Kia Motors is entering in Indian auto market in 2019 with its compact SP concept SUV. After the launch of SP concept Kia will bring “Picanto” in India. Hyundai owned brand Kia has started the production of its upcoming SUV or we can call it Creta and Tata Harrier. But to increase the sales number Kia need to launch a hatch. What can be a better option than Picanto.
Kia Picanto Price in India
Kia Picanto Price: Rs 5 – 7 lakhs
Picanto is going to be a premium entry level hatch by Kia. After the launch of the Kia Rio and Kia SP concept; Picanto will launch in India.
Kia Picanto Exterior
On the exterior, it will get halogen projector headlights with U-shaped LED daytime running lights around the projector. It will also get LED indicator under the headlights. The signature tiger nose grille is wider to meet the headlights. When we talk about bumper you’ll see huge grille and it will get fog lamps interpreted on the bumper.
Kia Picanto Launch In India
Around the side, you will see 14-inch alloy wheels. There are bulges around the front and rear wheel arches. The winder line is also scalloped meaning goes down instead of bringing straight.
On the rear, you will see the sharp antenna on the top of the rear door. The rear window is small and it gets angular LED tail light and a black surround on numberplate.
Kia Picanto Interior
Picanto looks much sophisticated as compared to all other hatch in this segment. It got the horizontal layout a flowing infotainment system above the air vents as well as cool looking lozenge-shaped vertical events on the side. The new three spoke steering wheel will be rap with a leather cover.
It will get all steering mounted controls with new chip button for controlling your multi info display that might not be offered in India. The Picanto will get full 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with apple car play and android auto. It will get a reverse camera with dynamic guidelines.
Kia Picanto Interior Images
The boot of the Picanto is bigger and as a result, you will get more space which is 250 litres. There is plenty of headroom and knee room for a rear passenger.
Kia Picanto Features
Keyless entry
Start/Stop
Automatic headlights
Manually adjustable fabric seats
Tilt adjustable steering wheel
6-speakers
6 airbags (on top variant)
ABS with EBD and brake assist
Electronic stability control
Seat belt reminder on all seats
Kia Picanto Dimensions
It measures 3.6 meters long and 1.6 meters wide. Picanto will get ground clearance of 2.4 meters.
Kia Picanto Engine Specs
Kia is going to offer 1.2-litre naturally aspirated 4-cylinder engine. It will produce 82 horsepower and torque of 122 Nm. The engine is mated with 4-speed automatic gearbox and will get a 5-speed manual for India only.
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Kia will market Picanto as a premium hatch in India like Baleno. But the price will be much less to attract the customers.
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