2023 Kia Picanto Gets Bolder Looks But Loses The Turbo Engine car auto cars
The highlight of the second facelift is the new face, with the new Y-shaped headlights giving it an angrier and sportier look. The bumper is also new with a revised chrome-infused tiger-nose grille and a more complex central intake featuring gloss black trim and body-colored elements. The profile is largely carried over while at the back, thegot a new pair of LED taillights which are now connected below the rear glass.
In typical Kia fashion, we only get to see the flagship GT-Line trim and not the base model which will adopt a simpler design for the bodykit. There is no mention of the crossover-style X-Line trim so there’s a chance it might have been discontinued. The base model comes standard with 14-inch wheels, in contrast with the GT-Line which gets 16-inch alloys with a diamond-cut finish. The color palette comprises 9 options, including 4 new shades .
In terms of driving dynamics, the Picanto retains the sporty suspension setup, the torque vectoring by braking, and the quick steering which place it among the most fun-to-drive options in the A-Segment.Moving inside, changes are less substantial although the technology aspect has been improved and the materials have been updated.
The base Picanto gets black cloth upholstery for the seats, while the GT Line upgrades to artificial leather, following Kia’s commitment to leather-free interiors. The Glossy Black, Adventurous Green, and Rich Brown packages allow personalization of the trim elements, with the former coming standard in the GT-Line. Kia brags about the practicality of the Picanto which can fit up to 1,010 lt of luggage when the seats are folded.
Kia hopes that the facelifted Picanto will continue the sales success of its predecessor, which is the automaker’s best-selling product in several regions. We don’t know if this is going to be the last ICE-powered Picanto, but Kia’s strategy includes 15 new fully electric models by 2027. Rivals of the Kia Picanto in the European A-segment are limited to theTAGS
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