Out some of the subjective assessments from any comment related to aesthetics or content. We approach the subject starting from the distance, leaving it to facts and figures to express our thoughts. Over the past six years Kia has increased overall sales by 114%, showing only a positive +26% in 2010 and hoisting (with Hyundai) in the fifth position among the major manufacturers.
Martin Winterkorn at Volkswagen, admitted he feared the Koreans more than Toyota, so explaining the concern against a team on the rise especially in the stylistic context in which the former Volkswagen designer Peter Schreyer has given an impression far more personal and engaging than the previous style and watered down by the canons out of time and out of fashion.
Kia has therefore powerful enough to run away in rapid succession two cars and barycentric fundamental for 58% of the European market monopolized by the segments B and C: a September debut of the new Rio and in dealerships as early as the weekend will be on display Picanto second generation, presented in recent days and the subject of our road test with 1.0 petrol engine and fitting style.
The new measure utilitarian 3:59 meters in length (+ 6 cm), 1.59 in width and height in 1:48, while the wheelbase is increased by a half inch up to 2,385 mm. Body type similar to the outgoing generation, which is different for the new stylistic imprint faithful to the recent characteristics of the brand.
Pleasant and guessed the front, embellished by the lights daytime running lights, while the latter provides a well-sized rear window and headlights with floating point performance. So let's get back to the question of beginning of article. The Kia marketing positions its utility in the end "premium" segment, crediting more content than the cars more general (such as the Fiat Panda), despite the strike price is equal to 9,200 euro, which at launch will come up to 7,700 €.
The 1,000 units per month expected in Italy seem to be a conservative estimate, especially considering the feedback of the latest products. It 'nice, well equipped and costs nothing more than fair. Fears of Winterkorn therefore prove unfounded. Even the dashboard is pleasant and the lines reveals compelling, thanks largely to the insert cross faux metal steering wheel and the original two breeds.
Convincing the ergonomics of the dashboard plastics and excellent, well-matched and satisfying to the touch even in the furthest corners. Driver and passenger occupies a cozy cabin and a good size, especially height in cm where abound even for those sitting behind. The seats have padding rather stiff but not uncomfortable, although the limited support the sides does not contain sufficiently addressed in the corners at high speed.
Smooth and accurate engagement by the change. The clutch pedal also turns out to be mushy, but the game makes little too sincere and not very consistent the whole movement of the foot. Excellent visibility instead. At launch it will be possible to order the 3-cylinder gasoline engine only one-liter Kappa and accredited member of the family of 69 hp and 95 Nm consumption (4.2 l/100 km) and emissions (99 g / km) put it at the summit segment, despite what some noise especially noticeable during acceleration or recovery.
The engine is enjoyable when it sank on the accelerator, as it provides up to 6,000 rpm verve, but charge a little 'shortness of breath schemes more content and when riding with one gear too. The Picanto is predictable and sincere, understeer in the most demanding curves and turns out well clinging to the asphalt.
Since the summer will be introduced in the four-cylinder 1.2 85 bhp, while at year end will touch the three-cylinder 1.0 with LPG. This unit is somewhat interesting because of the nature of mono-fuel, the fuel tank as it measures just 10 liters and the second system contains 35 gallons of LPG.
The version we tested is the third (of four) step of the range and is available at € 11,200. Rich standard equipment: ABS, EBD, 6 airbags, 60/40 split rear seat, 14-inch wheels, manual air conditioning, color bumpers, audio system with AUX, USB, iPod and MP3 CDs. The basic version, under construction Easy, starts from 9200, while the richest Trendy stops at € 12,050.
Until June, all vehicles are discounted to € 1500. 
Martin Winterkorn at Volkswagen, admitted he feared the Koreans more than Toyota, so explaining the concern against a team on the rise especially in the stylistic context in which the former Volkswagen designer Peter Schreyer has given an impression far more personal and engaging than the previous style and watered down by the canons out of time and out of fashion.
Kia has therefore powerful enough to run away in rapid succession two cars and barycentric fundamental for 58% of the European market monopolized by the segments B and C: a September debut of the new Rio and in dealerships as early as the weekend will be on display Picanto second generation, presented in recent days and the subject of our road test with 1.0 petrol engine and fitting style.
The new measure utilitarian 3:59 meters in length (+ 6 cm), 1.59 in width and height in 1:48, while the wheelbase is increased by a half inch up to 2,385 mm. Body type similar to the outgoing generation, which is different for the new stylistic imprint faithful to the recent characteristics of the brand.
Pleasant and guessed the front, embellished by the lights daytime running lights, while the latter provides a well-sized rear window and headlights with floating point performance. So let's get back to the question of beginning of article. The Kia marketing positions its utility in the end "premium" segment, crediting more content than the cars more general (such as the Fiat Panda), despite the strike price is equal to 9,200 euro, which at launch will come up to 7,700 €.
The 1,000 units per month expected in Italy seem to be a conservative estimate, especially considering the feedback of the latest products. It 'nice, well equipped and costs nothing more than fair. Fears of Winterkorn therefore prove unfounded. Even the dashboard is pleasant and the lines reveals compelling, thanks largely to the insert cross faux metal steering wheel and the original two breeds.
Convincing the ergonomics of the dashboard plastics and excellent, well-matched and satisfying to the touch even in the furthest corners. Driver and passenger occupies a cozy cabin and a good size, especially height in cm where abound even for those sitting behind. The seats have padding rather stiff but not uncomfortable, although the limited support the sides does not contain sufficiently addressed in the corners at high speed.
Smooth and accurate engagement by the change. The clutch pedal also turns out to be mushy, but the game makes little too sincere and not very consistent the whole movement of the foot. Excellent visibility instead. At launch it will be possible to order the 3-cylinder gasoline engine only one-liter Kappa and accredited member of the family of 69 hp and 95 Nm consumption (4.2 l/100 km) and emissions (99 g / km) put it at the summit segment, despite what some noise especially noticeable during acceleration or recovery.
The engine is enjoyable when it sank on the accelerator, as it provides up to 6,000 rpm verve, but charge a little 'shortness of breath schemes more content and when riding with one gear too. The Picanto is predictable and sincere, understeer in the most demanding curves and turns out well clinging to the asphalt.
Since the summer will be introduced in the four-cylinder 1.2 85 bhp, while at year end will touch the three-cylinder 1.0 with LPG. This unit is somewhat interesting because of the nature of mono-fuel, the fuel tank as it measures just 10 liters and the second system contains 35 gallons of LPG.
The version we tested is the third (of four) step of the range and is available at € 11,200. Rich standard equipment: ABS, EBD, 6 airbags, 60/40 split rear seat, 14-inch wheels, manual air conditioning, color bumpers, audio system with AUX, USB, iPod and MP3 CDs. The basic version, under construction Easy, starts from 9200, while the richest Trendy stops at € 12,050.
Until June, all vehicles are discounted to € 1500.
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