2012 Kia Picanto EX Impressions

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
Rear Suspension		Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
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
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
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
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
Curb Weight (kg)		845	865
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg)		1,340	1,370