Kia Picanto 1

We will start by looking at the biggest advantages of Kia Picanto. Contrary to stereotypes, this little Kia hatchback has no more problems than the bulk of its competitors. In a well-groomed copy, the general impression spoils the little things. But thanks to really cheap parts, all the shortcomings can be fixed for almost a penny. The most serious malfunctions? Of course, this is a leak of the steering rack. Repairs may be required after 50 to 100,000 km. The cost of bulkheading rake about 6-7 thousand rubles. In addition, there are often faults in the cooling system. This is mainly a leakage or failure of the thermostat. Electrical equipment is often also capricious. The owner of Kia Picanto needs to accept the fact that they will constantly burn out the passing lamps and fuses. In addition, after several years of operation, the horn and light switch fail. Over time, the corrosion of the exhaust system begins to worry, a fuel pump can provide or one of the hub bearings can be beep. There are also complaints about the low accuracy of the transmission. Authorized service stations tried to fix the problem as part of warranty service. The undeniable advantage of a small Korean is the price. The 2004 Kia Picanto can be purchased for 180,000 rubles. Well-groomed specimens are estimated a little more expensive - about 200 000 rubles. Sounds attractive. However, the end-of-production models are preferable and more affordable. Picanto 2011 with a small gasoline engine, in full configuration, including air conditioning, costs no more than 450,000 rubles. The choice of cars in the secondary market is very wide. It is noteworthy that even among the old copies there are Picanto from the hands of the first owner, which are still serviced in the official service.

Engines

Most cars are equipped with a 1.1-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 65 hp. Despite its 850-pound weight, the 12-valve engine is not easy. And this is clearly visible in the dynamics. Acceleration to 100 km / h takes 15.4 seconds. In the city of Kia Picanto burns more than 7 liters of gasoline.

An alternative option is a 1-liter 62-horsepower gasoline engine. With such a unit, the acceleration time to 100 km / h increases by 0.4 seconds. But fuel consumption is less by as much as 0.5 liters.

An important advantage of Korean engines is their reliability and durability. Up to 100,000 km of operating costs are limited solely to replacing fluids, filters and possibly the belt of the HRM. What could happen next? Usually, these are small failures in the operation of sensors. The most “scary” thing to expect is maximum wear of the clutch. The new clutch set costs only 2000 rubles. This way, repairs will not be financially burdensome.

Interior

Kia Picanto is not only surprising with the low number of failures. In 2003, during the premiere of the hatchback at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the Korean hatchback amazed everyone. Why? The new model was a powerful stylistic step forward. Of course, Kia Picanto wasn’t as good as Panda or Twingo, but he was better than his predecessor, Pride. The round body, amazingly slender, quite modern and pleasant to the eye, and what is important, perfectly fits into the landscape of the center of the big city. This means that Kia has finally caught on to the concept of the small hatchback design.

Not only the body is amazing, but also the interior. The spirit of conservatism prevails in the salon. But despite this, the simple front panel looks attractive. As befits the segment, the quality of finishing materials is not impressive. Plastic is tough, and wear resistance leaves much to be desired. There is enough space in the front seats even for tall passengers. It's much worse to sit in the back. A small amount of space allows you to comfortably accommodate only children. The trunk can hold from 157 to 882 liters of luggage. This result is modest for the microliter segment.

Walking

Spacious and small Kia Picanto has a simple suspension design. In front, the Koreans installed a classic McPherson, and behind - an elastic beam. Hatchback sometimes shakes on irregularities, but in general he behaves very well. However, the car is confident enough to keep in the corners and provides a decent level of comfort on low-quality roads. In the front suspension, the struts and bushes of the transverse stability stabilizer and ball supports of the levers wear out most quickly. Fortunately, their replacement does not require a large material cost. The rear suspension practically does not need maintenance.

Engines

• An important advantage of Korean engines is their reliability and durability.
• The most “scary” thing to expect is maximum wear of the clutch.
• This way, repairs will not be financially burdensome.

Interior

• Kia Picanto is not only surprising with the low number of failures.
• The round body, amazingly slender, quite modern and pleasant to the eye, and what is important, perfectly fits into the landscape of the center of the big city.
• Plastic is tough, and wear resistance leaves much to be desired.

Walking

• Fortunately, their replacement does not require a large material cost.

Kia Pikanto proves that the Koreans are quite capable of creating a thoughtful and reliable car. The hatchback may not be as beautiful as the Panda and not as practical as the Twingo, but it has a number of advantages that keep it up with European competitors. Picanto has proven to be inexpensive in the operation of the car. There is probably no better recommendation.

• Engines: The most “scary” thing to expect is maximum clutch wear.
• Interior: Kia Picanto is not only surprising with the low number of failures.
• Fortunately, their replacement does not require a large material cost.

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