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About the Kia Picanto
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2020 Kia Picanto is a small car offered in a 5D hatchback body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $14,190 for the S variant and topping out at $18,190 for the GT.
There are 4 variants of the Picanto available in Australia and this generation went on sale in April of 2020.
Engine options include 1.2L multi-point injection (62kW/122Nm) and 1.0L turbo petrol direct injection (74kW/172Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The 2020 Picanto was offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Power to Weight
61.79 - 72.38 kW/t
52.49 kW/t
126.14 kW/t
Boot Space
255 litres
182 litres
255 litres
Fuel Efficiency
4.81 - 5.81 L/100km
4.69 L/100km
5.99 L/100km
Vehicle Range
603 - 729 km
583 km
745 km
Price
$14,190 - $18,190
$13,990
$48,990
Warranty (Years)
7 years
3 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
999,999 km
100,000 km
999,999 km
Years on Sale
3 years
2 years
5 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
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2020 Kia Picanto Price
GT-Line
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $15,890 |
| 1.2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $17,490 |
| 1.2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $17,290 |
| 1.2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $15,690 |
S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $15,990 |
| 1.2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $14,390 |
| 1.2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $15,790 |
| 1.2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $14,190 |
X-Line
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $16,190 |
| 1.2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $16,390 |
| 1.2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $17,790 |
| 1.2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $17,990 |
GT
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.0L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $18,190 |
| 1.0L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $17,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2020 Kia Picanto Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Picanto
The most fuel efficient Kia Picanto is the GT with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 4.8L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Kia Picanto that uses the most amount of fuel is the X-Line with a 4-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.2L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 5.8L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Kia Picanto | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 5.0 L/100km |
| 1.2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 5.8 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Kia Picanto?
You should service your Picanto at your authorised Kia dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Picanto's warranty.
2020 Kia Picanto Warranty
What is the warranty on a Kia Picanto?
The Kia Picanto offers a 7 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Kia Picanto FAQs
The cheapest Kia Picanto is the S that starts from $14,190.
The most expensive Kia Picanto is the GT that starts from $18,190.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Picanto is null kg offered by the following variants: S, GT-Line, X-Line and GT.
The largest Kia Picanto is the X-Line which measures 1595mm wide, 3595mm in length and sits 1500mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Picanto is the GT which has 74kW of power from its 1.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
The Kia Picanto is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Picanto is the GT which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Picanto uses unleaded.