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Kia releases first official photos of next-gen Picanto

TopGear.com.ph Car News - Next-generation Kia PicantoKia Motors has released the first official photos of the next-generation Picanto, which comes with a "bolder, more mature and more self-confident look."

"Completely redesigned and re-engineered, the new car has grown in overall length and wheelbase, and is set to redefine its position as one of the most competitive vehicles in its segment," Kia said in a statement.

The Kia Picanto currently sold in the Philippines is 3,495mm long, 1,595mm wide and 1,480mm tall. Its wheelbase is 2,370mm.

Available Picanto units in the Philippines are equipped with a 1.0-liter engine. Kia said, however, that the "grown-up" Picanto will be offered in all-new powertrains whose gasoline-fed engines come in 1.0- and 1.2-liter displacements. The Korean carmaker said "LPG, bi-fuel and flex-fuel variations" will also be available depending on market requirements.

Kia has yet to announce the market release of the Picanto but the next-generation city car will be officially unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March.

Check out the gallery below for more images of the new Kia Picanto or click this link for the sketches released in December, as well as a photo of the car that is currently available in the Philippines.

The Picanto is being sold starting at P595,000. How much do you think will the next-gen version cost?

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  • gvm0116 Jan 05 2011 @ 12:18pm
     
    as i said it before, those wheels will never make it into production. however, it is pretty good looking. the frond-end looks like a muscular version of the fiesta.
       
  • vinci24 Jan 05 2011 @ 12:29pm
     
    the headlight is copied from Toyota iQ
       
  • bourne Jan 05 2011 @ 01:17pm
     
    i dont like the bumper, looks too big. headlight and grille is ok. cool tail lights
       
  • MerryWarner Jan 05 2011 @ 02:40pm
     
    A nice addition to the segment. Very good exterior.They could have gone all out with the rear design though, it looks bland. It would also help if Price could be a tad less.
       
  • trebhz2k1 Jan 05 2011 @ 02:47pm
     
    Looks better than the i-10.
       
  • DriftKing23 Jan 05 2011 @ 04:19pm
     
    I almost thought I was looking at a Tucson.
       
  • JasonPeter Jan 05 2011 @ 04:32pm
     
    Looks like a mix of Kia Soul in terms of size? and Kia Carens at the rear especially the tail light formation though different light combination.
       
  • RS500 Jan 05 2011 @ 04:53pm
     
    I actually like this new one, its far better than the first and current design. I wonder if they'll consider bringing the Kia Cee'd.
       
  • Riskbreaker Jan 05 2011 @ 07:35pm
     
    Since it's a Kia... add 5% more to the current price of the existing Picanto and 10% more because the local distributor can.
       
  • Rem Jan 05 2011 @ 08:42pm
     
    It looks good, i10-ish headlights and front end (since Kia is owned by Hyundai) and the body reminds of Mercedes B-Class. Bigger all-new car = all new higher price range. :P
       
  • Feeter Silverster Jan 05 2011 @ 10:08pm
     
    Hyundai i10 also got facelifted this year, and they both share the same headlight... but I liked the i10 more.
       
  • GBfive Jan 06 2011 @ 02:44am
     
    very good design... i hope it's priced right. otherwise, it might suffer the same fate as the Forte.
       
  • jabroni Jan 06 2011 @ 09:15am
     
    nothing special
       
  • maklo02 Jan 06 2011 @ 10:14am
     
    th rear end has a slight resemblance to the bmw. looks cool:)
       
  • jetski Jan 06 2011 @ 11:56am
     
    hmm the price should be 488K for the Std 1.0L and 588K for the automatic 1.2L w/ driver side airbag and all-power amenities. (do not overprice or else the next generation Chevy Spark or Beat will outsell it not to mention the up coming Hyundai IX-Metro.
       
  • jetski Jan 06 2011 @ 11:57am
     
    for those comparing designs here it's not related to anywhere mentioned here, it's kia original design, resembling the Euro only Venga.. satisfied?!
       
  • gvm0116 Jan 06 2011 @ 07:44pm
     
    @jetski - i think everyone is entitled to voice out what they think a car looks like. no doubt, kia has designed a nice car, but i'm not sure it is "originally" a first. they may have taken inspiration from other cars out there. they may have taken some design cues from other kia models.
       
  • 6thgear-nitro Jan 07 2011 @ 02:48pm
     
    tamang tama ang pangalan, picanto... puro kanto
       
  • gvm0116 Jan 08 2011 @ 10:25am
     
    @6thgear-nitro - hehehe nice one
       
  • fortis Jan 10 2011 @ 12:08pm
     
    why is it that Hyundai always create cars that are heavily inspired by ford design cues? Aren't they scared that Ford might sue them for this?
       
  • Kyoichi Sudo Jan 12 2011 @ 05:14pm
     
    @Rem musta na bro?! the new picanto looks cool. it now looks sporty
       
  • nicologarcia Jan 20 2011 @ 06:24pm
     
    Toyota IQ Headlights FTW!
       
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