Question 1

What should I check on a used Kia with a DCT gearbox?

Accepted Answer

That it pulls away smoothly, without judder or hesitation, in slow traffic and on a slope. A jerky take-off or a delay when engaging drive points to clutch wear or software that needs updating at a Kia workshop.

Question 2

Is the Kia Picanto available as an automatic?

Accepted Answer

Yes: recent Picantos use a five-speed automated manual (AMT), a manual gearbox with an automatic clutch, while older ones had a four-speed automatic. The AMT pauses between gears, so try it in town before buying.

Question 3

How much road tax does an automatic Kia hybrid pay in Luxembourg?

Accepted Answer

A hybrid pays the formula on its petrol engine's CO₂ × 0.6 × the band factor, while a plug-in Sportage or Niro usually pays the €30 minimum. An electric e-Niro, Niro EV or EV6 pays the flat €30.

Question 4

Which new automatic Kias are sold in Luxembourg?

Accepted Answer

Every electric Kia from the EV2 to the EV9 and PV5, the Sportage hybrid and plug-in and the Sorento hybrid with a six-speed automatic, and the K4, Stonic and Sportage petrols with a DCT. The Picanto has a five-speed AMT.

Used Kia cars with an automatic gearbox in Luxembourg

Kia ProCeed / pro_cee'd ProCeed 1.6 CRDi DCT7 SCR GT LINE

Kia Niro HEV

Kia EV9 GT LINE 99.8 KWH AWD

Kia Sportage GT Line 1.6 T-GDi 7DCT

Kia Sportage GT Line 1.6 T-GDi 7DCT

Kia K4 GT Line SW 1.6 T GDI 133kW 180pk DCT7

Kia Picanto GT Line 1.2 MPI ISG 79 AMT

Kia XCeed GT Line 1.5T 140 DCT

Kia Sorento Pace 1.6 T-GDi HEV 4WD

Kia Sportage GT Line 1.6 T-GDi 7DCT