In mid-December, Naza Kia put up a teaser website for the new Kia Picanto, which included some preliminary specifications. As a follow up, the company has now revealed a launch date for the JA generation model via its social media channels – January 10, 2018.
This is pretty much in line with what we were told during an early preview of the model in November, where Naza Kia announced that the car will be launched in the first quarter of next year. No prices were disclosed at the time, although sales advisors hinted at a sub-RM60,000 price tag, which is close to what the soon-to-be outgoing model retails for (RM61,888 OTR with insurance).
The equipment list includes projector headlights with LED daytime running lights, LED tail lights and keyless entry, a seven-inch infotainment touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, plus a reverse camera with dynamic guidelines. Safety wise, six airbags, ABS, stability control and hill-start assist are all present.
No word on what will power the Picanto, but expect the same 1.25 litre four-cylinder petrol engine to be of service, making 87 PS at 6,000 rpm and 122 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. A four-speed automatic transmission will likely be paired with it, but a five-speed manual as found on the previous model might be given a miss due to low demand.
Until the aforementioned date, those who are interested can register their interest on the site, here.
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Just buy the new Myvi…
Tak payah pening, tak payah pikir. Sokong buatan Malaysia, beli aje Myvi.
Tak pikir tu jadi pening nanti. Sokong buatan Malaysia, beli aje Iriz. Mantap kesukaan rakyat.
The previous Picanto is a car we Malaysians must respect and sembah to. This is because Picanto was the game changer.
Because of Picanto, ALL other car companies, NAMELY Proton, Perodua, Toyota Vios, Honda City had to UP their airbag count and put VSC into their cars.
Previous Picanto came to us over 5 years ago with 6 airbags and VSC as standard.
We Malaysians we still being cheated by the 4 famous GLCs Perodua, Proton, UMW and DRB selling us cars like Vios and Camry, Accord with just 2 airbags and even no VSC. Even RM150k Camry had no VSC and 2 airbags.
Picanto put all these greedy GLCs to shame.
Kia gave Malaysians safety.
Have to agree on this but the only issue with the Picanto is that it isn’t fuel efficient. I can’t achieve 300km on a full tank with pure city driving.
Nope. Game changer was Iriz. Thanks to its affordable safety, it changed how the market viewed safety as a necessity and not an unnecessary added costs. This paradigm shift then went to Hyundai & Kia, then Honda, then P2 and lastly but grudgingly Toyota as well.
It truly was the game changing car. It changed the whole market.
picanto came long before iriz
i am going to buy picanto
it has 52% body steel
better then myvi
picanto is a yes to malaysian
Try driving intercity with heavy chassis with 1.25L 4spd auto. Oh also, 1.25L with heavy chassis with stop and go jam. Good luck with the fuel consumption.
Hello dude, what is the salute car you are driving now? Are you sales man from P1 or P2
Iriz, iz inda drive.
For that kind of price, better to get a Myvi or an Iriz.
Korean garbage.
The rear legroom of this car is hopeless, unless you plan to use the rear seats as your 2nd boot to put all your shopping bags only.
Myvi also crampy
(Like) 2018 Kia Picanto.
(Dislike) 2018 Myvi
Yeah lets bring this to hometown and show off to your family,maybe the will excited to ride with hehehe
Seriously D. O. A, why would Kia Malaysia even bother to launch this car, as it is overpriced and underspecced, P2 Myvi advance will eat this car for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the monthly sales.
Even though Naza at a stage of to stop or to continue struggle in the automotive division, it must also shows to the Korean principal that it is performing well and always ready.
On the other hand, the Chevrolet brand is almost out of scope now that almost all its branches are closing up (leaving dealers the struggle). And Harley Davidson had pulled the plug after 2 decades under Naza umbrella.
Peugeot branches will be allowed to sell Citroen cars soon, a practise which took off with the Generator outlet.
Pipu buy myvi coz it is cheap not because it is good
Kia , you’re late =]
6 airbags, first in its segment…. i thot myvi done it first?
at the price of rm61K, i surely will buy myvi advance..
Kia Picanto is the same segment as Perodua Axia, which is A segment. Myvi is B segment.
hazzif said for the “price” of RM61k, it is better value to buy a Myvi. I think U have miss the point.
At similar prices? Quality and refinement still better with Picanto.
their rival is axia. this is A segment car
owh..my bad..
than it is much worse since its an A segment car which cost RM61k…
RM61k buy Top spek Persona.
4 speeder? are we in an olden days time capsule?
Bring in 1 litre turbo, front collision warning and autonomous emergency breaking. Otherwise no one will buy this car since the myvi offer better specs and is cheaper
RM75k A segment car. You want buy?
As long as it is not myvi
their rival is axia. this is A segment car
A great car but too expensive and low rv. Also , because of the lesser myvi , it is doomed.
Also, no manual transmission.
6 or 10 airbags, its still a small car. At RM61k, it is damn expensive for Malaysian. You can buy a bigger & better car for that amount of $$$. However, no small car come close when it comes to being CUTE.
Naza is bringing in all the wrong models for our market. I seriously think they should fire their marketing head as Kia is always couple steps in offering new models let alone the “right” models such as the Kia Soul(small SUV), Kia Ray(Kei car) and the Carens (mini MPV). Offer the right models and Kia will have its market share in Malaysia. TQ
Ever considered that maybe Korea doesn’t have enough stock and Malaysia isn’t a priority market for them? Look it up. #knowledgeisbliss
6 airbags? First in its segment kononla.
If KIA Malaysia put 10 airbags like the American Camry inside this cute Picanto car, many will buy including myself.
Then only can brag RIP Myvi and Axia for good. LOL.
i will buy kia
kia has better plated riding
kudos
hats off
lovekia
Perodua Myvi is the 1st in its segment with 6 airbags!!!
Stop your Bullsxxx KIA! Over price and less safety feature compare to Perodua Myvi.
Malaysian will always compare this with Myvi and Iriz in term of price regardless A or B segment. 6 airbag and ESC is no longer the selling point. Unless this car comes with turbo. Else wait for 2 yrs and you can buy it at very good discounted old stock just like the manual version. Sold like hot cake!!
(Like) New Kia Picanto 2018
(Dislike) Outdated Hyundai i10 and Hyundai i10 2018
No thanks. I prefer Myvi 1.3M, which is 15k cheaper…
Still no 1.0 turbo?
I still prefers my Iriz 1.6 Premium. Convenient to move around city and mid-long distant journey is stable n comfi.. Road holding better then P2 even though engine is not as efficient as P2 and Picanto.
Wow this is the best thing ever to know about this,however i will drive this hot new car to my hometown,maybe my siblings there will be excited to see this