Kia Picanto Prices and Specifications

The Picanto 1 is the cheapest model in the range – easily spotted by its plastic wheel trims. Inside, you get electric front windows, remote central locking, a two-speaker stereo and automatic headlights, but air-conditioning is something you’ll have to do without.

The Picanto 2 looks smarter than the basic model thanks to its 14-inch alloy wheels, body coloured wing mirrors and chrome trimmed radiator grille. Equipment levels are pretty good – you get air-conditioning, electric windows all round, a steering wheel and gearknob that are leather trimmed and Bluetooth music streaming via the four-speaker stereo.

Shadow is a special edition spec that slots in between the ‘2’ and ‘3’ grades on the Kia Picanto, so it’s no surprise the kit levels bridge the gap between those two trims, too. As standard on Shadow models are 15-inch alloys, front fog lights, heated wing mirrors, and fake leather upholstery. Central locking and an eight-inch touchscreen are also standard-fit on this Picanto trim.

Go for the X-Line, and you get some tough looking cladding to fend off those shopping trollies, along with 16-inch alloy wheels and rear privacy glass. Inside, you’ll find faux leather upholstery with green stitching, metal sports pedals and a flat-bottomed steering wheel.

GT Line models are the pick of the bunch thanks to their smart looks and generous levels of equipment. Sporty bumpers, a twin exhaust pipe and 16-inch alloy wheels give the Picanto a pocket rocket appearance, although performance doesn’t live up to that. Kit is based on the 2 model so includes front and rear electric windows, a four-speaker stereo with Bluetooth music stream and air conditioning. On top of that you get heated door mirrors, faux (fake) leather upholstery and electrically adjustable door mirrors.

3 models come loaded with plenty of tech to keep you occupied. There’s an eight-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, DAB radio and automatic air conditioning. You also get a central armrest and cruise control.

The X-Line S gets some chunky front and rear bumpers and 16-inch alloy wheels, as well as chrome door handles to make it stand out. You also get a wireless charging pad for your phone, cruise control, keyless entry and heated seats.

GT Line S models get the same sporty looks as GT Line versions thanks to revised bumpers, a twin exhaust pipe and 16-inch alloy wheels. Kit levels are very impressive for a car of this size and include climate control, sat-nav with a seven-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, faux (fake) leather upholstery, cruise control, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, and a reversing camera.