It’s not only Hyundai that has been churning out handsome vehicles lately. Kia has also revamped and upgraded its lineup and the latest model to get a makeover is the Picanto.
Kia has left behind the rounded and awkward design of the old Picanto and has now opted for an unconventional, rugged look. The 2012 Kia Picanto EX sports an aggressive chin, complete with well-designed foglamps and headlights. The rear has also received an upgrade as the tail lights, now LED, have a more appealing look.
The interiors of the new Picanto have also been jazzed up. Thankfully, Kia chose a minimalist look for the Picanto’s interior.
The 2012 Picanto runs on a 1.0L Kappa MPI I-3 SOHC 12V Engine with maximum power of 69PS at 6,200 rpm and maximum Torque of 9.6kg-m at 3,500 rpm. Transmission options are manual and automatic.
The MT variant is priced at Php545,000 while the AT variant is priced at Php599,000.
2012 Kia Picanto EX Technical Specifications
| EX – M/T | EX – A/T | ||
| Engine | Kappa I-3 D-CVVT MPI 12V | Kappa I-3 D-CVVT MPI 12V | |
| Displacement | 1.0 litre – 998 cc | ||
| Maximum power | 69hp@6,200 rpm | 69hp@6,200 rpm | |
| Maximum torque | 9.6kg-m@3,500 rpm | 9.6kg-m@3,500 rpm | |
| EX – M/T | EX – A/T | ||
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual Transmission | 4-Speed (Gate-Type) with Shift Lock | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut with Stabilizer and Coil Spring |
MacPherson Strut with Stabilizer and Coil Spring |
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| Rear Suspension | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring |
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring |
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| Tire Size | 165/60 R14 | 175/50 R15 | |
| Wheel Type | Steel with Full Sheel Cover | Alloy Wheels | |
| Side Door Handle | Body Color | Body Color | |
| Rear View Mirror | Day and Night | Day and Night | |
| Seats - Front - Rear |
Bucket Type with Sliding and Reclining 60/40 with Double Folding, Fold Flat |
Bucket Type with Sliding and Reclining 60/40 with Double Folding, Fold Flat |
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| Seat Material | Fabric | Fabric | |
| Power Features - Windows - Door Locks - Steering - Outside View Mirrors |
with Tilt Adjustable and MDPS with Heated and Body Color |
with Tilt Adjustable and MDPS with Heated and Body Color |
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| Audio System | CD/AM/FM/MP3/AUX/USB/4 Speakers | CD/AM/FM/MP3/AUX/USB/4 Speakers | |
| Aircon | Manual Climate Control System | Manual Climate Control System | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | |
| Seatbelts - Front - Rear |
3-pt. ELR x2 3-pt. ELR x2 & Lapbelt |
3-pt. ELR x2 3-pt. ELR x2 & Lapbelt |
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| Impact Absorbing Body | Body Color | Body Color | |
| Length (mm) | 3,595 | 3,595 | |
| Width (mm) | 1,595 | 1,595 | |
| Height (mm) | 1,490 | 1,490 | |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,385 | 2,385 | |
| Wheel Tread (mm) - Front - Rear |
1,415 1,418 |
1,415 1,418 |
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| Curb Weight (kg) | 845 | 865 | |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 1,340 | 1,370 | |
