Had my GT since November, waited six months for it, and it was definitely worth the wait. Everyone's comments about fun are true, the five speed manual with the turbo is a hoot to drive. It fits into tiny city spaces that other cars don't even recognize as candidates and has a very sharp turning circle. As for fuel, on a trip up to Coffs I managed 4.9litres/100km, I almost fell out of my seat laughing. Takes off well at traffic lights and is very well behaved on the freeway. Totally recommended.

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! So glad you’re really enjoying it.

@Beautifulvanuatu

11 ай бұрын

😮😮😮 13:55 😅 13:55 😅 13:55 😅

Love this guys reviews and reviewing style. Breath of fresh air mate. Well done.

@therightcar

2 ай бұрын

Thanks mate!

I was always after a Picanto. I was at kia to pickup my mothers Carnival from its service and decided to take one for a test drive for the hell of it. Literally walked off the lot with that exact car. Had to wait about 2 weeks for them to clean it up, put all the additional I asked for, but pretty much drove the car I wanted off the lot after a test drive. I have had it for over 12 months now and its an absolute dream to drive and a fun little pocket rocket.

@therightcar

4 ай бұрын

How cool! What a great story. And a great car!

Tick all my boxes: Affordable ☑️ Don't mind manual transmission ☑️ Fuel efficiency ☑️ Thank you so much for the updated review. Saving up to get myself one.

I can relate to liking the sound of 3-cylinder engines. I rented a Yaris cross for a week after after initially thinking the engine sounded like an old tractor, I grew to love it.

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Always loved them. Such a great warble!

@froggy0162

Жыл бұрын

The last Renault Clio we got had an awesome three cylinder too in the manual transmission. Bought one in 2016 for $15 driveway and it was awesome. Not fast, but super fun to beat on that little turbo 3 pot.

The updated Kia Picanto range is set to go on sale locally in the fourth quarter of 2023, with the flagship GT model to be axed. No more turbo for the Picanto. Glad I got mine when I did !! ... Love this car.

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

I hope that’s not the truth. But all good things come to an end I guess.

Thanks for the review, pretty well summed it up as I thought it might. For a runaround with some zip, this has certainly stood out from the pack and seriously thinking about it just to get the fun back into driving. And manuals forever for me!

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Well said! I loved the GT. Fun!

Good review. You're very good at highlighting and explaining the things that matter to a buyer trying to make a decision in a straightforward way.

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Hey Matt, I really commend this review, giving justice to the small car and where it really shines.

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video.

Thanks for the great review Matt! Just ordered the GT line auto- likes what you said about Sporty but not so sporty. keep up the great reviews!

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jin. Appreciate that. Hope you love it.

What a great little car, not being overly tall has it's advantages, I did not know about this car till I stumbled across a few videos, thanks for the review.

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Glad you stumbled here too!

Great review Mat! Moving back to OZ I was on a tight(ish) budget and living inner city, needed just this. Same spec, including color. I'm 6'1'' and 110kgs and the interior space was just right. problem is, I couldn't get one and after 8 months of waiting, got my deposit back and bought the Jolion Ultra instead.

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Oh no. Not a Jolion…. Review coming soon that one. 😳

My GT was put on the production line on Monday, so pumped can't wait!!

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Awesome!!

@alexfloyd6272

Жыл бұрын

I've got you beat. Mine is supposed to arrive next week. 😂

What I like about the Piccanto is that it hearkens back to a time of simplicity in design, meaning no tech bloat which means plenty of things cant break.

Yes I would buy one of these Matt, and loving manuals, the GT would be fine. They look great in white. Having owned, 4, 5 and 6 speed manuals 5 speeds is my pick anyway...4 speeds for around town and 5th on the freeway. Keeps it simple.

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Cool! A bargain little hatch.

I like to see manual transmission, non-sports cars still being made these days! Thank you Kia.

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Yeah Rick, you’re right. Surely not many non-sports manual cars to follow this one.

@davidpettitt4712

8 ай бұрын

I prefer manual too. My children learnt / are learning manual. My 18 year old drives our Ford Focus manual and our 16 year old is learning manual in Mum's Picanto GT. It will be a sad day when I can't buy a manual car.

I got the 1.2 manual GT Line. Turbo costs more, is a GDI, needs twice as much servicing and may not do so well in the depreciation stakes. Also could cost a lot if any failure isn't supported by warranty.

Bom ensaio do picanto gt ,parabéns!!!!

Having driven a base picanto automatic from Melbourne to Canberra and back, I can say it's fine. I'm 185cm tall and 105kg, so no light weight. It was reasonably comfortable, the air-conditioning did the job without overly blunting the performance. Overall good and most definitely better than you might expect from the specifications.

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris! Good one - yeah, the auto is fine if your expectations are in line with what it is and what it costs!

Hi Matt! Great review Matt! I’ve owned my GT for about 1.5 years! Such a great little car! I was contemplating of getting a Yaris however Toyota increased the prices on the Yaris considerably. I can also say that the GT is more fun/fuel efficient to drive than a manual Yaris! In my experience the lowest fuel consumption I’ve seen in my GT (on the freeway, doing 80-100kph, was 3.9L/100km, with an aftermarket performance chip 107kw at the engine). Swapping the stock tyres with grippier tyres and lowering the car will make the car much more enjoyable to drive! The autonomous braking system, wireless CarPlay/android auto and heated side mirrors are just a few extra/premium features to have on this little car! I ordered mine in early 2021 when it was $21,000 drive away. The cheapest Yaris was $28k 😬.

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Hey Leon, So glad you’re loving your car. I reckon you’ve got a bargain but brilliant little hatch!

@Lepoutreur

Жыл бұрын

21 000 Australian dollars ?

@leasaunce

Жыл бұрын

@@Lepoutreur back then it was, don’t think it this is the current price for today.

@Lepoutreur

Жыл бұрын

@@leasaunce that is unreal. Here in Belgium right now for a GT with the smart pack and colour it's over 34 000 Australian dollars. Your price was insanely cheap

@leasaunce

Жыл бұрын

@@Lepoutreur unfortunately the GT model in Australia don’t come with any of the luxury options; NO heated seats/steering wheel, lane assist, tyre pressure monitor, satnav (only wireless CarPlay/android auto, sunroof, blind spot. That’s why they were able to sell it at this price. Unfortunately small cars in Australia aren’t doing well.

Bought a Picanto auto S Model for my daughter 2 years ago. 1st year teacher and she paid me back within a year. She loves it. The family has 2 bigger and supposedly better cars but she avoids them at all costs. She doesn’t feel safe driving big cars.

@therightcar

7 ай бұрын

Great story mate. Glad it’s working out!

Wireless AA and ACP at this price point is amazing! I have a Corolla ZR hybrid sedan and no such thing as wireless AA (and no I'm not getting an iPhone so I can get wireless ACP haha). Looking forward to your review of the base spec Corolla sedan!

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

It's coming next week - Premiere set for Sunday 19 March, 4.30pm - hope to see you there!

@seunjinbing

Жыл бұрын

@@therightcar Awesome! Will definitely tune in then!

Brilliant review of a brilliant car with huge personality 😊. I've got an i20N and I always want to wave at the owners of these cars cos a lot of them are enthusiasts 👏👏👏

@therightcar

9 ай бұрын

Thanks! It’s a honey.

I'm surprised that you tested this model. I'd buy the Picanto one model down with the auto and learn to live with it. I think most city cars are bought by auto buyers. IMO too many reviewers only want the hot model with a loud exhaust. And despite the turbo, rowing a 3 cylinder manual being fun, it's an historical exercise in Australia in 2023. thanks for your review Matt..

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

I chose it because that was the only one they had on the press loan fleet! 😂

@letsseeif

Жыл бұрын

@@therightcar thanks Matt. I'd like to drive the turbo three cylinder, but I'm happy with a slower reliable auto.. thanks again Matt.

@lobsterwhisperer7932

5 ай бұрын

I agree, would love to see more entry level car reviews, but manufacturers always offer up there top model to reviewers.

Keep the 5 speed manual, more of a hot hatch feel and as there are limited choices for manuals to learn in these days, a manual is a good choice for learners. I’m planning on getting the GT Turbo for my boys to get their Ps with.

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Cool! Lucky lads.

@Funk-That

Жыл бұрын

Better hurry up as Kia is dropping the GT Turbo version world wide around the fourth quarter of 2023.

Love the idea of 5 speed turbo town car. Trying too sell the idea 2 the wife so can stop using the Hilux as commuter. Cheers for the vid, reckon it helped my case

@therightcar

4 ай бұрын

Good stuff! It’ll be far more fun than a HiLux!

It's known as the GT-Line S in the UK and comes with Satellite Navigation and air conditioning (because we're special in the UK 😂)

@therightcar

9 ай бұрын

Ooooh special 😛

Cute Picanto :)

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Morning 😂

The GT Line that you showed at the beginning was the 2019 model 😅 the 2023 GT and GT line are identical except for the motor 😉

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

I just used a press image 🤷‍♂️

Kia Picanto Turbo Gt Line THE BEST!

@therightcar

11 ай бұрын

😂

Do the back seats drop all the way forward to accommodate carting around large/long items?

@therightcar

9 ай бұрын

You can drop them, yes.

The MG3 price bump makes the Kia a far more appealing option!

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

I thought it already was…! Haha

You buy a car for your driving tastes not for the next owner. So on the basis I think the manual GT turbo would be something I would enjoy the most. I certainly like my 2019 Skoda Fabio with the 3 cylinder turbo although it is an auto.

@therightcar

10 ай бұрын

If only more people thought like you, there’d probably be fewer white and grey boring cars.

@davidpettitt4712

8 ай бұрын

I've got a 2020 Skoda Fabia base model. Sadly Skoda are now only importing the Monte Carlo into Australia. A crazy decision. My wife has the Kia GT manual. I enjoy both cars immensely and the Kia is certainly more rapid in its acceleration.

Don't you have the Hyundai i10 in Australia ? Very similar to the Picanto.

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

No we don’t. Hyundai says the business case doesn’t make sense.

The GT Line is a pretty good little vehicle. The handling & the ride ain't half bad either & that little 1.0 turbo 3 pot is a goody . The base models are still very decent as well but the 1.2 Atmo engines need a constant hit with your right foot to get the best out of them . I'd pass on the Fiat. And particularly on any MG , they are still very ordinary , unimpressive cars. Im a little perplexed that the GT Line in the UK comes with standard Sat Nav yet its not included on vehicles offered here ??? Yeah sure the kia isn't perfect, but what other car gives you so much fun for so few $$$$?

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve - yeah, they've had to keep costs as low as they can, so sat nav isn't a goer - think the buyer demo is more towards younger drivers (who use their phone for maps anyway), so sat nav isn't in high demand. You're right, though - the smiles for spend equation is very good, here.

@Coastmac2001

Жыл бұрын

@@therightcar keep up the great videos Matt.

@maicklorencone251

11 ай бұрын

don't have the automatic turbo version in australia?

@Coastmac2001

11 ай бұрын

​@@maicklorencone251yes we do get it here in Australia along with a manual

I’ve got the Peugeot 108 and the dealership today recommended the Picanto as my next car as I really like driving something small (rubbish at parking) Anyone got any opinions on how it is to park?

@Funk-That

Жыл бұрын

I have the GT Turbo like in the video (inc the same colour). It's like driving a zippy Go Kart which is just as easy to park. I will say however the reversing camera sucks at night ! ... oh and KIA are stopping making the GT Turbo model, so if you want one of those you will need to move fast !

11:40 does the Rio have those?

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Rio has pedestrian detection.

Kia should fit the 1.4 engine from the Rio and its 6 speed auto to this car.

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Interesting thought!

@GlowingTube

Жыл бұрын

@@therightcar This would make the car great to drive with an auto. It would sell like crazy, even if the put the price up $1,500

Just a heads up - The Kia Rio has actually been discontinued in 2023.

Do they have the suzuki baleno in australia....?

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

They did. It has been axed.

Another advantage of this car is no CVT.

@therightcar

8 ай бұрын

Some CVTs are good.

@thurules

8 ай бұрын

@@therightcar which CVT' s are good?

Why would you go with the crappy unreliable fiat 500 and MG when you can get this one. I thought about getting the base model Swift but this review of the GT really gets me and it's cheaper than base model Swift.

The Kia Picanto GT Turbo has also been discontinued. KIA no longer make it 2023 is the last year.

Kia RIO?

So the GT itself only comes in Manual?

@therightcar

9 ай бұрын

Correct mate. And it’s about to be axed!

@danielgibson1237

9 ай бұрын

@@therightcar Darn, I'm trying to find a nice small car that's Automatic.

How much will it cost for fiat

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

The 500 is still around, for somewhere in the $22,000 range for the manual hatch.

GT has a different Body kit than a GT LINE? look that same to me.

@therightcar

8 ай бұрын

Yep same kit. No turbo go go

10:03 s660

@therightcar

5 ай бұрын

Sadly we don’t get it.

@tahsin28

5 ай бұрын

There is a red Honda s660 parked by the kerb. It is seen on your video in 10:03 - 10:04. You drove past it.

A second hand FG G6 E T = 0 to 100k in 5 seconds . Less than 20,000.dollars.

@therightcar

10 ай бұрын

Also big and heavy on juice and no advanced safety tech and no smartphone mirroring …

2:58 which view point is that?

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

The location of the shoot, you mean? It’s in Greenwich in Sydney.

I like it but no keyless entry and start ? Blind Spot Monitoring ! But I prefer an older Renault Clio RS for shape and sportiness

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Good luck with the ongoing costs... :D

@rc70ys

Жыл бұрын

@@therightcar Do you suggest the Picanto over an older Clio RS ? Any feedback would be appreciated or any other small fuel effect vehicles. Fiesta ST ?

In our very dumb SUV obsessed market these sort of cars are rare. Stacks of super fun and practical small cars in Europe, none of which are sold here and because the car importers killed the proposal to allow people to import their own new cars (pricks…) you can have one at all.

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

The market wants what it wants, sadly.

@froggy0162

Жыл бұрын

@@therightcar That’s not entirely true. The market is made up of consumers whose perceptions and buying habits are very easily manipulated. And SUVs are more profitable. People like to think they make informed decisions, but most of the suv bullshit is the result of many millions spent on advertising and cultivating the whole idea that SUVs are cool, practical and sensible when they are none of those things.

@froggy0162

Жыл бұрын

@@therightcar As for locking out consumers ability to access these cars from other markets, the FCAI (who is really just a mouthpiece for Toyota…) made some extremely disingenuous and misleading submissions and got in the LNPs ear and killed the idea. Big business always comes first for the LNP, and screwing us out of good cars and some choice was easy for them.

This or the Suzuki swift sport????

@mattyoz0

Жыл бұрын

Decent price difference.

Should have been a Hybrid or EV. Why didn't Kia make a small Hybrid?

LOL, my 16yogranddaughter is determined to get her manual licence

@therightcar

Ай бұрын

She’s a legend. 🥳

Ny lifesavings still cant afford it not cheao lol

Car looks tiny 4:54

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

It is!

My engine blew at 20kms 😢

Servicing cost is terrible

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

It is high. I raised it with the CEO of Kia Australia last week. He said customers haven’t complained. So… if you own one, and you’re not happy with the service costs, then complain.

5.1 litres per 100 km is 46 mpg in real money, not that impressive for a tiny car.

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Real money - LOL. It is a turbo manual tiny car that wants to be driven... :D

20 GRAND IS NOT CHEAP ok $13 is CHEAP HELLO !

@therightcar

9 ай бұрын

Haha $13. Not $13k…? Yep. A thirteen dollar car would be cheap.

stop the cuts we want to see you going in the car....bro

@therightcar

9 ай бұрын

Not sure what you're on about mate?

23000, so a deposit.

Wouldn't touch a Fiat 500 or Picanto. Little death traps.

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

When did you last die in one?

@buncha5651

Жыл бұрын

@The Right Car? As a NSW PARAMEDIC with 35 years of service, believe me, all little cars are death traps.

@MKirloj

Жыл бұрын

It does not matter which car you drive, it depends on the size, weight and speed of the vehicle hitting you. A city car getting hit by a large SUV at city speeds probably is not going to kill you (which is the purpose of a small car), but if you get hit by a semi truck on the highway you are probably dead nor matter if you drive a city car or a large SUV, it is all about the size, weight and speed of the vehicle hitting you.

Only manual for me, cant stand auto

@therightcar

3 ай бұрын

You’re out of luck with most cars!

@REPOMAN24722

3 ай бұрын

@@therightcarThat is why I import from Europe as a citizen I can get any car I want shipped and transferred into my name, getting a 2024 Renault twingo now like the rio but cooler, rear engine RWD, going to get it custom ordered in RHD metric, Irish spec.. Factory is near my dads house.

Gees, the complaining 🙄

@therightcar

5 ай бұрын

Complaining about what?

if you cant drive a manual you can't drive, so I would be more than happy with a manual

Where is the Auto Stop Start button? Can't it be turned off anymore?

@therightcar

Жыл бұрын

Honestly, I can't recall. I don't think there's a button!

@dethvyper3136

Жыл бұрын

@@therightcar ....Thanks for the reply. My next question is if there isn't a Auto Stop Start Button, did the car auto stop start, if not then could that mean it's not a feature on the GT model? I personally don't like auto stop start and I hope I can disengage it on the new 2023 Picanto GT, that I'm waiting to be delivered. I'm going to be pissed if it's permanently engaged. I would hope since the GT is the Turbo performance model they would remove the auto stop start feature, but that's just wishful thinking.

@robertpross7515

Жыл бұрын

@@dethvyper3136 No auto stop start (on the 2022 Australian model)

AM ENJOYING THE ACTUAL CONTENT, BUT...THE FREQUENT NOISES OF THE DOORS SHUTTING AND THE ELECTRIC WINDOWS...? NO NEED, ADDS NOTHING BUT ANNOYANCE, PLEASE DITCH.

"Can you live with a 5 speed manual?" What the hell has happened to this world? People started talking about manual transmissions like they're something terrible and not in use for, like, decades or something, wtf is going on?! 🤨🫣

@therightcar

9 ай бұрын

Australia is a 99% automatic market.

23000, so a deposit.

23000, so a deposit.