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Even with its compact dimensions, the new Kia Picanto has one big personality. Get ready to put a new spin on your own style.

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   Petrol

1.0 DPi
(62bhp)

MT

1.0 DPi
(62bhp) 

AMT

1.2 DPi
(77bhp) 

MT

1.2 DPi
(77bhp) 

AMT

Gross vehicle weight 1,400 1,405 1,415 1,414
Kerb weight 985 988 990 991
Luggage compartment capacity, rear seats upright, litres 255 255 255 255
Luggage compartment capacity, rear seats folded, litres 1,010 1,010 1,010 1,010
Minimum Turning Circle (m) TBC TBC TBC TBC

Wireless Charger

Wireless Charger

An accessible, convenient way to charge your phone on the go. The Picanto's wireless charger reduces overheating with a cooling fan, and prevents your device sliding about with functional rubber surfacing.

Wireless Charger

8" Touchscreen Navigation

All your essential navigation and infotainment essentials in one handy touch interface — including climate control, smartphone connectivity and real-time geo-location updated information powered by Kia Connect services (free of charge for seven years). Plus, smart mapping takes live and predictive traffic data into account to recommend the best route.

Privacy Glass (Rear Windows & Tailgate)

Privacy Glass (Rear Windows & Tailgate)

Alloy Pedals

Alloy Pedals

Exterior Features & Lighting

The new Picanto is robust yet refined, from start to finish. The expanded radiator grille conveys high performance, while the black high-gloss bumper to solidly projects confidence on the road.

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    LED Lightbar

    A wide, self-assured profile is accented by modern design cues and a striking LED Lightbar* connecting the LED headlights and Daytime Running Lights. *Available with the new Picanto GT-Line and GT-Line S only.

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    Dynamic rear styling.

    The broader rear design brings an agile sportiness, emphasised by the vertical rear combination lamps and LED tail centre lamp.

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    Confident alloy wheel line-up.

    Choose from an impressive range — including new 14” and 16’’ alloy wheels, plus new dedicated GT-Line 16” alloy wheels.

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    Sunroof with tilting & sliding function

    An omni-directional sunroof that allows you to ventilate the interior without fully opening the sunroof, helping to release hot air from the cabin while reducing wind noise and turbulence

EXTERIOR FEATURES & LIGHTING

Standard:

 

  • Automatic Headlight Control
  • Rear Fog Lights
  • Body Coloured Door Mirrors
  • Body Coloured Bumpers
  • Body Coloured Side Sills
  • Body Coloured Wheel Arches
  • Silver Window Surround
  • Rear Wiper
  • Heated Rear Window

 

Grade '2' ''GT-Line' '3' 'Shadow' 'GT-Line S'
14" Alloy Wheels - - - -
16" Alloy Wheels - - -
16" Alloy Wheels with GT-Line Styling - ✓  - - ✓ 
GT-Line Exterior Styling - - -
Halogen Headlights - - - -
LED Headlights -
Daytime Running Lights (Bulb) - - - -
LED Daytime Running Lights -
High Mounted Brake Lights
Rear Lights (Bulb) - - - -
LED Rear Lights -
Electrically Adjustable & Heated Door Mirrors - - - -
Electrically Adjustable, Folding & Heated Door Mirrors with LED Indicators -
Gloss Black Radiator Grille - - -
Privacy Glass (Rear Windows & Tailgate) -
Sunroof with Tilting & Sliding Function - - - -
Standard Paint -
Premium Paint OPT OPT OPT STD OPT

 

Interior design & Comfort

Adorned with the latest technology, the new Picanto's interior offers style and comfort with all the practical features that make driving a simple joy.

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    GT-Line interior styling

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    Start/Stop Button with Smart Entry System

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    Luggage Compartment

    Benefitting from the broader rear design, a larger, more optimised cargo space provides room for all your travel needs, with fold-down rear seats for added versatility.

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    Front Heated Seats & Steering Wheel

INTERIOR DESIGN & COMFORT

Standard:

 

  • Manual Driver's Seat Adjustment
  • Manual Front Passenger's Seat Adjustment
  • Artificial Leather Steering Wheel
  • Manual Steering Wheel Adjustment
  • Electric Front & Rear Windows
  • Automatic Defog System
  • Grey Headlining
Grade '2' 'GT-Line' '3' 'Shadow' 'GT-Line S'
GT-Line Interior Styling - - -
Black Cloth Seat Upholstery - - - -
Black Cloth & Grey Artificial Leather Upholstery* - -
Adventurous Green Artifical Leather Upholstery - - - -
Front Heated Seats - -
Heated Steering Wheel - -
Electric One-touch Driver's Front Window -
Manual Air Conditioning - - -
Automatic Air Conditioning - -
Alloy Pedals - - -
Start/Stop Button with Smart Entry System - -
Sunvisors with Vanity Mirror (Driver) - - - -
Sunvisors with Vanity Mirror (Driver & Front Passenger) - - - -
Sunvisors with Illuminated Vanity Mirror (Driver & Front Passenger) - -

 

STORAGE, VERSATILITY & INTERIOR LIGHTING

Standard:

 

  • 60:40 Split Folding 2nd Row Seats
  • Centre Console with Storage Box
  • Front Cabin, Rear & Luggage Compartment Lights
  • Glovebox
  • Luggage Net Hooks
  • 12V Front Power Socket
  • Front & Rear Door Storage
  • Tyre Mobility Kit
Grade '2' 'GT-Line' '3' 'Shadow' 'GT-Line S'
Luggage Board -

Audio, Communication & Information

Complemented with the latest technology, the new Picanto's interior offers style and comfort with all the practical features that makes driving it a simple joy.

  • 4.2" Driver Display Screen

    4.2" Driver Display Screen

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    USB Port for Media Device Connection

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    Apple CarPlay™ & Android Auto™

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    Free 7-Year Kia Connect Services

AUDIO, COMMUNICATION & INFORMATION

Standard:

 

  • 8" Touchscreen Navigation
  • Apple CarPlay™ & Android Auto™**
  • Bluetooth® Connection**
  • USB Port for Media Device Connection
  • Front Passenger USB-C Charging Port
  • 4.2" Driver Display Screen
  • 4-Speaker Audio System
  • Free 7-Year Kia Connect Services**

 

Grade '2' 'GT-Line' '3' 'Shadow' 'GT-Line S'
Rear Passenger USB Charging Port -
Wireless Mobile Phone Charger - -

 

Safety & Driving Dynamics

Advanced safety technologies include Anti-Collision Assistance, which detects collision risks before they occur. Highway Assistance to keep you safe at higher speeds, while Parking Assistance to makes light work of parking.

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    Reversing Camera System

    Make blind spots a thing of the past and get a clear, comprehensive view of what’s behind you, making every reverse safer and more confident.

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    Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)

    ISLA gives you all the necessary information to help you stay within the speed limits. Using a camera on the windscreen, it reads speed limits and overtaking restrictions, and displays the information clearly on the navigation screen and cluster.

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    Rear Cross Traffic Alert

    Reverse out of a parking space or driveway simply and easily. With the RCCA system, you will get an alert that warns if cars or pedestrians are passing behind your vehicle. If there’s any risk of a collision, the system will automatically brake.

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    Forward Collision Avoidance Assist

    FCA gives you added reassurance and helps you to avoid any potential collisions with pedestrians, cyclists and other cars on the road — including when turning at a junction. If you are not applying the brakes hard enough to avoid a collision, your Picanto will do it automatically. The new Picanto is fitted with FCA 1.0 or 1.5, depending on the trimline.⁵

ACTIVE SAFETY & DRIVING DYNAMICS

Standard:

 

  • Rear Parking Sensors
  • Reversing Camera System
  • Lane Keep Assist
  • Lane Follow Assist 1.0
  • Cruise Control
  • Intelligent Speed Limit Assist
  • Speed Limiter
  • Rear Occupant Alert
  • Motor Driven Power Steering
  • Anti-Lock Braking System with Emergency Stop Signalling
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Vehicle Stability Management
  • Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 

 

 

Grade '2' 'GT-Line' '3' 'Shadow' 'GT-Line S'
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 1.0 - City, Pedestrian & Cyclist -
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 1.5 - City, Pedestrian, Cyclist & Junction Turning - - - -
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist - - - -

PASSIVE SAFETY

Standard:

 

  • Height Adjustable Front Seatbelts
  • Seatbelt Reminder Warning
  • All-Round 3-Point Seatbelts
  • All-Round Height Adjustable Headrests
  • Front Passenger Airbag Cut-Off Switch
  • Front Airbags
  • Rear Airbags
  • Side Airbags
  • Central Door Locking
  • ISOFIX Child Seat Top Tethers & Anchor Fixings (Outer Rear Seats)
  • Manual Child Lock

 

SECURITY

Standard:

 

  • Locking Wheel Nuts
  • Visible Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
  • Thatcham Category 2 Security Alarm and Immobiliser
Grade '2' 'GT-Line' '3' 'Shadow' 'GT-Line S'
Smart Key with Motion Sensor - -

 

   Petrol

1.0 DPi
(62bhp) 

MT

1.0 DPi
(62bhp) 

AMT

1.2 DPi
(77bhp) 

MT

1.2 DPi
(77bhp)

AMT

Cubic capacity 998 998 1,197 1,197
Max. power, bhp at rpm  46.3 / 5,000 46.3 / 5,000 57.9 / 6,000 57.9 / 6,000
Max. torque, Nm at rpm  TBC TBC TBC TBC
5 Speed Manual (MT) x x
5 Speed Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) x x
   Petrol

1.0 DPi
(62bhp) 

MT

1.0 DPi
(62bhp) 

AMT

1.2 DPi
(77bhp) 

MT

1.2 DPi
(77bhp) 

AMT

Front suspension McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Multi link (4-Link)
14" tyres 175/65R14 175/65R14 x x
16" tyres 195/45R16 195/45R16 x x
16" tyres - - 195/45R16 195/45R16
   Petrol

1.0 DPi
(62bhp)

MT

1.0 DPi
(62bhp) 

AMT

1.2 DPi
(77bhp) 

MT

1.2 DPi
(77bhp) 

AMT

Fuel tank capacity, litres 35 35 35 35
   Petrol

1.0 DPi
(62bhp)

MT

1.0 DPi
(62bhp) 

AMT

1.2 DPi
(77bhp)

MT

1.2 DPi
(77hp) 

AMT

Carbon Monoxide (mg/km) 547.7 313.2 399.6 239.8
Total Hydrocarbons (mg/km) 22.9 29.4 26.1 28.8
Nitrogen Oxide (mg/km) 18.6 28.3 23.4 26.9
Total Hydrocarbons + Nitrogen Oxide (mg/km) - - - -
Particulate Matter (mg/km) - - - -

WLTP FUEL CONSUMPTION, EMISSIONS AND PERFORMANCE INFORMATION Download Picanto Specification WLTP FUEL CONSUMPTION, EMISSIONS AND PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

 

 Petrol

1.0 DPi
(62bhp)

MT

1.0 DPi
(62bhp) 

AMT

1.2 DPi
(77bhp) 

MT

1.2 DPi
(77bhp)

AMT 

14" Wheel '2' Grade

    Max Speed (mi/h) 90 90 - -
Acceleration 0-60 mph (seconds) 15.4 18.2 - -
Fuel Consumption - Low MPG (l/100km) 47.1 (6.0) 44.1 (6.4) - -
Fuel Consumption - Medium MPG (l/100km) 60.1 (4.7) 58.9 (4.8) - -
Fuel Consumption - High MPG (l/100km) 64.2 (4.4) 64.2 (4.4) - -
Fuel Consumption - Extra High MPG (l/100km) 51.4 (5.5) 50.4 (5.6) - -
Fuel Consumption - Combined MPG (l/100km) 55.4 (5.1) 54.3 (5.2) - -
Regulated Emission Standard Euro 6E Euro 6E - -
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions (g/km) 111 114 - -
Noise Level Moving/Stationary (dB) 70/74.5 70/74.5 - -
 

16" Wheel '3' Grade

    Max Speed (mi/h) 90 90 - -
Acceleration 0-60 mph (seconds) 15.4 18.2 - -
Fuel Consumption - Low MPG (l/100km) 47.1 (6.0) 44.1 (6.4) - -
Fuel Consumption - Medium MPG (l/100km) 60.1 (4.7) 58.9 (4.8) - -
Fuel Consumption - High MPG (l/100km) 64.2 (4.4) 64.2 (4.4) - -
Fuel Consumption - Extra High MPG (l/100km) 51.4 (5.5) 50.4 (5.6) - -
Fuel Consumption - Combined MPG (l/100km) 55.4 (5.1) 54.3 (5.2) - -
Regulated Emission Standard Euro 6E Euro 6E - -
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions (g/km) 111 114 - -
Noise Level Moving/Stationary (dB) 70/74.5 70/74.5 - -
 

16" Wheel 'GT-Line' Grade

    Max Speed (mi/h) 90 90 - -
Acceleration 0-60 mph (seconds) 15.4 18.2 - -
Fuel Consumption - Low MPG (l/100km) 44.1 (6.4) 43.5 (6.5) - -
Fuel Consumption - Medium MPG (l/100km) 55.4 (5.1) 56.5 (5) - -
Fuel Consumption - High MPG (l/100km) 58.9 (4.8) 61.4 (4.6) - -
Fuel Consumption - Extra High MPG (l/100km) 48.7 (5.8) 47.1 (6.0) - -
Fuel Consumption - Combined MPG (l/100km) 52.3 (5.4) 52.3 (5.4) - -
Regulated Emission Standard Euro 6E Euro 6E - -
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions (g/km) 122 123 - -
Noise Level Moving/Stationary (dB) 70/74.5 70/74.5 - -
 
16" Wheel 'GT-Line S' Grade     Max Speed (mi/h) - - 98 98
Acceleration 0-60 mph (seconds) - - 13.1 16.5
Fuel Consumption - Low MPG (l/100km) - - 42.8 (6.6) 40.9 (6.9)
Fuel Consumption - Medium MPG (l/100km) - - 54.3 (5.2) 52.3 (5.4)
Fuel Consumption - High MPG (l/100km) - - 58.9 (4.8) 57.6 (4.9)
Fuel Consumption - Extra High MPG (l/100km) - - 47.1 (6.0) 47.1 (6.0)
Fuel Consumption - Combined MPG (l/100km) - - 51.4 (5.5) 49.6 (5.7)
Regulated Emission Standard - - Euro 6e Euro 6e
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions (g/km) - - 125 129
Noise Level Moving/Stationary (dB) - - 68 / 74 68 / 74
 

MPG figures are obtained from laboratory testing and intended for comparisons between vehicles and may not reflect real driving results.

  1.0 DPi (62bhp)
MT
1.0 DPi (62bhp)
AMT
1.2 DPi (77bhp)
MT
1.2 DPi (77bhp)
MT
SERVICE INTERVALS 12 months / 10,000 miles, whichever comes sooner

For a greener future with WLTP

The testing measures for car pollutants, emissions and fuel consumption are changing. The new Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) aims to provide more accurate comparable vehicle data that better reflects realistic driving conditions.

MPG figures are obtained from laboratory testing and intended for comparisons between vehicles and may not reflect real driving results.

 

* Parking sensors may not match exterior body colour.

 

l = standard on grade.


OPT= optional on grade.

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