In depth information with the 2012 Kia Picanto has just been released, plus the Korean automaker has unveiled the first interior shot, showing that their new generation hatchback, which will go on sale across UK in late Spring, has been improved.
On all of the world’s markets the 2012 Kia Picanto will be available with four powertrain choices, which includes a 1.0-litre unit with three power levels, and a 3-cylinder Kappa engine which can run on petrol, flex fuel or bi-fuel, and a 1-2-litre 4-cylinder petrol Kappa.
Power outputs on the 2012 Kia Picanto range from 69 PS to 85 PS and from 94 Nm to 121 NM, while CO2 emissions can reach 95 grams per Km and up to 105 grams per Km.
On UK’s market, some models will feature the automaker’s ISG technologies, which means the 2012 Kia Picanto will become even more efficient, with emissions between 90 to 100 grams per Km, and also improved fuel economy.
The 2012 Kia Picanto price was not announced yet.
Kia press release :
* All-new powertrains with low emissions and enhanced economy
* Advanced ‘large car’ comfort and safety features, plus great value
* Global premiere scheduled for March 1 at Geneva Motor Show
Cost-conscious motorists will benefit from the next generation Kia Picanto’s greatly reduced CO2 emissions and improved fuel economy when the company’s latest A-segment hatchback goes on sale in the UK in late Spring.
Making its global premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in March, the new Picanto has been redesigned and re-engineered with stand-out styling delivering a sense of solidity and maturity. Longer than the previous model, and with an extended wheelbase, new Picanto promises more passenger comfort and 27% increased cargo space.
Offered for the first time with a choice of five-door and three-door bodystyles – the three-door will not arrive in the UK until the autumn – it is set to completely redefine its position as one of the most competitive vehicles in the ‘city car’ A-segment.
Across the globe, buyers of new Picanto will have a choice of up to four all-new super-efficient powertrains – three versions of the 1-litre, three-cylinder Kappa engine (petrol, flex fuel and bi-fuel) and a single 1.2-litre four-cylinder petrol Kappa power unit. The exact choice will depend on individual markets.
Power outputs will range from 69 to 85 ps, with maximum torque between 94 and 121 Nm. Exhaust emissions have been significantly reduced, so that regular models in the new Picanto line-up will have a CO2 rating of 95 to 105 g/km. The bi-fuel 1-litre engine will generate 82 ps and 94 Nm of torque. Fuel economy for all of the engines is also improved.
In the UK, some models will be available with Kia’s fuel-stretching ISG technologies, cutting emissions to between 90 and 100 g/km and further improve fuel economy.
The engines will be mated to a choice of five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmissions, depending on model.
New Picanto is destined to be a highly competitive newcomer in the A-segment. As well as offering new levels of powertrain efficiency, it boasts a distinctive exterior, sophisticated interior, and numerous ‘large car’ advanced comfort and safety features like LED daytime running lights, button-start with smart key, grip-type outside door handles and six or seven airbags, depending on model.
Pricing for the UK and European markets will not be announced until closer to the launch date.
The next generation Picanto will make its global premiere on the Kia Stand (Number 6441, in Hall 6) on March 1, the opening press day of the 2011 Geneva International Motor Show.
