Had a Picanto for a day a few months ago, not great. Willing enough engine, but noise, vibration and harshness is off the charts on a dual carriageway, felt very tinny & cheap compared to my Son’s 2014 Citigo, which felt & drove like a larger car, quiet, planted and comfortable, everything the Picanto wasn’t.
Been in a Sandero for a short stint as a passenger, nowhere near as bad as the Picanto, so that’s where my money would go, unless you really need/want a tiny car. Son moved on from Citigo to a Duster, also very nice, but seats a bit uncomfy after a few hours. He’s now in an MG ZS EV and loves it.
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