The new-look Kia Picanto ticks a lot of boxes.

But one box that isn't ticked this time around is "fun". That's because the brand has axed the best version of the Kia Picanto, the GT (see my review of the previous one linked below), and instead just offers a couple of versions with a dull non-turbo engine.

Yes, the Picanto (aka Kia Morning) is still good in a heap of ways, including the fact you can get it with a 5-spd manual stick shift, or a 4-spd automatic gearbox for just $1000 more.

And there are strong drive-away prices for the new 2024 Kia Picanto range, including the base model Sport and the GT-Line tested in this review.

More safety tech? Yes. Still a long 7-year warranty? Yes. No really good alternatives? Correct...

So yep, if you want a small cheap car, it's the best you can get. But it's missing that one crucial ingredient that it used to have. How sad.

WATCH my 2023 Kia Picanto GT manual review:    • The last really good CHEAP CAR? Kia P...  

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00:00 2024 Kia Picanto
00:35 Is it the right price?
03:41 What are the best alternatives?
05:09 Is it the right size?
07:01 Interior
10:30 Under the bonnet
11:25 Driving
14:53 Efficiency
15:44 Is it safe?
17:01 Ownership
17:50 Verdict

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