This video feels slightly like an "Ash got himself a new drone so needed a reason to use it" video. Which one did you go for mate? 👍😊
@Gobbbbb
3 жыл бұрын
It's always the case when you get a new toy 🙂
@FreeRsGuides
3 жыл бұрын
Now it is officially a business expense. Jobs a gooden.
@MatrixFuse
3 жыл бұрын
Boys never grow up.
@ProzYYnc
3 жыл бұрын
I know it might be difficult to get a hold of cars for reviews, but I really enjoy these kinds of videos and hope you can do more!
@Ste
3 жыл бұрын
The one annoying downside to cars this size in my experience is that it seems to be a magnet for tailgaters. Hence why I now have a rear dash cam.
@TimpBizkit
3 жыл бұрын
Probably because they're usually driven by 70 year old couples down busy A roads at 38 mph.
@leenevin8451
3 жыл бұрын
theyre too slow
@TimpBizkit
2 жыл бұрын
@@leenevin8451 they aren't though really, it's that they are usually driven by drivers who are too slow. I imagine if one was driven by a car thief on the run, I would be scared to try and keep up with them. I mean they are no lamborghini, but this is the type of person who the sound of a lamborghini engine would frighten them so they'd drive the lamborghini at 40 in top gear.
@leenevin8451
2 жыл бұрын
@@TimpBizkit ye I think engine sounds scare them and thus they go up a hill in 4th gear in a small engined car
@TimpBizkit
2 жыл бұрын
@@leenevin8451 I've noticed the same thing with some cyclists - pedaling at 40 rpm with a low seat and wondering why they are completely gutless on hills.
@33LB
3 жыл бұрын
our friend ashley has moved on to car reviews. however, i do have to take issue with this persistent myth that small cars are beginner cars, or "first" cars. they are great cars for anyone. being small, they are extremely easy to handle and they can squeeze into small spots in towns and cities. they generally have low tax, insurance, and running costs too. i've been driving a small car for 12 years, and it's been very cheap to run compared to other cars.
@Twn_Turbo
3 жыл бұрын
It's not a myth, it's fact. You said it yourself, they're for anyone, cheap to run and easy to drive
@liam00
3 жыл бұрын
Smaller cars are the future if we want to stop destroying the planet.
@lawrenceholden5716
Жыл бұрын
They are also more fun to drive than larger cars, especially along twisty country lanes where moderate speeds can be enjoyable and feel a fair bit faster.
@chrisholman64
3 жыл бұрын
My wife has had three Picantos that she used for driving instruction and general use including quite a few long trips. All have been totally reliable - one had an aircon fault fixed under warranty but that was just a noisy bearing, it still worked. The first was identical to this one, a 1.0 that we found a little underpowered and learners tended to stall. The other two were/are 1.2 four-cylinder, and while still not rocket ships they’re much more flexible. Meanwhile my daughter bought a 1.0 Turbo version of the latest model, and that’s a lot of fun to drive, highly recommended but maybe not quite as cheap to insure.
@devonmantimtim8263
3 жыл бұрын
If they were reliable she would have only needed one. Sorry to hear about her experience.
@catherinewilson3880
3 жыл бұрын
@@devonmantimtim8263 They are very reliable. I've had two Picanto's and haven't had a problem with either of them. People do change cars for other reasons than them being unreliable, sometimes they simply want a newer model.
@dr.mukhtarahmed5662
3 жыл бұрын
very smal cabin size
@sophierose8002
3 жыл бұрын
This is crazy. I passed my driving test a few months ago and my first car is a 2011 KIA picanto so an older model then this as I can’t afford anything more expensive. The space is perfect for me as a 19 year old and it’s been great to drive around. I highly recommend it as a first driver. I’m really happy with my car but I have definitely been the victim of certain drivers which I’d say is the only downside but as long as you ignore them and drive safe around them it’s normally okay. I did keep stalling it when I kept driving it but that came with getting used to the clutch. It’s been a few weeks now and I’m definitely more confident with it and am starting to love it as a first car. It’s really easy to drive and crazy easy to park I haven’t had any issues. I hope you all find the car right for you this is just my experience.
@Alan_Clark
2 жыл бұрын
I recently took one for a test drive and I stalled it first time because the clutch grabs rather quickly, but I did like the car and ordered one, the GT Line S. I am sure I will get used to the clutch, like you.
@chlox4755
2 жыл бұрын
Have you had any problems connecting your phone to the Bluetooth?
@sophierose8002
2 жыл бұрын
@@chlox4755 I have one of those radio adaptor things that lets me listen to whatever music I want :)
@lightydreamer213
2 жыл бұрын
ayyyy which one!! I have white kia picanto domino
@alexdev5809
2 жыл бұрын
This car supposedly has a clutch that’s like a on/off switch. I have the 2010 Picanto Strike, so I wouldn’t know 😂
@johnbower7452
3 жыл бұрын
You could probably get a better car for less money; 6 to 8 grand for a first car? I wouldn't consider more than a few hundred quid for a first car.
@Jonc25
3 жыл бұрын
Bag a sand max. 😉
@Patient_Lion_BS
3 жыл бұрын
I've genuinely grown to Kia's, they've completely changed their whole brand over the last 5 years.
@ronaldderooij1774
3 жыл бұрын
Nonsense, I am 58 and I "downgraded" from a medium sized hatchback to this type of car. I will stay with this small, compact concept until the day I die. What city car? What first car? Nonsense. I can cruise comfortably with 140 km/h 750 km a day. Fully laden in such a car. I truly don't understand why I ever thought I needed more. It is so much easier to park, turn, and takes only half of the petrol I used to need.
@mrjamesc97
3 жыл бұрын
I own a Picanto and use it regularly for driving to work, I drive about 40 miles a day 5 days a week and I only have to refuel once a week. the only issue I have with it and this might just be my car is that sometimes the voice command feature doesn't work but apart from that great car, would highly recommend
@supervitz7178
3 жыл бұрын
It's good, but it's no Yaris 😎
@RicardoPetrazzi
3 жыл бұрын
Ashley Auditions for Top Gear presenter....😉👍 (and does a great review)
@Tim67620
3 жыл бұрын
That was a very good review Ash. I'm sure you know what sort of cars students want to get once they pass their test and a bit of sense and practicality is very good advice. You definitely should review more cars if you can. You have a totally different attitude to cars and driving compared to the regular reviewers and your views are excellent advice to new drivers and experienced ones. I was exactly the same when I passed in 1975 and had to get an Escort. But all the examples I saw were rusty and tatty. I bought an Austin 1100, a Grandma's car, and was so worried about the reaction of my friends. But that car was good for work, driving long distances and was full of guys on pub nights. It was a great first car and only slightly bigger inside than that Kia. I wouldn't buy one but maybe I would get something similar when I get older.
@itzarlogames6039
3 жыл бұрын
Can we see an older car? Something very affordable. Around the 500-1000£ mark. An older clio or something
@donaljamescaddye3805
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah an oldie would make great content and more like what a new driver wants !!
@zzhughesd
3 жыл бұрын
Ashley. I’m in car trade 15 years morphing into being a driving instructor. Never thought of Picanto. Only Fiesta. Probably good idea a Picanto.
@lj2684
3 жыл бұрын
This would be the perfect first car IMO. It’s: .stable .cheap to insure,buy and run . Quick enough . Reliable and has a long warranty . Easy to drive . Little so easy to park . Has just about enough room for friends Plus having ridden in one it feels less like a tin can on wheels than something like a C1 or Aygo lol
@Mr_OoOsH
3 жыл бұрын
Not that cheap to insure, my daughter is 17 and about to take her test, the cheapest car we found for her to insure is a 1.8TDCI Ford Focus mk2.5 it was cheaper to insure than all of the small cars with tiny engines.
@vviiper
3 жыл бұрын
imo the VW UP! is the perfect first car. It looks pretty good, group 1 insurance, safe and reliable, cheap to run, a pleasure to drive and there are plenty of good examples of them out there to be had used for around the 3k mark right now.
@Alan_Clark
3 жыл бұрын
I agree. I have the Up! TSI, which has a turbo, and it is great to drive, other people who have driven it also commented on how good it is. Unfortunately the TSI is no longer made, so if you want a decent amount of power in a new car you are limited to the GTI version.
@SF-rs3xm
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah and it’s a Volkswagen not a Kia! With German engineering and it’s super reliable and feels well built.
@carlarrowsmith
3 жыл бұрын
@@SF-rs3xm The Kia is a much better built car than the VW, VW UP suffers bad gearboxes, clutches and needs the drains unblocked regularly to prevent leaks.
@alastairward2774
3 жыл бұрын
@@SF-rs3xm Kia and Hyundai aren't the manufacturers you think they are today.
@alastairward2774
3 жыл бұрын
I'm wary of those little cars based on that VAG platform or the similar Peugeot/Citroen/Toyota models, they're driven savagely any time I see them out on the roads. I'm sure engineering today can take the ringing those engines are given, but I'll pass.
@spaghetticat22
3 жыл бұрын
This is my current (first) car. Super easy to drive and surprisenly large inside, I'm 6"2 and fit in fine. My only gripe would be the accelaration can be horrendous sometimes, but can't expect much with about 70hp under the bonnet. Because it's so small driving around Edinburgh is also super easy, I can squeeze through gaps that others in even minis couldn't. Makes it good for parking too. I get around 55mpg on average, and the road tax and insurance are also cheap as well.
@scotttheo97
Жыл бұрын
I had a 2004 Kia Picanto which had a 1.1L engine with 64bhp, it was very good and reliable, but just lacked power. I then got a 2016 Kia Picanto with a 1.25L engine with 86bhp and is a lot more nippy and comes with a lot of extras even heated steering wheel and climate control. If that still doesn't satisfy you they now have a 1L turbo with 99bhp and a lot more extras
@seberous
3 жыл бұрын
An instructor in my area teaches in one of those. Seem like decent little cars. I'm sure the hyundai i10 (same car underneath) would be similar to drive. My 1.2 clio is the same power wise, if you draw all you can from the engine, she goes fine. Just means the fuel economy is sacrificed somewhat, but it's not to bad. Any chance of a review on the A class?
@returntohomefpv3232
3 жыл бұрын
I test drove the KIA Picanto and the i10 for my first car, and I felt like the i10 just had that extra bit of oomph when driving. KIA also has VERY sensitive brakes, I found, but the KIA has a really comfy interior
@seberous
3 жыл бұрын
@@returntohomefpv3232 interesting 🤔. Surprised there was such a difference between them. Were they both brand new?
@returntohomefpv3232
3 жыл бұрын
@@seberous not brand new no. But very low mileage. Just felt like the KIA was just a bit underpowered when compared to the i10 but both are great cars
@fivish
2 жыл бұрын
The i10 looks very sad especially inside compared to the Picanto. Most i10's are in granny blue!
@TheVanderfulLife
3 жыл бұрын
Maybe I'm surround by poor people, but most people i know who didn't have daddies money to buy a Fiat 500 spent £500-£1.5k on a car, not the £5k+ this car retails for! Starting to wonder if I'm in the minority here but I'd be shocked if most people are spending £5k on first cars.....sure it may be a great first car, but lets be realistic here!
@elobiretv
3 жыл бұрын
People are probably just financing them. I really don't see the benefit in spending £5k on a car like this over a £1500 car, seems like a huge waste of money.
@robburrows2737
3 жыл бұрын
How safe is it? I would rather my boy drives a Sportage. Hopefully he will not have an accident, but a larger vehicle is generally safer. I know where you're coming from though. My first car was a Dihatsu Charade. Smaller still.
@badwolf7777
3 жыл бұрын
It is a great first car, and tbh quite fun in itself. And Range Rover drivers absolutely lose their minds when you overtake them with one. To the extent that they pull off crazy and illegal manoeuvres to get back in front. Which tbf may say more about Range Rover drivers... but still, it's an ace, basic car!
@ntimmington
3 жыл бұрын
Just traded in my 3 year old Kia Picanto, she was a lovely car, and amazing to drive, very much loved it as my first car!
@Rapscallion2009
3 жыл бұрын
Why "first car"? - other than that Ashley happens to be a driving instructor. It's a car for anyone who just wants mobility in a manageable, inexpensive package. Personally. I'd get an Aygo, but that's just my preference. The Suzuki Ignis is good, too.
@sb_dunk
3 жыл бұрын
Probably because he's a driving instructor whose target audience is looking for first cars. It's not necessarily that it's only ideal as a first car, but this is the angle he's reviewing from.
@davidbest1
3 жыл бұрын
Let’s be real, it’s only going to be bought by someone who’s just passed their test, or an OAP.
@houseofharmony7307
3 жыл бұрын
@@davidbest1 And anyone who doesn't need a Chelsea tractor just to nip down to the shops. This is sensible and affordable motoring.
@davidbest1
3 жыл бұрын
@@houseofharmony7307 I’m always wary of middle aged people driving cars like this, from my experience they all seem to be terrible drivers. All the ones I come across seem to not care about anything or anyone else when they’re behind the wheel.
@pequod1
3 жыл бұрын
@@houseofharmony7307 I think if this suffices as a car you don't much need a car at all
@tomg6333
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing really that 7 year warranty... What's the average for most manufacturers... about 3 years? The Koreans seem to be producing some very good cars these days, my mum has a hyundai i10 and that's a great little "town runabout" car but also reasonable on long journeys.
@Si1983h
3 жыл бұрын
The i10 and Kia Picanto are essentially the same car under the skin. Solid little cars!
@tomg6333
3 жыл бұрын
@@Si1983h Ah didn't know that.. 👍
@kenbrown2808
3 жыл бұрын
to compare, I looked up ratings on the first year Hyundai, some 20 years ago, and they compared it to a Yugo.
@johnnymichael1804
3 жыл бұрын
@@kenbrown2808 35 years ago
@kenbrown2808
3 жыл бұрын
@@johnnymichael1804 I guess it has been that long, hasn't it. damn, I'm old.
@raymondbenjamins5884
3 жыл бұрын
Have you ever done a video on mirror positioning? I (and everyone I talked about it with) was taught to put the mirrors so you can see your door handles from a central seating position. But I've seen some people claim that's actually wrong and they should be further out. What's your thoughts on that? Edit: I just found your video of 2017. Very informative.
@AdamColl
3 жыл бұрын
He has: kzitem.info/news/bejne/jm2K26Nqp3qnaGk
@marksemple297
3 жыл бұрын
he has actually. kzitem.info/news/bejne/t26JsKt9mJtnfpw
@venomtailOG
3 жыл бұрын
As a first car the Picanto is actually great. Surprisingly spacious and capable for it's size. Just wish it had a more powerful radio to power the speakers and more power to get you out of dangerous situations when power is needed.
@thelegend3965
3 жыл бұрын
I just past my test, and my first car is a 2006 Kia Picanto, and today will be my first day driving it.
@dylandajhharwood5566
3 жыл бұрын
Any chance you could go over a 1st or 2nd gen Mazda 3? They're related to the Focus so if someone is looking for a mid size hatch/small family car, they're nice. I'm looking into a 2.0L 'Sport' model
@Matt-di6nb
3 жыл бұрын
To be honest I wanna drive around in a shed with some scratches and not have to worry about scratching it first. Cause I dont want to be the first one to put a scratch on it XD
@Jasontvnd9
3 жыл бұрын
There's definitely a thing to this , I have a relatively expensive used car I paid £19000 for and a £750 Suzuki alto , I'm 32 with 5 years no claims so really cost me peanuts to insure and tax. Guess which one gets used the most because the other one I'm worried about scratching.
@Matt-di6nb
3 жыл бұрын
@@madisntit6547 Exactly my point. Its why Im trying to find a second hand car or third or fourth hand car instead of a new or almost new car. Cause then I dont have to worry about a little scratch and when a do get a brand new car I will feel satisfied that no one else has driven that car and everything is new.
@andypandiwizz
3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant review! This is my first car, same engine but on a 64 plate. Been driving it for the past 4 years and you hit every nail on the head regarding turning circle, power and what the car is designed for. 👍
@ghostxtempzz115
2 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the insurance quote? I can't find any that cheap xD
@DowellPa
3 жыл бұрын
What about bmw m5? Just kidding, quality content as always Ashley!
@tafadzwasongore9720
3 жыл бұрын
Could you please do a review for the peugeot 308 facelift 2012
@Squimple
3 жыл бұрын
As much as I love Ashley and his videos this is a bit of a cringy foray into an area outside his expertise. The most important consideration for new drivers, as it was when I bought my first car, is finding something with low insurance, this will likely be your biggest driving expense for years. Remember that this will be the car you actually learn to drive with. Lessons teach you have to get through the test and ideally with a great instructor like Ashley give you the basis for forming good driving habits. My main tip is not worry about how old the car is, or even the mileage on it. Cars have been super reliable for many years now. You will likely be driving something completely different to your parents or driving instructors car: It will be underpowered [insurance issue] so you will use lower gears and higher revs, this is fine, due to it's age it will have characterful driving characteristics too, which you will genuinely come to love. Most important get something comfortable, you will spend a lot of time in it and hopefully many wonderful adventures to new places, you do not want discomfort distracting you from the driving. Also something where you have good visibility all around, no awkward pillars etc is worth considering. Your insurance is high for a reason, you are much much more likely to have a prang as a new driver, be aware of this every time you drive and stay safe whilst learning where your limits are and where the cars limits are, all cars handle very differently, especially older cars. Finally find somewhere to practise reversing, I don't think learners do enough of this and it's such an important driving skill. Sorry for the rant!
@ghostom
3 жыл бұрын
Should probably note; the warranty is only valid as long as the car has a full dealer (Kia) service history, which while recently looking for a used car seems to be becoming increasingly rare.
@cjmillsnun
3 жыл бұрын
No. They can't enforce only having a Kia history. They have to allow independent garages to service to maintain warranty as long as they follow the manufacturer service schedules and use OEM quality parts. That is under the block exemption rules.
@flippos
3 жыл бұрын
My parents own a 2005 Kia picanto which is currently my first car I drive regularly (got my license a week ago). The clutch is stupid difficult to use. We have apartments and so other people use the car as well. They all make the same comment about the clutch. One of these people that drove it has a Porsche 911as a daily driver and even he was complaining about the clutch. The clutch is in good condition btw. It is just a cheap car.
@Banglish123
3 жыл бұрын
I watch all the car reviewers both TV and YT and I can honestly say I've never even seen Clarkson review a car in a cemetery. 🤣🤣🤣
@demonsangells
3 жыл бұрын
This is the base model. There are several models above it with the top ones being the sporty GT-Line and the off-roadish X-Line, and to be honest, they are leagues above the base one in both looks and fuctionality.
@finickityreader5274
3 жыл бұрын
Whatever the type of car, take it to a good mechanic so they can have a look! And maybe think about getting an after market reversing camera. :-)
@thomash1
3 жыл бұрын
This looks like a great city car, nothing wrong with these small 1 litre engines. Bought my first car a couple of weeks ago and was lucky enough to get a 2013 Fiesta with the 99hp 1 litre and it's incredible.
@adamc976
3 жыл бұрын
Do a review on a straight piped civic ep3 type r would make for a more interesting video i think.
@katherineplenty2611
3 жыл бұрын
I’m a new young driver and I’ve got a 2008 Kia Picanto 2, I highly recommend. My only complaint is the clutch felt very different and difficult to use at first because I was so used to newer clutches so but I got used to it quickly. Very easy to drive and park due to it being so small.
@fivish
2 жыл бұрын
Clutch? How quaint.
@micheals1992
3 жыл бұрын
I still have my first car 7 years later xD. I bought a reasonably new car (2 years old, 10,000 miles) and promised I'd keep it till it's uneconomical to repair. It still does everything I need it to do. Only thing I regret is getting a 3 door Aygo instead of a 5 door but still manage if I need to take passengers. Services for my Aygo range from £25-£50 because I do them myself which is another reason why I wanted keep my first car for its life, I have kept a full service record just it's hand written by me and is probably more thorough then a garage since I now tend to service every 5000-6000 miles instead of 10,000 miles since it now has 83,000 miles on the clock and I reduced the intervals around 60,000 miles (it burns oil and instead of topping it up halfway through a service interval I now just do a full oil change, especially since I was seeing allot of thick oil sludge at 10,000 miles). The Aygo only takes 2.5-3L of oil so it costs about £12-20 in oil and £5 for a filter. Air filters and spark plugs are reasonably cheap as well.
@lennydicko
3 жыл бұрын
I have a Toyota Argo it’s my first car 🚗
@micheals1992
3 жыл бұрын
@@lennydicko they're pretty good little cars, the build quality isn't amazing but most of the parts are reasonably cheap to replace. If you can get past the lack of power (assuming you've not got the new 1.2L) they're good. I've replaced the rear muffler twice, the first time the mounting stud snapped and the 2nd muffler recently corroded and formed a hole, the exhaust centre pipe mounting stud recently snapped too and replaced that... The muffler was about £35 and the center pipe was about £45. I've spray painted the muffler with an anti corrosion exhaust paint this time so hopefully it lasts longer! I doubt it though 🤣
@Woodman-Spare-that-tree
Жыл бұрын
My first car was 3 doors. Big mistake. You live and learn.
@TraineePilotJess
3 жыл бұрын
My great uncle has this car
@redpandajess
3 жыл бұрын
I actually have a Kia picanto myself and it’s my first car, so far I’m really enjoying driving it about, definitely good for a first car.
@anthonyrhodes6768
2 жыл бұрын
Me too, mine is the 2015 model and it's great for my first car. Glad we think alike
@moonar5820
8 ай бұрын
Is it still going well? I just bought one
@Andy713uk
3 жыл бұрын
My wife got one of these (Picanto 3) and it's amazing for around town! Really fun to drive too and use our bigger car for longer journeys. My favourite feature is the insanely small turning circle and the boot size considering it's small size. 1.2 4 cylinder is the bigger engine
@TimpBizkit
3 жыл бұрын
My brother and mother both have Ford Fiestas in Ferrari red. Mum has the 1.2 and my brother has the 1.0 Ecoboost. I have a Citroen C2 1.1 and dad has a 2.0TFCI Ford Mondeo estate - a bit longer and probably worse in tight maneuvers.
@fivish
2 жыл бұрын
The 1.25 litre is at home on the motorway, why would it not be. Its a car! 'City Car' is a stupid title.
@TimpBizkit
2 жыл бұрын
@@fivish I was curious about that. I have never heard of a car that struggled to do 70 mph (apart from a Renault Twizy which I wouldn't take on the motorway although it's technically legal to in UK), and most motorways don't have steep hills, nor do they require you to be out of the passing lane in a hurry before an oncoming car as the opposite side is entirely segregated. Some of the little ones feel a bit blustery in lots of wind and a bit noisy on the road, though it reminds me that I'm piloting a big metal container down the road and not curled up in front of a warm cosy wood burning stove about to go to sleep. As for acceleration, well nothing accelerates more poorly than an HGV and they use the motorways in droves.
@analiensaturn
3 жыл бұрын
VW Golf can't beat it.
@grumpygramps1451
3 жыл бұрын
Choosing a car can be like shopping for clothes, we tend to go for fashionable items that suits our characters. We also judge others by the clothes they wear & the cars they drive. A car is nothing more than a mode of transport that gets you from A to B. Don’t be ashamed of buying a small car, it does the same job as all the others.
@laineotto1376
3 жыл бұрын
I'm rocking a 2008 Micra with 1,2l engine. Fuel economy's good, easy to park, all around great car.
@MINGLAI-su8gx
18 күн бұрын
Just bought a used Picanto 2nd Generation and I find that the steering steel is getting heavier when speed is higher, usually when speed is in the range of 40-60mile/hr, is that normal?
@abinmace
2 жыл бұрын
Very sensible video .. it's good that you are giving cost incurred for service, insurance .really useful .thank you for the video.
@qwerty4real796
3 жыл бұрын
I drive a 1999 Seat Arosa with a 1 litre engine I paid £300 for it, I think it’s a great little car for being 21 years old I’ve owned it for just under a year and its been amazingly reliable I’ve only spent £90 on a service (brake servo pipe and resurfacing the rear drums) and £120 on four new tyres. I’m still on L plates at the minute as I’m waiting for my test which is in November thanks to the covid back log.
@WatchesOnWood
3 жыл бұрын
Can I suggest the Aygo as a great first car. Slightly more street cred too!
@myborgrs8846
3 жыл бұрын
I got a 6 month warranty on my first car when I bought it. It was already 13 years old at the time and 12 years on I still have it and has given me little trouble in that time 😃
@GMBasix
3 жыл бұрын
“Let’s see if there’s enough room for me to sit behind me.” [blancmange rear shock hits buffers]
@mattsmith9222
3 жыл бұрын
Had a Ceed for 9 years, replaced that with a Rio which we have had for 3 years. Only thing to go wrong was a snapped clutch pedal spring in the Rio which was replaced under warranty. Kia’s are getting a bit pricey now, we bought a Dacia Duster 1.3 as a second car. I’d imagine the Sandero would be a good first car.
@PatrickTCAPIreland
3 жыл бұрын
I'm in the market for my first car and I'm thinking of going with the Honda CR-Z, its different and stylish (I have never actually seen one on Irish roads), 1.5 petrol hybrid, tons of extras like AC, Cruise Control, Parking Sensors. It is also a Honda so it should be pretty reliable. The Kia is nice though!
@analiensaturn
3 жыл бұрын
Good car
@williamfence566
3 жыл бұрын
I've got a CRZ and had it for 5 years ( 60,000 miles ) Full Honda service history which isn't not too expensive either at the dealership . Not had a moments trouble and everything still works perfectly and I still get people asking " what's that" . Try and get the later 119 bhp version ( 13 plate onwards ) as the battery pack is more efficient and a bit quicker . Bought it for the quirkiness but you'd have to prize it off me now.
@Hugh_de_Mortimer
Ай бұрын
What I really like about the Picanto is the headroom for taller people. I’m 6’1” and don’t come close to touching the ceiling.
@GoldenFlame164
Ай бұрын
Me and my mum both have a 2014 vr7 picanto and I honestly love it really fun to nip around in, great first car and daily driver!
@ib2sweet
2 жыл бұрын
This review dams with faint praise...the sly negative intonations, the emphasis on negative key words, give it a break FGS! This car is five years old! It's the very basic model of the three variants, it has none of the current upgrades! So you're 6'2". Big deal. That's above the UK national average. The breaking system has discs back and front and are hence excellent, requiring no authoritative comment from any pseudo authority. Comparing the two turning circles of two vehicles with completely dissimilar wheelbases is ridiculous. Compare, if you must, like with like not chalk with cheese! Doh!
@davidtaylorbfd
3 жыл бұрын
Bought one of these for my wife since she didn't like driving my bigger car. Fantastic little car. We had a Skoda citigo and like the Picanto it is brilliant on the motorway.
@phillwainewright4221
3 жыл бұрын
I've got a Nissan Micra (don't laugh). 1.2 Litre, 3 cylinder, 5 speed. It gets up to 70mph quite easily. My commute is 25 miles each way and I get just under 40mpg. Group 2 insurance. I'd say it is an ideal 'first car', and I've been driving for over 40 years!
@davidrumming4734
3 жыл бұрын
Just as a comparison, my Honda jazz 1.3 cvt auto won’t ever drop below 50mpg average. Even in winter. My work route is a bit shorter and I still manage 54mpg average in the summer. On longer runs it goes 55-56mpg average.
@davidrumming4734
3 жыл бұрын
@@DavidWilson-hh2gn cross winds are noticeable in a Honda jazz….these modern ones are quite tall.
@davidrumming4734
3 жыл бұрын
@@DavidWilson-hh2gn yea it came thru. It’s a good car in many ways but it isn’t perfect. Build quality & finish still aren’t equal to say a VW polo. A few rattles and squeaks. Exposed screw heads. Paint is poor. Very fragile, scratched by fingernails. Technology is plenty but should be implemented better in a more logical or “German way”. Even the seat back adjustment is flimsy-almost certain these plastic levers will snap with age fatigue in the future.
@732daven
5 ай бұрын
It is a bit annoying that small cars are tagged as "first cars". Sorry there are frugal folks out there, who are perfectly happy to drive a small car even though they could afford a Mercedes. They decided to invest their money in education or the stock market instead for example.
@MK-1973
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent review, really interesting. Was that the car you did the MOT video with? Definitely something nice about a smaller engined naturally aspirated petrol car, reminds me of my mum's Citroën AX which I loved driving. Is part of the difference with the brakes that your BMW has disc brakes all round whereas the Kia doesn't? I think that makes quite a difference with the braking characteristics of any car - I certainly notice the difference between my Skoda and my wife's Fiesta. Thanks again - looking forward to the next car review!
@piciu256
3 жыл бұрын
I never drove this model, but I did have my lessons in a Kia Rio with 1.2l engine, I remember everything being very unhelpful let's just say, the steering- no feedback, the clutch, hard to feel, the gear shifter, again, hard to feel, one I did the test and started driving a Focus, later Mazda 6, all the issues with stalling etc. disappeared, so I do believe that stiffer pedals etc. can be quite beneficial to a new driver actually.
@SF-rs3xm
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah Korean cars are a big no tbh 😭😂
@piciu256
3 жыл бұрын
@@SF-rs3xm nah, in general they are good quality etc. and good value, bit the econo boxes are very, I don't know what word to use, numb? to drive, I assume the better ones like Kia Cee'd for example is not as bad in this regard, but Hiundai i40 I drove recently was the same as the Kia Rio- no feedback at all, just a lot higher quality overall.
@Rick-ve5lx
2 жыл бұрын
40mpg? Mine gets high 60s routinely and by driving max. 50mph and careful acceleration and braking, it’s given 82mpg over a 12 mile journey.
@jpcoll2011
3 жыл бұрын
You are sooo wrong Ashley about it being an ideal first car. It's not. It's just a brilliant car period. I'm not bragging so don't take it as such but in a previous career I drove all types of cars and lots of them. From Lamborgini, Maserati, Audi, Aston Martin, Jags all the way down to Kia. Never and I mean never did I have any problems with Kia. Always started first time, hardly any electrics in the basic models to go wrong. Superb warrenty and at the end of the day it still has four wheels like all cars but is so cheap to run. I do wonder sometimes why I don't have one and maybe need to take a look at that. Ideal for all people who don't have a big willy syndrome and just need to drive and park around town.
@chlox4755
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t know if you can help me Ashley! My phone won’t connect to the Bluetooth of my 2012 Picanto. The car just says “Listening” when I try to connect it, and the Kia doesn’t show up on my phones devices. Any ideas?
@louischapman1209
3 жыл бұрын
This is the car I’m learning to drive in. The red and white sports addition I love it
@davidhaslam1056
2 жыл бұрын
Drone intro made me feel dizzy lol. Is the kia cool .? Probably not, for that sort of money get a 2-3 year old fiesta or 208. Who do these cars appeal to? Your gran...and thats fine but not the average first time buyer. Be honest Ashley, your not going to drive that any longer than you have too.
@Anc1ent527
3 жыл бұрын
"Enough for a few bags of shopping in the boot" Me: Yea... or a subwoofer 🙃
@faye7505
Жыл бұрын
For me the Picanto is a bit difficult to drive, I have a big problem with the car stalling… I used to drive a Diesel, so its a big change but I keep stalling my Kia :(
@steveGee5787
3 жыл бұрын
This will be a very useful video for a lot of people fresh from passing their tests or simply looking for their first cheap runabout to get them on the road and off their parents's insurance. I've had two Fiat Pandas (probably an obvious rival of the Picanto featured here) and they've been great. Reliable, cheap parts, decent practicality and visibility only bettered by a greenhouse. And - while not really a huge priority - pretty fun to drive. Four cylinder engine in most of em so a bit smoother.
@ClaireYunFarronXIII
3 жыл бұрын
Nice revolving shot with the drone! 👌
@barryr10
Жыл бұрын
Would be ideal if they had a bit more punch. on motorways if there is a slight incline you see the speedo decreasing from 70, and the engine going mad 🤣
@Light-vl3vd
3 жыл бұрын
My first car was a audi a3 then I went to a volkswagen golf tdi and then I went for a volkswagen golf mk8 life for my 3rd car ^_^
@peteg8920
Жыл бұрын
Do you know if the automatic version of this car is any good. ? My daughter has only an auto driving licence and this Kia looks like a good first car.
@MrLense
3 жыл бұрын
Woah, doing car reviews now?
@ctclothbagco
3 жыл бұрын
I've got the GT Line S Picanto and love it, great performance and economy with quite a lot of tech as standard that even some premium brands only offer as extras
@ollieg4169
3 жыл бұрын
I think Ashley wants us to know he's bought a drone
@PatLadsChan99
3 жыл бұрын
Good Left field choice it seems... Just not 'cool' enough 😂 but as a first car beggars can't be choosers.
@megasyxx
2 жыл бұрын
Filmed on a cemetery sir? Lots of graves there......
@joshbowersmtb8870
3 жыл бұрын
To me it kind of looks like a crumbled crisp packet. I don't know why though
@TheMuddatrucker
3 жыл бұрын
Don’t just presume that because you’re a new driver you can only insure cars like this tiny thing! My lad got an insurance quote for one of these, a 1.4 Kia Rio 4 and a 1.2 turbo Nissan juke, all 2017/18 There was less than £200 difference between all three cars which makes me wonder why would anyone ever choose the picanto? Much rather be in either of the other 2 if I had to crash in it.
@jnthepassenger347
3 жыл бұрын
I drove one of these ages ago, and if I’m really honest I was NOT a fan. Maybe the model you got over there is different (better), but the one I drove was horrific. It was cheap-feeling, tinny and it was horrid to drive. The seats were uncomfortable, the engine had stuff all pull, the suspension was crashy and it found bumps in the road that weren’t there... The only good things I found were that it got good fuel mileage and the air conditioning was really really bloody cold. Glad you guys enjoyed it... but I wouldn’t even give this to a kid as their first car. I’d rather them have an older Honda Jazz or a Ford Fiesta.
@TheChipmunk2008
3 жыл бұрын
The girl who's car it is... let her know it could be the angle of the sensors. A lot of aftermarket ones don't warn you they're VERY wide angle, so they pick up the ground if they're not pointing slightly UP
@shahaf7584
2 жыл бұрын
you could of choose anywhere else to film this but you choose the graveyard for a car review
@supergeekjay
3 жыл бұрын
I now love small engines! My new 2016 Astra has the 1 litre 3 cylinder petrol, but with a turbo, putting out a VERY impressive 106bhp. It flies for the size of body it has to lug around. Like a normal sized car, with a go kart engine on steroids! SO much fun!! The turbo is small so literally boosts from idle, no lag at all like my older 2004 diesel 4 pot Astra H. My driving instructor back in 2002 had a 1.0 Corsa that was a bag of spanners compared to this! I love that V6-like growl of a 3 cylinder! Stlll only costs £20 a year. I prefer the better power of a turbo, as I do a lot of field engineer work as an IT and electronics/home appliance repairer. Average of 45-50mpg. £535 yearly insurance at 36, that includes breakdown cover though, no black box!
@michelvondenhoff9673
2 жыл бұрын
A car review on a cemetery, perfect with some Joy Division under it.
@Barnaby_bo
3 жыл бұрын
You can put the back seats down flat if youv got a massive attack dog.
@tiadaid
Жыл бұрын
I had one of these back in 2014, a 1.25L version. It was actually quite good, I wish I had kept it instead of trading it for a bigger car.
@Anoshreviews
3 жыл бұрын
We've this similar car here in Pakistan. But unfortunately the back seat space is so cramped up that a person of 5.5' won't even fit
@Dr3Mc3Ninja
3 жыл бұрын
I bought a saloon, obviously not from a dealer, that would have been out of my price range. I didn't want to get a small car, because I need boot space, and I wanted to be confident in a longer vehicle, the parking sensors are amazing. My friends have parking cameras, which I think aren't as good, it encourages you to look down and not around, in the dark, it's not so easy to see, either.
@ZJS0113
3 жыл бұрын
Some of the worse drivers on the road go about in cars like this. Lol
@mattw8332
3 жыл бұрын
I recently bought myself a 2018 Hyundai i10 1.2 4 cylinder which is based on the Kia Picanto (or vice versa). I`m very pleased with it so far. The South Koreans now build excellent cars. Hyundai offer a 5 year warranty so not as good as Kia's.
@scottking869
3 жыл бұрын
I had a peugeot 106 as my first car there is a short but steep hill near where i use to live that i use to wait at the bottom off cause my clutch was no good so needed a run up lol
@Alan_Clark
3 жыл бұрын
I once had a Peugeot 106, and it was the worst car I ever had. The driver's window kept falling down into the door! The door hinge mechanism was very weak and easily broke.The paintwork on the roof also began to go crackly after a few years, and the speedo stopped working. I wish I had got rid of it earlier! I now drive a VW Up! TSI (turbo), which I love - it would also make a great first car.
@scottking869
3 жыл бұрын
@@Alan_Clark yeah think only had it for 1 year and it just completly went but that wasnt even my worst car my next one was a corsa. Man what a death trap everytime it rained the car would accelerate by its self. If i didnt change gear it would emergency stop by it self. If it started to rain on the motorway i had to get off somewhere and park till it stopped. Now drive a vauxhall astra 2007 plate so far so good lol good car for my family.
@glowiever
2 жыл бұрын
it looks like second gen. it should have 1.25l 4 cyl engine
@kathscraftycards6712
3 жыл бұрын
I drove a 2006 1.1 ltr Kia Picanto for nearly 12 years & it was a great little car. The only thing I would warn people about is obtaining parts, they are normally much more expensive than Ford or Vauxhall parts.
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