Kia Picanto 2: compact car, big on fuel saving

19 May 2011 2 min read

Kia Picanto 2 Eco Dynamics road test report

Kia Picanto 1.25 litre ISG 2 Eco Dynamics

What is it?

ALL-NEW five door model of the Kia Picanto city car. A three-door model follows later, but this is the five-door, tested in 1.25-litre mid-range trim called 2, fitted with fuel saving stop and start Eco Dynamics technology. Priced at £10,195 on the road.

What’s hot?

It’s a small car that feels big on the inside
Quality trim levels are superb
Noise suppression is good, motorway speed is refined
Plenty of space for front occupants…
…and enough for those in the rear when you want to carry four
CO2 of 100g/km means Picanto exempt from London Congestion Charge
Plus there’s 100% first year capital allowances on purchase
And company car tax of 10% (2011/12)
Fuel economy is impressive 65.7mpg
Standard equipment includes alloys, electric windows and Bluetooth
Plus USB and AUX ports plus an iPod cable
Anti-skid ESC system plus anti-lock ABS brakes
All backed up by Kia’s huge seven-year warranty

What’s not?

The gearing is tuned for economy…
…so expect to use the gears on any incline…
…and the throttle which will hurt economy
Electric power steering gives odd feel-less experience
Either too light or to much false resistance

What you need to Know?

P11D Value:	9,545
Monthly Rental*:	169 (CH)/£203 (PCH)
Tax Band when posted:	10%, 11%, 12%
Monthly BiK:	Click link for BIK
Engine:	1.25-litre 4cyl petrol
CO2 Emissions:	100g/km
Power/torque:	84bhp/89lb ft
Economy:	65.7mpg

Monthly contract hire (CH) and personal contract hire (PCH) rentals generated by Concept Vehicle Leasing. Based on a 36 month lease at 10,000 miles a year, 3+35 payments.

Business Car Manager Road Test Rating

The new Kia Picanto is a stylish – forget those droopy-eyed looks of its predecessor – and economical city car with space for four. It’s well made, refined and stable on the motorway. Add in the 100% first year capital allowances and London congestion charge exemption, and the new Kia Picanto Eco Dynamics is a great value for money small business car offering sub 100g/km motoring for just over £10,000. And all backed up by the reassurance of Kia’s massive seven-year warranty.