What are the best Kia small cars?
Learn more about the best Kia small cars that are stylish, compact and built for city driving
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Kia is known for making reliable and well-built cars.
First entering the UK in 1991, the brand now offers a range of cars from compact through to SUVs.
If it’s a small car you’re after, you can’t go wrong with one of their models – but which one is right for you?
Kia Picanto
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The Kia Picanto embodies everything the brand looks to offer in its compact vehicles.
A five-seat hatchback that's available in both three- and five-door versions, the Picanto offers plenty of cabin space for you and your passengers.
Smaller cars offer more economical running costs, and the Picanto is no different.
If you're using it for your daily commute or taking the kids to school, it'll be much kinder to your wallet than larger cars
Kia Rio
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The Kia Rio has seen multiple generations of the popular supermini since its debut in 2001, and it’s only become more suited to the needs of city drivers throughout the UK.
More recent models are available as five-door versions, but older ones can be found as three-door models.
Kia Soul
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The Kia Soul certainly stands out from the crowd, featuring a unique body design – in fact, it's probably better described as an urban SUV.
The boxy body is made for storage but doesn’t impact the handling and driving experience, while you’ll also get all the modern tech you need from your car.
For the more eco-conscious among us, it’s also available as an electric model.
Kia Ceed
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The smallest of the brand's mid-size vehicles, the Kia Ceed is a fantastic hatchback option and one of the best small Kia cars.
With the same kind of footprint as the VW Golf and the Ford Focus, the Ceed has plenty of space for all your luggage and passengers but without skimping on the modern tech.
More recent versions of the car are sleek and stylish, which is, in part, thanks to the designer of the Audi TT, who restyled the car’s look.
Kia Niro
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The Kia Niro is a smaller option for those wanting a blend of hatchback and SUV qualities.
While not as small as the Soul, the Niro's crossover abilities make it a great choice for those who want the practicality of an SUV without the size.
With modern looks and a stylish interior, it’s got everything you could need from a crossover vehicle, and you can also get the Niro as a hybrid or all-electric vehicle, meaning you can jump into sustainable driving with your choice.