KIA, the South Korean Automobile, made a comeback in Pakistan in 2018 through a partnership with Lucky Cement Group. This collaboration was possible under the Automotive Development Policy 2016-2021. KIA introduced four vehicles: Picanto, Sportage, Carnival, and K2700.
The KIA Picanto is a 5 door hatchback with a 1.0 liter MPI engine. It comes in both 5 speed manual and 4 speed automatic transmissions. The car offers a maximum power output of 69PS at 6,200 rpm and a maximum torque output of 9.6kg*m at 3,500 rpm.
In terms of fuel efficiency, the KIA Picanto achieves a range of 12-15 kilometers per liter. However, its competitors, Suzuki Wagon-R and Suzuki Cultus, with similar engine sizes, surpass it.
Import limitations imposed by the government, due to a shortage of dollars, have led to increased prices for KIA and other automakers. In July 2023, the manual version of the KIA Picanto is priced at PKR 3,350,000 in Pakistan, while the automatic version costs PKR 3,625,000. These prices are ex-factory rates.
KIA Picanto Manual
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | KIA Picanto 1.0 MT |
| Price | PKR 3,350,000 |
| Engine Displacement | 998cc |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Startup | No |
| Safety Features | |
| Airbags | 2 |
| DRLs | Yes |
| Steering Switches | Yes |
| ABS | Yes |
| Fog Lights | Yes |
| Power Steering | Yes |
KIA Picanto Automatic
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | KIA Picanto 1.0 AT |
| Price | PKR 3,625,000 |
| Engine Displacement | 998cc |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Startup | No |
| Safety Features | |
| Airbags | 2 |
| DRLs | Yes |
| Steering Switches | Yes |
| ABS | Yes |
| Fog Lights | Yes |
| Other Features | |
| Power Windows | Yes |
| Power Steering | Yes |
