Kia has given us a look at what to expect from the MY24 Picanto hatchback range, with a styling overhaul, added safety tech and the removal of the range-topping GT variant headlining the updates ahead of its late 2023 arrival. Kia says the styling refresh has been inspired by the […]
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The wild and wacky world of AI-designed cars
Car enthusiasts have always been passionate about their hobby, and many have found new ways to express their love for cars through the use of AI programs such as DALL-E, Midjourney, and Stable Diffusion. These programs enable enthusiasts to create fun car images from a parallel universe, where anything is […]
Kia Picanto EV on the cards, challenge to keep costs down – report
Kia is considering an electric version of its cute little Picanto hatch, a report has discovered. However, the challenge is finding ways to keep costs to a minimum for the affordable nameplate. The news stems from an Automotive News Europe report, with references to Emilio Herrera, Kia’s European COO. Herrera […]
2019 Kia Picanto GT review (video)
Finally, Kia Australia is offering this little gem in local showrooms. It’s called the Picanto GT, and while it might not offer the outright neck-jerking performance of a proper hot hatch, it does stand out as an attractive, approachable and affordable option for anyone after a fun city car. It’s […]
Video: 2019 Kia Picanto GT – Detailed review (POV)
Before we put together our usual written review of the new Kia Picanto GT, we were so excited by the car we thought we’d also try out another POV-style ‘detailed review’ video for you. Australia has been missing out on this little gem for a couple of years now, but […]
2019 Kia Picanto GT-Line review (video)
From the wonderful world of Kia comes yet another hot number. The pint-sized Picanto shows the micro-car segment how it’s done, accounting for more than half of all sales in the segment in 2018. Now, we have a model update upon us to help keep Kia at the top of […]
2019 Kia Picanto GT now on sale in Australia, with 1.0 turbo
Micro hot hatch fans, get excited. The Kia Picanto GT has arrived in Australia. Yes, it’s the one with the plucky 1.0L turbo engine and manual transmission that has since been only available overseas. Following the launch of the new Picanto, which is a surprisingly fun little car in its […]
2018 Kia Picanto GT-Line on sale in Australia from $17,490
It’s arrived, the cute little Kia Picanto GT-Line. It comes in as the new flagship in the plucky compact model’s lineup, sprinkling a range of sporty garnishes over most areas. From the outside, the Picanto GT-Line can been spotted easily thanks to a set of bespoke 16-inch alloy wheels, GT-Line […]