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KIA PICANTO 1.25 GT-LINE S 5DR
THEY MAY BE SMALL BUT THESE CARS ARE BIG IN CHARACTER
THE CAR If you’re looking for a city car with a lot of space to play with, the Kia Picanto is one of the best choices you can make. Low on emissions, fairly fuel efficient, and coming with Kia’s seven-year warranty, you’re making a sensible and fun choice opting for the Picanto. A number of trims are available, but we think the GT-Line S gives you the most bang for your buck.
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THE DRIVE Boasting firm suspension and accurate steering, this is a great pick for those who need a car to navigate crowded, pothole-ridden city streets. It’s a quiet ride, but in the GT-Line trim, you sacrifice no power for that additional silence, and it’ll happily pull you up to motorway speeds without any trouble.
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2.0 COOPER S II 3DR
COMFORT AND SAFETY Adding on safety packs is an option with the Picanto, but this edition comes with automatic emergency braking, and features six airbags as standard. The safety pack add-on brings the Picanto up to a four-star Euro NCAP rating. It’s also fitted with an alarm and an immobiliser as standard.
SPECIFICATIONS Fuel Type: Petrol Average MPG: 56.5 Brake Horsepower (BHP): 83 CO2 Emissions (g/km): 115 Boot Capacity (litres): 255
THE CAR
you won’t find getting comfortable in the Mini a Good things come in small difficult task, even if you packages, and the Mini don’t opt for any additional Cooper is the epitome of this. interior add-ons. The car Despite its little stature, there was awarded a four-star is a surprising amount of Euro NCAP rating, but space in the Mini, even in its you can improve the safety three-door variety. Motability of the vehicle by adding does offer the five-door on automatic emergency variant, as well as a few other braking, front and rear trims if you’d prefer more or parking sensors, and a rear fewer extras. parking camera, should you wish. THE DRIVE This is what keeps Mini owners returning to the brand. It has a reputation as a go-kart for grown ups, and it’s not unfounded. This model delivers an impressive performance, pulling away quickly, and offers good handling and noticeable grip in corners. City drivers will enjoy its tight turning circle, and you’ll be surprised how well it handles potholes, in spite of its low clearance.
COMFORT AND SAFETY Again, in spite of its size,
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SPECIFICATIONS Fuel Type: Petrol Average MPG: 44.1 Brake Horsepower (BHP): 189 CO2 Emissions (g/km): 145 Boot Capacity (litres): 211
