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Kia Picanto Review, Colours, For Sale, Interior & News in Australia

The Kia Picanto sits below the Rio as Kia's smallest (and cheapest) offering in Australia.

Competing against the Fiat 500 and Mitsubishi Mirage in size as well as the bigger MG3 in price, the South Korean sub-B supermini is available in base S, sporty GT-Line and rorty GT Turbo. The cheapest grade starts from $17,890, rising to $21,290 for the most expensive version.

The first Picanto released in Australia was the last of the TA series, launched here in early 2016 but internationally five years earlier. It only lasted a little over a year, replaced by the third-generation model, the JA, in 2017.

The Picanto is also known as the Kia Morning, Kia EuroStar, Naza Suria, Naza Picanto internationally, with the line commencing as a European-focused city car back with 2004's SA series.

Kia Picanto Models Price and Specs

The price range for the Kia Picanto varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $17,890 and going to $21,290 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Year Body Type Specs Price from Price to
2024 Hatchback 1.2L, —, 5 SP MAN $17,890 $21,290
2023 Hatchback 1.2L, ULP, 5 SP MAN $13,090 $22,330
2022 Hatchback 1.2L, ULP, 5 SP MAN $12,870 $22,000
2021 Hatchback 1.2L, ULP, 5 SP MAN $11,550 $21,560
2020 Hatchback 1.2L, ULP, 5 SP MAN $10,010 $19,030
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Kia Picanto Colours

The 2024 Kia Picanto is available in seven colours, including white, silver, grey, black, red, blue and green.

  • Clear White
  • Sparkling Silver
  • Astro Grey
  • Aurora Black Pearl
  • Signal Red
  • Sporty Blue
  • Adventurous Green
To confirm current colour availability, please check the manufacturer's website.

Kia Picanto Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the Kia Picanto here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

  • What car should I buy to replace my 2006 Toyota Corolla?

    There are still plenty of great small cars around within your budget, Agnes, and they all have good safety packages (or we wouldn’t recommend them). Look at offerings such as the Suzuki Swift Navigator (with the optional autonomous emergency braking) for around $17,000 (plus on-road costs) or the Kia Rio S at around $19,000 or Kia Picanto S (one size smaller than the Rio) at closer to $16,000. Both the Kias also feature the brand’s excellent seven-year warranty, capped-price servicing and free roadside assistance which is great peace of mind.

    The Volkswagen Polo is a classy drive but a little more expensive at closer to $21,000 for the 85TSi Comfortline. Actually, to be honest, you’ve missed the boat on bargain small cars by a couple of years. Firm favourites such as the Toyota Yaris and Mazda 2 have both been updated relatively recently and have recorded big price jumps in the process. The cheapest Yaris with an automatic transmission is now around $23,000 (it was less than $17,000 back in 2018) while the Mazda 2 Maxx went from being a sub-$17,000 proposition in 2018 to a $23,000 car by the time you add an automatic transmission in 2020.

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  • What is the cheapest Kia?

    The cheapest new Kia is the Picanto S Manual listed at $14,190. For more info on the latest models check out our pricing and specs page, and you'll find all Kia reviews and news here. 

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  • Which small hatch should I buy for $15,000?

    The Holden Spark has been discontinued in Australia, with the company citing low volume as the main issue. But if that doesn't deter you, it's still a solid buy at under $15,000. Dealers have plenty of stock still on showroom floors, and you can get really good prices on 2017-plate models for less than $15k, drive-away. Shop for the LT if this is the car you like most, because it has a better features list than the LS.

    Probably best to steer clear of the regular Barina, which is admittedly bigger, but definitely not better. The current-generation model could find its way to the automotive graveyard this year, too. 

    The Mirage isn't as good as either the Barina or Spark, so unless you just want a very inexpensive car, it's not high on our recommendation list. The Yaris is lagging behind the times in terms of features, but there's a reason it's a go-to for many budget car buyers: it's a strong offering for space and comfort. 

    All of that said, the Kia Picanto is the budget car we'd most likely recommend, because it has a strong and long warranty and is the only one in the mix with auto emergency braking (AEB). Plus it has a reversing camera as standard (the base model Spark doesn't). 

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Kia Picanto Interior

The 2024 Kia Picanto makes the most of its interior dimensions with a surprisingly spacious cabin, five seats clad in either cloth or synthetic leather, and for 2024 synthetic leather claddings for the steering wheel and gear shifter.

Kia Picanto Interior

Kia Picanto Dimensions

The dimensions of the Kia Picanto Hatchback vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
2024 Hatchback 1485x1595x3595 mm 141 mm
2023 Hatchback 1485x1595x3595 mm 141 mm
2022 Hatchback 1485x1595x3595 mm 141 mm
2021 Hatchback 1485x1595x3595 mm 141 mm
2020 Hatchback 1485x1595x3595 mm 141 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Kia Picanto Dimensions

Kia Picanto Accessories

Standard equipment in the 2024 Kia Picanto includes alloy wheels, LED DRLs, an 8.0-inch multimedia touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, a 4.2-inch digital instrument cluster, single-zone air conditioning and a thorough active safety suite.

Kia Picanto Accessories

Kia Picanto Fuel Consumption

The Kia Picanto is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by — and ULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 5.5L/100km for Hatchback /— for the latest year the model was manufactured.

Year Body Type Fuel Consumption* Engine Fuel Type Transmission
2024 Hatchback 5.5L/100km 1.2L 5 SP MAN
2023 Hatchback 5.5L/100km 1.2L 5 SP MAN
2023 Hatchback 5.5L/100km 1.2L ULP 5 SP MAN
2022 Hatchback 5.5L/100km 1.2L ULP 5 SP MAN
2021 Hatchback 5L/100km 1.2L ULP 5 SP MAN
2020 Hatchback 5L/100km 1.2L ULP 5 SP MAN
* Combined fuel consumption See All Kia Picanto Pricing and Specs for 2024

Kia Picanto Engine

The 2024 Kia Picanto is only offered with one engine for 2024, a 1.2-litre non-turbo four-cylinder unit producing 62kW/122Nm. It can be chosen with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic.

Kia Picanto Engine

Kia Picanto Boot Space

The 2024 Kia Picanto's boot space is 255 litres with the rear seats up, or 1010L with them down.

Kia Picanto Boot space Kia Picanto Boot space

Kia Picanto Wheel Size

The Kia Picanto has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 175x65 R14 for Hatchback in 2024.

Year Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
2024 Hatchback 175x65 R14 175x65 R14
2023 Hatchback 175x65 R14 175x65 R14
2022 Hatchback 175x65 R14 175x65 R14
2021 Hatchback 175x65 R14 175x65 R14
2020 Hatchback 175x65 R14 14x5.5 inches 175x65 R14 14x5.5 inches
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Kia Picanto Wheel Sizes

Kia Picanto Seats

The 2024 Kia Picanto is strictly a five-seater offering.

Kia Picanto Seats

Kia Picanto Speed

Kia does not offer an official 0-100km/h sprint time for the 1.2-litre four-cylinder 2024 Kia Picanto grades.

Kia Picanto Range

The five-speed manual 2024 Kia Picanto can theoretically travel 648km on a single tank of fuel.