Kia Picanto

Mark Littlejohn, General Manager,

Kia Edinburgh

"The Kia Picanto 1.0 X-Line is a car that's not content just being a city runabout. Oh no. It's the small hatchback with a bit of attitude, a dash of flair, and the sort of personality you don't usually expect from something that looks like it was designed by an overenthusiastic pencil. But here it is, standing proud, as the little hatchback that thinks it's a crossover. Under the bonnet, you'll find a tiny 1.0-litre 3-cylinder engine. Yes, I know what you're thinking�"How can anything that small be any fun?" But here's the surprise: It's actually quite punchy. The 67 horsepower won't win you any drag races, but around town, it's perfect for darting in and out of traffic, squeezing into tight parking spots, and generally being as nimble as a squirrel on a caffeine rush. It's the sort of car that makes you feel like you're doing 100 mph, even when you're just in a queue of traffic at 30. Now, the X-Line trim is where the Picanto pulls ahead of the competition. With a raised suspension, some fake underbody cladding, and a pair of extra-stylish alloy wheels, it looks more like a miniature off-roader than a city car. It's as if Kia thought, Why not take a city car, give it the spirit of an adventurer, and watch it win over the masses? And I have to say, it works. It's cheeky, it's bold, and it's not afraid to wear its X-Line badge with pride. The Kia Picanto 1.0 X-Line is the hatchback for people who want a bit more than just a city car. It's got character, it's fun to drive, and it doesn't take itself too seriously. Sure, it won't take you to the top of Everest, but it'll get you to work, the shops, and on a weekend getaway with ease. It's the sort of car that doesn't make you feel like you're compromising�it makes you feel like you're getting more out of life without needing to sell your soul. And at the price, it's a solid choice for anyone who wants to go from A to B with a smile on their face. In short, it's the little car that could�and does."