While the current Picanto is available only as a five-door hatchback, the new 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-litre displacements, all boasting class leading CO2 emissions levels. In addition to petrol engines, LPG bi-fuel and flex fuel variations will be available depending on market.
Kia Australia continues to be a little coy about whether or not we will see the new Picanto on the market here in Australia but with all those possible fuel options I think there’s a good chance that it may make an appearance before too long. It certainly has some green credentials that may make it rather appealing to some city motorists.