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.



OWNERSHIP DETAILS1.2 EX1.0 EX1.0 LX/SLX
Years Offered2012-July 2017June 2011-July 2017April 2014-2015
ENGINE SPECS
EngineKappa 1.2 DOHC 16V I4Kappa 1.0 DOHC 16V I3Kappa 1.0 DOHC 16V I3
Horsepower86hp @ 6,000rpm68hp @ 6,200rpm68hp @ 6,200rpm
Torque120Nm @ 4,000rpm94Nm @ 3,500rpm94Nm @ 3,500rpm
Fuel TypeGasoline/93 OctaneGasoline/93 OctaneGasoline/93 Octane
Fuel SystemDual Continuous Variable Valve TimingDual Continuous Variable Valve TimingDual Continuous Variable Valve Timing
Transmission5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic5-Speed Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity35 Liters35 Liters35 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length3,595mm3,595mm3,595mm
Width1,595mm1,595mm1,595mm
Height1,490mm1,490mm1,490mm
Wheelbase2,385mm2,385mm2,385mm
Curb Weight855kg845kg845kg
Body Style5 Door Hatchback5 Door Hatchback5 Door Hatchback
Engine/Drive TypeFront Engine/Front Wheel DriveFront Engine/Front Wheel DriveFront Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating555
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front SuspensionMcPherson Strut with Stabilizer, Coil SpringMcPherson Strut with Stabilizer, Coil SpringMcPherson Strut with Stabilizer, Coil Spring
Rear SuspensionCoupled Torsion Beam Axle, Coil SpringCoupled Torsion Beam Axle, Coil SpringCoupled Torsion Beam Axle, Coil Spring
Front BrakesVentilated DiscsVentilated DiscsVentilated Discs
Rear BrakesDrum BrakesDrum BrakesDrum Brakes
Tires175/50 R15165/60 R14 (MT) or 175/50 R15 (AT)165/60 R14
Wheels15 Inch Alloy14 Inch Steel with Cover (MT) or 15 Inch Alloy (AT)14 Inch Steel (LX) or 14 Inch Alloy (SLX)
SAFETY
Airbags0 or 20 or 20
Anti-Lock BrakesNone or YesNone or YesNone
Traction/Stability ControlNoneNoneNone
Other Safety FeaturesNoneNoneNone
EXTERIOR
Fog LampsFrontFrontNone
Other Exterior FeaturesAdds: Chrome Door HandlesAdds: Rear Wiper, Body Color Door Handles, Side Mirrors, and BumperBlack Door Handles, Side Mirrors, and Bumper
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel AdjustmentTiltTiltTilt
Steering Wheel MaterialLeatherUrethaneUrethane
Seating AdjustmentManualManualManual
Seating MaterialLeather and FabricFabricFabric
Other Interior FeaturesAdds: Sports PedalAdds: Passenger Seat Undertray, Power Outlet, Trip Computer60/40 Rear Folding Seat
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power AmenitiesSteering (Motor Driven), Windows, Door Locks, MirrorsSteering (Motor Driven), Windows, Door Locks, MirrorsSteering (Motor Driven)
Climate ControlManualManualManual
Audio SystemAM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX/USB with BluetoothAM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX/USBAM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX/USB
Speakers444
Steering Wheel ControlsNoneNoneNone
AlarmYesYesNone
Keyless EntryYesYesNone
NOTESAirbags and ABS brakes added in January 2017.
Automatic transmission became standard in 2014, dropping the manual.
Airbags and ABS brakes added in January 2017.
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