More power, great price: introducing the KIA Picanto
The need for reliability still sees many value-seeking consumers opting for a smaller new car rather than a bigger pre-owned car, according to Kia Motors South Africa
POLOKWANE – Following the introduction of the Kia Picanto 1.0 LS in October 2015, KIA Motors South Africa has expanded its Picanto offering with a 1.2-litre LS model to fill the gap between the 1.0 LS and 1.0 LX models.
The need for reliability still sees many value-seeking consumers opting for a smaller new car rather than a bigger pre-owned car, according to Kia Motors South Africa.
Positioned just above the entry-level Picanto 1.0 LS, the new Picanto 1.2 LS will continue KIA’s renowned history of offering customers a significant value proposition without compromising on its modern yet catchy design.
Visually, the Picanto 1.2 LS is identical to the Picanto 1.0 LS, offering customers colour-coded bumpers at the front and rear, as well as colour-coded door handles and side mirrors,
The new KIA Picanto 1.2 LS shares its powertrain and five-speed manual transmission with the Picanto EX. The four-cylinder, 1,2-litre Kappa MPI engine produces 65kW of power at 6 000rpm and 120Nm of torque at 4 000rpm.
All models comes standard with KIA’s class-leading new five-year or unlimited kilometre warranty and five-year or unlimited kilometre roadside assistance.
The KIA Picanto range is available in 10 exciting colours and comprises the following derivatives:
- KIA Picanto 1.0 LS Manual – R129 995
- KIA Picanto 1.2 LS Manual – R139 995
- KIA Picanto 1.2 LS Automatic – R152 995
- KIA Picanto 1.0 LX Manual – R159 995
- KIA Picanto 1.0 LX Automatic – R172 995
- KIA Picanto 1.2 EX Manual – R178 995
- KIA Picanto 1.2 EX Automatic – R191 995
A two-year or 45 000km service plan is available across the range at an additional cost, while 1.2 EX models can be specified with an optional sunroof for an additional R7 500.
