This was possible by pushing the wheels further out to the corners and by shortening the front overhang.Īs for the oily bits, the naturally aspirated 1.0- and 1.25-liter gasoline engines have been carried over from the old model. The city car is roomier than before thanks to a generous 15-milimeter (0.6-inch) stretch of the wheelbase even though the overall length has not increased over its predecessor.
Kia is proud to point out the 2017 Picanto is the first car in its class to come with an autonomous emergency braking system, which as the name implies will automatically apply the brakes in case of an imminent collision in order to lower the risks of injuries.Īt the heart of the Picanto’s interior is the new seven-inch touchscreen for the infotainment system featuring support for both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. As a matter of fact, Kia says the new Picanto is the quietest model (at 39 dB) in its class at idle. Not only that, but the South Koreans have also boosted refinement on the inside by lowering the noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) levels thanks to the use of 100% more high-strength steel than its predecessor.
Lots of improvements have been made compared to the previous generation, starting with the more youthful exterior design enhanced by the new range-topping GT Line version currently under the glamorous spotlight of the 2017 Geneva Motor Show.