2023 Kia Picanto
The 2023 Kia Picanto 1.2 Street is a reliable and stylish used hatchback perfect for South African drivers seeking affordability without compromising quality. Well-maintained and in excellent condition, this compact vehicle offers great value at the best price, making it ideal for city commuting and daily errands.
Powered by a fuel-efficient 1.2L petrol engine coupled with a smooth manual or automatic transmission, the Kia Picanto delivers impressive fuel economy and easy handling. Its practical design features comfortable seating for up to four or five passengers, with a versatile hatchback body suitable for various lifestyles and needs.
Located in Pretoria Central, Gauteng, this Kia Picanto 1.2 Street is available for test drives and quick purchase. Contact local dealers today to explore finance deals, compare prices, and buy the best used Kia Picanto for sale in South Africa. Don't miss this affordable opportunity to own a reliable city car.
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Kia Picanto
Kia’s Picanto is a city car that’s always just got what local buyers actually need: a small petrol hatch, pitched at folks who care more about cheap running costs than badge prestige. That’s why you’ll spot it on every Jozi block and parked outside student digs in Stellenbosch. The competition is fierce—think Suzuki S-Presso, Renault Kwid, Hyundai i10—but on paper at least, Kia’s still got a card to play with interior fit and finish that feels a cut above the usual econobox fare. You won’t find new ones on showroom floors anymore, though. Kia’s moved on, so if you’re shopping, it’s secondhand or nothing. Thirty-two used options stretch from R71,500 up to R248,888, but most hover around R155,000. That’s a serious chunk of change for a car that’s not exactly dripping with spec, but if you pack smart, there’s value to be had. Mileage sits at an average of 89,192 km, covering model years as far back as 2006 and as recent as 2025. Cheap and cheerful describes the 1.1 LX A/C trims—oldest, clocked and basic—at R71,500 to R72,500. Newer 1.0 Style Auto and 1.0 MT LS push past the R229,000 mark, which you’ll only pay if low mileage matters more than anything else. The 1.2 EX A/T is where things get interesting: R128,500 to R139,995 lands you a bigger engine and an auto ‘box, which is a win for anyone facing bumper-to-bumper Gauteng traffic. What tips the scales for many? It’s the Picanto’s polish, because the cabin’s put together with more care than its rivals, and the gearbox options actually make sense for daily city life. Sometimes, that’s the point.
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Kia’s carved out a space in South Africa that’s equal parts sensible and strategic. It’s not aiming for plush status, but rather for that sweet spot where first-time buyers and upwardly mobile families both see value. With 126 live listings stretching from a wallet-friendly R71,500 to a frankly ambitious R869,950, the median at R229,900 tells you where the real action sits: sub-R350k, right where South African practicality meets monthly budgets. Most of what’s on offer is pre-owned, and that’s a good sign — it means Kias move in numbers big enough to stock the used market, which only happens when a brand’s found its groove here. Forget luxury badges; Kia’s banking on being the cleverer buy, and in this crowd — think Hyundai, Toyota, Suzuki — that matters. On paper at least, the Picanto is Kia’s bread-and-butter city hatch, and it needs to be sharp to take on the Suzuki Swift on sheer price. There are 32 Picantos from R71,500, proving it’s the real entry ticket. The Sportage, meanwhile, spans the widest price gulf (R135,900 to R549,900), thanks to everything from dated 2.0-litre petrols to the latest turbocharged crossovers. Rio’s for those who need a bit more hatch space without going full SUV, while the Seltos (R249,000–R499,990) is the new kid wedged between Picanto thrift and Sportage ambition. Eight K2700 single-cabs make a cameo, because Kia’s not just about commuters — it does honest bakkies too. Petrol dominates, diesel pops up mostly in bigger stuff, and the trim walk is refreshingly no-nonsense. It’s what the lineup should have been from the start.
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