Equipped with up to 100 horsepower gasoline engines and new robotic transmission options
Kia Picanto, the Korean brand's urban model, has undergone a profound update, integrating new security and remote information processing technology as well as the latest design. It is also equipped with a range of more efficient gasoline engines and optional new robotic transmissions, all of which are certified to hold five seats. It has been sold in Spain from 9200 euros at a promotional discount.
Kia Picanto is one of the most popular models in Category A, covering city cars. Since its launch in 2004, more than 69500 units have been sold in the Spanish market. The third generation of Korean cities was launched in 2017. Since then, the global sales volume has exceeded 233500 vehicles, including 13750 in China.
In Spain, Kia Picanto is a leader in the private sector, with a 23% share as of the end of October. Kia expects to sell another 4000 small city cars in our market by 2021, while it hopes to sell 45000 vehicles within its range by the end of this complex 2020.
Kia offers the Picanto modification as a prelude to the fierce 2021 campaign, which will launch a new electric vehicle with a range of 550 km and Sorento plug-in hybrid in the first quarter. The new step focuses on fulfilling its commitment to provide a full range of electrified products by 2025.
New style
The scope of the new Picanto offers design updates, especially the GT line series, sport and X-line, with a full road style and greater ground clearance. Changes can be seen on the grille, as well as new headlights with LED daytime running lights, as well as specific decorations for each trim line. New exterior colors are also available.
On board, improvements focused on the navigation system, with an 8-inch floating screen and a 4.2-inch screen in the center of the dashboard. It also has Bluetooth connectivity for two mobile devices and is compatible with apple CarPlay and Android auto systems.
Korean urban is one of the first Kia models to adopt UVO connect II telematics technology, which improves connectivity. In this way, it can access traffic information in real time, as well as other online applications and new remote services. The seats are decorated in a younger and more modern way.
Mechanically, the new Kia Picanto is equipped with three improved gasoline engines, which emit less carbon dioxide than its predecessor. On the one hand, the t-GDI, gasoline and has a 1.0-liter turbocharged and 100 hp power. Modern engines that represent today's top products. The range is completed by two kinds of atmospheric propellants, 1.0 L and 1.2 l gasoline, with power of 67 and 84 HP respectively. An important mechanical innovation is the new automatic transmission, which can be used in 84 and 100 horsepower engines.
In the security section, the new Picanto has also been strengthened. According to different versions of the equipment, front collision avoidance auxiliary system with pedestrian, cyclist and other vehicle detection functions can be provided. It also comes standard with stability management, Cornering Brake Control and linear stability control. Similarly, the new Kia Picanto comes with six airbags as standard.
The retrofit of South Korean cities has begun to offer a seven-year warranty, starting at 9200 euros, including all discounts.