'm definitely more of an A-B driver & this does the job for me👍

I've just got a 2015 Limited Edition Corsa E with a 1.2 petrol engine, after passing on Tuesday. Insurance group 3 as well, so not too bad. This little Kia doesn't seem too bad, at all.

I drive a 1999 Seat Arosa with a 1 litre engine I paid £300 for it, I think it’s a great little car for being 21 years old I’ve owned it for just under a year and its been amazingly reliable I’ve only spent £90 on a service (brake servo pipe and resurfacing the rear drums) and £120 on four new tyres. I’m still on L plates at the minute as I’m waiting for my test which is in November thanks to the covid back log.

I've got a 71 plate Kia picanto as my first car and I have to say it's brilliant. It has everything you need and it can get in anywhere without any problem. Its an auto due to me having a disability but her gear change is spot on.

My first car was an inherited V reg Corsa made of steel and rust. Thing was a tank, had over 850 000 miles on the clock and was virtually indestructible. No power steering made for fun with how heavy a car it was for its size lol. One of my coworker's first car was a Suzuki Swift, the newer ones are actually pretty nice motors, and also an ideal car for new drivers. Other good first motors include the VW Up! (I believe its "Jump!" outside of the UK) Ford Ka, maybe the Renault Twingo as well. Basically any compact car from a reputable (but not "luxurious") brand, sporting a 1.0L engine or smaller will do a good job whilst being cheap to run

Thank you for this great review, going to buy a Picanto for my wife, perfect car for her

Insurance varies massively. It’d be a good video idea to talk about the different policies and options to see what suits the individual.

My first car was a three cylinder, too. It had four but only fired on three! 😄

As a first car the Picanto is actually great. Surprisingly spacious and capable for it's size. Just wish it had a more powerful radio to power the speakers and more power to get you out of dangerous situations when power is needed.

Great little car. Very cheap to own and run. We have a 2014 Picanto 3 door, which our daughter is now using as we have an electric car. You Can easily get 50 mpg from this car. Ours was the VR7 special edition, which has standard fit reversing beepers so they are on some Picantos, you just have to look at the specs when you look at one. There are quite a few different specs around. Ours was zero tax, so check when looking. They also have a cam chain so no worry about cam belt changes (unless later models had a different engine specification) . The 7 year warranty is well worth it on a secondhand example. We had an older 2004 picanto previously and not one thing went wrong and it had over 100,000 miles when we sold it, however the 2014 VR7 had a couple of issues and these were sorted out under warranty at a Kia dealer. Well worth considering.

I now love small engines! My new 2016 Astra has the 1 litre 3 cylinder petrol, but with a turbo, putting out a VERY impressive 106bhp. It flies for the size of body it has to lug around. Like a normal sized car, with a go kart engine on steroids! SO much fun!! The turbo is small so literally boosts from idle, no lag at all like my older 2004 diesel 4 pot Astra H. My driving instructor back in 2002 had a 1.0 Corsa that was a bag of spanners compared to this! I love that V6-like growl of a 3 cylinder! Stlll only costs £20 a year. I prefer the better power of a turbo, as I do a lot of field engineer work as an IT and electronics/home appliance repairer. Average of 45-50mpg. £535 yearly insurance at 36, that includes breakdown cover though, no black box!

My first car, and the car I have now, is the old model citroen c1. It's a brilliant little car if you get a good spec one. I have the vt spec which is the basic model and doesn't have electric windows, no AC, no Bluetooth, no rev counter no back doors or back windows that open or any central locking. Unfortunately my car has had problems over the last year of ownership. The breaks have started to squeak, the clutch is on its way out, the wheel alignment is slightly off and my front suspension units are slightly corroded. I have had one or two problems handling wise. When driving above 60mph the car moves around and the car gets blown around by larger vehicles driving past

my first car was a BMW E36, loads of fun driving that

I just bought a classic mini... 62hp Great fun to drive and £500 for first years insurance as a new driver... Sure it rusts but I love my mini... It's small compact and a nice head turner

I’m a new young driver and I’ve got a 2008 Kia Picanto 2, I highly recommend. My only complaint is the clutch felt very different and difficult to use at first because I was so used to newer clutches so but I got used to it quickly. Very easy to drive and park due to it being so small.

@fivish

2 жыл бұрын

Clutch? How quaint.

I had a 2004 Kia Picanto which had a 1.1L engine with 64bhp, it was very good and reliable, but just lacked power. I then got a 2016 Kia Picanto with a 1.25L engine with 86bhp and is a lot more nippy and comes with a lot of extras even heated steering wheel and climate control. If that still doesn't satisfy you they now have a 1L turbo with 99bhp and a lot more extras

My wife got one of these (Picanto 3) and it's amazing for around town! Really fun to drive too and use our bigger car for longer journeys. My favourite feature is the insanely small turning circle and the boot size considering it's small size. 1.2 4 cylinder is the bigger engine

@TimpBizkit

2 жыл бұрын

My brother and mother both have Ford Fiestas in Ferrari red. Mum has the 1.2 and my brother has the 1.0 Ecoboost. I have a Citroen C2 1.1 and dad has a 2.0TFCI Ford Mondeo estate - a bit longer and probably worse in tight maneuvers.

@fivish

2 жыл бұрын

The 1.25 litre is at home on the motorway, why would it not be. Its a car! 'City Car' is a stupid title.

@TimpBizkit

2 жыл бұрын

@@fivish I was curious about that. I have never heard of a car that struggled to do 70 mph (apart from a Renault Twizy which I wouldn't take on the motorway although it's technically legal to in UK), and most motorways don't have steep hills, nor do they require you to be out of the passing lane in a hurry before an oncoming car as the opposite side is entirely segregated. Some of the little ones feel a bit blustery in lots of wind and a bit noisy on the road, though it reminds me that I'm piloting a big metal container down the road and not curled up in front of a warm cosy wood burning stove about to go to sleep. As for acceleration, well nothing accelerates more poorly than an HGV and they use the motorways in droves.

Had a Ceed for 9 years, replaced that with a Rio which we have had for 3 years. Only thing to go wrong was a snapped clutch pedal spring in the Rio which was replaced under warranty. Kia’s are getting a bit pricey now, we bought a Dacia Duster 1.3 as a second car. I’d imagine the Sandero would be a good first car.

Great car review Ashley 😀👍

I make deliveries in one of these. It's pretty beaten up (different drivers!) but it works well in and around the city.

appreciated the motorway review here with this one, thanks

Great review,although it’ll be a little too small for a first car for me. I’m 53 but only started my driving lessons last August, I’ve been looking at so many different cars it’s a minefield 🤣 narrowed it down to a few we’d like to look at more closely if and when I pass my test. Mercedes B class 2L diesel,Vauxhall Meriva 1.7 diesel (the one that leaves the car park in your video just before 20min) Vauxhall Insignia 2L diesel. Bit limited to only Automatic but considering there are a lot more Automatic gearbox available than back in the 80’s when I could have started driving and the advent of Hybrid and EV that use mostly Automatic gearbox’s I don’t think I’ll have a problem finding a car. Insurance wise they’re basically around the same price (£1,300 for a year) I even thought about a smaller car just for the first year but don’t want to be swapping and changing, I want our first car for 3-5 years at least. Atm I’d say the Meriva is a good buy,even checked passed MOT’s using the reg and tbh they’re pretty good with only the basic usual things that need replacing (tyres,brakes,lamp adjustment)

I actually have a Kia picanto myself and it’s my first car, so far I’m really enjoying driving it about, definitely good for a first car.

@anthonyrhodes6768

2 жыл бұрын

Me too, mine is the 2015 model and it's great for my first car. Glad we think alike

@moonar5820

6 ай бұрын

Is it still going well? I just bought one

I don’t know if you can help me Ashley! My phone won’t connect to the Bluetooth of my 2012 Picanto. The car just says “Listening” when I try to connect it, and the Kia doesn’t show up on my phones devices. Any ideas?

I quite like Kia's especially the newer ones. A friend of mine has a 58 reg Ceed and loves it.

@pugsterjosh7925

3 жыл бұрын

I have lessons in a Ceed and it’s a beast

Any chance you could go over a 1st or 2nd gen Mazda 3? They're related to the Focus so if someone is looking for a mid size hatch/small family car, they're nice. I'm looking into a 2.0L 'Sport' model

I had a Mk5 golf 1.9tdi for my first car, it was so solid and quite loud yet still slow, I was very upset when it failed it's MOT for sub frame corrosion two years later

I had one of these back in 2014, a 1.25L version. It was actually quite good, I wish I had kept it instead of trading it for a bigger car.

I got an I20, 1.2, 11 plate, cost 2k, only thing need this year was an oil change and service, passes MOT with no adviser, passed clean on emissions so very little cost and with 30-60mpg its not bad, bigger boot than the kia. my i20 is 30 year tax, fits in the clean air exemptions, group 9 insurance whats gone from group 7or8 just over a year ago, the weight is only 1045kg with 78bhp and 90 torque. never had in issue of being to slow joining a fast road if willing to use lot more gear and block changing you can easy keep up with modern traffic . had diesel for my first car, going back to diesel for my 3rd car and from japan. going back to diesel due to most my driving is in wales and mountains to climb so lots up down gears currently, a workout compared to my old diesel

My fianceé drives a Vauxhall Adam, 2015 reg. It's a fantastic car. Not exactly quick, but has great fuel economy, it's tiny so it's amazingly easy to park, has lots of modern conveniences and the quality of the materials inside are actually really good. When compared to others in the same space like the Citroen C1, Peugeot 107, Fiat 500 etc the cockpit is absolutely miles ahead in terms of fit and finish. In terms of price, hers came in at a similar cost to the Picanto you showed in the video but in my opinion the Adam just feels so much more premium. The only down side is that it's a 3 door, but if that's not a problem for someone it's a no brainer.

I would definitely put the ease of driving above some of the other considerations when considering for a first car, assuming this refers to the first car driven. if it refers to first car of your very own after getting accustomed to driving in your parents' car, then the suitability for the needs would take a higher priority. and of course, if you're still a green enough driver to make an occasional miscalculation, the resilience of the bumpers should always be considered. because everybody bumps a few bollards in the process of learning their positioning.

Great review!!! One of the best ones!

This looks like a great city car, nothing wrong with these small 1 litre engines. Bought my first car a couple of weeks ago and was lucky enough to get a 2013 Fiesta with the 99hp 1 litre and it's incredible.

would recommend fords for first cars, try to avoid the 1l eco boosts till 2-3 years after passing your test. Very fast for what they are, you can easily get your black cancelled if you aren't paying attention as they want to roll over the speed limit unless you keep a close eye on your speedo.

This would be the perfect first car IMO. It’s: .stable .cheap to insure,buy and run . Quick enough . Reliable and has a long warranty . Easy to drive . Little so easy to park . Has just about enough room for friends Plus having ridden in one it feels less like a tin can on wheels than something like a C1 or Aygo lol

@Mr_OoOsH

3 жыл бұрын

Not that cheap to insure, my daughter is 17 and about to take her test, the cheapest car we found for her to insure is a 1.8TDCI Ford Focus mk2.5 it was cheaper to insure than all of the small cars with tiny engines.

You should be a car review plz do more of these!

Ashley Auditions for Top Gear presenter....😉👍 (and does a great review)

Had my 2011 1.2 picanto for 6 years...... lovely car, Auto locking, electric fold in mirrors, Bluetooth, isg ( not too much of a fan of), no tax, AC Holds its own on a motorway at 70mph. Reliable, , it cost me around £1100 a year to run 45 mpg around town, 58 on a journey So easy to park Radio is crap though.

My first car Nissan x trail 2.2 dci 2006 had it since the day I turned 17

Do you know if the automatic version of this car is any good. ? My daughter has only an auto driving licence and this Kia looks like a good first car.

i have a skoda fabia 1.4 16v estate that cost £200.. comfort spec so it has extravagances such as electric windows and air conditioning (that works!) it goes forever on 20 quid of petrol and repair costs are buttons. it refuses to fail an MOT in such a way it no longer justifies it's existence and just keeps trundling..

This is the base model. There are several models above it with the top ones being the sporty GT-Line and the off-roadish X-Line, and to be honest, they are leagues above the base one in both looks and fuctionality.

My test isn't until September, the plan was to drive my partners c class but im not complete comfortable with it being so big. So I have 61 plate astra waiting for me now.

Had a look on both honest John and autoloader - best first car new/used buys: Toyota Aygo & Yaris Citroën C1/C2 Peugeot 108 Hyundai i10 Honda Jazz Mazda 2 Skoda Citigo VW polo VW UP! FOX & Lupo Ford fiesta KIA C'eed (reasonably priced car😊)

Hey Ashley, 20 year old student looking for my first car. Don’t really know what to be looking for in terms of engine size or mileage. Could do with some help.

I had a little light blue Ford KA mk2 as my first car. I was a bit embarrassed because it was “girly” but in hindsight I think it was a perfect fast car. Cheap, economical, small, and it didn’t matter if I kerbed the tyres (which I ended up doing a lot at the age of 17 and 18).

@TheModzSniping

Жыл бұрын

I’m getting mine today I keep thinking’s it’s a girls car lol

I drove a 2006 1.1 ltr Kia Picanto for nearly 12 years & it was a great little car. The only thing I would warn people about is obtaining parts, they are normally much more expensive than Ford or Vauxhall parts.

15:08 is it really "maximum acceleration" if you don't shift from 2nd to 3rd at 55 mph and 3rd to 4th at 80 mph?

I have a kia sporatage am upgrading to a gt line awd I've driven alot of cars and I have to say kia really is one of the best to drive

I've been thinking about a Prius C / Aqua over the past few years.

I drove a new one of these for a couple of years in 2016. Like you, I'm 6'2" and I was surprised just how comfortable it was to drive for such a small car, and I drove many miles in it - often with 3 passengers! It had plenty of power (even with 4 of us aboard). The one I drove was a top spec 1.4 automatic model, with cruise control, aircon, touch screen stereo, GPS, reversing cameras, and all the other knobs and whistles. I quickly got to love it. In fact, I was quite sad when the time came to part ways with it. I must admit that hated its looks when I first saw it, but it grew on me over time to the point that I hated the facelift model for "ruining" it!. I can't speak for the lower power engines but, other than that, I definitely think this is an excellent little car, and almost perfect for a new driver. Edit: Apparently it was only a 1.25 - which has just impressed me even more!

How safe is it? I would rather my boy drives a Sportage. Hopefully he will not have an accident, but a larger vehicle is generally safer. I know where you're coming from though. My first car was a Dihatsu Charade. Smaller still.

Could you please do a review for the peugeot 308 facelift 2012

I passed in the picanto and I like how easy it is to drive but I can’t get away with how small it is for me and my dogs. I just passed on the 3/9 and on the 7/9 bought my first car a brand new Volkswagen polo 😁any chance you can review that?

I have the sporty models at 22 who passed at 17 and the insurance is so cheap. They are so fun to drive, and being a 6ft tall person, the car is very comfortable. Hands down would buy another kia. Kias are the best budget cars on the market!

I hope your around in 8 years time so I can get advice off you for my daughter when she learns to drive👍👍

Most of my cars have had good turning circles. Even My Peugeot, which top gear famously ragged on for terrible turning circles, but the 206 gets in nice and tight, though haven't tested it against a nissan micra k11, citroen C2, and Ford Fiesta LX mk4

Nice little car, just what you need around the city and the odd short blast down a motorway. Kia make some great cars.

I have a kia picanto as my first car. Recommend it for an affordable price, bought mine for about 2.5k 42000 miles.

imo the VW UP! is the perfect first car. It looks pretty good, group 1 insurance, safe and reliable, cheap to run, a pleasure to drive and there are plenty of good examples of them out there to be had used for around the 3k mark right now.

@Alan_Clark

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. I have the Up! TSI, which has a turbo, and it is great to drive, other people who have driven it also commented on how good it is. Unfortunately the TSI is no longer made, so if you want a decent amount of power in a new car you are limited to the GTI version.

@SF-rs3xm

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah and it’s a Volkswagen not a Kia! With German engineering and it’s super reliable and feels well built.

@carlarrowsmith

3 жыл бұрын

@@SF-rs3xm The Kia is a much better built car than the VW, VW UP suffers bad gearboxes, clutches and needs the drains unblocked regularly to prevent leaks.

@alastairward2774

2 жыл бұрын

@@SF-rs3xm Kia and Hyundai aren't the manufacturers you think they are today.

@alastairward2774

2 жыл бұрын

I'm wary of those little cars based on that VAG platform or the similar Peugeot/Citroen/Toyota models, they're driven savagely any time I see them out on the roads. I'm sure engineering today can take the ringing those engines are given, but I'll pass.

Never driven a Kia, though I do want the newer shape Kia Cee'd 2012 and onward one day.