All-new Picanto stands out

THE all-new Kia Picanto, which made its global premiere at the Geneva Motor Show, has been redesigned and re-engineered with stand-out styling that conveys a sense of solidity and maturity. Longer than the previous model and with an extended wheelbase, the new Picanto promises more passenger comfort and increased cargo space. It is set to completely redefine its position as one of the most competitive vehicles in the A-segment. ?Following the tremendous success Picanto has shown in the South African market, our new Picanto aims to continue this legacy,? says Ray Levin, CEO of KIA Motors South Africa.

?The new Picanto will stand out in this segment with an ultra modern exterior, a highly functional interior (with new and exciting features), as well as competitive performance and safety features. It is such a complete car, such a high quality package, offering numerous high-end features and, will raise the fundamental perception of A-segment models to a higher level. ?The new Picanto will also maintain Kia?s reputation for delivering great value. It will deliver premium features at affordable prices and generate increased showroom traffic at our dealerships.

?Kia customers will benefit from the next generation Picanto?s greatly reduced CO2 emissions, improved fuel economy and reduced ownership costs and will be a stand-out option in this highly competitive segment.? Over the last three years the Kia product family has undergone a complete design metamorphosis. Up front, the Picanto expresses the same assertive vigour and refinement as the Sportage, and shares with them the same signature ?tiger nose? grille ? the black mesh surrounded by a painted silver bezel (1.0) or a chrome-plated bezel on the 1.0 LX and 1.2 EX models.

This bold front end is supported by a stronglysculpted and dynamic body which emphasizes the strength and maturity of the Picanto and gives the vehicle a real ?sporty presence? on the road. The strong body feature line along the side brings a dynamic tension to the car?s profile and beautifully integrates the exterior door handles. This is just another example of the attention to detail which sets the new Picanto apart from its competitors. Looking from the rear, the Picanto?s new design theme emphasizes chic modernity, with its large rear window framed by the unique rear lamp graphic and supported by a strong purposeful bumper section. The new Picanto makes a strong, well-balanced and cohesive design statement which combines a contemporary fashionable feel with rational functionality.

While its ultra modern styling makes it stand out from the crowd, the new 3.6-meter long Picanto also remains a practical car. On the outside, overall vehicle length has increased by 60 mm, and the wheelbase has grown by 15 mm. These increases and some clever interior packaging, have enhanced the cabin space for people (front legroom is up by 36 mm) and for cargo. The length, width and height of the cargo space is increased by 64, 15 and 69 mm respectively, its capacity growing by 27% to 200 litres (VDA). Attention to small details of the exterior design have improved the new Picanto?s aerodynamics, reducing its drag figure to just Cd 0.31 ? better than the vast majority of A-segment cars.

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