Kia Picanto 2024 Price List & Hottest Promos

4.5/5
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₱ 700,000

Kia Picanto Philippines Overview

  • Hatchback
  • MT
  • 5
  • 1.2 L
  • 83 hp
  • 122 Nm
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The Picanto is a city car model sold by Kia Philippines. There are is one for this model, the Picanto EX MT. Prices for this Kia Picanto 2023 trim currently stands at Php 700,000.

In the Philippines, the Kia Picanto uses a 1.2-liter engine that can produce up to 83 horsepower and 122 Nm of torque. It is then paired with a five-speed manual gearbox. 

Size-wise, the Picanto is 3,595mm long, 1,595mm wide, and 1,495mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,400mm. 

Locally, the Kia Picanto competes against the likes of the Toyota Wigo, Mitsubishi Mirage, Honda Brio, Suzuki S-Presso, and Chevrolet Spark. 

Launch

The current-generation Kia Picanto was introduced in 2017, with a facelifted model released in 2020 for the 2021 model year. For the Philippines release, the Picanto is targeted towards young, urban customers with generous interior space, an array of tech features and engines upgraded for fuel economy.  

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Kia Picanto Exterior

Philippine-market Picanto 2023 units measure 3,595mm long, 1,595mm wide, and 1,495mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,400mm. The fascia carries multi-reflector halogen headlamps surrounding the two-tier tiger-nose grille, with added fog lamps. Body-color side mirrors come with electric adjustment. A rear spoiler and rear window defogger are standard, along with a high-mount stop lamp complementing the rear combination lamps.  The Picanto rides on a set of 14-inch wheels.

Kia Picanto Interior

Philippine-spec Picanto units feature interior accommodations for up to five occupants, with fabric seats that recline in front and a folding bench for rear passengers. Cargo capacity behind the second row seats is at 255 liters, expandable to 1,010 liters with the rear seats tucked away. The 3-spoke polyurethane steering wheel can be adjusted manually for reach and rake, featuring audio and Bluetooth controls for the EX trim. 

Additional storage options across the range include a glove box, center console box, and bottle holders. The EX variants add seatback pockets on the front seats.   

Technology & Safety Features

The Kia Picanto uses a standard instrument cluster featuring analog tachometer and speedometer gauges flanking a 7-inch touchscreen with USB and AUX input is standard, offering Bluetooth and voice control as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability.  

A driver's side airbag is standard across the range, with an added front passenger airbag for the EX variants. This trim level also features anti-lock brakes, upper and lower anchors for child seats, and a reverse camera with guidelines. All units have 3-point seatbelts with pretensioners as well as child locks on the rear doors.    

Kia Picanto Platform & Chassis

Kia Picanto units sold in the Philippines are built on the BA platform shared with the Hyundai i10 and Grand i10. The chassis uses over 44 percent advanced high-strength and stamped steel in critical areas that are exposed to stress. The carmaker says this results in rigidity and improved average body tensile strength, as well as better cabin protection.   

MacPherson struts with stabilizers are used for the front, while a coupled torsion beam axle brings up the rear.  

Engine & Drivetrain

Base variants of the Philippine-spec Picanto comes with a 1.2-liter 4-cylinder engine capable of 83 hp and 122 Nm of torque. Power is directed to the front wheels through a 5-speed manual. A Motor Driven Power Steering mechanism gives it a turning radius of 4.7 meters. 

Kia Picanto 2024 Price list

The price of the Kia Picanto EX 1.2 MT in the Philippines is ₱700,000 with EX 1.2 MT as the only available variant. Latest prices of the 2024 Kia Picanto EX 1.2 MT will be updated in the table below:

***Please note that the Kia Picanto‘s price might differ in some showrooms and should serve as reference only.

Picanto Pros & cons

By migrateMSToPhil on May 10, 2023
Things we like in Picanto
  • Decent on-board features 
  • Good power output for a city car (1.2-liter versions) 
  • Decent interior space 
Things we don't like in Picanto
  • Aging exterior design 

Kia Picanto 2024 Specifications

Powertrain

  • 1.2 L
  • No
  • 83 hp
  • 122 Nm
  • MT
  • FWD

Suspension & Brakes

  • MacPherson strut
  • Disc
  • Drum
  • Manual (Hand)

Dimensions

  • 3,595
  • 1,595 mm
  • 1,495 mm

Capacities

  • 5
  • 255 L

Exterior

  • Halogen
  • 14 inches

Interior

  • Fabric
  • Manual
  • Manual

Technology

  • Turnkey
  • None
  • With
  • Android Only
  • None
  • With
  • With
  • None
  • None
  • None
  • None
  • None

Safety & Security

  • 1
  • None
  • With
  • With
  • With
  • With
  • With

Kia Picanto 2024 Owner Reviews

4.5/5
By car owner reviews

aesthetics

5.0/5
Overall exterior & Interior design, build quality, form vs function

Safety & Technology

4.0/5
Number of Safety & Tech Features, Consistency During Usage

Performance

0.0/5
Power delivery, acceleration, transmission, suspension, handling

Comfort & Practicality

5.0/5
Overall Ride Comfort, Space, Storage Areas

Value for Money

4.0/5
Sticker price vs overall package

Kia Picanto Philippines Reviews and Videos

Kia Picanto Philippines: FAQS

What are the alternatives to the Kia Picanto in the Philippines?

Some alternatives to the Kia Picanto are the Toyota Wigo, Chevrolet Spark and Suzuki Celerio.

Is the Kia Picanto featured with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay?

Yes, the Picanto comes with both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Is the Kia Picanto a good car?

Yes, especially to new drivers as it's easy to use, affordable, and fuel efficient.

How many engine options are available for the Kia Picanto in the Philippines?

The Philippine-spec Picanto can be powered by a 1.2L 4-cylinder with a 4-speed AT and a 1.0L 3-cylinder with a 5-speed MT.

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