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Milestone as the Kia Picanto turns 20

Gareth Herincx

50 mins ago
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Kia Picanto - 20th anniversary

This week the little Kia Picanto celebrates 20 years of sales in the UK, having first been introduced in the same year that Shrek 2 was the highest-grossing film.

The car first went on sale in Kia’s home market of South Korea in 2003 as the Kia ‘Morning’, a name it still retains in certain markets today.

The city car was renamed ‘Picanto’ before it hit European streets, injecting a little extra ‘spice’.

Despite being the smallest of Kia’s range of vehicles on sale in the UK, the Picanto has consistently punched above its weight in sales performance, and is Kia’s fourth best-selling model in the UK this year.

In August 2023, the Picanto reached the milestone of 250,000 sales in the UK, making it the second best-selling model in Kia UK’s history, behind only the Sportage.

In its 20th year on sale in the UK the third-generation Picanto has undergone a major mid-life update, further reinforcing Kia’s commitment to the A-segment.

Its striking new appearance borrows many cues from Kia’s larger, more ‘premium’ models – such as the EV9.

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Top 20 cheapest cars to drive in the UK

Home / Auto News / Top 20 cheapest cars to drive in the UK

Gareth Herincx

2 days ago
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New research by comparison site Uswitch has revealed the cheapest cars to run, breaking down the annual running costs of the country’s most popular motors.

Knowing how much it’s going cost to run a car each year is an important part of any purchase decision, so the study calculated the cost per mile (CPM) and annual running cost (including fuel, insurance, road tax and miles per gallon) against the UK’s average mileage (7,400 miles).

Top 20 cheapest cars to run each year in the UK

Rank Vehicle Total Annual Running Cost Average Cost Per Mile
1 Kia Picanto £1,372.63 £0.19
2 Citroen C1 £1,383.50 £0.19
3 Peugeot 108 £1,405.32 £0.19
4 Toyota Aygo £1,418.58 £0.19
5 Toyota Yaris £1,420.18 £0.19
6 Hyundai i10 £1,439.55 £0.19
7 Toyota Corolla £1,443.84 £0.20
8 Toyota Prius £1,446.27 £0.20
9 Fiat 500 £1,448.96 £0.20
10 Suzuki Swift £1,458.33 £0.20
11 Fiat Panda £1,467.62 £0.20
12 Volkswagen UP! £1,481.03 £0.20
13 Honda Jazz £1,487.20 £0.20
14 Hyundai i20 £1,495.95 £0.20
15 Dacia Sandero £1,502.50 £0.20
16 Skoda Fabia £1,510.75 £0.20
17 Kia Ceed £1,513.12 £0.20
18 Renault Megane £1,516.57 £0.20
19 Ford Fiesta £1,526.51 £0.21
20 Mazda 2 £1,526.99 £0.21

“When buying a new car there are many factors that have to be taken into account before making a final decision on which make and model to purchase,” said Joel Kempson, car insurance expert at Uswitch.com.

“However, undoubtedly the most important factor is the costs that come with purchasing a vehicle, not only the cost of the car itself but also the extra cash needed to run it day to day.

“According to our cost per mile (CPM) calculation, the Kia Picanto is the most affordable car to run per mile, making the vehicle a great choice for drivers wanting to save money over the long term.”

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Gareth is a versatile journalist, copywriter and digital editor who’s worked across the media in newspapers, magazines, TV, teletext, radio and online. After long stints at the BBC, GMTV and ITV, he now specialises in motoring.

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