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
9,192€
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 Concept · 75 CV (2010)
General description
The 2010 KIA Picanto is much more than just a city car; it's a travel companion that wins you over with its honesty and practical spirit. In a world of excess, this little giant with its efficient 75-horsepower CRDi diesel engine presented itself as a smart and heartfelt solution for the urban jungle, proving that greatness often comes in small packages.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the Picanto is to rediscover the pleasure of agile and direct driving. Its three-cylinder diesel engine, with 153 Nm of torque available from low revs, offers an energetic and surprising response to move effortlessly through traffic. It doesn't seek speed records, but rather to convey a sense of control and efficiency, with a precise manual gearbox that connects you to the machine and fuel consumption that makes you smile at every visit to the gas station. It's a car that feels alive and willing in its natural habitat: the city.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is a statement of friendliness and functionality. With rounded, friendly shapes and large headlights that seem to look at you with curiosity, the Picanto radiates charisma. Its compact dimensions of just 3.5 meters make it the king of parking, while its five doors offer unexpected practicality in a car of its size. Inside, simplicity is its virtue, with a well-utilized space and intuitive controls that make you feel at home from the very first moment.
Technology and features
In an era before giant screens, the Picanto focused on the technology that really matters for daily life. Its electric power steering makes maneuvering child's play, and its common-rail direct-injection diesel engine with a variable geometry turbo was an advanced piece of engineering for its segment. It won't overwhelm you with gadgets, but it will provide you with the essential tools for safe and economical driving, reminding you that the best technology is the one that works without complications.
Competition
In the competitive city car segment, the Picanto faced titans like the Fiat Panda, the trio of the Citroën C1, Peugeot 107, and Toyota Aygo, and its cousin, the Hyundai i10. Each had its own charm, but the Picanto distinguished itself with its balance of a surprisingly capable diesel engine, a practical five-door design, and a warranty that was beginning to forge KIA's legend of reliability.
Conclusion
The KIA Picanto 1.1 CRDi is a car with a soul, a rational choice that also appeals to emotion. It is proof that you don't need a large budget or an imposing size to enjoy a reliable, incredibly economical vehicle perfectly adapted to the needs of modern life. It is a small everyday hero that fulfills its mission with an efficiency and simplicity that are captivating.