7.8
2025 Kia Picanto review
Kia's tiny tot Picanto has been refreshed with a new design and a heap more safety tech to make a stronger case against the MG 3.
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James Wong
Kia Picanto vs Abarth 595 Comparison
Kia Picanto
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Abarth 595
2024 Kia
Picanto
vs
2024 Abarth
595
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the micro category, between scores of 7.6 and 7.6.
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7.8
NA
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Based on the Kia Picanto SPORT (PE2)
Based on the Abarth 595
Best suitable for...
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
35L
175 to 203 km
NA
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
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MSRP
$17,890 - $21,290
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Cheap and cheerful motoring
- Welcome upgrades to safety suite
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Misses
- Smaller and not as pretty as MG 3
- ANCAP rating has now expired
- Servicing isn't exactly cheap
NA
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$520)
NA
Reviews
NA
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1248 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.2L | - | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | - | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 62kW | - | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 122Nm | - | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | - | |
