Kia Picanto - Generation 2.1-2 (2011-2017)

KIA PICANTO (2011-2017)

Improved in many ways, the second generation Picanto has an interior and exterior that is European levels but equipment levels are primitive. The basic LX is introduced in 2014 only to be dropped a year later.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	1.2 EX	1.0 EX	1.0 LX/SLX
Years Offered	2012-July 2017	June 2011-July 2017	April 2014-2015
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	Kappa 1.2 DOHC 16V I4	Kappa 1.0 DOHC 16V I3	Kappa 1.0 DOHC 16V I3
Horsepower	86hp @ 6,000rpm	68hp @ 6,200rpm	68hp @ 6,200rpm
Torque	120Nm @ 4,000rpm	94Nm @ 3,500rpm	94Nm @ 3,500rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Dual Continuous Variable Valve Timing	Dual Continuous Variable Valve Timing	Dual Continuous Variable Valve Timing
Transmission	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity	35 Liters	35 Liters	35 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	3,595mm	3,595mm	3,595mm
Width	1,595mm	1,595mm	1,595mm
Height	1,490mm	1,490mm	1,490mm
Wheelbase	2,385mm	2,385mm	2,385mm
Curb Weight	855kg	845kg	845kg
Body Style	5 Door Hatchback	5 Door Hatchback	5 Door Hatchback
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Stabilizer, Coil Spring	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	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle, Coil Spring
Front Brakes	Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs
Rear Brakes	Drum Brakes	Drum Brakes	Drum Brakes
Tires	175/50 R15	165/60 R14 (MT) or 175/50 R15 (AT)	165/60 R14
Wheels	15 Inch Alloy	14 Inch Steel with Cover (MT) or 15 Inch Alloy (AT)	14 Inch Steel (LX) or 14 Inch Alloy (SLX)
SAFETY
Airbags	0 or 2	0 or 2	0
Anti-Lock Brakes	None or Yes	None or Yes	None
Traction/Stability Control	None	None	None
Other Safety Features	None	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front	None
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Chrome Door Handles	Adds: Rear Wiper, Body Color Door Handles, Side Mirrors, and Bumper	Black Door Handles, Side Mirrors, and Bumper
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Leather and Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: Sports Pedal	Adds: Passenger Seat Undertray, Power Outlet, Trip Computer	60/40 Rear Folding Seat
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering (Motor Driven), Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering (Motor Driven), Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering (Motor Driven)
Climate Control	Manual	Manual	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX/USB with Bluetooth	AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX/USB	AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX/USB
Speakers	4	4	4
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes	None
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	None
NOTES	Airbags and ABS brakes added in January 2017. Automatic transmission became standard in 2014, dropping the manual.	Airbags and ABS brakes added in January 2017.
RIVALS	Chevrolet Spark, Hyundai Grand i10, Mitsubishi Mirage, Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Celerio, Toyota Wigo