Last year the hatchback Rio and MPV Venga, this year the urban Picanto . This is the facelift itinerary of the South Korean car manufacturer Kia , which will be followed this year by the modernized Cee'd and the all-new Optima and Sportage. However, the Picant facelift is up-to-date with better brakes, a multimedia system and a standard-compliant engine.
If you still remember the brand's latest news, the Picanto of the 2015 model year will not surprise you. Both revised bumpers correspond to the existing style of the brand, and the same can be said about the new design of the radiator grille. Modified 14-inch alloy wheels and an optional sports package are a rather pleasant bonus. The interior of all versions enjoys new chrome ventilation outlets, supposedly more youthful upholstery and more modern surrounds for the audio system. For the first time in the Picant, this can be replaced by the latest generation AVN multimedia system with a seven-inch touchscreen.
Since the Picanto is primarily aimed at the fairer sex, it is not surprising that there are three optional color options for the interior. The Red Pack combines artificial leather with red fabric upholstery, the red and black glossy decors stand out in the door panels. The Yellow Pack again has artificial leather and fabric upholstery, this time in black with yellow stitching, the dashboard and steering wheel have distinctive yellow decor. The most luxurious of the three combinations is the Brown Pack with brown artificial leather upholstery, brown door trims and piano black paint on the dashboard.
As part of the additional equipment, it is also possible to reach for brake discs with a diameter of 252 mm at the front , with which the Picanto stops from 100 km/h in 37 meters. This is 2 meters better than standard 241mm diameter brakes. The liter three-cylinder under the hood can meet the Euro 6 emission standard , but more specific specifications are missing. The list of extras is headed once again for the modernized Picant, this time for cruise control and speed limiter.
Source: Kia
