Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Kia Picanto - Generation 1.1 (2004-2007)

KIA PICANTO (2004-2007)

Replacing the Pride after a 13 year run, the Picanto has modern items including an EFI engine, CD player (added later on), and front power windows for some models. Do take note that some items vary per year and trim level.






OWNERSHIP DETAILSLX/DLX1.1Base/LX
Years AvailableJuly 2005-October 2007August 2004-July 2005July 2005-October 2007
ENGINE SPECS
EngineG4H6 1.1 SOHC 12V I4G4H6 1.1 SOHC 12V I4G4H6 1.1 SOHC 12V I4
Horsepower64hp @ 5,500rpm64hp @ 5,500rpm64hp @ 5,500rpm
Torque94Nm @ 2,800rpm94Nm @ 2,800rpm94Nm @ 2,800rpm
Fuel TypeGasoline/93 OctaneGasoline/93 OctaneGasoline/93 Octane
Fuel SystemElectronic Fuel InjectionElectronic Fuel InjectionElectronic Fuel Injection
Transmission5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic5-Speed Manual5-Speed Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity35 Liters35 Liters35 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length3,495mm3,495mm3,495mm
Width1,595mm1,595mm1,595mm
Height1,480mm1,480mm1,480mm
Wheelbase2,370mm2,370mm2,370mm
Curb Weight852kg852kg852kg
Body Style5 Door Hatchback5 Door Hatchback5 Door Hatchback
Engine/Drive TypeFront Engine/Front Wheel DriveFront Engine/Front Wheel DriveFront Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating555
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front SuspensionMcPherson StrutMcPherson StrutMcPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionTorsion BeamTorsion BeamTorsion Beam
Front BrakesVented DiscVented DiscVented Disc
Rear BrakesDrumDrumDrum
Tires165/70 R14165/70 R14165/80 R13 or 175/65 R14
Wheels14 Inch Steel with Cover14 Inch Steel with Cover13 or 14 Inch Steel
SAFETY
Airbags000
Anti-Lock BrakesNoneNoneNone
Traction/Stability ControlNoneNoneNone
Other Safety FeaturesNoneNoneNone
EXTERIOR
Fog LampsNoneNoneNone
Other Exterior FeaturesAdds: Body Color Bumpers, Door Handles, and Side MirrorsAdds: Body Color Bumpers, Door Handles, and Side Mirrors, Or Black Bumpers, Door Handles, and Side MirrorsBlack Bumpers, Door Handles, and Side Mirrors
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel AdjustmentFixedFixedFixed
Steering Wheel MaterialUrethaneUrethaneUrethane
Seating AdjustmentManualManualManual
Seating MaterialFabricFabricFabric
Other Interior FeaturesNoneNoneNone
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power AmenitiesSteering, Windows (Front)SteeringSteering
Climate ControlManualManualManual
Audio SystemAM/FM/CDAM/FM/CassetteAM/FM/Cassette
Speakers222
Steering Wheel ControlsNoneNoneNone
AlarmNoneNoneNone
Keyless EntryNoneNoneNone
NOTESDepending on year, some units don't have power windows. Renamed to DLX in July 2006.Renamed to LX in July 2006. Tire size changed in July 2006.
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