After the global debut at 2017 Geneva Auto Show, the A-segment hatchback from Kia has finally made its nationwide launch with a wide range of updates.
"As one of Kia's best-selling models across the globe, we knew it would be a challenge to improve on the current version. This new model retains all of the outgoing model's strengths but now offers increased performance and new technologies," according to Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Columbian Autocar Corporation's (CAC) Mr. Hernando Ganac Jr.,.
The 2018 Kia Picanto has finally made its nationwide launch with a wide range of updates
To illustrate, the Philippine-spec GT-Line variant and the mid-spec SL are driven by a 82hp/121Nm 1.2L Kappa 4-cylinder engine with multi-point injection (MPI), mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission. Meanwhile, the entry-level model is powered by a 1.0L engine, paired with a 5-speed manual.
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The Philippine-spec GT-Line variant and the mid-spec SL are driven by a 82hp/121Nm 1.2L Kappa 4-cylinder engine
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On the inside, the cabin features a sportier theme with new materials and a horizontal design. A new three-spoke steering wheel looks more luxurious with leather wrap and vertical vents is now present at the ends of the dashboard.
Particularly, the Kia Picanto 2018 is also fitted with an all-new dual-pod display with multi-info function, manual climate control, and digital radio with USB, Bluetooth, AM/FM radio as well as Aux support. However, seats are still covered by cloth.
The cabin features a sportier theme with new materials and a horizontal design
Additionally, the new hatchback is more convenient and safer with dual SRS airbags, ABS, keyless entry and rear ISOFIX child seat anchors.
The car looks modern and sportier with new rear bumpers and C-shaped LED tail lights
Alongside performance and technology updates, the exterior design is also worth noticing. Overall, the Picanto quite resembles its Rio sibling. Nonetheless, it looks modern and sportier with a more prominent “tiger nose” grille, sleek headlights and LED daytime running lights, larger air-vents, new rear bumpers and LED tail lights in C-shaped.
In particular, for the high-end GT-Line, Kia offers it red accents on the grilles, side skirts, front air vents and rear bumpers. Another petite detail is that the new Picanto measures a longer wheelbase of 2400mm.
The pricing for the 2018 Kia Picanto has been officially announced:
- Kia Picanto 1.0L MT SL: P625,000
- Kia Picanto 1.2L AT SL: P685,000
- Kia Picanto 1.2L AT GT: P787,000
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Know more about Kia Picanto 2024
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.
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