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  • 2013 Kia Picanto LPG – 5.6 l / 100 km

    Kia is going to introduce an LPG version of the small Picanto hatchback at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. The ultra-efficient small car will be able to run on either LPG or petrol.

    2013 Kia Picanto LPG is powered by a 1.0 liter three-cylinder Kappa petrol engine with 67HP (49 kW) and 90Nm (66 lb-ft) of torque. The average fuel consumption is just 5.8 liters / 100 km with CO2 emissions of 100 g/km (on LPG). The models equipped with automatic start-stop (ISG) achieve 5.6 liters / 100 km.

    The new Picanto LPG is fitted with two fuel tanks – the regular 35-litre gasoline tank in the regular position ahead of the rear axle and a 27-litre pressurised LPG tank located beneath the trunk floor in the space previously occupied by the spare wheel.  Drivers can switch from gasoline to LPG (and vice-versa) simply by pressing a button on the dashboard.

    Initially, the bi-fuel model will be available in Germany, Italy, Poland, Czech Republic, Greece, Portugal and the Netherlands – where it expected to account for up to 7% of Picanto sales.  When it goes on sale later this year, the left-hand drive Picanto LPG will be the first, and only, LPG-powered car in the marketplace with a 7-Year, 150,000 km warranty.

    2013 Kia Picanto City
    2013 Kia Picanto City
    2013 Kia Picanto City

    Source: Kia

  • Kia Adds Versatility to the Picanto Line Up

    Kia-Picanto-White-THUMB2013 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 adding to the range the new Picanto “White”, which will be available on the three-door model. This is a high-tech addition to the range, which is set to replace the top-specification models “Halo” and “Equinox”.

    Basically, this means that the “White” Edition is the new top of the range. It is fitted with five-spoke 15” alloy wheels, Engine Start/Stop with Smart Entry System as well as Bluetooth and automatic air conditioning, and reversing sensors.

    The exterior of the car is emphasized via black tiger-nose grille with a quirky red surround. Regarding the interior, there are included leather trim steering wheel and steering wheel mounted controls, “Hollywood style” vanity mirror with a three-stage illumination feature sequence and ambient LED lighting.

    Picanto “White” is going to be powered by a 84 hp (62 kW) engine mated to a five-speed manual ISG gearbox or to a four-speed automatic one.

    2013 Kia Picanto City
    2013 Kia Picanto City
    2013 Kia Picanto City

    Source: Kia