kia picanto review 2023

The 2023 Kia Picanto is the city-car equivalent of a double-shot espresso: tiny, buzzy, and surprisingly effective. The regular versions use a frugal 1.25-litre petrol with a simple manual or old-school 4-speed auto, while the GT spices things up with a turbo triple and a manual that actually makes commuting fun. It nips through traffic, parks in phone boxes, and sips fuel like it’s paying for it itself. Cabin tech is straightforward with smartphone mirroring, and AEB adds a welcome layer of safety. Ride quality is tidy for a short wheelbase, though big potholes will still remind you of physics. If you want cheap, cheerful, and unpretentious, this is it—no cape, just competence.