PR14: 1.1 LX Automatic
Reviewer: Lee Onslow
Country: UK and Ireland
Model: 1.1 LX Automatic
Model Year: 2004
Ownership: 6 -12 months
Good points: It starts without fuss. Good access via all doors, Supportive seats, Controls well laid out*, Effective storage and cubby areas, variable speed wipers are a nice touch. Overdive function is a good feature. Engine consumable items easy to access. Light bonnet. Great fold down seats (just like the Pug 205 used to be)
Bad Points: Poor fuel consumption for a small auto (urban). More rake needed for steering wheel, Coolant temp light could be much brighter (non adjustable ilumination) A boot 12v dc socket an omission (for my solar panels) KIA please adopt euro convention on *steering wheel stalks! Stereo a bit naff, doesn't play MP3's and the fascia panel doesn't come off. Air con could be stronger (ie colder). Auto locking could be set for a longer period, Key remote function could be put on the flat rather than on the edge of the key fob.
Creep function tends to grab from a non gas 'on' start.
Your Review: I needed a small car with an auto box in a hurry. The Picanto looks the part and does have an edge over others that cost more. On balance I do feel a little let down. Even my wife commented on its distinct lack of engine power or torque. Also she needs a booster cushion to see above the high binnacle. Some soft feel plastics, a beefier engine, plus swapping those infernal stalks to euro convention would make this car even better. Nice try Kia, but you could do better.
Just roll out the Diesel Auto!
Comfort (marks out of 5): 3
Reliability (marks out of 5): 3
Economy (marks out of 5): 2
Performance (marks out of 5): 2
Overall (marks out of 5): 3
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Country: UK and Ireland
Model: 1.1 LX Automatic
Model Year: 2004
Ownership: 6 -12 months
Good points: It starts without fuss. Good access via all doors, Supportive seats, Controls well laid out*, Effective storage and cubby areas, variable speed wipers are a nice touch. Overdive function is a good feature. Engine consumable items easy to access. Light bonnet. Great fold down seats (just like the Pug 205 used to be)
Bad Points: Poor fuel consumption for a small auto (urban). More rake needed for steering wheel, Coolant temp light could be much brighter (non adjustable ilumination) A boot 12v dc socket an omission (for my solar panels) KIA please adopt euro convention on *steering wheel stalks! Stereo a bit naff, doesn't play MP3's and the fascia panel doesn't come off. Air con could be stronger (ie colder). Auto locking could be set for a longer period, Key remote function could be put on the flat rather than on the edge of the key fob.
Creep function tends to grab from a non gas 'on' start.
Your Review: I needed a small car with an auto box in a hurry. The Picanto looks the part and does have an edge over others that cost more. On balance I do feel a little let down. Even my wife commented on its distinct lack of engine power or torque. Also she needs a booster cushion to see above the high binnacle. Some soft feel plastics, a beefier engine, plus swapping those infernal stalks to euro convention would make this car even better. Nice try Kia, but you could do better.
Just roll out the Diesel Auto!
Comfort (marks out of 5): 3
Reliability (marks out of 5): 3
Economy (marks out of 5): 2
Performance (marks out of 5): 2
Overall (marks out of 5): 3
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