Kia Picanto - Generation 1.2-3 (2008-2011)

KIA PICANTO (2008-2011)

Launched in October 2007 as a 2008 model, the update gave the Picanto numerous changes including electric power steering, adjustable steering column, alarm, keyless entry, and MP3/Ipod connectivity. A 2010 facelift had Kia's Tiger nose on it without any other known changes until a new generation model was launched in June 2011.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	LX DLX/LX	LX
Years Available	October 2007-June 2011	October 2007-October 2008
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	G4H6 1.1 SOHC 12V I4	G4H6 1.1 SOHC 12V I4
Horsepower	64hp @ 5,500rpm	64hp @ 5,500rpm
Torque	94Nm @ 2,800rpm	94Nm @ 2,800rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity	35 Liters	35 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	3,495mm	3,495mm
Width	1,595mm	1,595mm
Height	1,480mm	1,480mm
Wheelbase	2,370mm	2,370mm
Curb Weight	936kg (MT), 954kg (AT)	936kg
Body Style	5 Door Hatchback	5 Door Hatchback
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	Torsion Beam
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum	Drum
Tires	165/60 R14	165/60 R14
Wheels	14 Inch Steel with Cover	14 Inch Steel
SAFETY
Airbags	0	0
Anti-Lock Brakes	None	None
Traction/Stability Control	None	None
Other Safety Features	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Body Color Bumpers, Door Handles, and Side Mirrors, Rear Defogger	Black Bumpers, Door Handles, and Side Mirrors, Rear Defogger
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	Day and Night Mirror, 60/40 Fold Rear Seat, Back Shelf Cover, 12 Volts Power Outlet
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering (Electric), Windows (Front or All)	Steering (Electric), Windows (Front)
Climate Control	Manual	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/CD/MP3/Ipod	AM/FM/CD/MP3/Ipod
Speakers	2	2
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
NOTES	Depending on year, some units have all around power windows. Facelift occurred in June 2010 without any changes.
RIVALS	Chery QQ, Chevrolet Spark, Hyundai Getz, Hyundai i10, Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Celerio

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.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	LX/DLX	1.1	Base/LX
Years Available	July 2005-October 2007	August 2004-July 2005	July 2005-October 2007
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	G4H6 1.1 SOHC 12V I4	G4H6 1.1 SOHC 12V I4	G4H6 1.1 SOHC 12V I4
Horsepower	64hp @ 5,500rpm	64hp @ 5,500rpm	64hp @ 5,500rpm
Torque	94Nm @ 2,800rpm	94Nm @ 2,800rpm	94Nm @ 2,800rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual	5-Speed Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity	35 Liters	35 Liters	35 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	3,495mm	3,495mm	3,495mm
Width	1,595mm	1,595mm	1,595mm
Height	1,480mm	1,480mm	1,480mm
Wheelbase	2,370mm	2,370mm	2,370mm
Curb Weight	852kg	852kg	852kg
Body Style	5 Door Hatchback	5 Door Hatchback	5 Door Hatchback
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	Torsion Beam	Torsion Beam
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum	Drum	Drum
Tires	165/70 R14	165/70 R14	165/80 R13 or 175/65 R14
Wheels	14 Inch Steel with Cover	14 Inch Steel with Cover	13 or 14 Inch Steel
SAFETY
Airbags	0	0	0
Anti-Lock Brakes	None	None	None
Traction/Stability Control	None	None	None
Other Safety Features	None	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	None	None	None
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Body Color Bumpers, Door Handles, and Side Mirrors	Adds: Body Color Bumpers, Door Handles, and Side Mirrors, Or Black Bumpers, Door Handles, and Side Mirrors	Black Bumpers, Door Handles, and Side Mirrors
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Fixed	Fixed	Fixed
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	None	None	None
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows (Front)	Steering	Steering
Climate Control	Manual	Manual	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/CD	AM/FM/Cassette	AM/FM/Cassette
Speakers	2	2	2
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None	None
Alarm	None	None	None
Keyless Entry	None	None	None
NOTES	Depending 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.
RIVALS	Chery QQ, Chevrolet Spark, Hyundai Getz, Suzuki Alto