It is one of the last models of its kind: Kia Picanto, the mini city car that resists in our marketuntil most competing models have disappeared. There is little more than the Panda, i10, Ignis or Aygo X. The Forfour, Ka, C1/108 have all faded into the background. Others still exist, but their conversion to electric sealed their main advantage: price. This is, for example, a case Twingo E-Tech, Fiat 500e and Volkswagen e-Up! Example. The Picanto even acts as an underdog in the Kia range when it comes to The only model is not electrified. From thermal 48V to electric, from hybrid to rechargeable hybrid, all other models offer at least one electric option.

queen of cities

Picanto is a name that dates back to 2004, when the first generation was introduced. It is a small, compact, pragmatic and economical model., appreciated in the city or for short trips. Like Hyundai and Toyota, Kia maintains a small model in this abandoned segment, to occupy all market segments! The recipe seems to work as the Picanto is based in France third in terms of sales from the manufacturer. Sportage and Niro crossovers are behind. The third and current generation dates back to 2017 and underwent a minor facelift in 2021.

It is available from three engine options, all gasoline. Atmospheric 1.0 L for 84 horsepower, and 1.2 L for 84 horsepower. The assortment ends with turbo block developing 100 horsepower. Just two years after its last facelift, the Korean mini sitikar looks set to return to the pool table! A remastered copy has just been leaked onlineand without camouflage…

Kia’s new identity

Wait, because its design changes a lot. At least from the front side. This is one of the latest models to catch up with Kia’s new design language. Reliable and clear lines, emphasized by the new logo. The bow is rather complex, with overly geometric shapes. The projectors have an original star shape, and now connected together aand chrome strip. It’s more refined at the rear, where you’ll recognize the shape of the current lights, which, however, become connected by a light strip. Aboard, combination of devices gets rid of his needles and becomes 100% digital. The central touchscreen is also getting bigger. We’ll have to wait to find out more about that images provided by The Korean Car Blog be the only thing we have of him at the moment…

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