Kia Picanto 3 Doors 2012: Dynamism and good humor
After being exposed, rather discreetly at the last show in Shanghai (unlike the 5-door), the 3-door version is getting ready to come in a few weeks in the markets of the European Union. It was in Britain that the small and friendly 3-door Picanto began his career while for continental must await at least the closure of the Frankfurt Motor Show to see it arrive in dealerships.
No major changes to the B-pillar, if not the edging red, gray or black (depending on body color) on the grille and then discovers a back a bit tense with a glass that goes to get the corner of the roof, appears almost all sports and is accentuated the fold marked that goes to taillights, a slightly wider rear bumper, a lower rear bumper black (not body color) and a nice dual exhaust on version 1.2 L.
The look compact dynamic and the specialists will appreciate the aluminum wheels that are very "Cuore Sportivo" ... just like the leather upholstery red fitted this luxurious motor 1.2 L 84 hp, 121 Nm and system ISG (the Stop & Start Kia) ...
No details yet about the French range except that we know it will take the engines 1.0 L and 1.2 L (pending version IDRC):
1.0 L, 68 hp, 95 Nm
1.2 L, 84 hp, 121 Nm
BVM5 and BVA should also be in the program as we await the arrival of a super economic version for next year before a possible version we're talking about sports always on the side of South Korea. 3 doors range should also include the same level of finish, even if it appears that the premium finishing to be replaced by a finishing of sportsmanship!
A small car to be discovered in September at the Frankfurt show before it arrives in the dealership later this fall.
