Kia Picanto GT-Line | Stylish and Smart Small Car

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In the growing of small car market, KIA has added new Picanto GT- Line with their small car series in 2018. Compete in the small car market is not the easy thing these days. There are lots of competitor for Picanto GT-Line, including its own sibling Picanto S.

KIA just keeps on giving. The award-winning model already gains the market popularity compare to its competitors where most of them largely remaining static due to low sales volume. According to the micro car selling statistics, Kia Picanto continues to grow in popularity in May 2018 where it accounted for 62.3 per cent of all micro car sales (460 units) and is up 67.7 per cent year-to-date for that period (2018 v 1203 units).

Bold and Stylish Exterior

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The first look at the new Kia Picanto GT-Line car will make you think to buy the car. It has the brand new design with new additional features compared to its last generation. The sporty look and bold design with the dynamic lines and contours give it an eye-catching look from the outside.

With the aggressive bumpers in the front and rear, 16-inch alloy wheels, dusk sensing automatic headlights, LED daytime running lights, a GT-Line body kit and with the whole thing topped off by a set of twin exhaust tips give it a new look.

 Eye Catchy Interior 

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The interior of the all-new Picanto has been redesigned and equipped with the latest technology. The design of the dash is quite attractive with the centred touch display screen and an instrument pod in front of the driver. Numerous controls are positioned on the wheel which is adding the extra benefits to the driver. 

The premium quality leather sits with red accents, and the proper amount of head and leg space inside the car feels very comfortable as we cannot overlook the fact that it’s a small car. Also, the leather look steering wheel, alloy sports pedals, and a six-speaker audio system make it more like a standard car.

A Lightweight Engine

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Under the bonnet of new Picanto GT-Line has the same engine as its previous variant Picanto S. A 62kW/122Nm 1.25-litre four-cylinder petrol engine is good enough to run in the city. What is the absent is there is no manual transmission variant of new Picanto GT-Line.

Kia officially claims that the new Picanto has the mileage of 5.8L/100km where there are different opinions on that. The good thing is it has a 35L fuel tank which means you won't have to spend much at the pump. Despite small engine, it is capable of carrying up to 1010L by folding the rear seats down.

Safety Features 

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Safety-wise the Picanto is pretty impressive despite its four-star (out of five) ANCAP safety rating. The all-new Picanto comes with advanced high strength steel. The rigidity of its reinforced chassis provides safety, improves stability, handling and lowers Noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) levels. 

Adding autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with a forward collision warning system (FCWS) in such a small car make it safer than ever. Also, rear parking sensors and a rearview camera with dynamic parking guidelines are standard across the range ensuring secure parking.

Offer from KIA

Kai has announced seven years unlimited kilometre warranty with all-new Picanto. It’s the best offer compare to the competitor.

Kia Picanto GT-Line is the most stylish and advances small city car. Its new added features give a higher rank compared to others. There are no issues getting up to city speeds with decent pace, and the four-speed auto generally shifts smoothly and intuitively considering the limited ratios.

If you’re looking for an affordable small car, the Kia Picanto GT-Line 2018 is well worth looking into, so come down to Chadstone KIA, your trusted dealer in Melbourne to discuss your needs and find out more!

Review on 3 Impressive New Kia Cars for 2016

We are on the verge of waving away 2015 and we’re looking forward to the new models that Kia has planned for 2016, while many of these aren’t yet available in Australia. In this article, we will give you a summary of the key features and updates of some popular Kia 2016 releases just to give you a sneak peak of what’s coming.

2016 Kia Sportage: Everlasting Impression

Slated for a release in the first quarter of 2016, the new Kia Sportage was first shown off back in September at a motor show in Frankfurt. The medium sized SUV has been noted for its different physical appearance compared to that of its predecessors, with a sharper, fiercer-looking front grille, and modified headlights, as well as being slightly longer than previous models.

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Feature-wise, the Australian release will include new safety features as standard including lane departure warning and blind spot detection. Also for the first time in Australia, this model will include Apple Car Play and Android Auto. The increased length allows for more space inside, which promises a more comfortable ride for driver and passengers. Engine details for the Australian release are yet to be announced, but we’re seeing 2.0 and 2.4 petrol engines overseas as well as a diesel tuber 2.0 litre. The 2016 Sportage is certainly one we’re looking forward to.

2016 Kia Cerato: A Gift of True Innovation

The 2015 Cerato was one of the year’s most widely sold cars, beloved for its sleek design in particular. Despite this, Kia came out and promised significant changes to the 2016 model, and early images seem to confirm this.

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The updated look was unveiled just last month and we can see that the new design carries over a lot of what made 2015’s offering work, with the interesting tweaks. We’ll let you decide whether you like the new look, but we are a fan of the new, longer headlights which is a nice change from the more bubbly-looking lights on the older model. The other striking difference is that the front grille has been made flatter and straighter. These changes give the Cerato a more luxury appearance.

By all reports, engine options will be the same as the 2015 Cerato and we can expect this model to be available in April or May.

2016 Kia Picanto: All in Small

You might not be familiar with the name and there’s a good reason for that; the Picanto is yet to have been released in Australia. However, it will be introduced to Australian Kia dealers at some point in the first half of 2016.

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Kia's smallest car, Picanto is being released as a viable competitor to the Mitsubishi Mirage, which currently dominates the micro-car market in Australia. But it will have its work cut out for it to hold the title as the Picanto looks primed for a big first year.

The 2016 model is rather eye-catching, with that stylish grille found across Kia’s range. The zippy micro-car has been commended for its interior space, and rumour has it the Australian model will include a spare tire (not seen in UK models). Safety features have also been a priority, receiving a 5-star safety rating from ANCAP when released to New Zealand.

Are you excited about these new cars? Don't scream yet, we will be reviewing three more flagship Kia car of their respective class in our next blog article. So stay with us and leave your comment below, and don't forget to visit Chadstone Kia's website for new updates on original Kia cars.