Kia: This is how the Picanto speeds into the future
Kia has significantly upgraded its popular Picanto entry-level model. The agile city runabout is being presented with numerous innovations for the 2021 model year. Prices start at 13,450 Swiss francs. The adjustments include optimized engines, an automated manual transmission, an infotainment system with 20.2-centimeter touchscreen (8 inches), the UVO Connect online services and new assistance systems. In addition, shows before [...]
Adjustments include optimized engines, an automated manual transmission, an infotainment system with 20.2-centimeter (8-inch) touchscreen, UVO Connect online services and new assistance systems.
In addition, the top GT Line version in particular features a slightly modified design. The sporty variant is now more closely aligned with the brand's larger GT models.
Front and rear Practical multiple connections
There are also visual innovations on the inside. As before, the GT Line comes with black leather seats and red accents. New variants are to be added by the end of the year.
The new infotainment system, which features Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Bluetooth interfaces, allows two mobile devices to be combined with the system at the same time: one for hands-free phone calls or multimedia purposes, the other exclusively for multimedia use.
Engine range from 67 to 100 hp
The new Picanto is available with three optimized Smartstream gasoline engines that achieve increased efficiency in CO2 emissions compared with their predecessors.
The range includes a 1.0-liter T-GDi engine (gasoline direct injection with turbocharger) with 100 hp and two 1.0-liter or 1.2-liter DPI naturally aspirated engines (with dual injection) with 67 hp or 84 hp.
