New Generation Kia Picanto UK Details and Pricing Announced

Introduced at the recent Geneva Auto Show, the new, second-generation Kia Picanto is to make its UK debut on June 17, when it will go on sale in multiple variants, and with pricing starting from £7,995 OTR. British customers will be able to choose from four trim levels, badged 1, 1 Air, 2 and 3.

There will be various powertrains available, including the new 1.0- and 1.25-litre Kappa-family petrol engines, which deliver fuel consumption improvements of up to 8.5mpg with CO2 reductions of as much as 15g/km. The larger unit is available with Kia’s EcoDynamics fuel-saving technology – an Intelligent Stop & Go (ISG) engine stop/start system, or, alternatively with an automatic transmission.

The three-cylinder 1.0-litre unit develops 68bhp and 95Nm of torque and has a combined fuel economy of 67.3mpg. The 1.25-litre four-cylinder version of the Kappa engine is offered in three guises, all developing 84bhp and 121Nm of torque. In standard form it averages 60.1mpg. With a four-speed automatic transmission fuel consumption is 53.3mpg. Finally, there is the EcoDynamics version with fuel consumption at 65.7mpg.

Standard features include body coloured bumpers, mirrors and door handles, electric front windows, Radio/CD player, trip computer and an immobiliser. A height-adjustable driver’s seat and tilt-adjustable steering column, as well as a total of six airbags are also included.

The Picanto 1 Air provides an option for those customers who want air conditioning, and the value of the 1 specification, but without upgrading to the well specified mid-grade 2 version.

Picanto 2 adds Bluetooth connectivity, with voice recognition and full iPod control with USB & AUX ports – both of which can be operated by the steering wheel controls – and electrically operated, heated and folding door mirrors with integrated LED side repeaters.  Air conditioning, rear electric windows, 14” alloy wheels, front fog lights, a leather steering wheel and gear lever, an alarm system, premium black upholstery and chrome exterior detailing complete the package.

The top-of-the-range 3 spec adds premium features such as automatic air conditioning, heated front seats, a 6-speaker stereo system, 15” alloy wheels, body-coloured side skirts and automatic headlights with LED daytime running lights and unique LED rear lamps.

As with all new Kias, a seven year or 100,000 miles fully transferable warranty is standard on every new Picanto.