All new 2012 Kia Picanto now in the Philippines!

[leopaul]

Check out the scoop:
Kia launches the all-new Picanto - News | TopGear.com.ph

Pics from the debut event:






Is this it? Mukhang lower-spec ang nandito sa atin. Exactly as planned?

[wahzai_swy]

As usual tangal lahat... sana hindi nila tinangal yon projector HL, ganda sana....

[JackFlash]

With specs like these (from Top Gear)...

The all-new Picanto is available with a 1.0-liter (998cc), in-line, three-cylinder Kappa MPI gasoline engine that churns out 69.96 horses and pulls with 94.18 Newton Meters of torque. It comes with either the five-speed manual transmission variant at P545,000 or a four-speed automatic model that sells for P599,000. CAC is offering only these two variants of the car differentiated by smaller 14-inch steel rims for the manual versus the 15-inch alloys on the automatic. A MacPherson Strut front suspension and a coupled torsion beam in the rear carry the car on four corners.
Inside, the Kia Picanto is equipped with a single-DIN, MP3, CD, auxiliary and USB-ready JVC radio for entertainment. Power windows and door locks are standard on both models. Black fabric buckets seats with 60-40 folding rears can accommodate five. ABS and airbags, however, are not standard on the new Picanto.
Domingo although reiterates that the all-new Picanto comes with a five-year, 160,000-kilometer bumper-to-bumper warranty.

... the Phils just gets the basic model. Oh well, this is Kia, Hyundai's poor cousin. I guess they couldn't make the Picanto too competitive vs. the i10 at baka magalit yung rich cousin.

[leopaul]

Forget the i10 or the Celerio. I'm comparing both the new Picanto to the new Chevrolet Spark. Both are Korean-made, and both are highly competitive.

[eggman]

Looks nice kahit 1 Liter lang ang engine na dinala rito ng Kia Philippines..Mukhang medyo inayos na ng Kia Philippines ang pricing ng cars nila starting with the new Picanto and new Sportage..

[Ry_Tower]

Looks nice kahit 1 Liter lang ang engine na dinala rito ng Kia Philippines..Mukhang medyo inayos na ng Kia Philippines ang pricing ng cars nila starting with the new Picanto and new Sportage..

Sana nga, sobrang overpriced IMO considering na CBU Korea naman ito.

[imperialv]

Pati ba naman sa steering wheel kailangan ng tiger look.

[Ry_Tower]

Pati ba naman sa steering wheel kailangan ng tiger look.

Kaso hindi mukhang tiger eh, taong bungal. hehe joke

[renzo_d10]

Yep, at least retain the projector HL's sana. Tumapak na rin siya sa Vios price-level eh. Eto siguro yung mga may ayaw sa Celerio, i10, spark & Vios. ;)

[desert fox]

Kaso hindi mukhang tiger eh, taong bungal. hehe joke

pangit nga sa SW yung tiger look, para sa akin parang bibig ng payaso...

[tidus1203]

Kia Picanto in Trinoma...

[romeldinho]

saw a red one in sm taytay parking lot. looks nice! ano kaya fuel consumption nito?

[robienea]

cant wait already sa magiging review ng mga tsikooters.musta kaya ang fc neto mga sirs?

[leopaul]

May nakabili na ba?

[jewel1212]

I bought a kia picanto 2012 model , ok xa maganda takbo sa una until after a month may natunog na pag mag shift ka from full stop to primera as well from primera to seguna. Dinala ko sa casa sabi nag mali daw timing gawa ng computerize daw kac makina na. ang tanong ko lang bakit bawal na ipakarga sa kia picnto 2012 ang premium dapat daw unleaded lang at masisisra daw makina pag hindi unleaded , ang alam ko nga mas maganda takbo ng premium.
ano ba yan parang napak sensitive namn nian sasakyan na yan at parang ang dali masira.

[hivemind]

ok naman picanto ko.. nagkarga na ako ng unleaded and XCS. no difference in performance with either gas.. i decided on using XCS just this weekend kasi 50 cents lang naman yung difference nung unleaded and nung XCS.

anong klaseng tunog yung naririnig? manual ba yung picanto mo? 1.2 manual picanto yung unit ko..

[nrthstr]

As per what i read 2012 Kia Picanto EX, Specs, Features, Price, Impressions | TechnoBaboy Philippines
ok naman cya, pero as per youtube, [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMEdQRSG2Wg]Kia Motors New KIA Picanto - Vehicle Presentation - YouTube[/ame]

there suppose to be 3 versions, 1.0L / 1.0LX / 1.2L EX,
am interested on the 1.2L EX AT, anyone got this?

[Kabayan2007]

We are in NZ and I'm looking for a small practical car for my wife, we test drove this Kia with 1.2L engine yesterday....

Seems like the Kia picanto here is a bit loaded for equivalent price of P670k





All New Latest Model Picanto 1250cc LX.
-Peter Schreyer styling with 64kW

Features include
-4 Speed AT
-Hill Start Assist Control
-All power
-ABS with EBD( Brake Distribution)
-ESP (Electronic Stability),
-Six Airbags, Remote Keyless entry,
-Heated Rear Veiw Mirrors
-4 Speaker Radio/CD/MP3 System with USB/Ipod Input
-Bluetooth Handsfree
-Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Controls
-Multifunction Trip Computer, Aircon
-Daytime Running Lights
-14in Alloy Wheels.
-5 year warranty and road side assistance
$19,000NZD or 670,000 Pesos

grabe sobrang stripped down and Philippine version

[brothermoe]

We are in NZ and I'm looking for a small practical car for my wife, we test drove this Kia with 1.2L engine yesterday....

Seems like the Kia picanto here is a bit loaded for equivalent price of P670k





All New Latest Model Picanto 1250cc LX.
-Peter Schreyer styling with 64kW

Features include
-4 Speed AT
-Hill Start Assist Control
-All power
-ABS with EBD( Brake Distribution)
-ESP (Electronic Stability),
-Six Airbags, Remote Keyless entry,
-Heated Rear Veiw Mirrors
-4 Speaker Radio/CD/MP3 System with USB/Ipod Input
-Bluetooth Handsfree
-Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Controls
-Multifunction Trip Computer, Aircon
-Daytime Running Lights
-14in Alloy Wheels.
-5 year warranty and road side assistance
$19,000NZD or 670,000 Pesos

grabe sobrang stripped down and Philippine version

Grabe, sobrang stripped down nga. We're thinking of getting one din. Di ba lugi for the price? Is there any competitor sa price range na to?

[jut703]

Grabe, sobrang stripped down nga. We're thinking of getting one din. Di ba lugi for the price? Is there any competitor sa price range na to?

Pretty pointless comparing the local Picanto to foreign variants. Talaga namang mas mahal ang kotse sa Pilipinas. It's not like you can buy a Picanto overseas and have it shipped here. Well actually you can, if you feel like throwing away money on import taxes and bribes.

The local Picanto is priced pretty competitively given its package compared to the competition. At 600k for the 1.0 AT, it competes with the Celerio GL (579k), i10 1.0 (558k) and Spark 1.0 LT (600k). Its got the most modern interior, and has Aux/USB/iPod connectivity. Personally, it's the best looking too.

The Celerio's great too, though. Very cheerful engine that gives its all until it starts to run out of steam a little bit over 80 kph, which actually goes well with its cutesy exterior. Only car in its class with ABS, EBD and dual airbags, too. Most importantly for some, it's the most fuel efficient (especially in manual form). Biggest gripe though is that the back seat is pretty darn cramped.