Let’s drive the 2021 New Kia Picanto! Is it fast? Efficient? Roomy? Let’s go for a night drive!

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This 2021 Kia Picanto is the facelift of the third generation Kia Picanto. If you like a small city car that is affordable, efficient and easy to drive around town, this new Kia Picanto just might be the perfect fit for your needs. Well, let’s go for a night drive with Kia Picanto and show you how it feels a night.
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  • @joywithjojie6258
    @joywithjojie62583 жыл бұрын

    Always been a fan of Kia Picanto. 😍 This fellow got something special compare to other local car in MY. 😊 I love the new facelift...🥳

  • @markrhodes3983
    @markrhodes398311 ай бұрын

    Congratulations this video is great. Its the best review I've seen on the Picanto. I've been looking all over youtube. Its very pleasant to see a full demonstration day and night conditions. I was really impressed and you were very thorough with the demonstration. First class video. Thank you from the uk. 👍

  • @FH-ft7qj
    @FH-ft7qj3 жыл бұрын

    I prefer the looks of the old one. I own a 2017 gt line turbo and i love it. Drivning wise it reminds me of 80s hot hatch. Keep up the good work!

  • @AsianPetrolhead

    @AsianPetrolhead

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well, personally l think this new Kia Picanto has more character. but old one is also great, too. Thanks F H. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.

  • @francescoaufieroful
    @francescoaufieroful3 жыл бұрын

    Everytime Everywere ever and forever THE BEST CAR IN THE WORLD!

  • @AsianPetrolhead

    @AsianPetrolhead

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, this Kia Picanto is so study and small! Love it.

  • @georgemichas3393
    @georgemichas33933 жыл бұрын

    Is this only for the city? Would you go on a long trip with it?

  • @69Phuket
    @69Phuket Жыл бұрын

    Really excited! Test drove that engine with a manual and it was comparible to my Mazda 2 1.3. Can only imagine what awaits. ;)

  • @cmsvmylo
    @cmsvmylo3 жыл бұрын

    At 20:29 the l/100km values are wrong. The equivalent for 35 mpg is 6.72 l/100km and for 46 mpg you get 5.11 l/100km.

  • @JWapologist
    @JWapologist3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for letting us know it is a facelift, not a whole new generation. That matters to me. Id rather buy a whole new generation when it comes to things. Thank you, from new sub

  • @ib2sweet
    @ib2sweet2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for replying Charlie. I road tested a Picanto X-line S today, and ordered one on my return to the showroom. What does that tell us? Incidentally, yours are still the best reviews.

  • @AsianPetrolhead

    @AsianPetrolhead

    2 жыл бұрын

    Welcome Charles. Thank you!

  • @MrAlin311
    @MrAlin3113 жыл бұрын

    Very nice car and even nicer review!!

  • @AsianPetrolhead

    @AsianPetrolhead

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Free Spirit for watching our Kia Picanto review. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.

  • @vanessatorres2517

    @vanessatorres2517

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AsianPetrolhead 1.2 L ?

  • @88keys-penguin23
    @88keys-penguin233 жыл бұрын

    Are there really ventilated and heated seats ?

  • @ahmadxatti
    @ahmadxatti3 жыл бұрын

    How many km it gives in full tank?

  • @MiroBG359
    @MiroBG3593 жыл бұрын

    here to see if Charlie could fit in this thing and for the hooning footage. Not disappointed

  • @AsianPetrolhead

    @AsianPetrolhead

    3 жыл бұрын

    LOL. I was able to fit into this car without much problem. THanks MiroBG.

  • @AIDAHAR210
    @AIDAHAR2103 жыл бұрын

    I wish they bring this to N America, would like a turbo with 5 spd manual

  • @AsianPetrolhead

    @AsianPetrolhead

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, this new Kia Picanto would be nice with turbo w/ 5 spd manual. Thanks Aidahar210.

  • @ryanjosephhaywood96
    @ryanjosephhaywood963 жыл бұрын

    We don't get that in north America the closest thing we have to that is the Rio but that's a different car

  • @AsianPetrolhead

    @AsianPetrolhead

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, this Kia Picanto might be too small for N. America. Thanks Ryan. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.

  • @t-90atank35

    @t-90atank35

    3 жыл бұрын

    Its made for asian sizes hehe

  • @dheeradjlachman9658
    @dheeradjlachman96583 жыл бұрын

    I like this car. Asian petrol a question are you gonne review the Hyundai i10-N-line too?

  • @AsianPetrolhead

    @AsianPetrolhead

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching our Kia Picanto review. Unfortunately we don't have i-10 here in Korea. Thanks Dheeradj.

  • @dheeradjlachman9658

    @dheeradjlachman9658

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AsianPetrolhead okay thankyou for answering sir!👍

  • @joytech23
    @joytech233 жыл бұрын

    In Australia, we will get this new model with the turbo but we also miss out on most of the tech - it isn't even optional in Aus.

  • @AsianPetrolhead

    @AsianPetrolhead

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, i hope Kia will also introduce the Kia Picanto with turbo model. Thanks Joytech22. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.

  • @jingge5593

    @jingge5593

    3 жыл бұрын

    Seems that only heated and cooling seats won't come, other things remain same. I'm waiting for it, money is ready, seem still have few months to launch. Hope kia brings honey bee color, I really love it, white is very easy to be dirty in aus.

  • @joytech23

    @joytech23

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jingge5593 We also don't get lane keep assist, climate control, blind spot monitoring, sunroof etc... I ordered my GT in December 2019 and then they announced the facelift.... I am willing to swap up but they really aren't offering anything new compared to the model they replace. I was so hopeful for LKA, Australia has some of the longest roads in the world and I sometimes drive 4hrs a day to commute. If they don't put it in the 2020 picanto I will probably buy a Rio with it (when they eventually bring radar cruise too, I think next series)

  • @pjohnson9576

    @pjohnson9576

    Жыл бұрын

    Probably a roo bar is a option though😂

  • @raeferwilson2599
    @raeferwilson25993 жыл бұрын

    This is a very nice car. Nicer than my red 2018 one that I love.

  • @AsianPetrolhead

    @AsianPetrolhead

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow. thanks for tuning in. And thanks for watching our Kia Picanto review. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.

  • @ib2sweet
    @ib2sweet2 жыл бұрын

    Shame you rushed through the gated gear selector and steering wheel controls. Is the lane keep assist one button on/off?

  • @AsianPetrolhead

    @AsianPetrolhead

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Charles. I don't think this Kia Picanto has active lane keep assist. Thank you.

  • @lbj9023
    @lbj90233 жыл бұрын

    Nice compact car! Hope you can review a Kia Telluride that won the World Car of the Year 2020 !

  • @AsianPetrolhead

    @AsianPetrolhead

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you LBJ for watching our Kia Picanto review. And Kia Telluride review here! kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y4J9upuOn8LZZpM.html. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.

  • @lbj9023

    @lbj9023

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AsianPetrolhead Thank you! Who do you think has a better driving experience between the Telluride or the Palisade ?

  • @GhostsnGoblins
    @GhostsnGoblins3 жыл бұрын

    Mate I'm Australian and own the picanto gt 2019 model with the 1.0 turbo (g3lc engine) 5 speed manual ( stick shift) and a stage 1 chip and it goes 0 100 8.5 seconds. No mods to intake or exhaust.

  • @AsianPetrolhead

    @AsianPetrolhead

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, Kia Picanto in 8 seconds. That should be lovely. Thank you.

  • @TheHayabusa09

    @TheHayabusa09

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've seen you on three other (KIA) occasions commenting on your tune. Care to comment on what tuning firm you chose and who did the mods?

  • @billyjoe7316

    @billyjoe7316

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheHayabusa09 im sur it was not durable...

  • @Super_Gotenks
    @Super_Gotenks3 жыл бұрын

    Have they shown the 2021 Kia Sportage yet?

  • @AsianPetrolhead

    @AsianPetrolhead

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not yet, i am waiting for new Kia Sportage to be released. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.

  • @chrismayer3919
    @chrismayer39198 ай бұрын

    SIGH. Another sweet ride from Korea that we can’t have… 😔

  • @osamehammadi9167
    @osamehammadi91673 жыл бұрын

    ❤😍😘KIA😘😍❤ Good Car And video 👍 you are Good👌

  • @AsianPetrolhead

    @AsianPetrolhead

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Osame for watching our Kia Picanto review.

  • @ZetaReticuli_1
    @ZetaReticuli_13 жыл бұрын

    You get privacy glass even in the front seats in Korea? How is that safe? By night you basically see nothing..

  • @mohammedhashim5233
    @mohammedhashim52333 жыл бұрын

    Charlie when are they going to reveal the new 2021 stinger face-lift ?

  • @AsianPetrolhead

    @AsianPetrolhead

    3 жыл бұрын

    As soon as Kia unveils it. Thanks Mohammed for watching our Kia Picanto review.

  • @mohammedhashim5233

    @mohammedhashim5233

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AsianPetrolhead Is it gonna be in August or September or October ?

  • @AOWarwick

    @AOWarwick

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ah you looking for the "N" versions?.....stunning, are they!

  • @mohammedhashim5233

    @mohammedhashim5233

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AOWarwick No The N line is only on the Hyundai cars Gt line is for Kias' ..

  • @pupislyf6221
    @pupislyf62213 жыл бұрын

    Hello sir pls tell me when in the philippines ?? Thank you!!!!

  • @AsianPetrolhead

    @AsianPetrolhead

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not sure when. But hope you guys get this new Kia Picanto soon in Philippines. Thanks Pup.

  • @adityajaiswal2808
    @adityajaiswal28083 жыл бұрын

    Kia sonet is launching in india on 7th August charlie.... And i am eargly waiting for it and charlie i am a bit confused in kia sonet and hyundai venue which one to buy can you help me..

  • @AsianPetrolhead

    @AsianPetrolhead

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well, i won't be able to review the Sonet unfortunately b/c it is being revealed in India. But enjoy the car. THanks ADitya for watching our Kia Picanto review. Thanks.

  • @adityajaiswal2808

    @adityajaiswal2808

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AsianPetrolhead your most welcome Charlie ☺️

  • @NB_NB_NB
    @NB_NB_NB3 жыл бұрын

    Did i see a button for front heated windscreen?

  • @AsianPetrolhead

    @AsianPetrolhead

    3 жыл бұрын

    Heated rear window. Thank you . And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.

  • @nando7929
    @nando79293 жыл бұрын

    Salve la mia kia picanto acquistata da circa un mese qui in Italia il motore è da 67 CV , la nuova quanti cavalli ha?

  • @AsianPetrolhead

    @AsianPetrolhead

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching our Kia Picanto review. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.

  • @BornLittleMonster1

    @BornLittleMonster1

    3 жыл бұрын

    Praticamente non ti ha cagato di striscio la domanda 😂

  • @sidali3196
    @sidali31962 жыл бұрын

    ❤️❤️😍😍🔥🔥🔥

  • @AsianPetrolhead

    @AsianPetrolhead

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for enjoying the Kia Picanto night drive!

  • @MARKINAU8
    @MARKINAU83 жыл бұрын

    Even premium model here in australia don't get sunroof, keyless entry/start, heated ventilated seat! what's going on with Kia?

  • @AsianPetrolhead

    @AsianPetrolhead

    3 жыл бұрын

    I hope you guys get this new Kia Picanto fully loaded. Thanks Markinau8. And please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.

  • @marcangelogalan4056

    @marcangelogalan4056

    3 жыл бұрын

    Here in the Philippines, its actually worse We don't get parking sensors, smart key system, sunroof, leather seats, LED DRLs and LED tailights, power folding mirrors, traction and stability control, only has 2 airbags, auto climate

  • @kaz3d
    @kaz3d3 жыл бұрын

    This facelift certainly looks a lot better and more 'sophisticated' than the current model. The current model GT/GT line is obviously trying too hard to reel in young, first time buyers with its gaudy sad shaped grill and coloured contrasting trims.

  • @AsianPetrolhead

    @AsianPetrolhead

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, i think Kia did a good job giving a facelift on this Kia Picanto.. Thanks Kayzd. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.

  • @ilkererol1986
    @ilkererol19863 жыл бұрын

    This car has better features than most B segment cars I10 vs Picanto test would be great

  • @AsianPetrolhead

    @AsianPetrolhead

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, it would be great to review this new Kia Picanto against Hyundai i10, but we don't have Hyundai i10 here in Korea. darn it. THanks ilker.

  • @fancyesquire8888
    @fancyesquire88883 жыл бұрын

    Artist: Joakim Karud - Great Days You're welcome.

  • @AsianPetrolhead

    @AsianPetrolhead

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, he's the guy. Thank you Joakim. And thank you Fancy Esquire for watching our Kia Picanto review. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.

  • @ABCD-eg5ky
    @ABCD-eg5ky3 жыл бұрын

    Is it true my bafang ebike motor has 50% more torque than this car? I'm looking at the specs and can't believe it. Oh well nice job with this video. Very interesting.

  • @AsianPetrolhead

    @AsianPetrolhead

    3 жыл бұрын

    Probably does. Thanks for watching our Kia Picanto review. Thanks ABCD.

  • @sparsh_srivastava.1
    @sparsh_srivastava.13 жыл бұрын

    What about the all feature of gv80 in detail?

  • @AsianPetrolhead

    @AsianPetrolhead

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well reviewed Genesis GV80 many times. Thank you Sparsh.

  • @sparsh_srivastava.1

    @sparsh_srivastava.1

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ok

  • @MRRBAH
    @MRRBAH3 жыл бұрын

    Is there a 2 door picanto?

  • @AsianPetrolhead

    @AsianPetrolhead

    3 жыл бұрын

    No there isn't any 2 door Kia Picanto. THaks MRRBAH. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.

  • @DoorisJ
    @DoorisJ3 жыл бұрын

    I admire this cars frugality, but a 4door with 76hp and ventilated seats?! This engine needs to be paired to a hybrid system at least.

  • @AsianPetrolhead

    @AsianPetrolhead

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, i hope Kia does bring turbo on this Kia Picanto. Thanks DoorisJ. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.

  • @fivish

    @fivish

    3 жыл бұрын

    Frugal? It averages 34mpg. But thats the average across nearly all cars under 2L.

  • @endoftheworld29
    @endoftheworld293 жыл бұрын

    I hope this car reaches the Philippine market. Either I go for a small hatch back like the Kia Picanto or go for a Chinese car like the Geely Coolray for my 1st car. Two car with different performance. Hmmm.. go cheap or go like a richman. Hmmm...

  • @AsianPetrolhead

    @AsianPetrolhead

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, hope you guys get this new Kia Picanto soon in Philippine. Thank you Ed for your time. And if you love cars and car reviews, do consider subscribing to our channel, so you don't miss out in the future. Thank you.

  • @endoftheworld29

    @endoftheworld29

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AsianPetrolhead Yeah I do hope we get it and I also hope that the variation we get here doesnt have any features removed from it. Our Malaysian brothers gets the cooler variation while we get the variation with less toys but cost like a high end car. Sad really..

  • @mannam6202
    @mannam62023 жыл бұрын

    is this car active in mountains roads ?

  • @AsianPetrolhead

    @AsianPetrolhead

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well, this 2021 Kia Picanto is small, so it feels nimble and fun. But it would have more power. Thank you Man Nam. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.

  • @hubsi5263

    @hubsi5263

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AsianPetrolhead i would be interested if the 4 cylinder with manual transmission works...

  • @andrejdestradi7414
    @andrejdestradi74143 жыл бұрын

    big ciao for you stay safe from covid ok my brother like coming in 13 sec ha ha bye bye

  • @AsianPetrolhead

    @AsianPetrolhead

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Andrej. Hope you and your family stay safe, too. Thank you for watching our Kia Picanto review.

  • @user-tn3ck5zf9l
    @user-tn3ck5zf9l3 жыл бұрын

    👍🙂

  • @AsianPetrolhead

    @AsianPetrolhead

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 41 for watching our Kia Picanto review. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.

  • @bestofalllife
    @bestofalllife3 жыл бұрын

    only if this was electric version.. PERFECT!

  • @johnnyxp64

    @johnnyxp64

    3 жыл бұрын

    definitely will become in the near future to annihilate the Seat Mii, VW up and Skoda City go electrics. but the extra kilos will cost in its agility as it is now. will need tones of bhp and readjusted suspension to compensate. plus at least a battery that can offer 250-300km range and can charge up full in less than 6 hours over night at a 220v house.🙄

  • @AsianPetrolhead

    @AsianPetrolhead

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh yeah, EV Kia Picanto would be perfect. Thanks etickete. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.

  • @bestofalllife

    @bestofalllife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Johnnyxp64 microcar section is the most important market and surely nothing's better without cost..but look at this.. it's perfectly made for electric with that front :) too bad that they miss that opportunity

  • @bestofalllife

    @bestofalllife

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AsianPetrolhead already subscribe 💯 i love cars and reviews..keep up with good work 👍

  • @johnnyxp64

    @johnnyxp64

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@bestofalllife why the opportunity is "missed"?

  • @fivish
    @fivish3 жыл бұрын

    Why do they only ever review the 16" variants with vinyl seats, sun roof and gaudi trim? They also complain about the boot lip and rear seat leg room!!! And of course its not as fast as a Golf GTI. OMG no cup or bottle holders in the rear!!! I have a two year old 3 spec auto 1.25L and its great. 20k miles with 100% reliability.

  • @user-sb7hv3hr4b
    @user-sb7hv3hr4b3 жыл бұрын

    형...차는모르겠고 영어발음 지리네여

  • @AsianPetrolhead

    @AsianPetrolhead

    3 жыл бұрын

    감사합니다! 자주 인사드릴께요!

  • @soetiknosoetikno4566
    @soetiknosoetikno45663 жыл бұрын

    Diffrent from type in +62

  • @AsianPetrolhead

    @AsianPetrolhead

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching our Kia Picanto review. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thanks.

  • @endoftheworld29
    @endoftheworld293 жыл бұрын

    Its kinda frustrating to see those cars drive past you. Lol. I hope Kia while replace it with a powerful engine.

  • @johnnyxp64
    @johnnyxp643 жыл бұрын

    if the tank was 40litters and not 35 wouldn't give you the impression that is not economical... which is!

  • @AsianPetrolhead

    @AsianPetrolhead

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, this new Kia Picanto is very efficient, if you don't abuse it. Thanks Johnny.

  • @fivish
    @fivish3 жыл бұрын

    Efficient as per MPG? Officially 48 mpg but nearly every tester shows just 35 mpg on the dash display. The official mpg figures are dishonest. OH!! This car is averaging 19.4 mpg.

  • @muratkelleci2758
    @muratkelleci27583 жыл бұрын

    i live in Ireland and this car retailed at around 20k its so much money for this little car, if bird lands on its bonnet i m afraid bird will go trough it!!

  • @AsianPetrolhead

    @AsianPetrolhead

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you for watching our Kia Picanto.

  • @creosl
    @creosl3 жыл бұрын

    A bit dark video cant see much inside

  • @AsianPetrolhead

    @AsianPetrolhead

    3 жыл бұрын

    Here is our day time review of the new Kia Picanto. kzread.info/dash/bejne/o62oqsdtmsiedZs.html

  • @ELGee1
    @ELGee13 жыл бұрын

    4 speed????? In 2021

  • @AsianPetrolhead

    @AsianPetrolhead

    3 жыл бұрын

    8 speed DCT (wet) this KOna N has.

  • @grantourismo0109
    @grantourismo01093 жыл бұрын

    2020 model look better , the new face lift look like 2013 RIO

  • @AsianPetrolhead

    @AsianPetrolhead

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, Kia made few small changes for the 2021 Kia Picanto. Thank you.

  • @tiagofigueiredo2529

    @tiagofigueiredo2529

    3 жыл бұрын

    The "old" one had two little chrome exhaust tips that looked really cool.

  • @fivish
    @fivish3 жыл бұрын

    Is it fast, no, is it efficient no. I have a mk3 3 spec auto. Its fast enough and can do 35mpg. (Reviewers can only manage 28mpg!). Its much better than the competition with the advantage of a proper torque converter box. However, the new mk3.1 has no auto option and is waiting for the new DCT next year. The DCT is a bad idea as Ford and VW buyers found. Also the automated manuals of Toyota, Citroen and Peuget have been dropped as clutch wear was horrific, only 20-30k miles.

  • @AsianPetrolhead

    @AsianPetrolhead

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, John. I think this Kia Picanto is so cute but also sturdy. Thank you. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.

  • @AOWarwick
    @AOWarwick3 жыл бұрын

    lovely small car and.......how long will it take again to get this well equipped city zipper as it is here presented Down Under? No, please none of the NO FRILLS versions like it is done with other models that did arrive in Australia. One can feel being punished and dumped driving on the wrong side of the road. It handicaps Australians on car models of other brands seen elsewhere coming into our country. On that note, just have a look what is there on the market in the UK and funny that - why can't we have those in Australia? Sadly we are swamped with lots of those Chinese budget car brands we could do without as they do not have Outback durability and so very poor and thinly spread on having backup services. Kia and Hyundai are very well established Down Under so we deserve a bit more on finesse. Just look how the Yanks getting spoiled and compare this what we in Australia get. Please pass this on and Kia and Hyundai as they may rethink their dealings with Australia and give us also the better equipped models. Yes, we do drive a South Korean car so we know what we are writing about here, we have a Kia Rio and a 2020 Hyundai Kona Active, now only two weeks young. Keep up the good work - we love seeing your presentations and keep us posted, cheers!

  • @AsianPetrolhead

    @AsianPetrolhead

    3 жыл бұрын

    Okay, i will tell Kia and Hyundai that they should bring nicely equipped car to Australia. Thank you Otto Who? for watching our Kia Picanto review. And if you love cars and car reviews, please do support us by subscribing. Thank you.

  • @AOWarwick

    @AOWarwick

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AsianPetrolhead Let you know, we been in S. Korea / Seoul about 5 months before the coronavirus border closures staying at the Hill House Hotel that made us feel like it was our second home, situated just 450 meters from the base cable car station of the Namsan Park leading up to the N-tower. We had our eye on Kias and Hyundai cars in Oz and noticed once exploring Seoul we in Oz have far poorer equipped models compared to what we saw while driving around in Seoul. It felt a bit like two children standing in a candy store seeing all those sophisticated outfitted models and hybrid versions we still were unable to buy in Oz at that time and they only appear now in showrooms Down Under. My wife's dream would have been the Veloster, but it is a bit too small to be used as the "do the shopping car" and so is the Picanto so she drives the Rio. The other day I placed a 55 liter car fridge / freezer in the boot of our new 2020 Kona Active, I had to lower the floor panel and remove the top cover to get it in and there is not much room left for additional shopping bags in the boot - they have to go on the back seats. We had the dilemma where to plug the fridge in with only one 12 Volt socket at the very front. I had to buy an extension to reach to that socket, we live in the country and drive 50 km to do our closest shop and in summer we hit around 40 centigrade so we need that car fridge. Those side pockets in the doors are so tiny and our umbrellas just have to rest somewhere on the floor. We really love how this 2 liter / 6 speed auto Kona performance and the fuel economy is absolutely excellent. This lane assistance steers this car along by itself - a dream to drive! The downside is that it does not hold the speed on the set cruise and shows 7 km more as we actually really drive. If we drive in accordance to the speed showing, we would be a roadblock to other road users. We can get booked in Oz for driving to slow without having a good reason - our roads are narrow and overtaking another car there has its risks, on the other side going 5km over the speed limit brings also a speeding ticket - we have hidden radar cameras everywhere. Stay awesome -cheers!

  • @ranimbill9331
    @ranimbill93313 жыл бұрын

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  • @endoftheworld29
    @endoftheworld293 жыл бұрын

    Its kinda frustrating to see those cars drive past you. Lol. I hope Kia while replace it with a powerful engine.

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