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Kia Picanto I 1.0 i 12V (60 Hp)
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Kia Picanto:
The Kia Picanto is a city car that has been produced by the South Korean car manufacturer, Kia, since 2003. Other names of the car include Kia Morning in South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Chile, Kia EuroStar in Taiwan , Kia New Morning in Vietnam and the Naza Suria or Naza Picanto in Malaysia. The Picanto is primarily manufactured at the Donghee joint-venture plant in Seosan, South Korea, though some countries locally assemble complete knock-down versions of the car....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Overview:
Kia Picanto (I). With 86 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It boasts low fuel consumption (~5.9 l/100km). Weighing only 981 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 16.3 s). The top speed reaches 150 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Picanto I achieved a respectable 3-star rating for adult occupant protection in 2004, which was average for its class and era, though it would be considered basic by modern standards.
1.0 i 12V (60 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Basic performance, primarily suited for very light urban duties. Struggles significantly on highways or with multiple passengers.
Fuel Economy
Decent fuel economy for its size, but the lack of power might lead to pushing the engine harder, impacting real-world efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Compact size ideal for city driving and parking
- • Good fuel economy, especially the CRDi diesel engine
- • Low running costs and affordable purchase price
- • Practical interior with decent space for its class
- • Generally reliable and easy to maintain
Cons:
- • Basic safety features by modern standards (3-star Euro NCAP)
- • Limited highway performance, particularly with petrol engines
- • Basic interior quality and materials
- • Unrefined ride quality on rougher roads
- • Limited boot space compared to larger segments
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Kia |
| Model: | Picanto |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.0 i 12V (60 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2004 |
| End of production: | 2007 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 60 Hp @ 5600 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 60.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 86 Nm @ 2900 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | G4HE |
| Engine displacement: | 999 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 3 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3 l |
| Coolant: | 4.7 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 66 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 73 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 5.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 4.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 4.9 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 16.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 16.3 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 150 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 16.4 kg/Hp, 61.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 11.4 kg/Nm, 87.7 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 15.5 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 981 |
| Max. weight: | 1340 |
| Max load: | 359 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 882 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 220 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3495 mm mm |
| Width: | 1595 mm mm |
| Height: | 1480 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2370 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1400 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1385 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.2 m |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 155/70 R13 |
| Wheel rims size | 4.5Jx13 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Torsion |
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