The Kia Picanto GT is for the buyer who needs compact transport and wants to enjoy the daily commute more than a base model allows. It is a small car with a manual gearbox in an era when most buyers skip the clutch pedal entirely, which gives it an inherent character advantage before you even leave the driveway.
Jenny reviewed the GT in manual trim and found the driving experience genuinely engaged, especially in city and inner-suburb conditions where its short wheelbase earns its keep. Tight parking spaces in Newtown or Fitzroy are solved without a fifteen-point turn. The interior is more cheerful than premium, but everything is where it should be for a car at this price point.
The Picanto GT is a city car for someone who wants a bit of fun without the running costs of anything larger. If your daily life involves tight urban streets and zero desire to pay a parking premium, it makes a strong case. Buyers who need more than two adults comfortable in the back should look at the next segment up.
The full review is on the CarTell.tv YouTube channel above.
