Kia Motors has released the first official images of its all-new Picanto, the third generation of one of the automaker’s global best-selling cars.
Created by Kia’s design centres in Namyang, Korea and Frankfurt, Germany, the new Picanto brings youthful and energetic character to the A-segment where “cheap and cheerful” is the name of the game.
The all-new hatchback, shown here in Kia’s sports-inspired GT-Line specification, conveys a more assertive stance through bolder body lines and subtly sculpted surfaces. A 15mm-longer wheelbase (2385 mm to 2400 mm) has pushed the wheels further out into each corner for a more confident appearance. The Picanto’s colour palette is more vibrant than ever, with a range of bold paint colours designed to make the city car stand out in the city.
Inside, Picanto’s suite of high-tech comfort, convenience and safety features is underscored by a modern and refined new cabin design. At the heart of the cabin is a new “floating” touchscreen infotainment system, which makes the latest in-car technology available to occupants.
Buyers of the all-new Picanto will also enjoy smarter packaging efficiency than ever before, with more cabin and cargo space than rivals in the segment. In spite of its extended wheelbase, the Picanto retains its characteristically compact dimensions. With a shorter front overhang and longer rear overhang, the all-new model is the same length (3595 mm) as the car it replaces.
Kia will reveal the all-new Picanto in public for the first time at the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show in March, after which the Korean supermini will go on sale. 
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