2018 Kia Picanto to hit the Malaysian market in January

Kia has announced the third-gen Kia Picanto for Malaysia. The company will launch the 2018 Kia Picanto in the country on 10 January, 2018.

The third-gen Kia Picanto is 3,595 mm long, 1,595 mm wide and 1,485 mm tall. It has a 2,400 mm wheelbase and a 141 mm ground clearance. There are three engine options available internationally. The entry-level option is the 1.0-litre MPI naturally aspirated three-cylinder petrol engine producing 67 PS and 96 Nm of torque. Then there’s the 1.25-litre MPI naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine good for 84 PS and 122 Nm of torque.

The range-topping option is the 1.0-litre T-GDi turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine that develops 100 PS and 172 Nm of torque. Transmission choices include 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatic gearboxes.

In Malaysia, Kia is expected to offer the all-new Kia Picanto with the 1.2-litre MPI engine coupled to a 4-speed automatic transmission. Main features will include projector headlights with LED DRLs, chrome door handles, LED rear combination lamps, keyless entry, 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, rearview camera, ESC, HSC and six airbags.

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Kia is yet to disclose prices of the 2018 Kia Picanto in Malaysia. Potential customers can now register their interest online.