Car Profiles - Kia Picanto

KIA PICANTO

More European inside and out, the third generation Picanto wears a new dress. While prices had increased, content level isn't competitive plus it became downgraded.

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Price Range: P635,000-P798,000

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Last Update: January 23, 2018

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	GT Line	SL
Price	P798,000	P635,000 (M/T), P696,000 (A/T)
Warranty	5 Years or 100,000kms	5 Years or 100,000kms
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	Kappa 1.2 DOHC 16V I4	Kappa 1.0 DOHC 16V I3 (M/T) or Kappa 1.2 DOHC 16V I4 (A/T)
Horsepower	86hp @ 6,000rpm	68hp @ 6,200rpm (M/T) or 86hp @ 6,000rpm (A/T)
Torque	120Nm @ 4,000rpm	94Nm @ 3,500rpm (M/T) or 120Nm @ 4,000rpm (A/T)
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Multi Point Injection	Multi Point Injection
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	35 Liters	35 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	3,595mm	3,595mm
Width	1,595mm	1,595mm
Height	1,495mm	1,495mm
Wheelbase	2,400mm	2,400mm
Curb Weight	980kg	952kg (M/T), 980kg (A/T)
Body Style	5 Door Hatchback	5 Door Hatchback
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Stabilizer, Coil Spring	McPherson Strut with Stabilizer, Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle, Coil Spring	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle, Coil Spring
Front Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum	Drum
Tires	185/55 R15	155/80 R13 (M/T) or 175/65 R14 (A/T)
Wheels	15 Inch Alloy	13 Inch Steel with Cover (M/T) or 14 Inch Alloy (A/T)
SAFETY
Airbags	2	1
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes	None
Traction/Stability Control	None	None
Other Safety Features	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	None
Other Exterior Features	Adds: LED Daytime Running Lights, Rear Wiper, Mud Guard	Rear Defogger
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: 60/40 Rear Folding Seat, Satin Chrome Door Handles	Adds: Single Folding Rear Seat, Grey Door Handles
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering (Motor Driven), Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold	Steering (Motor Driven), Windows (Front), Door Locks
Climate Control	Manual	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/MP3/AUX/USB	AM/FM/MP3/AUX/USB
Speakers	4	4
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Trip Computer	Yes, Trip Computer
Alarm	Yes	None
Keyless Entry	Yes	None
RIVALS	Chevrolet Spark, Hyundai Grand i10, Mitsubishi Mirage, Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Celerio, Toyota Wigo

See previous generation models of the Picanto:

Kia Picanto (2011-2017)
Kia Picanto (2004-2011)