Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Geneva 2011: Kia Picanto the future there will also in three-door

As with the Rio Kia Picanto is also the first time offer a new three-door version. It is visually designed sport-driven than the five-door model. The second generation of the series is currently celebrating at the Geneva Motor Show (-13.3.2011) its premiere. Compared to its predecessor, the new model in length and wheelbase has grown and offers more comfort and a larger luggage space.

With 3.60 meters, the new model is 60 millimeters longer than the previous, the wheelbase has been increased by 15 millimeters. Thus offers the Kia Picanto more legroom and a 27 percent to 200 liters of luggage compartment capacity has grown. Kia expects that one in three sold Picanto will be a three-door, should appeal to the younger consumer groups.

As the most powerful engine is a four-cylinder with 85 hp and 121 Nm torque and 1248 cc cc available. In addition, two variants of the three-cylinder engine with 1 liter are available: a bi-fuel version that can run on LPG or petrol, and a gasoline engine. The bi-fuel engine mobilized 82 HP power and torque of 94 Nm, the gasoline engine 69 hp and 95 Nm of torque.

Standard, the new Picanto with a five-speed manual gearbox is fitted. A four-speed automatic available as an option for the 1.25-liter gasoline engine. Kia calls standard consumption of 4.2 and 4.5 liters of gasoline and 5.9 liter LPG. In Europe, in addition, all Picanto models with the start-stop system ISG and other Eco-Dynamics technology are available from Kia (energy-saving light machine, special starter, low-resistance tires).

As a result, CO2 emissions continue to fall to 90 to 100 grams per kilometer. (Ampnet / jri)

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