With an evolved design, efficient engines, more technology, quality, space and equipment, the small Kia Picanto is offered at a very affordable price.

The Kia Picanto slightly change its image, but It maintains the hallmarks of the previous generation and receive the newest features of the new Kia family, like grilled "Tiger-nose" or the surround elongated headlights with LED lights, but noaumenta his total length, which stands at 3.59 meters. Their battle grows 15 mm up to 2.4 meters and the front overhang has been shortened by 25 mm, giving him a excellent maneuverability. Also adopts the C pillar less steep than in the previous generation and lengthens the rear overhang 10 mm to get better its ability to boot, which now reaches 255 liters and the rear seatback divided (60:40) can be swiveled via a handle, allowing expand the load volume to 1010 liters.

The new Kia Picanto also responds to the growing trend of 5-door models in the segment A of citizens, so Kia not offer a three-door version in this third generation. Will be available the dealer network Starting next June, with a price range included between 8,535 and 11,865 euros, in the case of eligible financing conditions.

Kia Picanto 2017: more equipment

Very careful in presentation and adjustments, the new Kia Picanto It offers unusual facilities in this segment. Thus, the central armrest can be moved 55 mm back a first in that category and sleeps one liter bottle and the base of the center console has an open hollow space with two practical.

The dashboard layout is now more aligned towards the center, with a touch screen "floating" 7 inch HMI with integrated rear view camera, Apple and Android Auto carplay, very easy to see without looking away from the road. It also has improved ergonomics and comfort endowing adjustable active head restraints, more comfortable seats in the rear, have more inclined back (25 to 27 degrees).

For the first time, Kia Picanto version will offer the GT-Line, inspired by the sporty image of higher performance models. In the GT-Line version, the exterior is enhanced by spikes of red and black, silver grille, running boards and rear bumpers, as well as a dual chrome exhaust outlet.

Series 2017 Kia Picanto features steel rims 14 inches, except GT-Line finishes featuring aluminum wheels 15 inches and security is enhanced by six airbags as standard: Front, side and front and curtain stability control system VSM. Optionally, the new Picanto is available with the system of emergency braking assistance.

Kia Picanto 2017: largest car comfort

The new edition of the Kia Picanto, which has major battle, He has received a number of modifications to the suspension (McPherson independent front and torsion beam rear), to improve agility and comfort. It has been reduced body roll thanks to a bar Front stabilizer 2 percent -colocada stiffer and more a low back is 5 percent stiffer and is anchored higher.

A new zipper makes the address is 13 percent faster than the previous Picanto: the gear ratio goes from 16.5 to 14.3: 1. This not only provides a faster response, too reduces the turns between stops (3.4 to 2.8 turns). Vectoring system includes braking torque, an additional feature of the Electronic Stability Control reduces understeer when cornering. As well improving sound quality thanks to a new insulation panel under the dashboard and floor of the passenger compartment with expanding foam, the insulating cover of the engine and a specific air outlet. Engine mounts have improved and the wipers are 6 mm lower to reduce noise generated in the base of the windshield.

Kia Picanto 2017: three petrol engines

The new Kia Picanto will three options petrol. Atmospheric multipoint indirect injection (MPI) of 1.0 and 1.25 liters come from the previous range Picanto, albeit with a series of modifications which improve its response. At the end of the year will be available the new engine T-GDI (Turbocharged direct injection petrol) 3 cylinder and a liter of engine capacity 100 hp. Although all engines are associated with a manual five-speed gearbox, 1.2 with the engine automatic gearbox 4 speed is also provided.

He 1.0 MPI engine It is the version of Kia Picanto access, with 67 hp at 5,500 rpm and torque 9.8 mkg. Among the improvements are received the incorporating a new exhaust manifold integrated in the cylinder head, a new cooling system with valve that reduces the time required for the engine to warm up from a cold start and an oil pump two-stage reducing mechanical friction.

The intermediate engine is MPI 1.25 84 HP and 12.4 mkg torque, which It has new low friction segments and improvements in the cooling system. For its part, the engine T-GDI 1.0, yields 100 hp and 17.6 mkg, with the addition of turbocharging.

Kia Picanto 2017: good behavior

During the initial contact we have had the opportunity to 1.25 driving variant Kia Picanto with manual five relationships and the truth, we have pleasantly surprised. Not only offers very high driving pleasure, also the feel of the controls and instruments is remarkable: steering, brakes, gearshift, pedals … Everything works excellent smoothness and conveys a sense of being a bigger car it is. To this also contributes an equipment where not missing anything, it includes elements that in many models are optional upgrade, as the boot system with smart key, automatic climate control, the rear view camera, the LED daytime running lights, heated exterior mirrors, shiftable center armrest, power windows in the rear windows or multimedia system with latest connectivity generación addition delos said elements of active and passive safety.

Kia Picanto 2017: prices

The new Picanto will be on sale in Spain in June, 7-year warranty or 150,000 km standard. The price of the 1.0 T-GDI variant will be announced later.

Version	Price	Discount	Final price
Picanto 1.0 CVVT Concept	11,590 euros	1,050 euros	10,540 euros
Picanto 1.0 CVVT Concept (Comfort Pack)	12,090 euros	1,050 euros	11,040 euros
Picanto 1.0 CVVT GT Line	13,090 euros	1,050 euros	12,040 euros
Picanto 1.2 CVVT GT Line	13,590 euros	1,050 euros	12,540 euros
Picanto 1.2 CVVT GT Line AUT.	15,040 euros	1,050 euros	13,990 euros
Advanced Driving Assistance pack	300 euros
Camera browser assistance estaciomaniento + ADAS	900 euros

* If financing an additional discount of 1,475 euros applies.

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