KIA’S NEW PICANTO nails this segment almost solely by virtue of being a ‘desirable thing` in a segment overrun by shopping trolleys. The fact that it benefits from a newer version of the chassis and drivetrain in Hyundai’s brilliant i10, as well as a 5-year/100 000km factory warranty makes it a safe purchase. But it’s those feisty aesthetics that hook you in initially and the fact that it then builds on this with an excellent ride and is brimming (in EX-spec) with the kind of equipment levels you’d associate with cars one or two segments above that makes it our winner. The only reportable niggle from the team was its uncommunicative steering, dismissible if only for being on par for the A segment.
Climb inside its fresh and modern cabin and you’ll find toys and trimmings such as air condi- tioning, Bluetooth cell phone connectivity, USB audio input, heated mirrors and 15·inch alloys, representing great value. Tilt steering, a trip computer and steering wheel controls are here, too. We’d highly recommend you save
up and buy the ABS-equipped 1.2-litre EX model with a manual transmission for just R118995. You won’t find more ‘smiles per mileper rand’ in any other segment.
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FORD FIGO
In concept, the Figo is very similar to VW’s Vivo. Essentially, Ford has taken the old Fiesta, stripped it dovvn, updated its looks and built it for less in India. Figo has the locally-built VW beat as a better value-for-money prospect and delivers an arguably more engaging drive.
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HYUNDAI i10
Despite a midlife nip and tuck, the Hyundai i10 still looks dated alongside its Picanto cousin. Beneath the skin, however, they’re pretty similar apart from better resolved steering on the i10. More or less matches the Pioanto’s equipment levels, but lacks that car’s must-have desirability.
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RENALUT SANFRO
Although it seems they’ve stuck a Renault badge on a Dacia’s bonnet, the simple truth is there are loads of previous generation Clio bits under that spacious, locally-built body. Defines ‘cheap and cheerful and is again the segment’s parts price leader according to the Kinsey Parts survey.
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In concept, the Figo is very similar to VW’s Vivo. Essentially, Ford has taken the old Fiesta, stripped it dovvn, updated its looks and built it for less in India. Figo has the locally-built VW beat as a better value-for-money prospect and delivers an arguably more engaging drive.
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HYUNDAI i10Despite a midlife nip and tuck, the Hyundai i10 still looks dated alongside its Picanto cousin. Beneath the skin, however, they’re pretty similar apart from better resolved steering on the i10. More or less matches the Pioanto’s equipment levels, but lacks that car’s must-have desirability.
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Although it seems they’ve stuck a Renault badge on a Dacia’s bonnet, the simple truth is there are loads of previous generation Clio bits under that spacious, locally-built body. Defines ‘cheap and cheerful and is again the segment’s parts price leader according to the Kinsey Parts survey.
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