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
10,217€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
127 L
35 L
55 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the KIA Picanto 1.1 CRDi VGT Emotion · 75 CV (2010)
General description
The 2010 KIA Picanto is not just a car, it's an urban statement of intent. In a world where small cars used to be synonymous with gasoline, this Picanto dared to feature a diesel heart, a small but brave 1.1 CRDi engine designed to conquer the city with an efficiency and flair that you'll love from the very first kilometer.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the Picanto is like feeling the city at your feet. Its 75 horsepower and, above all, its generous torque from low revs, turn it into a little rocket at traffic lights. It feels agile, light, and devilishly easy to maneuver thanks to its smooth steering and small turning circle. Although its highway acceleration is modest, its real pleasure lies in navigating traffic with incredible ease and visiting the gas station as little as possible, feeling how every drop of fuel stretches to infinity.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is an ode to friendliness and functionality. With its rounded shapes and friendly gaze, the Picanto brings a smile to your face. It's an honest, unpretentious car, but cleverly designed to offer five doors and a surprisingly spacious interior in a tiny body. Inside, simplicity is the norm, with hard but well-assembled plastics that promise to last. Its Achilles' heel is an almost symbolic trunk, but it's the small sacrifice to pay for its urban genius.
Technology and features
In 2010, this Picanto's technology focused on the essentials, but with surprises. Having a common-rail diesel engine with a variable geometry turbo in a car of this size was quite a technical feat, a big car's heart in a small body. The electric power steering made every parking maneuver child's play. Don't expect large screens or advanced connectivity, but you'll find the necessary technology for a safe, comfortable, and, above all, incredibly economical journey.
Competition
In the concrete jungle of 2010, the Picanto faced segment giants like the Fiat 500, the Renault Twingo, or the trio of the Citroën C1, Peugeot 107, and Toyota Aygo. However, while many of its rivals bet everything on gasoline and chic design, the Picanto played a unique and winning card: its diesel engine. It offered fuel consumption and low-end response that few could match, positioning itself as the most rational and intelligent choice for the pragmatic driver.
Conclusion
The KIA Picanto 1.1 CRDi is much more than a simple utility car; it's the perfect companion for modern city life. It's a car that takes care of your wallet with ridiculous fuel consumption and brightens your day with its agility and ease of use. Despite its limitations in cargo space and pure performance, its honesty, five-door practicality, and surprising diesel engine make it a brilliant and heartwarming choice. It's proof that the best things, and the greatest joys, often come in small packages.