I've had this car for several years and I'm very happy with it. Extremely reliable with almost no issues. One of its biggest advantages is that it's compact and easy to maneuver, which makes parking much simpler - especially living in Tel Aviv.
Great car, very compact and practical, and also nimble and quick! I've enjoyed it, but recently problems have started, and I had to replace the catalytic converter, which led to other issues... The check engine light came on due to an emissions problem.
2015Generalπ Translated
βΉοΈAI summary covers the full Kia Picanto model range, not 2015 only.
AI
CarIssues Intelligence
Based on official data
2 owner reviews on CarIssues
Recommended
8.4/10
An urban mini car, among the better-selling city cars. The third generation arrived in 2017 with two facelifts (2021, 2024). Suits a first car, young drivers, a family's second car and mainly urban trips. The model earned only 3 stars in the Euro NCAP crash test at standard level and 4 stars with the extended safety pack. Average consumption of about 18 km/L in the European test for the 1.2 engine (manufacturer specification).
The score reflects the model's reputation: reliability, common issues, recalls and owner reviews
9.0 based on 2 reviews
Performance
Horsepower79HP
0β100 km/h16.5sec
Top Speed164km/h
Fuel Avg19.6km/L
+ Pros
+Easy to maneuver on busy streets and crowded bus stops
+Relatively low maintenance costs compared to most hatchbacks locally
+Very low fuel consumption (approximately 17-19 km/L in real-world local conditions)
+Especially cheap to maintain (low insurance, inexpensive and readily available parts)
β Cons
βAir conditioning loses efficiency under heavy heat loads
βSome owners encounter long wait times at authorized service centers
βRelatively weak engines (1.0 or 1.2L) that limit performance on highways
βBasic trim level in the lowest specification available locally