Especificaciones y análisis del KIA Picanto
Power
75HP
Torque
153Nm
Consumption
4.2l/100
Emissions
112g/km
0-100 km/h
15.7s
Top Speed
163km/h
Weight
1059kg
Price
12,200€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 5v
FWD
4 / 5 doors
127 L
35 L
55 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the KIA Picanto 1.1 CRDi Emotion · 75 CV (2007-2008)
General description
The 2008 KIA Picanto with a diesel engine is much more than just a city car. It's a statement of intent, a small, brave heart designed to conquer the city with surprising efficiency and agility. In an era where every drop of fuel counts, this Picanto was presented as a smart and characterful solution for daily life.
Driving experience
Driving this Picanto is an endearing experience. Its 75 horsepower may seem modest, but the secret lies in the thrust of its three-cylinder diesel engine from very low revs. It feels lively, alert, and perfect for weaving through traffic. The manual gearbox is precise and connects you to the car, while its tiny size and power steering make parking child's play. It's a car that makes you smile with its simplicity and incredible low consumption, inviting you to move without regrets.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is honest and friendly. The rounded shapes and compact size give it a likable and accessible look, without pretensions. The five doors are a gift of practicality in such a small package. Inside, functionality reigns over luxury, with hard but well-assembled plastics that promise to last. It's a space designed to be useful, where every centimeter counts, although the trunk is a necessary sacrifice in favor of its urban agility.
Technology and features
The technology of the 2008 Picanto focuses on the essentials. Its greatest technological feat lies under the hood: a diesel engine with common-rail direct injection and a variable geometry turbo, something remarkable for its segment and year. This translates directly into its fantastic efficiency. In the cabin, simplicity is the norm, offering a pure driving experience without the distractions of modern screens, reminding us of the pleasure of just driving.
Competition
At the time, this small diesel faced segment giants like the Fiat Panda 1.3 Multijet or the trio of the Citroën C1, Peugeot 107, and Toyota Aygo with its HDi engine. It also competed with the Renault Twingo dCi. Against them, the Picanto played the card of often more complete equipment for a similar price and a warranty that was beginning to forge the Korean brand's legend of reliability.
Conclusion
The KIA Picanto 1.1 CRDi is a car that leaves a mark. It is the choice of the heart and mind for those seeking an indefatigable and extraordinarily economical urban companion. It's not a car for traveling on the highway for hours, but in its habitat, the city, it is a king. It represents a philosophy of smart and simple mobility that today, more than ever, feels relevant and necessary. A great little car that delivers what it promises with admirable honesty.