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About the Kia Picanto
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2022 Kia Picanto is classified as a 5 Door Hatchback which was previously on sale in Australia as part of the JA MY22 generation, starting from $15,100 MLRP for the S (PE) and topping out at $19,600 for the GT (TURBO) (PE).
There are 10 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in January of 2022. The Picanto is built in Korea and is available with Multi Point Fuel Injection , equipped with a 5 Speed Manual transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive.
Other powertrain options include:
- Multi Point Fuel Injection, equipped with a 5 Speed Manual transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive
- Multi Point Fuel Injection, equipped with a 4 Speed Automatic transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive
- Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection, equipped with a 5 Speed Manual transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive
The Picanto is offered with a 7 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
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2022 Kia Picanto Price
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| S (PE) | $15,100 | $16,600 |
| GT-LINE (PE) | $16,500 | $18,000 |
| GT (TURBO) (PE) | $19,400 | $19,400 |
*excl. on-roads
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2022 Kia Picanto Specs
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2022 Kia Picanto Dimensions
1485mm
1595mm
3595mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2022 Kia Picanto Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Picanto
The most fuel efficient Kia Picanto is the GT-LINE (PE) with a 5 Speed Manual which is powered by a Multi Point Fuel Injection and uses 5.0L of unleaded petrol per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Kia Picanto that uses the most amount of fuel is the GT-LINE (PE) with a 4 Speed Automatic which is powered by a Multi Point Fuel Injection and uses 5.8L of unleaded petrol per 100km on the combined cycle.
Below is a table of all the Kia Picanto variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Kia Picanto | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| GT (TURBO) (PE) | Unleaded Petrol | 5.2 L/100km |
| GT-LINE (PE) | Unleaded Petrol | 5.8 L/100km |
| S (PE) | Unleaded Petrol | 5.8 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Kia Picanto?
| Variant | Engine Type | Service Intervals |
|---|---|---|
| GT (TURBO) (PE) | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 months or 10,000 km |
| GT (TURBO) (PE) | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 months or 10,000 km |
| GT-LINE (PE) | Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 months or 15,000 km |
| GT-LINE (PE) | Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 months or 15,000 km |
| GT-LINE (PE) | Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 months or 15,000 km |
| GT-LINE (PE) | Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 months or 15,000 km |
| S (PE) | Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 months or 15,000 km |
| S (PE) | Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 months or 15,000 km |
| S (PE) | Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 months or 15,000 km |
| S (PE) | Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 months or 15,000 km |
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.
2022 Kia Picanto Warranty
What is the warranty on a Kia Picanto?
The Kia Picanto offers a 7 year unlimited kilometre 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.
2022 Kia Picanto vs other Smalls to consider
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Kia Picanto FAQs
The cheapest Kia Picanto is the S (PE) that starts from $15,100.
The most expensive Kia Picanto is the GT (TURBO) (PE) that starts from $19,600.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Picanto is 0Kg offered by the following variants
- S (PE)
- GT-LINE (PE)
- GT (TURBO) (PE)
The largest Kia Picanto is the S (PE) which measures 1595mm wide, 3595mm in length and sits 1485mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Picanto is the GT (TURBO) (PE) which has 74kW of power from its Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection engine.
The Kia Picanto is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Picanto is the GT (TURBO) (PE) which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Picanto uses unleaded petrol.