2004 Kia Picanto LX review from Singapore
"A good car from Pt A to Pt B if you don't mind the slightly slow pickup."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My steering fluid container tilt forward more than other car, so fluid keep spill out.
Exhaust create "wow, wow" sound.
Signal will not auto cancel if turnis less than 180 deg.
Forward Passenger's door a bit of rattle sound.
Need to complaint a few times on the defects before the service centre work on it. Bad servicing!
Later batches seen to have less problems.
General comments?
This car is nippy and no problem in keeping up with traffic till my soundproofing and 175/60/R14 tyre installed. It slow down a little. But still good in fuel consumption. I am getting between 14km/l to 16+km/l on RON95.
Space, no problems for five normal size persons.
Cute little car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.1 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 15 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 40000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 5th November, 2006 |