Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Press Launch Kia Picanto: Small is beautiful

Kia has launched the second generation of its smallest, the Picanto presented. The A-segment model is completely different from its predecessor. The Picanto has become compared to the first generation of 2004 clearly adult. In addition, the little Korean many more values that can be seen. He is very small but powerful.

Prices start for the 1.0 five-door at 9390 €. First time, the Picanto is now in three-door (from 8990Euro) are offered. This body style is a sporty and responsive to the exact people who need (yet) have four doors. In Germany, the Picanto is in May 2011 but initially only as a five-door model on the market.

The three-door version will follow in autumn. The Korean carmaker expects will be sold a third of a three-door Picanto from then on. In the exterior view of the Picanto is now added into the Kia design concept. The front view is dominated by the Kia-typical "tiger nose", which is already known by Venga and Sportage.

Added to this is the radiator grille with double tapered structure. In the interior the occupants meet a more mature design. The materials are well made and feel good, too. With its length of 3.60 meters of the Picanto has grown by 60 millimeters, which is also in the back seat with a larger leg room (plus 36Millimeter) is noticeable.

The cargo area holds 200 liters, providing space for two board luggage trolleys. For passive safety concerns in the Picanto standard six airbags and a knee airbag for the driver and front active headrests. The electronic stability control for the equipment version "Spirit" series and in the variant "Vision" optional.

To drive a 1.2-liter petrol engines with 85 horsepower and a 1.2-liter gasoline engine with 69 hp Added to this is to choose another LPI variant, which provides 63 kW / 82 hp on LPG (LPI) or Gasoline can be operated. LPG as Picanto costs 1300 Euro extra charge. The LPI option offers a pleasant ride.

When driving have no concessions are made. The circuit finds its way gently into the required courses. It provides a dynamic driving style, supported by the LPI engine. It supports the economy of the engine by a stop-start system that does reliably at stops and restarts its service, and so even the low fuel costs for the LPI further reduced.

The little "Standtfloh" thanks to its design draws attention to itself. It should also not be innocent fresh colors. The Picanto will find fans, whether in cities, a maneuverable, looking a little parking space consumption end vehicle or with families who seek a flexible second car or for commuters who are looking for a cheap vehicle for commuting to work or even at young drivers who a vehicle with individual design preference.

The Picanto offers many more. Data: Kia Picanto 1.0 LPI length x width x height (in m): 3,60 m x 1,60 m x 1,48 m Engine, displacement: three-cylinder, 998 cm3 Power: 60 kW / 82 hp at 6400 rpm Maximum torque: 94 Nm at 3,500 rpm Average fuel consumption / CO2: 6.7 liter diesel / 90 g / km Acceleration 0 to 100 km / h: 14.3 seconds Top speed: 156 km / h empty weight, payload: 960 kg / 420 kg Boot: 200 liters, expandable base price: 10 690 Euro

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