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    2018 Kia Picanto

    The 2018 Kia Picanto is a small Car. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $18,490 for the LX variant and topping out at $21,490 for the Gt Line variant.

    There are 3 variants of the Picanto available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-2018.

    The 2018 Picanto was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    The Kia Picanto is only available with a petrol engine that produces 62kW and 122Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    Retail Price
    $18,490 - $21,490
    Transmission
    4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded
    Body Types
    Hatchback
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion
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    Retail Price
    $18,490 - $21,490
    Transmission
    4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded
    Body Types
    Hatchback
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

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    2018 Kia Picanto

    Available Variants

    The Kia Picanto comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being LX and the most expensive being X Line.

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    Power to Weight
    70.14 - 71.76 kW/t
    70.14 kW/t
    71.76 kW/t
    Boot Space
    255 litres
    255 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5 - 5.8 L/100km
    5 L/100km
    5.8 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    603 - 700 km
    603 km
    700 km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,400 kg
    1,400 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    141 - 156 mm
    141 mm
    156 mm
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    2018 Kia Picanto

    Dimensions

    3,595 mm
    1,595 mm
    1,485 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length3,595 mm
    Overall Width1,595 mm
    Overall Height1,485 mm
    Wheelbase2,400 mm
    Turning Circle9,400 mm
    Load Capacity536 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    2018 Kia Picanto

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Kia Picanto is the LX variant that starts from $18,490.

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    The most expensive Kia Picanto is the X Line variant that starts from $21,490.

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    The best towing capacity of a Kia Picanto is 0 kg shared by all variants.

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    The largest Kia Picanto is the X Line variant which measures 1625mm wide, 3670mm in length and sits 1500mm tall.

    All variants of the Kia Picanto have a maximum power of 62kW and 122nm of torque.

    The Kia Picanto is built in Korea and shipped to New Zealand.

    The heaviest Kia Picanto is the LX variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1400 kg.

    The Kia Picanto uses Unleaded Petrol.

    † 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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