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 Kia Cerato Comparison
Kia Picanto
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Kia Cerato
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2024 Kia
Picanto
vs
2024 Kia
Cerato
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
35L
175 to 203 km
50L
340 to 370 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
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7 year
warranty
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MSRP
$17,890 - $21,290
$27,060 - $36,860
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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
- Save The Manual
Misses
- Smaller and not as pretty as MG 3
- ANCAP rating has now expired
- Servicing isn't exactly cheap
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Refined ride, handling
- Seven-year warranty
- Class-leading boot space
Misses
- Dated interior
- Sensitive safety systems
- Price hikes
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$520)
- Premium Paint (+$520)
Colours Available
The Cerato range is available in nine finishes:
- Clear White
- Snow White Pearl*
- Mineral Blue*
- Silky Silver*
- Horizon Blue*
- Steel Grey*
- Runway Red*
- Platinum Graphite*
- Aurora Black*
*Premium paint adds $520
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1248 | 1591 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.2L | 2.0L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 62kW | 112kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 6000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 122Nm | 192Nm - 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 1500 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 10 - 10.3 | |
