New Picanto is now a small car, grown-up,” comments Soon-Nam Lee,
Director of Overseas Marketing, Kia Motors Corporation. “It is such a
complete car, such a high quality package, offering numerous premium
features and multiple trim choices, that it will raise the fundamental
perception of A-segment models to a higher level.
Highly efficient engines deliver great fuel economy
Selected models will also be available with Kia’s fuel-stretching
EcoDynamics technologies (automatic stop-start – ISG, advanced
alternator control, upgraded starter motor and low-rolling resistance
tyres), cutting emissions even further – to between 95 and 102 g/km.
Enhanced safety for occupants and pedestrians
The all-new bodyshell created for the Picanto uses a higher
percentage of high-strength steel and incorporates ring-shaped
reinforcing loops within the B- and C-pillars, plus additional bracing
at the front between the cowl and suspension towers for improved
rigidity.
For greater side-impact protection, the B-pillar and side sills are
reinforced with high-tensile steel plates, the anti-intrusion door-beams
are extended to overlap the B-pillar and polyurethane pads are fitted
within the front door trims.
Available safety equipment will include up to six airbags, electronic stability control and hill-start assist.
For additional safety, an Emergency Stop Signal system is standard in
Europe. Sensors detect when the driver is braking suddenly and hard,
and then flash the brake lights three times to alert following drivers
that the car is slowing rapidly.
Pedestrian safety has also been improved by fitting a new
cross-member below the front bumper, creating a deformable cowling ahead
of the windscreen and off-setting the hood striker by 50 mm from the
car’s centre line.
NVH counter-measures include larger hydraulic mountings for the
engine and transmission, a triple-layer dashboard bulkhead
sound-deadening panel, dual door sealing strips, and two measures to
reduce wind noise – sound-blockers within the door mirror mounts and
moving the radio antenna towards the rear of the roof
Fresh Engine Choices
Though the engines are humble, they for sure serve the purpose for the
new Picanto. Buyers will have a choice of 1.0L and a 1.2L gasoline
engine;Both the variants come with Kia’s class-leading CO2 emissions
levels that are lesser than any of its rivals, helping make the world a
better place to live!
Sources have it that the cleanest of Picanto engine this year, will not
spew out anything more than 100g/km. Now with such an environment
friendly emission, the model for sure is set to rock the go-greener
segment of users.
Total of 4 engine variants is what teh brand promises with the 2011
Picanto edition. Along with a regular petrol engine, we are also likely
to see LPG, bi-fuel and flex-fuel versions this year.
Does it Look Any Different
One glance from a distance and one would not realize how different the
new model is from its predecessors; however a closer look shows the
growth in the length of the model. Also the model’s height has been
lowered to give it a firmer sure-footed stance.
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1.25-litre
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1.0-litre
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1.0-litre Bi-fuel
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Displacement
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cc
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1,248
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998
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998
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Power output
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ps
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85 @ 6000 rpm
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69 @ 6200 rpm
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82 @ 6400 rpm
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Torque output
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Nm
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121 @ 4000 rpm
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95 @ 3500 rpm
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94 @ 3500 rpm
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Engine details
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Kappa 4-in-line, DOHC,
four-cylinder with dual CVVT
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Kappa 3-in-line, DOHC
three-cylinder with dual CVVT
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Transmission
Transmission type
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Five-speed manual
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Five-speed manual
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Five-speed manual
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Four-speed auto
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Suspension, steering and braking
Front axle
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Fully independent subframe-mounted
MacPherson struts with coil spring, gas-filled dampers and
anti-roll stabiliser bar.
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Rear axle
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Semi independent CTBA with
separate coil springs and gas-filled shock absorbers
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Braking system
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Ventilated front discs 241 x 18
mm, and solid rear discs (234mm x 10mm) with ABS and EBD and ESC
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Steering
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MDPS electric power-assisted,
rack-and-pinion, 3.4 turns lock-lock
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Wheels
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13 inch x 4.0B/ 14 inch x 5.0J/ 15
inch x 5.5J
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Tyres
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155/70 R13 / 165/60 R14 / 175/50
R15
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Dimensions and weights
Wheelbase
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mm
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2,385
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Overall l / w /
h
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mm
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3,595 / 1,595 / 1,480
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Front / Rear overhang
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mm
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700 / 510
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Front / Rear track
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mm
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1,421 / 1,424
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Head / Leg / Shoulder room front
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mm
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1,002 / 1,070 / 1,290
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Head / Leg / Shoulder room rear
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mm
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962 / 820 / 1,280
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Minimum kerb weight (manual)*
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kg
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855
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845
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885
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Maximum kerb weight (manual)*
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kg
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955
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945
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985
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Turning circle
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metres
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9.8
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Drag coefficient
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Cd
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0.31
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Performance and fuel consumption
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1.25-litre
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1.0-litre
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1.0-litre Bi-fuel
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Acceleration (0-100 kph)*
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seconds
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11.4
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14.4
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14.4
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Maximum speed*
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kph
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171
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153
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153
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Fuel consumption**
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mpg
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65.8
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67.3
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47.9 (LPG)
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CO2
CO2 (with ISG)
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g/km
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105
100
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99
95
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95
90
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Fuel tank capacity
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litres
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35
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35
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35 LPG /10 petrol
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Details:
KIA MOTORS
The Power to
surprise"
Harka Bahadur Gurung
Sales & Marketing Officer
Mobile: 9846021961
A
& D AUTO HOUSE
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Tel.no:+977-61-522094,526899
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