What makes the Kia Picanto a good car?
Importantly, the steering becomes light at low speeds, which, combined with a tight turning circle, makes it a doddle to thread this car through traffic or to park in tight spaces. The fact that you need to work the Picanto’s small engines quite hard, and that the Picanto comes only with five gears, inevitably leads to a bit of noise.
When to depress brake pedal on Kia Picanto?
This is a normal condition, and the shifting sequence will adjust after shifts are cycled a few times by the TCM (Transaxle Control Module) or PCM (Powertrain Control Module). For smooth operation, depress the brake pedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to a forward or reverse gear.
Is there a shift lock on a Kia Picanto?
For your safety, the automatic transaxle has a shift lock system which prevents shifting the transaxle from P (Park) or N (Neutral) into R (Reverse) unless the brake pedal is depressed. Never move the shift lever from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to any other position with the accelerator pedal depressed.
How often should I change the battery in my Picanto?
Check and replace the battery if it is not holding a charge or if it is three to four years old. Every 40,000 miles. Replace the spark plugs and spark plug wires, and check the ignition system and suspension. Every 60,000 miles. Replace brake pads and fluid, radiator hoses, coolant, power steering fluid, and timing belt.
Is the Kia Picanto the right car for You?
Simply put, the Picanto is the right car at the perfect time for Kia. It sums up what we love about citycars, from nimble driving to frugal running costs, all backed up by a generous warranty. It all makes this one of the very best models in this class we’ve seen in a long time.
What’s the top speed of a Kia Picanto?
There’s the usual triple pot hum from under the bonnet that’s pleasing to the ear, while 0-62mph in 13.8 seconds is on a par with the competition. It may be the smallest car in its range, but Kia has packed in a lot of design thought and clever engineering to the Picanto.
How long is the warranty on a Kia Picanto?
The much-trumpeted 7 year / 100,000 warranty helps in that regard since it’s transferrable to future owners. However, it is worth pointing out that the ‘bumper to bumper’ complete car warranty is only five years, with the extra two years of cover being restricted to the engine and gearbox.
How many MOT tests can you do with a Kia Picanto?
Or you could take out the ‘Care-3’ package that offers fixed prices on the first trio of dealer trips, and this can be extended to five check-ups with the ‘Care-3 Plus’ deal. You can also bundle in an MoT test with this, so you know your car is taken care of for the whole time your name is on the logbook.