Kia has released today the details and images of the new generation, 2012 Kia Picanto which will have its world premiere at the 2011 Geneva International Motor Show. The 2012 Kia Picanto will go on display in Geneva on Tuesday, March 1 2011, before going on sale later in various European markets and in the UK.
The car maker says the new 2012 Kia Picanto has been completely redesigned and re-engineered, offering more space. The 2012 Kia Picanto is longer and has a wider wheelbase than the current model, and will be available in five-door and three-door configurations.
The 2012 Kia Picanto will be available with a choice between four engines, 1.0- and 1.2-litre
displacements. The standard petrol engine line-up of the 2012 Kia Picanto will be enhanced by LPG, bi-fuel and flex-fuel variations, depending on the market.
The 2012 Kia Picanto price list and exact on sale date have not yet been announced.
Kia Press Release:
NEXT GENERATION PICANTO – THE SMALL CAR, GROWN UP
2012 Kia Picanto to be offered in two body styles with four all-new powertrains
Production vehicle to be revealed at 2011 Geneva Motor Show
Kia Motors Corporation has released the first official photos of the next generation Picanto city car boasting a bolder, more mature and more self confident look.
Completely redesigned and re-engineered, the new car has grown in overall length and wheelbase and
is set to redefine its position as one of the most competitive vehicles in its segment.
Kia’s Chief Design Officer, Peter Schreyer, said, “In profile, 2012 Kia Picanto features significant sculpting and a very prominent rising character line. The result is a layering of light and shadow and this breaks up the height, giving the car a more sure-footed stance.”
While the current Picanto is available only as a five-door hatchback, the next generation version
will be offered as a five-door globally but a sportier three-door body style will also be made available in the UK and European markets.
The 2012 Kia Picanto will feature four all-new powertrains in 1.0- and 1.2-litre displacements, all boasting class leading CO2 emissions levels. In addition to the standard petrol engines, LPG, bi-fuel and flex-fuel variations will be available depending on local market requirements.
The next generation Picanto will receive its official unveiling at the Geneva International Motor Show on Tuesday March 1 2011.
The exact timing of the car’s arrival in the UK market is yet to be decided.
