Loading
Facebook YouTube Twitter RSS Feed Newsletter

Free Car Insurance Quote - Enter Zip Code:

Photo Gallery, Review & Specifications

2012 Kia Picanto


The all-new Kia Picanto, making its global premiere at the Geneva Motor Show, has been redesigned and re-engineered with stand-out styling to completely redefine its position as one of the most competitive vehicles in the global 'city car' A-segment. (continued below)

2012 Picanto Photo Gallery
2012 Kia Picanto 2012 Kia Picanto 2012 Kia Picanto 2012 Kia Picanto 2012 Kia Picanto

Next Generation Kia Picanto

Source: Kia | Published: Tue Jan 04, 2011

(continued from above)

With looks that convey a sense of solidity and maturity, new efficient engines and reduced CO2 emissions from 90 g/km, high levels of specification and safety features, the Picanto will be offered for the first time with a choice of 5-door and 3-door body styles.

UK consumers will benefit from the next generation Picanto's improved fuel economy and reduced ownership costs when the model goes on sale later this year.

More Space and More Style

The Picanto is the newest member to join the exciting and stylish Kia family. Kia has taken a courageous new step with the latest version of its smallest model. The character of the car has been transformed from 'cute' and 'feminine' into mature and handsome, designed to turn heads on the high street, thanks to its good looking, sexy proportions and dynamic design language. With a greater sense of stability and strength which is emphasized by the muscular wheel arches and wide set alloy wheels.

Up front, the face of the Picanto expresses the same assertive vigor and refinement as its bigger brothers, the Venga and the Sportage, and shares with them the same signature 'tiger nose' grille. Picanto's daylight running lights emphasis the high level of design and high tech sophistication.

This bold front end is supported by a strongly-sculpted and dynamic body which embodies the strength and maturity of the Picanto and gives the vehicle a real 'premium presence' on the road. The strong body feature line along the flank brings a dynamic tension to the car's profile and beautifully integrates the exterior door handles. This is just another example of the attention to detail which will set the new Picanto apart from its competitors.

Looking from the rear, the Picanto's new design theme emphasizes modernity, with its large rear window framed by the unique rear lamp graphic and supported by a strong purposeful bumper.

The 3-door model, with its unique treatment to C-pillar, bumpers and grille, offers an exciting exterior theme which will broaden the Picanto's appeal to a wider audience when it goes on sale later in 2011.

The graphic composition of the 3-door Picanto's front face has been subtly molded to increase the sporty characteristics of the vehicle. The expression is more aggressive, the message is livelier - this car is looking for action! Likewise from the rear, the contrasting bumper insert emphasizes the car's width and strength. It's all finely tuned to create a car with a distinctly different character to the 5-door model.

While becoming more stylish, the new 3.6-meter long Picanto will also remain an extremely practical car. On the outside, overall vehicle length has increased by 60 mm, and the wheelbase has grown by 15 mm. These increases, and some clever interior packaging, have enhanced the cabin space for people (front legroom is up by 36 mm), and for luggage, with boot capacity increased by 27% to 200 liters.

Attention to small details of the exterior design have improved the new Picanto's aerodynamics, reducing its drag figure to just Cd 0.31 - better than the vast majority of A-segment cars.

Projection-style headlamps and LED rear lamps will be available, together with a choice of steel or alloy wheels up to 15 inches - bringing added sophistication to the exterior appearance.

Kia expects the new 3-door model to account for around 30% of Picanto sales. The sportier-looking 3-door will be key in driving 'conquest' sales to new, younger consumer groups.

Kia Picanto: Review (2/2)

Specifications
Key: AT - automatic transmission, MT - manual transmission, F/R/AWD - front/rear/all wheel drive
Powertrain
Type I4
Displacement 76 cu in (1248 cc)
Power 85 hp @ 6000 RPM
Torque 89 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
Redline n/a
Driveline Front Wheel Drive
Transmission 5 Speed Manual
  4 Speed Automatic
Brakes & Tires
Brakes Front - Rear Ventilated Discs - Solid Discs
Tire Size Front - Rear 175/50 R15
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Length 141.5 in
Width 62.8 in
Height 58.3 in
Curb Weight n/a
Performance
0-60 11 s
1/4 Mile n/a
60-0 Braking 135 feet
Top Speed 106 mph
Fuel Economy
EPA Fuel Mileage - City/Highway n/a
Origin & Price
Origin South Korea
Base Retail Price (MSRP) n/a

Top Top
Kia
Latest Updates
2013 Lexus LS 4602013 Lexus LS 460

Tue Jul 31, 2012

2013 Infiniti M35h GT2013 Infiniti M35h GT

Thu Jul 05, 2012

2013 McLaren MP4-12C Spider2013 McLaren MP4-12C Spider

Wed Jul 04, 2012

2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 Shooting Brake2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 Shooting Brake

Tue Jul 03, 2012

2013 Audi TT Coupe S line competition2013 Audi TT Coupe S line competition

Tue Jul 03, 2012

Top 18





Desktop Wallpapers
Highlights:
Copyright © 2003-2012 Cardotcom.com. All rights reserved. Contact Us :: Terms of Use :: Privacy Policy