Kia introducing next-generation Picanto at Geneva show
04 January 2011
Kia Motors Corporation will officially unveil the next-generation Picanto city car at the Geneva International Motor Show in March 2011.
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| Next-generation Picanto. Click to enlarge. |
Completely redesigned and re-engineered, the new car has grown in overall length and wheelbase. While the current Picanto is available only as a five-door hatchback, the next generation version will be offered as a five-door globally while a sportier three-door body style will also be marketed in Europe.
The new Picanto will feature four all-new powertrains in 1.0- and 1.2-liter displacements, all offering class-leading CO2 emissions levels, according to Kia. In addition to petrol engines, LPG bi-fuel and flex fuel variations will be available depending on market.
A hand to Kia/Hyundai for moving ahead at a faster pace, specially with fuel efficient cars. This may be the main reason why they are selling more and taking a larger market share.
Posted by: HarveyD | 04 January 2011 at 08:16 AM
This looks a bit like a Fit and may be targeted towards a younger crowd, but when it comes to family cars and commuting, they may not be so popular in the U.S.
I am all for lighter more fuel efficient safe cars, but when you spend enough time behind the wheel you begin to appreciate a quiet smooth ride. Short wheel bases and stiff springs may be fine for around town but not for an hour each way commute.
Posted by: SJC | 04 January 2011 at 01:10 PM