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  • 2012 KIA Picanto 3-door

    KIA will hit the market with the new 2012 Picanto 3-door joining the line-up for the first time since the model appeared in 2004. The small city car will also come with several new trim levels, and CO2 emissions from 99g/km – VED and Congestion Charge exempt.

    Still, both 5-door and 3-door versions are identical in order to ensure the same levels of interior space and crash safety. However, the new 3-door model boasts bigger grille, restyled front bumper with large black-bezelled foglamps with the two upper trim grades. The rear bumper has a rectangular black central section in place of body colour.

    2012 Kia Picanto 3-door will be offered in four trim levels – 1, 1 Air, Halo and Equinox

    The engine range includes brand-new 1.0-liter with 68BHP and 95Nm of torque. The bigger 1.25-litre has 84BHP and 121Nm of torque. The average fuel consumption is 60.1mpg. With a 4-speed automatic gerbox – 53.3mpg and the EcoDynamics version returns 65.7mpg.

    All versions have electronic stability control (ESC), anti-lock brakes (ABS), electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) to apportion stopping effort to the wheels with most traction, and emergency brake assist system (BAS), ensuring maximum stopping power regardless of the pressure applied to the pedal by the driver.

    2012 Kia Picanto 3-door goes on sale on September 1st and it is priced at £7 795 OTR for the entry-level version.

    Check out the price list, below!

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    Variant Power (BHP) Torque (lb-ft) Combined mpg Price OTR
    1.0 ‘1′ 68 at 6200RPM 70 at 3500RPM 67.3 £7 795
    1.0 ‘1 Air’ 68 at 6200RPM 70 at 3500RPM 67.3 £8 395
    1.25 ‘Halo’ EcoDynamics 84 at 6000RPM 89 at 4000RPM 65.7 £11 695
    1.25 ‘Halo’ Auto 84 at 6000RPM 89 at 4000RPM 53.3 £12 295
    1.25 Equinox 84 at 6000RPM 89 at 4000RPM 60.1 £11 695

    Source: KIA

  • 2012 Kia Picanto Price – £7 995

    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 as an automatic gearbox.

    The three-cylinder 1.0 litre develops 68BHP and 95Nm and returns amazing 67.3 mpg. The bigger 1.25 litre four-cylinder has 84BHP and 121Nm and averages 60.1mpg. It available with both 5-speed manual and a four-speed automatic transmission. The EcoDynamics version is with fuel consumption at 65.7mpg.

    2012 Picanto vs previous model (standard five-speed manual)

    New Previous New Previous
    1.0 1.0 1.25 1.1
    0-60mph (sec) 13.9 15.8 11.0 14.6
    Top speed (mph) 95 93 106 96
    Combined mpg 67.3 58.8 60.1 58.8
    CO2 (g/km) 99 114 109 114

    Standard specification includes body coloured bumpers, mirrors and door handles, electric front windows, Radio/CD player, trip computer and an immobiliser. There are also a height-adjustable driver’s seat and tilt-adjustable steering column, six airbags, a 60:40 split folding rear seat.

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    Picanto 1 Air adds air conditioning, and the fantastic value of the 1 specification, but without upgrading to the well specified mid-grade 2 version.

    Picanto 2 offers Bluetooth connectivity, with voice recognition and full iPod control with USB & AUX ports – both of which can be operated by the steering wheel controls – and electrically operated, heated and folding door mirrors with integrated LED side repeaters.  Air conditioning, rear electric windows, 14” alloy wheels, front fog lights, a leather steering wheel and gear lever, an alarm system, premium black upholstery and chrome exterior detailing complete the comprehensive spec package.

    The top-of-the-range 3 spec adds automatic air conditioning, heated front seats, a 6-speaker stereo system, 15” alloy wheels, body-coloured side skirts and automatic headlights with LED daytime running lights and unique LED rear lamps.

    The safety is at very high level. 2012 Picanto electronic stability control (ESC), anti-lock brakes (ABS), electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) to apportion stopping effort to the wheels with most traction, and emergency brake assist system (BAS). There are also 6 airbags and seat-belt pre-tensioners and load limiters brace occupants against a crash impact while reducing the risk of chest injury.

    As with all new Kias, a 7 year or 100 000 miles fully transferable warranty is standard on every new Picanto.

    2012 Kia Picanto UK 5-door model range:

    Powertrain Trim Power – bhp Torque – lb/ft CO2 Combined
    mpg    		 Price
    1.0-litre 1 68 @ 6,200 rpm 70 @ 3,500 rpm 99 67.3 £7,995
    1.0-litre 1 Air 68 @ 6,200 rpm 70 @ 3,500 rpm 99 67.3 £8,595
    1.0-litre 2 68 @ 6,200 rpm 70 @ 3,500 rpm 99 67.3 £9,595
    1.25-litre ISG 2
    EcoDynamics    		 84 @ 6,000 rpm 89 @ 4,000 rpm 100 65.7 £10,195
    1.25-litre Auto 2 84 @ 6,000 rpm 89 @ 4,000 rpm 125 53.3 £10,795
    1.25-litre 3 84 @ 6,000 rpm 89 @ 4,000 rpm 109 60.1 £11,195

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    Source: Kia

  • 2012 Kia Picanto

    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. (more…)