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Kia has announced that the all-new crossover-inspired Picanto X-Line will be making its debut at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) later this month. It's also going to be on sale soon.
Nothing says "look at me" like a cool body kit. Of course, the Picanto X-Line isn't a crossover in any way. But neither is the VW Cross Up! or the Suzuki Ignis.
Kia says the styling was inspired by its SUV models like the Sportage and Sorento. This is reflected in the flared elements added to the wheel arches or the chunky-looking silver trim included in the front bumper.
But there's also a bit of the Soul's funkiness, as the X-Line treatment includes bright neon accents on the Tiger Nose grille or around the fog lights. If you don't like lime green, silver accents can also be ordered.
Around the back, the Picanto sports another skid plate and a dual exhaust system, which hints at its sporty nature. Under the hood of this car is a 1.0-liter T-GDI engine, turbocharged to produce 100 PS at 4,500 rpm and 172 Nm (127 lb-ft) of torque from 1,500 to 4,500 rpm.
The small engine, shared with the Rio and Cee'd, allows Kia's smallest hatchback to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 10.1 seconds while returning 4.5 l/100km combined (equivalent to 62.7 mpg UK) and emitting only 104 grams of CO2.
The new 1.0-liter T-GDI engine is also being introduced to the sports-themed Picanto GT-Line, with identical performance and power, when both go on sale this fall. Standard kit for the X-Line includes a flat-bottom steering wheel that is also found on the GT-Line and six airbags. The cabin has been sprinkled with the same neon accents as the outside.
“We launched the new Picanto in Europe earlier this year, and it is already outselling its predecessor. Year-on-year, Picanto sales in the first half of 2017 grew 23% to 31,827 units, and globally it is one of our best-selling vehicles. The all-new X-Line will add to that momentum,” said Michael Cole, chief operating officer at Kia Motors Europe.
Kia says the styling was inspired by its SUV models like the Sportage and Sorento. This is reflected in the flared elements added to the wheel arches or the chunky-looking silver trim included in the front bumper.
But there's also a bit of the Soul's funkiness, as the X-Line treatment includes bright neon accents on the Tiger Nose grille or around the fog lights. If you don't like lime green, silver accents can also be ordered.
Around the back, the Picanto sports another skid plate and a dual exhaust system, which hints at its sporty nature. Under the hood of this car is a 1.0-liter T-GDI engine, turbocharged to produce 100 PS at 4,500 rpm and 172 Nm (127 lb-ft) of torque from 1,500 to 4,500 rpm.
The small engine, shared with the Rio and Cee'd, allows Kia's smallest hatchback to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 10.1 seconds while returning 4.5 l/100km combined (equivalent to 62.7 mpg UK) and emitting only 104 grams of CO2.
The new 1.0-liter T-GDI engine is also being introduced to the sports-themed Picanto GT-Line, with identical performance and power, when both go on sale this fall. Standard kit for the X-Line includes a flat-bottom steering wheel that is also found on the GT-Line and six airbags. The cabin has been sprinkled with the same neon accents as the outside.
“We launched the new Picanto in Europe earlier this year, and it is already outselling its predecessor. Year-on-year, Picanto sales in the first half of 2017 grew 23% to 31,827 units, and globally it is one of our best-selling vehicles. The all-new X-Line will add to that momentum,” said Michael Cole, chief operating officer at Kia Motors Europe.
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