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.
