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2024 Kia Picanto price and specs: No longer Australia's cheapest car
There's a lot more standard safety equipment in the updated Kia Picanto, but it comes at a price.
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About the Kia Picanto
Last updated Oct 23, 2024The 2023 Kia Picanto is classified as a 5 Door Hatchback currently on sale in Australia as part of the JA MY23 generation, starting from $15,700 MLRP for the S (PE) and topping out at $20,500 for the GT LINE (PE2).
There are 9 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in Jan of 2023. The Picanto is built in Korea and is available with 1.2L Multi Point Fuel Injection, equipped with a 5 Speed Manual transmission with the drive sent to FWD. The Picanto is offered with a 7 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
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2023 Kia Picanto Price
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| SPORT (PE2) | $17,200 | $18,700 |
| GT LINE (PE2) | $18,900 | $20,500 |
*excl. on-roads
2023 Kia Picanto Specs
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2023 Kia Picanto Dimensions
1485mm
1595mm
3595mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2023 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 1.2L 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 (PE2) with a 4 Speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.2L 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 |
| GT LINE (PE2) | UNLEADED PETROL | 5.0 |
| GT-LINE (PE) | UNLEADED PETROL | 5.8 |
| S (PE) | UNLEADED PETROL | 5.8 |
| SPORT (PE2) | UNLEADED PETROL | 5.8 |
Cost of ownership
What is the running and servicing costs of a Kia Picanto?
| Variant | Engine Type | Month | Kilometre |
|---|---|---|---|
| S (PE) | 1.2L Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| GT-LINE (PE) | 1.2L Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| SPORT (PE2) | 1.2L Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| S (PE) | 1.2L Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| GT-LINE (PE) | 1.2L Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| SPORT (PE2) | 1.2L Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| GT LINE (PE2) | 1.2L Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| GT (TURBO) (PE) | 1.0L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection | 12 Months | 10,000km |
| GT LINE (PE2) | 1.2L Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
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.
2023 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.
2023 Kia Picanto vs other Small's to consider
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Kia Picanto FAQs
The cheapest Kia Picanto is the S (PE) that starts from $15,700.
The most expensive Kia Picanto is the GT LINE (PE2) that starts from $20,500.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Picanto is 0Kg offered by the following variants
- S (PE)
- GT-LINE (PE)
- SPORT (PE2)
- GT LINE (PE2)
- 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 1.0L 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.