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Following its introduction at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, the third generation of the Picanto is now beginning to roll into UK dealer lots. Pricing starts from £9,450 on the road, which is, as expected, that bit more than the model it replaces. Be that as it may, the new-gen Picanto plays the value card like it owns the place.
£9,450 buys your the entry-level 1, a grade that features all the convenience and comfort features one would expect from a city car at this price point. Starting with electric front windows, the 1 also boasts six airbags, 60:40 split folding rear seats, hill-start assist, automatic headlight control, a little radio with AUX and USB ports, remote locking, and tilt-adjustable steering column.
What’s missing from this picture? Air conditioning, that’s right! For that and many more goodies, customers will have to step up to the 2 (£10,750). The 3 (£12,650), meanwhile, gets a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, the whole nine yards. For the more fashion-conscious customer, the GT-Line and GT-Line S definitely fit the bill.
Only available as a five-door hatchback, the Picanto can be had with two engines in the first instance. The base unit is a 1.0-liter with 66 bhp and 96 Nm to its name, connected to a five-speed manual. Then there’s the 1.25-liter, which offers 83 bhp and 122 Nm, as well as an optional four-speed auto.
To be added later in 2017, the pick of the bunch is the 1.0 T-GDI, make no mistake about it. The turbocharged three-pot develops 99 bhp and sensibly more torque than its naturally aspirated siblings. In line with the rest of the class, Kia isn’t planning on introducing a diesel motor to the Picanto range.
Built on the H platform, the 2017 Picanto boasts 32% better torsional rigidity than its predecessor. The shorter front overhang helps with maneuverability, as do the U-shaped rear torsion beam and the revised trailing arms.
In keeping with all other Kia models on sale in the UK, the all-new Picanto is backed by a seven-year/100,000-mile warranty. On top of that, the optional Care 3 and Care 3 Plus servicing packages are designed to cover the cost of routine maintenance for three or five years, respectively.
What’s missing from this picture? Air conditioning, that’s right! For that and many more goodies, customers will have to step up to the 2 (£10,750). The 3 (£12,650), meanwhile, gets a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, the whole nine yards. For the more fashion-conscious customer, the GT-Line and GT-Line S definitely fit the bill.
Only available as a five-door hatchback, the Picanto can be had with two engines in the first instance. The base unit is a 1.0-liter with 66 bhp and 96 Nm to its name, connected to a five-speed manual. Then there’s the 1.25-liter, which offers 83 bhp and 122 Nm, as well as an optional four-speed auto.
To be added later in 2017, the pick of the bunch is the 1.0 T-GDI, make no mistake about it. The turbocharged three-pot develops 99 bhp and sensibly more torque than its naturally aspirated siblings. In line with the rest of the class, Kia isn’t planning on introducing a diesel motor to the Picanto range.
Built on the H platform, the 2017 Picanto boasts 32% better torsional rigidity than its predecessor. The shorter front overhang helps with maneuverability, as do the U-shaped rear torsion beam and the revised trailing arms.
In keeping with all other Kia models on sale in the UK, the all-new Picanto is backed by a seven-year/100,000-mile warranty. On top of that, the optional Care 3 and Care 3 Plus servicing packages are designed to cover the cost of routine maintenance for three or five years, respectively.
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