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CarGurus UK review of the updated 2024 Picanto
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2017 Kia Picanto (3rd Gen)
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Jet-Fighter7700
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how much different from the older ones is this?
to me it just looks like some flashier lights and thats about where they left it,
to me it just looks like some flashier lights and thats about where they left it,
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GT Line looks soo good, a shame we don't get it in SA
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2024 KIA Picanto Ownership Review (Australian GT-Line model) - Team-BHP
The 2024 KIA Picanto is not on sale in India. But it is on sale in Australia.
Picanto Pros:
• A well rounded feature heavy hatchback. Makes most of the more expensive cars look bad
• Unlike most cars in the price range, does not look boring especially in GT-line variant
• Ideal for city driving, the Picanto’s small size and tight turning radius make it easy to navigate through tight spaces and congested areas
• Made in Korea and it shows. Precise build & quality
• Even the base model comes with a decent array of features and modern safety tech like Autonomous Emergency Braking
• Seven-year/unlimited km warranty adds peace of mind, especially for first-time buyers or those looking for a reliable used car in the future
• Manual transmission is still available and is the better option for those who enjoy driving
Picanto Cons:
• The GT variant and it’s amazing 1.0L turbo is no longer available anywhere in the world
• No economical diesel either
• The 1.2L engine is underpowered, requiring high revs to maintain momentum especially on hilly terrain; cabin noise is too much during these situations
• While feature heavy, misses out on keyless entry/exit and button start
• The interior materials and overall quality are basic
• Narrow width makes it a 4-seater
• The four-speed automatic transmission is slow and less responsive, making it less enjoyable to drive
• The GT-Line’s 16-inch wheels result in a harsher ride, particularly on rough city streets
Full Detailed Review with MANY more exterior & interior photos at the link below:
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furiousdriving review of the updated 2024 Picanto
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Kia Picanto LS (2025) Price & Specs
The Kia Picanto range has gained a new entry-level LS grade, effectively dropping the starting price by some R24 000. Here’s what these fresh base variants will cost you…
Kia South Africa recently rolled out a new entry-level LS grade to its Seltos range and now it’s the Picanto’s turn. Yes, the South Korean firm has quietly introduced the Kia Picanto LS, effectively cutting the small hatchback’s starting price by R24 000.
As a reminder, the facelifted (Korean-built) Picanto city car hit the local market in April 2024. Now, just over a year later, the line-up has been expanded to 8 derivatives – excluding the pair of Runner-badged panel vans sold in the light-commercial vehicle (LCV) segment, that is – with the arrival of the LS specification.
Thanks to a timely heads-up from the ever-watchful vehicle-information specialists over at duoporta.com, we can confirm the new-to-the-range Picanto 1.0 LS 5MT is priced at R236 995, while likewise fresh Picanto 1.0 LS 4AT comes in at R256 995.
Whip out your calculator and, in the case of the manual-equipped LS, you’ll find that translates to a R24 000 saving over the equivalent LX derivative. Opting for the auto-equipped LS over the likewise 2-pedal LX, meanwhile, will save you some R22 000.
How much does the Kia Picanto LS cost in South Africa?
Kia Picanto 1.0 LS 5MT – R236 995
Kia Picanto 1.0 LS 4AT – R256 995
Kia Picanto 1.0 LX 5MT – R260 995
Kia Picanto 1.0 LX 4AT – R278 995
Kia Picanto 1.2 EX 5MT – R284 995
Kia Picanto 1.2 EX 4AT – R302 995
Kia Picanto 1.2 EX+ 5MT – R307 995
Kia Picanto 1.2 EX+ 4AT – R325 995
The prices above include Kia’s 5-year/unlimited km warranty. The new LS derivatives come with a 1-year/15 000 km service plan, while all other variants feature a 2-year/30 000 km service plan as standard.
The Kia Picanto range has gained a new entry-level LS grade, effectively dropping the starting price by some R24 000. Here’s what these fresh base variants will cost you…
Kia South Africa recently rolled out a new entry-level LS grade to its Seltos range and now it’s the Picanto’s turn. Yes, the South Korean firm has quietly introduced the Kia Picanto LS, effectively cutting the small hatchback’s starting price by R24 000.
As a reminder, the facelifted (Korean-built) Picanto city car hit the local market in April 2024. Now, just over a year later, the line-up has been expanded to 8 derivatives – excluding the pair of Runner-badged panel vans sold in the light-commercial vehicle (LCV) segment, that is – with the arrival of the LS specification.
Thanks to a timely heads-up from the ever-watchful vehicle-information specialists over at duoporta.com, we can confirm the new-to-the-range Picanto 1.0 LS 5MT is priced at R236 995, while likewise fresh Picanto 1.0 LS 4AT comes in at R256 995.
Whip out your calculator and, in the case of the manual-equipped LS, you’ll find that translates to a R24 000 saving over the equivalent LX derivative. Opting for the auto-equipped LS over the likewise 2-pedal LX, meanwhile, will save you some R22 000.
How much does the Kia Picanto LS cost in South Africa?
Kia Picanto 1.0 LS 5MT – R236 995
Kia Picanto 1.0 LS 4AT – R256 995
Kia Picanto 1.0 LX 5MT – R260 995
Kia Picanto 1.0 LX 4AT – R278 995
Kia Picanto 1.2 EX 5MT – R284 995
Kia Picanto 1.2 EX 4AT – R302 995
Kia Picanto 1.2 EX+ 5MT – R307 995
Kia Picanto 1.2 EX+ 4AT – R325 995
The prices above include Kia’s 5-year/unlimited km warranty. The new LS derivatives come with a 1-year/15 000 km service plan, while all other variants feature a 2-year/30 000 km service plan as standard.
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So what did they have to de-content / exclude from the specs to justify the savings on the LS, when compared to the LX? 
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Kia Picanto now more affordable, but can it claw back sales ground lost to Grand i10, Swift?
Once a prime contender in the budget hatch space, the Kia Picanto has seen flagging sales in the past few years as prices gradually rose beyond the level of its key rivals.
Consider that in the past three months Kia sold an average of 161 Picantos per month, while the Hyundai Grand i10 averaged 1,373 and the Suzuki Swift 1,834.
Until now, the least expensive Picanto, the LX, cost R260,995, considerably more than the R224,900 starting price of both the Grand i10 and Swift.
Now Kia South Africa has put its baby hatch back into contention with the launch of the 1.0 LS, which costs R236,995 in manual form and R256,995 as an auto, according to Duoporta and Cars.co.za.
That makes the new, and quietly announced, base model a cool R24,000 less expensive than the LX.
But it gets even better, with the Kia SA website now listing further discounts on some of its Picanto models, slashing the price of the new LS to R229,995 and the LX to R245,995.
The higher-spec 1.2 EX (now from R269,995) and 1.2 EX (R292,995) also receive R15,000 discounts in manual form, while the autos have R20,000 slashed off their sticker prices.
But what features have been cut from the new base model?
From what we can decipher on Kia’s specification chart, the only things the LS loses out on, versus the LX, are leather steering wheel trim, 40:60 split and folding function for the rear seat, and the option of metallic paint is no longer available.
Once a prime contender in the budget hatch space, the Kia Picanto has seen flagging sales in the past few years as prices gradually rose beyond the level of its key rivals.
Consider that in the past three months Kia sold an average of 161 Picantos per month, while the Hyundai Grand i10 averaged 1,373 and the Suzuki Swift 1,834.
Until now, the least expensive Picanto, the LX, cost R260,995, considerably more than the R224,900 starting price of both the Grand i10 and Swift.
Now Kia South Africa has put its baby hatch back into contention with the launch of the 1.0 LS, which costs R236,995 in manual form and R256,995 as an auto, according to Duoporta and Cars.co.za.
That makes the new, and quietly announced, base model a cool R24,000 less expensive than the LX.
But it gets even better, with the Kia SA website now listing further discounts on some of its Picanto models, slashing the price of the new LS to R229,995 and the LX to R245,995.
The higher-spec 1.2 EX (now from R269,995) and 1.2 EX (R292,995) also receive R15,000 discounts in manual form, while the autos have R20,000 slashed off their sticker prices.
But what features have been cut from the new base model?
From what we can decipher on Kia’s specification chart, the only things the LS loses out on, versus the LX, are leather steering wheel trim, 40:60 split and folding function for the rear seat, and the option of metallic paint is no longer available.
