A facelifted version of the Kia Picanto has been launched, with the updated city vehicle set to rival the recently revealed third-generation Hyundai i10. Kia has now confirmed the Picanto’s UK prices as well as specifications with the range kicking off from £11,200, as well as order books open now.
On the outside, the new Picanto gains updated headlamp units with restyled LED daytime running lights, fresh LED tail lights as well as an updated version of the brand’s trademark “Tiger Nose” radiator grille. buyers will likewise have their option of 10 paint finishes as well as two alloy wheel designs, in either 14-inch or 16-inch sizes.
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Kia has likewise updated the Picanto’s sporty GT-Line model as well as SUV-inspired X-Line trim, fitting new front as well as rear bumpers to both models. The former model features a broader front air intake, gloss black trim as well as new LED fog lamps, while the latter comes with new protective skid plates as well as fresh metal-effect trim.
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Inside, the Picanto gets a new 4.2-inch digital instrument cluster as well as an eight-inch infotainment system with support for Apple CarPlay as well as Android Auto. The latter is an inch larger than the old Picanto’s touchscreen as well as can pair with two devices at the same time – one via Bluetooth as well as one through a USB connection.
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Buyers likewise have a option of either cloth or faux-leather seat upholstery as well as a range of interior colour packs, which add contrasting seat stitching, seat bolsters as well as dashboard trim. four options are offered – lime, orange, red as well as green – with the latter adding an unusual denim-effect finish to the seat upholstery.
New Kia Picanto: engine range
The engine line-up has been updated to meet the latest emissions standards. The entry point to the updated Picanto range is a naturally aspirated 1.0-litre three-cylinder unit, which develops 66bhp as well as 96Nm of torque. At the top of the Picanto line-up sits a revised version of the outgoing car’s turbocharged 1.0-litre three-cylinder unit, which produces 99bhp as well as 172Nm of torque as well as is only offered in GT-Line models.