▪ 'Opposites United’ philosophy gives new Picanto a bold new look
▪ Redesigned GT Line combines a stylish exterior with fun, advanced technology suited for younger and first-car owners
▪ Picanto is the perfect vehicle for making lasting memories in an urban lifestyle

The new Picanto comes with the choice between the baseline and the GT Line. The sporty GT Line embodies Kia’s brand aspirations and combines a stylish exterior with advanced technology, suiting it for younger, first-car customers and working professionals alike.

Design
The enhanced Picanto is inspired by Kia’s ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy, which harnesses the creative tension generated by the divergent values of nature and modernity to deliver a harmonious whole. The result creates a bold and futuristic impression with a modern and sporty design.

The new light signature, along with the enhanced Picanto’s new front bumper, signature ‘tiger nose’, fender and bonnet give the car a dramatic image. The optional LED headlights and Daytime Running Lights emphasize modernity and technology, as well as giving the new Picanto a wide, confident stance. A simple and stable rear design highlights the vertical connectivity between the new Picanto’s redesigned rear lights and rear bumper. Its strong and wide rear light signature utilizes the volume and core of the new rear bumper and new tailgate to emphasize strength and width.

Picanto baseline comes with 14-inch wheels as standard, and the choice between new 14-inch alloy wheels, 15-inch alloy wheels and new 16-inch wheels is optional. The GT Line’s presence is strengthened with a confident front end that emphasis sporty elements. The tiger nose grille has been expanded to maximise the look of high performance. The GT Line also features new dedicated 16-inch diamond cut wheels, and a sporty GT Line rear diffuser.

Kia Picanto brings a choice of ten paint finishes and a fresh range of colors on its interior. For example, a sense of modernity is given by colors like the Iced Illusion, inspired by the iceberg’s tonalities, and the elegant Rich brown. High quality textiles and leather alternatives are also available and can be selected according to the tastes and lifestyle of the owners.

Engines
The new Picanto comes with the choice of two engines: customers can choose between a 1.0-litre or a 1.2-litre petrol engine. The 1.0-litre engine is a good choice for customers who value efficiency above all, while the 1.2-litre engine is better for customers who want more power, especially for driving at high speeds or uphill. Both options maximise efficiency and lower CO2 emissions. The naturally aspirated engines feature improved exhaust gas recirculation lines and optimised intake valve timing. In addition, each engine provides improved combustion chamber cooling thanks to new improvements made in this field.

Both engines drive the front wheels via a five-speed manual transmission (5MT) or via Kia’s Automated Manual Transmission (AMT), which is based on a five-speed manual transmission with clutch and gear shift actuators to automate their respective functions.

Ride and handling
Picanto delivers on its trademark quick, enjoyable handling responses, aided by independent MacPherson strut suspension at the front and a torsion beam rear axle – without sacrificing its high ride stability. Moreover, its relatively long wheelbase contributes to a natural improvement in ride quality and stability on all types of roads.

A quick steering rack makes for immediate responses to driver inputs, meaning fewer turns of the wheel from lock-to-lock than many rivals (2.8 turns), making the Picanto easy to drive at low speeds and in the city. With the front wheels located close to the front of the vehicle, low weight ahead of the front axle is achieved, as well as more agile handling.

Picanto offers torque vectoring by braking – an additional function of the Electronic Stability Control system (ESC).

Technology
The new Picanto comes with an 8.0-inch ‘floating’ touchscreen navigation system and a digital display in the driver's instrument cluster. The vehicle’s 8.0-inch touchscreen navigation system features Bluetooth multi-connection, meaning users can pair up to two mobile devices at the same time – one for hands-free phone and media use, and the other for media use only.

The system features both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard. The availability of the 8.0-inch touchscreen navigation system and digital display features may vary depending on region and country.

Kia Connect features include a range of on-board services including live traffic information, weather forecasts, points of interest (POIs), and details of potential on- and off-street parking. Depending on the country, users can remotely send route directions to their car before a journey, check the location of their vehicle, and access vehicle reports and diagnostic notifications.

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