The 2012 Parkers Cost of Motoring New Car Awards have named the Kia Picanto “best under £9,000” vehicle, as well as the “best £9,000-£11,000” vehicle but what makes the new Picanto such good value for money?
Kia is celebrating the successful results of the second year of the Parkers’ awards, in which the manufacturer gained awards for its Picanto in two categories.
“Not only is it very practical and provides plenty of room for four adults, and it’s a quality car at a very competitive price,” said Kieren Puffett, Editor of Parkers, when commenting on the car’s awards.
Other features that impressed the panel of judges at the awards were the Picanto’s low depreciation, service, maintenance and repair, tax considerations and fuel costs. This was in addition to various other elements that would have an impact on the average new-car owner keeping the car for three years and covering up to 30,000 miles.
“The running costs also bear this out with the Picanto not only proving it’s a contender in the city car category but stamps its authority on it proving it is the best value city car for both under £9000 and between £9000 to £11,000. That is why the Kia Picanto 1.0-litre 1 five door is Parkers Cost of Motoring New Car Awards 2012 City Car winner,” added Puffett.
Picanto’s pride
The all-new Kia Picanto is on sale in the UK from a starting price of £7,795 that rises to £11,195 at the top end of the range. Car buyers can find the model in three and five door versions.
Michael Cole, Managing Director of Kia Motors (UK), expressed his pride at the results obtained in the Parkers’ awards, stating:
“I am delighted that the all-new Picanto has so impressed the very thorough judges in the Parkers Cost of Motoring New Car Awards that it has won both price categories in the City Car segment. We were delighted last year when cee’d VR7 won both medium hatchback and the overall Car of the Year award and this accolade is conclusive proof that here at Kia we recognise the challenges that real-life motorists face and seek to address [them].”
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