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    Kia Picanto Sport (2008) price & specs

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    $18,990†
    1.1L petrol5D Micro Car5 SP MANUALFWD
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    Overview

    The 2008 Kia Picanto Sport is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Micro Car that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Kia Picanto is regarded as a small Car built in Korea with prices starting at $18,990 before on-road costs.

    This Kia Picanto is powered by a 1.1L 4-cylinder engine that has 48 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 97 Nm of torque (at 2800 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. Kia claims the Picanto Sport uses 5.2L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 126g of CO2. It has a 35L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 673km per full tank

    The Kia Picanto measures 1480mm (58.3 inches) in height, 3495mm (137.6 inches) in length, 1595mm (62.8 inches) in width with a 2370mm (93.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 936kg (2063.5 lbs) of unladen weight. The Picanto Sport comes standard with 175/50 R15 front tyres and 175/50 R15 rear tyres. It has a 60 month, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    51.28 kW/t
    51.28 kW/t
    79.57 kW/t
    Boot Space
    127 litres
    127 litres
    250 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5.2 - 5.8 L/100km
    4.2 L/100km
    6.8 L/100km
    Price
    $17,990 - $20,990
    $17,990
    $20,990
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km

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    Dimensions

    3,495 mm
    1,595 mm
    1,480 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length3,495 mm
    Overall Width1,595 mm
    Overall Height1,480 mm
    Wheelbase2,370 mm
    Turning Circle9,200 mm
    Load Capacity414 mm

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    Sport

    1.1L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Micro Car, Petrol, FWD

    $18,990†
    Price & specs

    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 126
    Standard Met: EU4

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 67
    Engine (cc): 1086
    Compression Ratio: 10.1
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine Code: G4hg
    Engine (L): 1.1
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 3
    Stroke Engine: 77
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Octane Number: 91

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 9.2
    Main Capacity (L): 35
    Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Main Type: Main

    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 5.2
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 45
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 5.2

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 15.1
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 154
    Maximum Speed (mph): 96

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 65
    Maximum Power (kW): 48
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 97
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2800

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Transmission

    Description: Manual
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Manual

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Power Steering

    Type: Hydraulic

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Type: Plastic

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Torsion Beam
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent

    Tires

    Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
    Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 175

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Micro Car
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Micro Car
    Platform Code: Hyundai Lc

    Mud Flaps

    Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
    Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear

    Spoiler

    Location: Roof

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 30.7
    Rear Seat Down (L): 868
    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (cu ft): 15.8
    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (L): 448
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 4.5
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 127

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9200
    Front Track (in): 55.1
    Front Track (mm): 1400
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 30.2
    Overall Height (in): 58.3
    Overall Height (mm): 1480
    Overall Length (in): 137.6
    Overall Length (mm): 3495
    Overall Width (in): 62.8
    Overall Width (mm): 1595
    Rear Track (in): 54.5
    Rear Track (mm): 1385
    Wheelbase (in): 93.3
    Wheelbase (mm): 2370

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Driver
    Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Passenger
    Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Rear Door

    Type: Lifting Gate

    Headlight Control

    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Complex Surface

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear

    Tinted Glass

    Location: Cabin
    Location: Rear
    Location: Side

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 700
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 1543
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 400
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 882
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1350
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 2976
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 936
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2064

    Antenna

    Type: Roof

    Audio System

    CD Player Reads MP3: yes
    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    External Connections

    iPod Connection (Front): yes

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 6

    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

    Type: Rigid

    Load Restraint

    Type: Hooks

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Parking Distance System

    Location: Rear

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Luxury Trim

    Gear Selector: Leather

    Crash Test Results

    ANCAP Standard: Ancap

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 2

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Static
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: lap
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front

    Front Seat

    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 4

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Type: Fixed

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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