Kia Picanto 2019: Owner's Review

[haaziq]

Let’s see the stats for manual from another user

Waiting for any other owner's review but I think that either there are not many owners of Picanto on pakwheels or the owners are afraid of the critics & are avoiding to post here.

[carsalertpk]

good to hear your review

[yasir_khan]

Great info! Thanks. I am interested to buy a car for my wife to be driven daily in Lahore city and very occasionally on Motorway. I am looking for an auto tranny which can offer around 13 to 15km/l inside city during rush hours with good ac.
Currently she owns a manual honda city 2005 idsi which gives good fuel average and has a chilling ac. This car was bought brand new and has done 98k on odo right now. Its not giving any sort of issue. She just wants to switch to auto tranny due to rush during peak hours. Fuel consumption is a concern as we will be shifting to a new place where her daily commute will be around 75 to 85 kms (edited) per day or 2500 km per month . I do not want to go for an AGS cultus. Cannot decide if I should go for Picanto or City AT or Vitz 2016? Which car from these 3 will give better fuel average with minimum visits to workshops? I will be keeping the car for atleast 5 years. I guess it will be Picanto. What do you guys think?

[DrUsmanNawaz]

Vitz is better but expensive option

[yasir_khan]

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[haaziq]

Picanto fulfills your requirement & it is a brand new car with 4 years/100,000 km warranty which ever comes first.
Test drive it , rather ask your wife to test drive Picanto once before making any decisions.
I know you will not regret opting for Picanto.
Few of my friends have also opted for Picanto and they are enjoying its ride plus their decision.
You may find other used JDMs in market with fake grades which I don't trust at all.
There is no feeling like owning a brand new vehicle with quality better than any other competitor available at the moment.
Rest you are sensible enough to make your decision. Suno sabki per kero apni.

[waqar_waa]

What was the rpm reading at 100 km/h and 120 km/h. was engine making loud noise at 120?

[haaziq]

I am looking for an auto tranny which can offer around 13 to 15km/l inside city during rush hours with good ac.

You cannot even imagine the effectiveness of its AC. It surprised me as well.

What was the rpm reading at 100 km/h and 120 km/h. was engine making loud noise at 120?

No noise at all. RPM at 120 was between 3500-3700.

[haaziq]

What will aqua genuine 4 to 4.5 grade cost and how much milage it will give per KM approx in city traffic?

As mentioned earlier, kindly keep this thread for owner's reviews only, for other vehicles comparisons and suggestions we already have separate threads.

[waqar_waa]

@haaziq did you opt for any kia accessory?

[yasir_khan]

@haaziq Sorry! I understand and deleted my comment regarding aqua.

[yasir_khan]

@haaziq Thanks for your valuable feedback. Sure I will go for a test drive if they are offering it anywhere. I understand that it will look a bit small from inside after using city 2005 for last 14 years but can you please inform, if the front passenger seat is adjusted (or even a bit compromised) while driver seat at reasonable position, will it make a comfortable space for a 6 feet tall and 5'10" tall persons to sit at the back? Or is it too cramped?

[yasir_khan]

@haaziq also are you sure it will give around 15km/liter with ac in Lahore city during rush hours? Thanks in advance for your feedback

[dms664]

Great info! Thanks. I am interested to buy a car for my wife to be driven daily in Lahore city and very occasionally on Motorway. I am looking for an auto tranny which can offer around 13 to 15km/l inside city during rush hours with good ac.
Currently she owns a manual honda city 2005 idsi which gives good fuel average and has a chilling ac. This car was bought brand new and has done 98k on odo right now. Its not giving any sort of issue. She just wants to switch to auto tranny due to rush during peak hours. Fuel consumption is a concern as we will be shifting to a new place where her daily commute will be around 75 to 85 kms (edited) per day or 2500 km per month . I do not want to go for an AGS cultus. Cannot decide if I should go for Picanto or City AT or Vitz 2016? Which car from these 3 will give better fuel average with minimum visits to workshops? I will be keeping the car for atleast 5 years. I guess it will be Picanto. What do you guys think?

vitz but verify its auction sheet

[dms664]

@haaziq also are you sure it will give around 15km/liter with ac in Lahore city during rush hours? Thanks in advance for your feedback

yes vitz will give 15 in city with ac, provided you do not use the thick 20w50 oil in it.
on oem recommended 0w20 oil it ll return your desired mileage

[ashahraiz1]

@haaziqmahmood27 can you share some info about parts availability and their pricing? I want to determine the cost of ownership once Picanto is on LHR's roads.

[yasir_khan]

I was asking about Picanto!

[haaziq]

If passenger seat is adjusted a little than space is sufficient for a 6 feet tall person.
Rear seat spacing is the only issue why I ask every one to test drive it. If you are ok with the rear seat space, then do consider it.

[haaziq]

also are you sure it will give around 15km/liter with ac in Lahore city during rush hours?

It gave me the same average with ac full time on within city.

[haaziq]

No.
I would like to see the accessories before purchasing them.