Kia Picanto (2024) Price & Specs
We’ve uncovered local pricing for the facelifted Kia Picanto line-up ahead of the refreshed hatchback’s official launch in South Africa. Here’s how much you’ll pay…
The facelifted Kia Picanto is scheduled to launch in South Africa soon. Now, ahead of the updated A-segment hatchback’s official market introduction, Cars.co.za can confirm local pricing for what remains the Korean firm’s most affordable model in Mzansi.
Interestingly, the refreshed 3rd-generation Picanto line-up has shrunk slightly – at launch, at least – compared with the pre-facelift portfolio. While the outgoing roster featured as many as 10 derivatives (including a trio of Runner-badged panel-van models), the facelifted range comprises 6 derivatives at launch.
In addition, Kia South Africa has brought the revised JA-series Picanto’s trim-level naming strategy in line with much of the rest of the Kia range, ditching the old Start, Street and Style grades in favour of the LX, EX and EX+ trim levels (suffixes similar to those used on the 2nd-gen Picanto).
Furthermore, the previously range-topping X-Line derivatives have fallen away, while there’s no sign of the sporty GT-Line specification shown at the global reveal back in July 2023. For the record, the outgoing 10-strong Picanto line-up ran from R240 995 to R304 995, while the facelifted 6-derivative range is priced from R260 995 to R325 995.
As before, however, the SA-spec Picanto is available with a choice of naturally aspirated petrol engines: a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder motor and a 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder unit. The smaller powerplant offers an unchanged 49 kW and 95 Nm, while the 4-pot now generates 62 kW (up a single unit) and 122 Nm (the same as before). Drive is again delivered to the front axle via either a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 4-speed automatic transmission (the latter effectively an option on each grade).
The Picanto 1.0 LX – which is priced at R260 995 in manual form and R278 995 in auto guise – rides on 14-inch steel wheels, and comes with dual front airbags, ABS with EBD and IsoFIX child-seat anchors. However, this entry-level specification again does without electronic stability control.
Other standard features for the LX include keyless entry, manual air-conditioning, electric windows, electrically adjustable (and heated) side mirrors, an 8-inch infotainment screen (incorporating Apple CarPlay and Android Auto), a rear-view camera, leather trim for the steering wheel, a rake-adjustable steering column and height adjustment for the driver’s seat.
Meanwhile, the Picanto 1.2 EX (R284 995 with a manual gearbox and R302 995 in 2-pedal form) adds stability control and hill-start assist, while also gaining items such as 14-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlamps, an upgraded instrument cluster, electric folding side mirrors (with integrated indicators), mudguards and extra tweeters for the 4-speaker audio system.
Finally, there’s the Picanto 1.2 EX+ 5MT (R307 995) and 1.2 EX+ 4AT (R325 995). The EX+ trim level upgrades to 15-inch alloys, automatic air-con, LED taillamps, a smart key (with start-stop button), rear parking sensors, leather seats (as opposed to fabric pews), tinted front glass, an illuminated driver’s vanity mirror and gloss finishes in the cabin.
In 2023, the Picanto placed 2nd (behind only the Sonet) on the list of best-selling Kia models in South Africa, with 4 237 units registered, according to figures supplied to Naamsa. Over the opening quarter of 2024, local Picanto sales fell to 348 units, with registrations tapering sharply as dealers awaited stock of this facelifted model.
How much does the facelifted Kia Picanto cost in SA?
Kia Picanto 1.0 LX 5MT – R260 995
Kia Picanto 1.0 LX 4AT – R278 995
Kia Picanto 1.2 EX 5MT – R284 995
Kia Picanto 1.2 EX 4AT – R302 995
Kia Picanto 1.2 EX+ 5MT – R307 995
Kia Picanto 1.2 EX+ 4AT – R325 995
The facelifted Kia Picanto ships standard with Kia’s 5-year/unlimited kilometre warranty and a 2-year/30 000 km service plan.
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