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Indications have emerged that Kia’s new offering , the all-new Picanto, is a car to watch. Coming ahead of its world premiere scheduled for the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show in March, Kia Motors, Wednesday, released the very first images of the third-generation Picanto and one of Kia’s global best-selling cars thus teasing its numerous patrons of what to expect in the entry-level car.
Created at Kia’s design centres in Namyang, Korea and Frankfurt, Germany, it is evident that the new Picanto, from what we’ve seen, is surely bringing youthful and energetic character to the A-segment of the auto market .
The new model – revealed in Kia’s sports-inspired ‘GT-Line’ specification – conveys a more assertive stance through bolder body lines and subtly sculpted surfaces. A 15 mm-longer wheelbase (2,385 mm to 2,400 mm) also pushes the wheels further out into each corner for a more confident appearance. The Picanto’s colour palette is more vibrant than ever, with a choice of 11 bright paint options designed to make the car stand out.
Inside, Picanto’s suite of high-tech comfort, convenience and safety features is underscored by a modern and refined new cabin design. At the heart of the cabin is a new ‘floating’ touchscreen infotainment system, making the latest in-car technology available to occupants. The Picanto offers greater potential for customer personalisation, with buyers able to choose from a range of colours for trim and upholstery.
It is sure that buyers of the all-new Picanto will enjoy smarter packaging efficiency than ever before, with more cabin and cargo space than rivals in the A-segment. And despite its extended wheelbase, the Picanto still retains its characteristically compact dimensions. Now with a shorter front overhang and longer rear overhang, the all-new model is the same length (3,595 mm) as the car it replaces.
The all-new Picanto is expected to go on sale at the end of the third quarter of 2017.
