2018 Kia Picanto JA MY18 S White 4 Speed Automatic Hatchback

This 2018 Kia Picanto S is a compact five-door hatchback with a straightforward petrol engine, conventional automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. Its 1.25-litre four-cylinder engine is paired with a four-speed automatic, creating an uncomplicated drivetrain suited to everyday motoring. The displayed fuel figures are 5.8L/100km combined, with urban consumption listed at 7.9L/100km and extra-urban consumption at 4.6L/100km.

With 139,577 kilometres recorded, the Picanto is presented as a practical, well-equipped used hatchback rather than a bare-bones runabout. The white exterior is complemented by body-coloured bumpers, door handles and partially body-coloured exterior mirrors, while full wheel covers maintain a tidy appearance. Automatic headlights, daytime running lamps and a rear roof-mounted spoiler add useful everyday convenience and a little visual definition without changing the car's sensible character.

The cabin focuses on accessible technology and easy operation. A colour multifunction control screen is supported by Bluetooth, USB and auxiliary audio connections, MP3 playback and iPod input. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto provide smartphone integration, while the multifunction steering wheel allows selected controls to be used without reaching across the cabin. A four-speaker stereo, digital clock and trip computer round out the information and entertainment equipment.

Comfort and convenience equipment includes air conditioning, electric-assist power steering, power windows front and rear, heated power door mirrors, remote central locking and a remote boot release. The driver's seat is height adjustable, the steering column offers tilt adjustment, and the second-row seat is split-folding to provide more flexibility when carrying longer or bulkier items. Storage is supported by front bottle holders, cup holders, door pockets and a centre-console compartment, with a cargo cover and tie-down hooks helping keep items organised.

Safety equipment is comprehensive for a small hatchback of this era. The specification includes front, side and curtain airbags, ABS with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist, electronic stability control, traction control and hill-holder assistance. A rear-view camera works with rear parking distance control and a graphical parking display, helping improve visibility when manoeuvring. Forward collision warning and low-speed forward collision mitigation are also listed, along with automatic hazard or stop-light activation under emergency braking. Seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters are fitted to the front seats, while all five seating positions have lap-sash belts.

Other useful details include an engine immobiliser, alarm, automatic light function, rear wiper and washer, rear demister, halogen headlamps, a space-saver spare wheel and cloth trim. With five doors, five seats and a split-folding rear bench, the Picanto combines a small exterior footprint with useful day-to-day versatility. The front-wheel-drive layout, automatic gearbox and modest fuel requirements make its specification easy to understand, while the technology and driver-assistance features give the S grade more depth than its compact dimensions might suggest.

• 1.25-litre four-cylinder unleaded petrol engine
• Four-speed automatic transmission with front-wheel drive
• Five-door, five-seat hatchback body
• Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB and auxiliary audio connectivity
• Rear-view camera with rear parking sensors and graphical parking display
• Cruise control and speed limiter
• Air conditioning, power windows and heated power mirrors
• ABS, electronic stability control, traction control and multiple airbags

Other highlights include Odometer: 139,577 kms; Powertrain: Petrol - Unleaded; Transmission: 4 Speed Automatic; Drive train: FWD; Engine or motor: 1.25L 4 cylinder Petrol - Unleaded.