Assistance is needed from someone with more expertise.

[dontito]

Greetings, everybody.
I kindly request your assistance. I am on the verge of acquiring a Kia Picanto GT-Line S!

I am considering two choices: acquiring a pre-facelift 2020 vehicle equipped with a 7-inch touchscreen, sunroof, and other features, or obtaining a post-facelift 2021 automobile with an 8-inch touchscreen but lacking a sunroof, and featuring the SmartStream Engine.

If I want to retain the automobile beyond the expiration of its warranty, I could choose to enhance the engine performance to reach 140 brake horsepower (bhp). However, I will maintain the car's normal configuration for the duration of the warranty.

I would want to know whether it would be more advantageous for me to choose a Pre-Facelift or Post-Facelift option. - The price difference does not bother me (There is hardly any difference).

Aside from the changes in bodywork style and lights, the only discernible difference I can see is that the new model does not have a sunroof, but instead has an improved touchscreen and a more advanced engine. Is this accurate?

Are there any more updates and additions in the facelift model that I could regret not having if I choose the pre-facelift 2020 car?

Thank you beforehand for your assistance and direction.

[Martin_Smith76]

Operate the vehicle and transport them.

You may discover that the 3-cylinder engine requires 200 brake horsepower (bhp).

I was astounded by the lack of performance in terms of power with just 120 brake horsepower (bhp). Additionally, the vehicle's torque was quite lacking, resulting in a dreary driving experience.

You may find it enjoyable.

[dontito]

I have conducted test drives of both the 1.25-liter and the 1.0-liter Turbo engines. However, both of these vehicles are equipped with the 1.0-liter turbo engine. To be honest, I would be surprised by the performance of either of these compact automobiles, considering that I have previously owned a Porsche 911 996! However, I have now embraced the reduced speed of driving - I only want an inexpensive option for a number of years. While maintaining the 996, I was spending $6,000 per year. Both vehicles are equipped with a 1-liter turbo engine, so there is little difference in terms of performance. The main distinguishing factors are the presence of a sunroof and the quality of the touchscreen interface. I would want to ascertain if these features are the deciding factors.

[Emma_Jones89]

The daughter really enjoyed her Gt-S turbo. Which was purchased at their release in 2018.

[dontito]

Indeed, I have decided to go for the Turbo GT-Line S model. Before deciding on a facelift, I would want to inquire about any potential concerns you may have had with the new engines introduced in late 2020. Specifically, I am interested in knowing whether you have experienced any problems related to carbon build-up, difficulties with starting the vehicle, or reduced performance at low speeds in cold weather.

[GoodBoyCar]

It seems that the later models of the engine are in more demand. The early models had issues with the combustion of waste oil and the accumulation of carbon deposits. Although I am not quite sure about the specifics, I would recommend opting for a later model.

[dontito]

That information is quite helpful, I appreciate it. Presumably, the 1.0l turbo engine was upgraded to the SmartStream ones in 2020 for a specific purpose. Furthermore, I can easily do without a sunroof as the amount of sunlight we get in the UK is not substantial.

[Emma_Jones89]

Since 2020, my daughter has driven less than 600 miles every year and has never had any problems. When the P/X was still operating on its original battery, it consistently began without any issues, even though it was often left unused for a month at a time.
The amount received upon sale was less than $15,000.