Kia Picanto Price, Specifications & Features

Kia Picanto, known by different names in Asia, is manufactured by a South Korean automobile company named KIA. Ki is a Chinese word that means To rise from, whereas A refers to Asia. Kia Picanto is a city car that belongs to the hatchback family. Kia Picanto was manufactured in 2003, facelifted twice in 2007, and second in 2010.

Picanto is an Italian and Spanish word that means “spicy.” Picanto’s second generation was manufactured in 2011, is available in Pakistan, and assembled by Kia Motors in 2019. This article will discuss Kia Picanto variants, color, Specification, features, pros, and cons.

Colors

Kia Picanto is available in white, Blue, Milky Beige, and Sparking Silver colors.

Price

Kia Picanto Manual transmission price is 31 lacs, whereas Kia Picanto Auto Transmission is 32 lacs.

Variants

This automobile is available in two Variants, which are

Kia Picanto 1.0 Manual Transmission

Kia Picanto 1.0 Auto Transmission

Specification

Dimensions

◉ The overall length is 3595mm.
◉ The overall weight is 1595 mm.
◉ The Overall Height is 1490 mm.
◉ The wheelbase system is 2385 mm.
◉ The ground clearance of this automobile is 152mm.
◉ Kerb’s weight is 840 kg.
◉ The boot space is 200 L.
◉ The seating capacity of this automobile is five persons.
◉ The automobile consists of five doors.

Engine/Motors

◉ The engine of this automobile is supported by petrol.
◉ The displacement of this automobile is 1000 CC.
◉ The engine horsepower is 68 H.P. @ 6200 RPM.
◉ Torque is 94 Nm @ 3500 RPM.
◉ The vehicle consists of three cylinders.
◉ The cylinder configuration is in line.
◉ The compression ratio is 10.5:1.
◉ There are four valves per cylinder.
◉ The valve mechanism is DOHC 12 valves.
◉ A Multi-point injection fuel system supports the vehicle.
◉ The max speed of the vehicle is 180 Km/h.

Transmission

◉ The transmission type is both manual and auto according to variant.
◉ No CVT supports the automobile.
◉ The gearbox is 5-speed.

Steering

◉ The steering type is rake and pinion with Electronic Motor.
◉ The automobile is power-assisted with electronic power steering.
◉ The minimum turning radius of Steering is 4.8m.

Suspension And Brakes

◉ The automobile’s suspension is front: Macpherson Strut with stabilizer, Rear: Coupled Torsion Beam Axle, Shock absorber, and coil Spring.
◉ Front brakes are Ventilated Discs, whereas Rear brakes are Drum trailing and leading.

Wheels and Tyres

◉ Wheels are steel Rims with Wheel caps in manual whereas alloy in auto.
◉ The wheel size is 14inches.
◉ The tire size is 165/65/R14.
◉ Pitch Circle diameter is 4 x 100 mm.
◉ The automobile also contains a spare Tyre.
◉ Spare Tyre size is 14inches.

Fuel Economy

◉ The capacity of the fuel tank is 35 L.
◉ The Mileage in the city is 12 km per litre.
◉ The Mileage on the highway is 15 km per litre.

Features

Safety

◉ 2 Airbags
◉ Number of seatbelts is 5.
◉ Immobilizer
◉ Also have Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
◉ Child Lock
◉ Child Seat Anchors

Exterior

◉ Modified alloy wheels.
◉ The automobile has oval-shaped headlights.
◉ It has a chrome grill with the Kia logo in the centre.
◉ It has body-colour bumpers with a number plate placed at the centre.
◉ Body-colour side mirrors with indicators.
◉ Door handles are alternate to body colour.
◉ No back wiper.
◉ Front and rear fog light supported automobile.
◉ Rear number plate with Picanto written on it.

Interior

◉ It is five seated cars.
◉ The automobile A.C. and Heater are supported.
◉ Digital speed meter.
◉ The vehicle is power steering supported.
◉ The automobile is both manual and automatic gear supported.
◉ Soft leather seats.
◉ No seat belts are 5.
◉ Automatic doors.
◉ Enfortainment system supported.
◉ Interior powered doors.
◉ Sunroof and moon roof supported.

Infotainment

◉ Front and rear Speakers.
◉ USB and Auxillary cable.

Comfort and Convenience

◉ Also, have Air Conditioner
◉ It also has Heater
◉ Contains Defogger
◉ This automobile’s Keyless Entry
◉ Have Power Steering
◉ It has Power Door Locks
◉ Power Mirrors
◉ Steering Adjustment
◉ Rear Folding Seats

Difference Between Variants

The essential difference between both variants of Kia Picanto is that Picanto 1.0 MT has manual transmission with steel rims while Picanto 1.0 A.T. has auto gear transmission with alloy rims.

Pros and Cons

Pros

good updated Features

Build quality is excellent
Nice shape

Cons

Spare Parts are expensive

Less space for legs
Discontinued
High fuel consumption rate

Conclusion

Kia Picanto is a nice car with up-to-date features good for city use as a family or office car, a pretty nice shape but a little bit expensive with a low fuel economy. However, a better choice to buy for home use.