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Saturday, December 4, 2010

2012 Kia Picanto revealed

Kia has released the first details of its next generation Picanto, which will debut at this March’s Geneva International Motorshow.


Few technical specifications have been released, but from launch power will come from a choice of 1.0 or 1.2 litre petrol engines, both of which are brand new. A 1.1 litre diesel will join the line-up later.

A big change from the current model is that, in Europe at least, a three-door version will be offered alongside the usual five-door hatchback body style.

Judging by the images, the styling is a huge advance on the current Picanto. The front end seems particularly dramatic and - unsurprisingly - shares its look with other recent Kia models, such as the Venga.