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Kia Picanto review. Image by Shane O' Donoghue.

Kia Picanto review
You may not remember the last super-mini from Kia; it was a previous generation Mazda 121 re-badged as the Kia Pride. Believe me when I tell you that its owners were more proud of the algae living in their ponds. The Pride was not a good car. Kia still makes value for money cars, but no longer relies on Japanese manufacturers' cast offs.

   


Reviews homepage -> Kia reviews -> 2004 Kia Picanto -> 1.0 GS technical specifications

 
Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 93
0-62 mph (seconds): 16.4

Urban mpg: 47.9
Extra urban mpg: 64.2
Combined mpg: 57.6
CO2 (g/km): 118


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 3495
Height (mm): 1480
Width (mm): 1595
Wheelbase (mm): 2370
Cargo volume (litres): 220
Gross weight (kg): 1340
Kerb weight (kg): 981
Max. braked trailer weight (kg): 700
Max. unbraked trailer weight (kg): 400
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 35


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Four cylinder petrol, in line, transversely mounted in front.

Cubic capacity (cc): 999
Bore x stroke (mm): 66.00 x 73.00
Valve gear: Single overhead camshaft. Three valves per cylinder.
Max. power (bhp): 60 at 5600 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 64 at 2900 rpm

Transmission: Five-speed manual gearbox, driving through the front wheels.


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: McPherson strut with stabiliser. Coil spring with hydraulic damper.

Rear: Torsion beam axle.

Steering: Rack and pinion. 2.8 turns lock-to-lock.

Brakes: Disc brakes all round. Anti-lock braking system.








 

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