Kia Picanto Review

The Kia Picanto is an urban car manufactured by Kia Motors, South Korea’s second largest automobile manufacturer since 2004. The car is also known as Kia Morning in South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Chile. Moreover, the Kia Picanto, likely to other cars of Kia like Kia Carnival, has passed through 3 generational changes. Picanto’s first generation was introduced on 2004 which lasted for 2011, second generation came into production from 2011 and lasted till 2017. The third generation of Kia Picanto was released on 2017 Geneva Motor Show.

The new generation Picanto, in comparison to its predecessors, is refurbished and re-generated with new styles that impart a sense of reliability and elderliness. The new Picanto also is longer than older one possessing 3595 mm and provides more comfort to the passengers. Furthermore, the car is available in 7 different variants.

Price in Nepal: Rs. 2,445,000 (For Picanto 1.0 LXI),

Rs. 2,545,000 (For Picanto 1.0 LXII),

Rs. 2,645,000 (For Picanto 1.0 EXI),

Rs. 2,745,000 (For Picanto EXII),

Rs. 3,050,000 (For Picanto 1.2L EXI),

Rs. 3,395,000 (For 1.2L EXII),

Rs. 3,600,000 (For 1.2L EX A/T)

Specifications

Dimension:

Body Type	Hatchback
Basic Weight	960 kg
Length	3595 mm
Height	1490 mm
Wheelbase	NA
Front Track	NA
Rear Track	NA
Ground Clearance	152 mm

 

Engine:

Fuel Tank	35 liters
Cylinders	NA
Valves Per Cylinder	NA
Displacement	998 cc
Max Power	68.3 bhp @ 6200 RPM
Max Torque	94 Nm

 

Dynamics:

Front Brakes	Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum
Front Wheels	NA
Rear Wheels	NA
Front Suspensions	McPherson Strut with Stabilizer
Rear Suspensions	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle

 

Transmission:

Transmission	Manual
Number of Gears	5