Alex - love your review. Ownedd my. GT for 3 weeks now and just simply love it. Stepped out of an 86 BMW 635CSi & a 2001 Falccon. XR6 both. maanuals both with upgraded brakes & suspension. This little KIA is simply the best fun I've had for a long time

@4wheelsandaseat

2 жыл бұрын

It is a really good little car and there's actually quite a few of them on the road in the GT spec. Thanks for watching!

“Millennial Anti-Theft Device” I laughed really hard at this! 😂😂👍👍

@4wheelsandaseat

2 жыл бұрын

I have to keep myself amused too! Thanks for watching.

@kristofer6969

Жыл бұрын

​@@4wheelsandaseat ok boomer

@4wheelsandaseat

Жыл бұрын

@@kristofer6969 Haha. Fair call, but I'm Gen X...

Hm ahaha the sarcastic humor is amazing

Yeah spot on, I run one of these as a reliable, cheap daily driver that's fun and efficient, most of the time it's only me in it, what more do you need to go to work, shops etc ?!

@4wheelsandaseat

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Such a fun car to drive. Perfect as a zippy daily driver around town. Thanks for watching!

Mine cones with statt stop button, D style Steering Wherl and keyless entry but it is european 1.2 GT line AMT (5 auto with +~ tiptronic) and the european airbags that get it to 4 star NCAP latest crush test. Also features auto immergency breaking and alarm siren. Best car in its class. Love it. Because I love its tiptronic faster gear shift engagement I would say the only negative I could say it has if there was one apart from the rear passenger space, is the paddle shift absence.

@4wheelsandaseat

3 жыл бұрын

Yes we miss out on a lot of features in Australia, but I think the market doesn't really expect much more for this class of car. Australian buyers would be more inclined to buy something bigger. Europe has a much bigger small car market.

@fivish

2 жыл бұрын

The DCT is available? Not a good idea in a 'city' car. The 4 spd torque converter slush box is a much better bet. Those clutch packs wont last long in stop start driving.

@panayiotispalmiris1750

2 жыл бұрын

Well it is not DCT it is called automatic manual transmission, same as manual with actuators gor auto

And once you put your foot down blowing off ford rangers 3.2 and Toyota 4wds. It makes you feel great I have a gt 2019 great car done some mods like 2.0 inch cat back exhaust, stage 1 chip, throttle controller, lower springs. The car is a rocket for a micro car 0 100 in 8.0 seconds for a 1.0 litre 3 cylinder turbo that's great. Easy 98kw and 225nm torque is whet I get.

@4wheelsandaseat

2 жыл бұрын

Your car sounds great! Glad you're enjoying it. Thanks for watching.

Good car. iM going for rio sport manual..as bigger car..but this looks like fun.

@4wheelsandaseat

Жыл бұрын

Rio is a great car too. The Picanto is so much fun though. Thanks for watching!

l got the auto model 2021 gt why don,t you do one with the auto l feel when you turned the engine on it feels give you a high rev before you take off

@4wheelsandaseat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I'll try and get my hands on one. Cheers.

Nice review. Im a taller man and I do mostly highway driving, but I really like this little hatch. Could you recommend this at all to me knowing that? Ta

@4wheelsandaseat

3 жыл бұрын

Yes absolutely. I'm quite tall too and fit into it easily, but the back seat is no-go zone... Thanks for watching!

@ArchEnemy2006

2 жыл бұрын

6'5", and I fit (fairly) easily in mine! Car purrs at 110km, too, so great for longer highway trips

@fivish

2 жыл бұрын

I am 6' tall and have loads of headroom.

@fivish

2 жыл бұрын

@@ArchEnemy2006 110km? Is that speed or distance?

@ArchEnemy2006

2 жыл бұрын

@@fivish Distance, obviously! I would be concerned if the car started purring after driving for 100kms (or at all, for that matter)!

Thanks great review, but why have the annoying music running at the same volume as your voice?

@4wheelsandaseat

2 жыл бұрын

Hi. I've had a few comments about the music volume in my videos and I'm now keeping it at a lower level. Thanks for watching!

@ezy.from.now.on.

Жыл бұрын

@@4wheelsandaseat i have no problem with it. I rather enjoy it. It gets u in the mood!

Notice how all review loan cars are the unloved GT/Line/X models with 16" wheels and vinyl seats and all that gaudi stuff. I have the 3 spec in 1.25 L automatic and its great.

@4wheelsandaseat

2 жыл бұрын

Hi John. Yes we do often get supplied top spec models to review as they have the most features, but sometimes we're given a choice. I usually pick the top-spec :) Thanks for watching!

Any thoughts on the auto version? I want to get it!

@4wheelsandaseat

3 жыл бұрын

I haven't driven it, but from what I read it is not nearly as much fun to drive. Go manual if you can and if you don't know how to drive stick, this is a very easy car to learn on.

@fivish

2 жыл бұрын

The 4spd torque converter slush box is great. Perfect for a 'city' car. The new DCT is a bad fit and the clutch packs will wear quickly and cost lots to replace.

It's proving difficult to find a review where we can hear the engine. Is it so quite it can't be heard inside or is the music in this simply drowning it out?

@4wheelsandaseat

2 жыл бұрын

The engine doesn't make a huge noise but it does rev very nicely. I have heard a few Picantos driving around with aftermarket exhausts that make them much louder.

@fivish

2 жыл бұрын

Quiet.

You make it sound like us young people can actually afford touch start cars hahaha

@4wheelsandaseat

2 жыл бұрын

Haha. Well it's just rare to find new cars without them now...

Goes well with a 130bhp tuning box

@TheHayabusa09

3 жыл бұрын

Blue Spark (UK company) do a tune, but any companies here in Australia??

@thomashoejberg-DK

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed yes

@Eccentricplum

Жыл бұрын

@@TheHayabusa09 ​ I would like to know as I am thinking of purchasing this car and getting a tune. I found a company out at brookvale in Sydney named Zadtec who can tune it. Also searched up BlueSpark. The DIY installation procedure for their tuning box seemed very easy to do at home.

is this Gt 1.2 ?

@4wheelsandaseat

2 жыл бұрын

It's 1.0. Thanks for watching!

I really enjoyed this review. Millennial anti theft device😂😊

@4wheelsandaseat

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

Does this car have genuine leather?

@4wheelsandaseat

3 жыл бұрын

No it does not, but it's still very good imitation leather.

@alhigh9856

3 жыл бұрын

@@4wheelsandaseat Thanks for your response! Great review

@fivish

2 жыл бұрын

LOL its vinyl

Small car...... twin Stebel 136db horns fix that.

The music is loud and annoying

@4wheelsandaseat

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by... again.

Here is the list of features KIA Australia ripped off from this model which is available in other market just shocking!!!!: 1. keyless entry 2.keyless start 3. Lane keeping assist LKA/LKA 4. Heated seat 5. DRIVER FATIGUE WARNING 6. tire pressure monitor 7. Digital Auto climate control 8. Sunroof 9. Auot stop start...........

@4wheelsandaseat

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it is true that the Picanto is pretty bare bones in Australia. I guess Kia are trying to keep the price down?

@MARKINAU8

3 жыл бұрын

@@4wheelsandaseat They failed to earn my extra 3-5000 $ budget which I have no opion to add them on

@TheHayabusa09

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Don't forget that in the Asian market, one of those three unsightly blanks (in front of the gear shift) is also featured driver only seat cooling! KIA Australia=tight arse!

@markmay184

3 жыл бұрын

I just priced up your dream bells & whistles Picanto on KIA UK 🇬🇧 £16,869 (drive away) or $30,700 Oz dollars, thank you very much. I’ll take the Oz variant 8 days a week

@MARKINAU8

3 жыл бұрын

@@markmay184 you have a higher import tax I reckon while in Australia 90 % working age are drivers it's a must