The Kia Picanto line-up currently features just the 1.2 EX but several months ago, it was rumoured that two new variants will be added, namely the KX and GT Line. Now, the latter is being put on display at the ongoing Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS 2018) as part of yet another official preview after last year’s appearance.
Visual cues unique to the Picanto GT Line include sportier front and rear bumpers, side skirts and larger 16-inch alloy wheels shod with 195/45 profile tyres. The new look also sees the front fog lamps being repositioned within the lower intake; red accents applied on various areas; and a new twin tailpipe.
On the inside, you’ll find a flat-bottomed steering wheel and leather seats, with the latter being an upgrade over the EX’s fabric upholstery. Other enhancements over the EX include a sunroof, a Supervision instrument cluster, automatic air-conditioning, a front armrest, an illuminated vanity mirror, cruise control and a tyre pressure monitoring system.
Look below the number plate holder and you’ll see a panel that hides the sensors for the what should be an autonomous braking system. This feature was purported to be available with the GT Line, and adds to the Picanto’s list of standard safety features – six airbags, ABS, stability control and hill start assist.
The rest of the kit list is similar to the EX, with projector halogen headlights with LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, keyless entry, push-button start, reverse camera, six speakers and a seven-inch touchscreen system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Based on what’s under the bonnet, this GT Line is powered by a 1.2 litre Kappa II naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engine that makes 84 PS at 6,000 rpm and 122 Nm at 4,000 rpm. This is mated to a four-speed automatic transmission that drives the front wheels.
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If this Kia Picanto launches here, Habislah Hyundai i10, Hyundai Accent and Toyota Vios and Toyota Yaris. As Kia Picanto has better resale value, wonderful design, more proportional, more inspiration and more sophiscated than Hyundai i10, Hyundai Accent and Toyota Vios and Toyota Yaris. Whereas, Hyundai i10 and Hyundai Accent and Toyota Vios and Toyota Yaris looks damn ugly, uninspiring, no proportional and boring. Hyundai i10, Hyundai Accent and Toyota Vios have terrible resale value. Surely, no one ever buys Hyundai i10, Hyundai Accent and Toyota Vios and Toyota Yaris Moreover, surely, everyone will buy Kia Sportage than Hyundai Accent and Toyota Vios and Toyota Yaris
Betuii , baik angkat Myvi 1.5 Advance AEB
Myvi AEB more like Aku Emergency Brake lagi best.
Picantos proper AEB system puts Mivi fake AEB (aka ASA) to shame.
Im using i10… damn good car but this new picanto better. My fren using picanto.. value for money… new gen… i10 new gen also nice but wont launch in here…. mine 2015 model. Both picanto and i10 using same engine. If this GT-line price above 60K, it wont sell at Malaysia. Better buy City or Vios.
Good, good, good, what is good?
Being Car-Free, Walking, taking Public Transport & riding a scooter.. resulting in tremendous health benefits + savings. That’s GOOD loh!
Yeah that panel is for the LIDAR but it doesn’t reflect to this physical GT line comes with AEB. Usually this feature has to tie with a camera at the centre top of windscreen but not seen on the pictures. Some more no AEB button, active cruise control button, lane departure button which comes in standard if using LIDAR.
The cheaper setting for AEB generally like new MYVI dual cameras or Toyota Safety sense-C
LIDAR? HA HA HA
Asegmenter with radar-based AEB. A true AEB system. Nice! Puts the Axia safety level to shame.
Whats the max working speed for this AEB?
If this Kia Picanto launches here, Habislah Hyundai i10, Hyundai Accent and Toyota Vios and Toyota Yaris. As Kia Picanto has better resale value, wonderful design, more proportional, more inspiration and more sophiscated than Hyundai i10, Hyundai Accent and Toyota Vios and Toyota Yaris. Whereas, Hyundai i10 and Hyundai Accent and Toyota Vios and Toyota Yaris looks damn ugly, uninspiring, no proportional and boring. Hyundai i10, Hyundai Accent and Toyota Vios have terrible resale value. Surely, no one ever buys Hyundai i10, Hyundai Accent and Toyota Vios and Toyota Yaris Moreover, surely, everyone will buy Kia Picanto than Hyundai Accent and Toyota Vios and Toyota Yaris
Gerard, I heard GT-line using 1.0 turbo engine and priced at 78K. Is this true? Any idea on pricing and when will launch? In Kia website, the GT-line displayed for sell in promotional section but no price indication and details. Please clarify
No manual transmission or paddle shifters?
What? Manual transmission? Still stuck in 1990s?
Can’t drive 3 pedals?
A GT-Line model but comes with a normal aspirated 1.2l engine. Huh?
Habisla Iriz
At near Rm60k? Abesla Myvi Advance!
Habislah Mivi and Axia!
Habislah Proton and john!
I believed the Korean cars have better n more safer built-up then other locals n Japs cars. Even the steel bodies structurally are better n thicker, I am sure their cars weighed heavier. If the prices, services n parts are all in placed, I am sure the brand will sell well in Malaysia
It’s 2019.. when is this car launching? If ~rm55k i’d book one immediately. I love picanto but the EX version looks so girlish. Otherwise, hv to buy myvi lahh.