City cars like the Hyundai i10, Fiat 500, Suzuki Ignis and Kia Picanto have become immensely popular in South Africa as they are perfectly suited for the inner-city runaround thanks to compact dimensions, low running costs and superb manoeuvrability.
Available only in hatchback guise and with various trim levels, the Kia Picanto is affordably priced and will save you money over time due to its fuel-economic compact 1.2-and 1.0-litre engines. Servicing and parts are affordable too, with the brand becoming globally ubiquitous over the past decade or so.
The Kia Picanto comes standard with everything you would want in a city car in this day and age such as air conditioning, ABS, airbags, central locking and electric windows. Newer models of the Kia Picanto for sale are modernised with the inclusion of features such as touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, cruise control, rain-sensing wipers, leather interior, multifunctional steering wheel and a reverse camera.
Based on the same platform as the Hyundai i10, the Picanto was upgraded in 2020 to adhere to the stricter Euro 6d norms and better emission values. The baby of Kia's stable has now met the market with more features and a restyled look.