Kia Picanto, Price, Specs & Review

Kia Picanto Sport

Power

62kW

Torque

122Nm

0–100

12.2s

Fuel use

5.4L/100km

Gearbox

Manual

Drive

FWD

Seats

5

0

The 2026 Kia Picanto Sport is a five-seat city hatchback powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine producing 62kW, making it ideal for first-time buyers and urban commuters seeking affordability and low running costs of around $2,321 annually. Its standout strength is exceptional fuel efficiency at 5.4L/100km combined with Kia's industry-leading seven-year warranty, offering genuine peace of mind for budget-conscious buyers. The 255-litre boot provides adequate space for daily errands despite the car's lightweight 976kg design.

Kia Picanto GT-Line

Power

62kW

Torque

122Nm

0–100

12.2s

Fuel use

6L/100km

Gearbox

Automatic

Drive

FWD

Seats

5

0

The 2026 Kia Picanto GT-Line is a light, nimble city hatch for buyers who want something cheap to run without it looking cheap, using a 1.2-litre petrol four making 62kW and 122Nm through a four-speed automatic. Its standout strength is the seven-year warranty, which is rare at this price, plus a 255-litre boot that stretches to 1,010 litres with the rear seats folded and is genuinely useful for the weekly shop. Worth knowing before you sign: the GT-Line is automatic only, and the automatic is rated at 6.0L/100km combined rather than the 5.4L/100km the five-speed manual returns, so the frugal figure you may have seen quoted belongs to a Picanto you cannot buy in this grade.

Kia Picanto Si Auto (TA 2016-2017)

Power

63kW

Torque

120Nm

Fuel use

5.3L/100km

Gearbox

4-speed automatic

Drive

FWD

Seats

5

ANCAP

5-star