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Kia Picanto Review - Car Review (2008 Jan)
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What they said when the Kia Picanto was new… (May 17 2004) YOU could call it a glaring omission. The car has been driven on a demanding test route, you've checked out its spec and performance, surveyed the press info, then discovered that no... Kia Picanto Review
Kia Picanto road test - Car Review (2010 Sep)
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If you want a reliable little run-around, then can I recommend the Kia Picanto? Even if you need it to do a little more than just local hops, like a dozen university round trips each year, complete with duvets, lava lamps and whatever else the mod... Kia Picanto road test
Picanto cheap and very cheerful - Car Review (2011 Aug)
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THE little Kia Picanto is almost as well-equipped as much more expensive competitors and close in every other way except price.Superminis don’t come any cheaper and you don’t have to give up your creature comforts.It’s available with 1.0 and 1.1-litr... Picanto cheap and very cheerful
Kia Picanto Ice 1.1 - Car Review (2008 Mar)
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IT was the car aimed at the Sex and the City and Friends generation.The Kia Picanto was targeted at hip singles and happening young couples when it was launched in 2004.And the clever marketing of this 'cute and fun' budget motor really worked.So far... Kia Picanto Ice 1.1
Kia Picanto 2 1.1 - Car Review (2008 Jul)
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IT'S the ideal round town runaround that may look smallish on the outside, but is surprisingly bigger than you would expect.Neither is the Kia Picanto simply pensioner-fodder.For it is capable, competent and quite good fun, albeit in a fairly limited... Kia Picanto 2 1.1
Kia Picanto Ice 1.1 - Car Review (2008 May)
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THE city car is not new, it's just that environmental pressures have enhanced the importance of this diminutive breed.The original Mini was really the first modern interpretation of this theme, but in recent years there have been a number of new styl... Kia Picanto Ice 1.1
Kia Picanto 3 1.1 - Car Review (2009 Mar)
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KIA's relentless march into the car buying public's consciousness is turning into quite a success story.A host of new models together with successful revamping of older models give budget car buyers plenty to think about.The little Picanto hatchback ... Kia Picanto 3 1.1
Superminis don't come cheaper than Picanto - Car Review (2009 Jul)
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SUPERMINIS don't come any cheaper than the Kia Picanto, and you don't have to give up any creature comforts.The little Kia is just about as well equipped as much more expensive competitors and also pretty close in every other way.It's available with ... Superminis don't come cheaper than Picanto
Kia Picanto 1.1 LX - Car Review (2004 Oct)
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IT'S becoming a rare occurrence these days but every so often along comes a new car that is truly outstanding. Even more surprising is when it is in the bargain basement.But that is what the Kia Picanto is all about - and it is so good that it sets n... Kia Picanto 1.1 LX
Kia Picanto 1.0 GS - Car Review (2004 Oct)
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PERUSE the pictures, check out the spec, then absorb that price - you're looking at the best value new car around.Kia's peppy little urban supermini, the Picanto, costs less than £5,500 yet includes a raft of equipment and is completely free of flims... Kia Picanto 1.0 GS
Kia Picanto 1.1 LX - Car Review (2005 Mar)
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IT has won the hearts of hundreds of buyers and caused heartache for rivals. The Picanto has moved Kia into a new market segment and raised awareness and expectations of the brand and its competitors.No longer can European car makers say they make be... Kia Picanto 1.1 LX
Kia Picanto 1.1 LX - Car Review (2006 Jun)
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This car isn't for me - Kia says so. According to the Korean company the Picanto is aimed at the Sex In The City and Friends generation - singles and couples in their late twenties.As a grizzled father of two on the wrong side of forty I am not the t... Kia Picanto 1.1 LX
Kia Picanto 1.1 SE - Car Review (2004 Sep)
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THE past couple of years have proved an exciting period for Korean carmaker Kia  which has seen ever-increasing sales levels leading to a highly impressive 57.9 per cent growth so far this year.Kia recorded its best-ever August sales - 1,713 units re... Kia Picanto 1.1 SE
Kia Picanto 1.1 SE - Car Review (2004 Jul)
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ONCE in a while a car arrives which surprises you with its unanticipated capability.Such a package is Kia's brand-new city car, the Picanto. After all, you don't expect much in advance from a car which starts at a mere £5,495.Okay, so the 1.1 SE is t... Kia Picanto 1.1 SE
Kia consolidates its small car success - Car Review (2009 Mar)
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KIA has become one of the greatest success stories of the last decade thanks to a combination of value for money and the sort of quality that is more normally associated with upmarket brands such as Volkswagen or Volvo.Such is the Korean company's fa... Kia consolidates its small car success

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Picanto's a real city slicker (2011 Jan)
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KIA’S city slicker the Picanto has a new suit of clothes – and this bolder, more distinguished model looks sure to prove a hit with supermini fans.The Korean manufacturer has just released the first official photos of the next generation Picanto and ... Picanto's a real city slicker
New engines for Kia baby (2011 Jan)
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KIA’S next generation Picanto supermini will feature a line up of new low emission engines.The new Picanto will make its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March and is due on sale in Britain in the autumn.Kia has developed a new range of one-litre th... New engines for Kia baby
Three's company for new Picanto (2011 Aug)
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KIA is about to introduce a sporty three-door version of its popular Picanto model for the first time since the family runabout was launched seven years ago.Prices will be from £7,795 when cars hit the streets on September 1 and among the four trim l... Three's company for new Picanto
Kia names its new supermini Picanto (2003 Sep)
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KIA HAS announced that its all-new supermini is to be called Picanto and it will play a key role in tripling the company's European sales within two years.Aimed primarily at active families with young children, the Picanto is said to reflect future t... Kia names its new supermini Picanto
Evoque drives off with top title (2011 Oct)
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THE Range Rover Evoque has won another honour by carrying off the top accolade at the 2011 Scottish Car of the Year awards. The Evoque drove off with the prestigious Scottish Car of the Year title selected by members of the Association of Scottish Mo... Evoque drives off with top title

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