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Kia Picanto recalled over fire risk
Kia Australia has recalled nearly 1200 Picanto hatchbacks due to a defect that could cause a vehicle fire.
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Kia isn’t done updating its budget Picanto, at least not overseas
Kia is adding new features to the Picanto in Korea, but in Australia it's taking away the GT-Line manual.
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Forget land-speed records and acceleration times, here are the new cars with the lowest power-to-weight ratios in Australia.
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Which new car should you buy your kid for their first car?
Buying your child a new car for their first car? Well, aren't they lucky! Here are some of our recommendations.
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Australia's 10 cheapest new cars in 2026
Affordable motoring is making a comeback in Australia, with a long list of models including SUVs and even an EV available for under $30,000.
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Kia Picanto safe for "many years" in Australia
Kia's local product boss says the Picanto city car is here to stay for a while yet, despite other brands abandoning the lower end of the market.
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Cut-price electric Kia Picanto replacement coming to take on BYD Seagull
The smallest, cheapest electric Kia yet is being worked as the replacement for its petrol-powered Picanto city-sized hatch.
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CarExpert Choice winner: Best City Car
The Kia Picanto is nimble, neatly packaged and loaded with safety equipment for a low price, making it our choice for best city car.
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Australia's 10 cheapest cars in 2025
Want to pick yourself up a set of cheap wheels? Here are the most budget-friendly new cars currently on sale in Australia.
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What should you buy instead of an MG 3?
Last year the MG 3 remained a segment leader, though in new-gen guise it no longer retains the budget crown. Here's what we'd buy instead.
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2025 Kia Picanto price and specs
After a substantial refresh for 2024, the Kia Picanto is largely unchanged for 2025 apart from some minor price increases.
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The 10 cheapest new manual cars you can buy in Australia
Love manuals but don't know where to look? Here are the cheapest new options on sale in Australia right now.
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Which new car should you buy for under $30,000?
Buying a new car needn't break the bank, as the current crop of cheapies demonstrates. Here's what the CarExpert team would buy for sub-$30k.
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How much Australia's 10 cheapest cars cost to service
A tantalising sticker price is one thing, but how affordable are Australia's cheapest cars to own in the long run?
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Kia Picanto electric successor due after 2030 - report
Kia is reportedly looking at replacing its Picanto city car with an electric successor, though it likely won't be before 2030.
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Five affordable new cars for young drivers
These are the five most-affordable first cars for new drivers and learners, with ranges that kick off at less than $30,000 before on-roads.
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