03 October 2019, 01:14 PM
Kia Picanto has been awarded with the Best Value Car at the Sunday Times Motor Awards 2019 event. The vehicle was launched back in 2017 with a wide range of standard features - smartphone incorporation, reversing camera with dynamic guidelines and a larger 7-inch touchscreen satellite navigation.
The editors and writers of the Sunday Times Driving and Driving.co.uk along with the specialists from Times Luxx magazine and Sun Motors have managed to draw up shortlists for each of the categories.
03 February 2015, 10:18 AM
Kia is going to debut a facelifted version of the Picanto model at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The car will feature updated exterior and interior design with new customization options, cruise control and touchscreen infotainment as well as refined 1.0-litre petrol engine. The stylish A-segment city hatchback will be offered in both three- and five-door variant. In terms of exterior design, the upgrades are seen at the front. The new Picanto features redesigned front bumper and ‘tiger-nose’ g
25 April 2014, 08:42 AM
2014 Kia Picanto Quantum is an addition to brand’s popular city-car range. Ii is also part of Kia’s ‘Originals’ range, which is a line-up of vehicles that delivers unique personalities. The Quantum is available in 3-door guise and is finished in Titanium Silver metallic paintwork. It features premium black cloth interior upholstery. The power of the car comes from the 1.25-litre petrol engine which can be coupled with either a manual or automatic transmission.
Quantum delivers up to 84 hp (62
04 April 2014, 01:20 PM
Kia has announced four new high-spec models, which will satisfy the demands of customers seeking even greater luxury. The new models will also help Kia to maintain its phenomenal record-breaking sales growth in the UK. The new models include Sorento KX-4, Picanto “4” and Rio “4” as well as the pro Ceed SE Tech.
2014 Kia Sorento KX4 comes with standard 2.2 litre CRDi turbodiesel engine. There is also Parallel Park Assist, memory seat function on the driver’s seat, 19” alloy wheels, rear
22 January 2014, 04:48 PM
Kia are planning to introduce a new range for the Picanto, Rio and, cee'd (low-case spelling) models. It's called the VR7 which sounds sporty but it really isn't.
All VR7 models should have a high level of standard equipment. That means air conditioning, leathered steering wheel and gear shift knob, Bluetooth connectivity and USB and AUX ports. On the exterior the new trim-line cars will showcase a selection of features usually found on premium models: alloy wheels, reversing seonsrs, electri
28 January 2013, 11:49 AM
2013 Kia Picanto has been unveiled to the world in October last year, showing new exciting looks and features. Now the Picanto line-up is going to be offered in exclusive new color named “Fuchsia Blush” (to say it more simply – in pink).
The “girly” model will be available on the five-door model on grades “2” and “3” and will keep all of the characteristics of the main Picanto such as 14” alloy wheels, chrome door handles, heated door mirrors and front fog lights.
Additionally, Kia is addi
25 May 2011, 04:50 PM
2012 Kia Picanto will hit the market on 17 June. This is the second-generation of the model and it is set to prove better quality at decent price. 2012 Picanto offers extremely low fuel consumption and CO2 emissions as well as good performance. It is slightly larger than it predecessor and has more space and great comfort.
The engine range includes 1.0 and 1.25-litre petrol power units. The 1.25 litre is also available with an Intelligent Stop & Go (ISG) engine stop/start system as well a
04 January 2011, 02:09 PM
Kia has exclusively unleashed the first studio images of its next-generation Kia Picanto urban ride, which now benefits from more sporty, expressive and self-confident styling. Scheduled for debut at the Geneva International Motor Show in March 2011, the newly revealed Picanto model has now received a completely re-engineered body that has grown in overall length and wheelbase for more comfort.
In comparison with the current Picanto, the new-generation mini will be offered not only as a five-
25 May 2007, 03:02 PM
Kia Motors Corporation has confirmed that the newly upgraded 2007 Kia Picanto will make its world premiere at the 34th Salon Internacional del Automovil in Barcelona, Spain on 7 June. Kia’s design teams in Korea and Europe have revisited the company’s smallest car, preserved its ‘young, sporty and friendly’ spirit, and evolved the new 2007 Picanto – a car with more glamorous looks, an upgraded interior and higher quality audio equipment.
Attractively refreshed and restyled to be ‘more rounded