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The new Picanto enjoys a whole range of
updates and the model line-up is adjusted to take advantage of the
changes in Vehicle Excise Duty regulations.
Priced from £5,995 OTR, the revised 1.0-litre Picanto is now eligible
for band B VED at only £35 per year. This saving was made possible as
the entry level model is a four-seat version with eco-friendly tyres and
upgraded engine, producing an extra 2 PS.
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A sporty-looking model will be
available for the first time, called the Picanto 3. The range
topping model will feature a mesh grille, front fog lamps, black
bezel headlamps, 15-inch alloy wheels, heated and electrically
adjustable wing mirrors with integrated side repeaters, unique
dials, headrests and alloy pedals. The Picanto 3 will be based
on the 1.1-litre engine. The full product line-up is shown
below. The major changes
all happen externally with new front and rear bumpers, new
headlights, rear clusters, bonnet and wing mirrors. |
The launch model, Picanto Ice, comes
with air conditioning whilst the range topping Picanto 3 adds full iPod
compatibility through the new factory fitted audio system.
Like the Sportage, and in response to customer demand, the indicator
stalks are now on the left hand side of the steering wheel.
The cee’d influence continues across the Kia range. In Picanto the
cee’d grille and orange dial illumination is adopted along with some
interior plastics and the switch layout of the centre console.
Full on-the-road price list for the
2008 Kia Picanto:
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Power
train |
Trim |
Power -
bhp |
Torque –
Nm |
CO2 |
Comb.
mpg |
OTR* |
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1.0-litre |
Picanto |
61 |
86 @ 2900 rpm |
117 |
57.6 |
£5,995 |
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1.1-litre |
Picanto 2 |
64 |
97 @ 2800 rpm |
126 |
53.3 |
£6,795 |
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1.1-litre auto |
Picanto 2 |
64 |
97 @ 2800 rpm |
143 |
47.1 |
£7,595 |
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1.1-litre |
Picanto Ice |
64 |
97 @ 2800 rpm |
126 |
53.3 |
£6,995 |
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1.1-litre auto |
Picanto Ice |
64 |
97 @ 2800 rpm |
143 |
47.1 |
£7,795 |
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1.1-litre |
Picanto 3 |
64 |
97 @ 2800 rpm |
126 |
53.3 |
£7,995 |
Paul Philpott, Managing Director Kia
Motors UK Ltd. said; ‘The new Sportage is a revelation and another
warranty success story for our European factory. The now famous Kia
seven year, 100,000 mile warranty is the longest in the market place and
we’re proud to lead the way.’
He added; ‘The Picanto just gets better
with age. It has really grown up and this latest generation offers a
well-built, well-rounded package at a highly competitive price.
‘These two additions to the Kia line-up
are another step along the development process of Kia in the UK, Europe
and around the world showing that Kia lives up to it’s slogan: “The
Power to Surprise”.’
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