Kia Picanto 1.1SE Reviews

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Good Points: Competitive pricing, not too bad CO2 output.

Bad Points: Not the sort of car to go for if you're seeking pure driver enjoyment and style.

General comments: While you'll not make waves in terms of style when behind the wheel of a Picanto, you'll not be missing out on a reliable drive.

As with many small small cars, the big selling point here is the compact size and economy, and, being a Kia, the price isn't half bad either.

The base model, the "GS", isn't short of extras. It gets power-steering, twin airbags, central locking and a CD radio which includes an MP3 player. Colour-coloured bumpers are standard as well, which always helps the car's looks.

Unusually for a bargain super mini, ABS & electronic brakeforce distribution are standard. Sadly, however, there is no spare wheel, and in place of that a bottle of tyre-repair foam can be found in the space beneath the boot floor. With suspension tuned for UK roads, the ride and handling seem far better than on the Euro-spec versions.

Again, you'll not turn heads all that much in a Picanto, but for your money, you're getting a fairly decent small city car. The car may well become a hit with young or new drivers looking for something practical and economical.