The trend of many automakers to create cross-versions of budget hatchbacks is dictated by the needs of the global market. Now more and more buyers want to have a car that can satisfy most everyday needs - it must feel confident in the city, give the opportunity to get out on a country holiday, while being sufficiently equipped and economical. In addition, the price is also of no small importance, and sometimes decisive.
In the general mass of such proposals, the KIA concern stands out with the Rio X-Line model, but not so long ago, the Korean concern decided to bring to the market another compact with the same abbreviation - Picanto. What makes it special and how competitive is it?
The premiere of the new one took place as part of the exhibition in Frankfurt in 2017. This modification of the Korean small car, according to official representatives of the brand, is designed to make the model's position in the European market even stronger.
Although it must be admitted that the usual Picanto is quite popular among the inhabitants of the Old World and occupies the first lines of sales in the monthly ratings. But KIA strives in every way to please the consumer and creates the conditions for its cars to please a wide variety of audiences.
If we talk about the modification of the X-Line, then along with the GT Line variation, first of all, it should attract the attention of a young public who prefer an active lifestyle.
To do this, KIA ennobled the Picanto cross-version with new bumpers, yellow fog lamp sections, yellow inserts on the radiator grille, black plastic body kit and pseudo-metal lining, side moldings and a dual exhaust pipe. With all this, the changes in appearance are not only decorative - the ground clearance of the novelty has also been increased and now stands at 156 millimeters.
The interior of the KIA Picanto X Line is notable for yellow stitching on the controls, as well as patterns on the door stampings of the same color. In addition, it is worth highlighting the three-spoke steering wheel with a truncated rim, aluminum pedals.
The list of equipment for the "all-terrain" KIA Picanto includes:
- Multifunction steering wheel with leather braid and electric heating.
- On-board computer.
- Multimedia entertainment system with touch screen (size is 7 inches), AUX, USB, Bluetooth.
- Navigation system.
- Rear View Camera.
- Power windows on all doors.
- Side view mirrors electrically adjustable and heated.
- Light alloy wheels.
- System of exchange rate stabilization (ESC).
- Hill Start Assist (HAC).
- Electric heated steering wheel.
- Rear parking sensors.
- Air conditioner.
- Illumination in the sun visors of the driver, front passenger.
- Adjustable central box armrest.
- Heated front seats.
- Door moldings.
- LED daytime running lights.
- Fog lights.
- Cruise control.
- Rain sensor.
- Light sensor.
The minimum price of the KIA Picanto X-Line 2018-2019 model year in the European market is 15 thousand 100 euros. In Russia, a cross-version of the Korean small car is available for at least 860 thousand rubles.
Specifications
The main engine for the KIA Picanto X Line was a 1.0-liter gasoline turbo unit of the T-GDI family. It develops 100 horsepower and is paired with a five-speed manual transmission.
A more affordable alternative is represented by a 1.2-liter naturally aspirated engine, whose power is 84 horsepower. A choice of 5MKP or 4AKP is available.
Body options:
Front-wheel drive platform KIA Picanto shared with the Hyundai i10. The front axle suspension is designed according to the McPherson type. As for the rear suspension, it is based on a torsion beam. The front wheels are stopped by a ventilated disc brake system, the remaining two - drum.
Compared to the previous generation of the “third” model, Picanto has increased torsional rigidity of the body due to the extensive use of high-strength steel, the installation of amplifiers in the bottom, roof, rear and middle pillars.
Owner Review
X Line perfectly complements the line of Kia Picanto modifications. The demand for such a compact remains stable, but expectedly low.
KIA Picanto X-Line was purchased with a 1.0 liter turbo engine. I needed a car with which I can feel comfortable not only in the city, but also outside it - I like to get out into nature. And the Korean compact is quite suitable for this role.
Currently, the mileage is estimated at 14 thousand kilometers. It is already possible to draw the first conclusions about ownership.
Strengths:
- Excellent driving dynamics.
- High maneuverability.
- Stylish appearance.
- Rich equipment.
Weak sides:
- Complete lack of soundproofing (in my opinion).
- Uncomfortable front seat.
Of course, Picanto X Line can hardly be considered a full-fledged crossover. The maximum that I allowed myself on it was to drive along a country road. But, in general, I was satisfied with such an omnidirectional model. In all other respects, the compact is also pleasing so far, which inspires optimism.
Test Drive
Appearance
KIA Picanto X-Line 2018 is perhaps the most spectacular Picanto of all on the market. “Off-road” paraphernalia made the compact body very aggressive, and even the GT Line version looks somehow inexpressive against the background of the novelty.
The “evil” look was achieved due to pseudo-metallic silver linings on massive bumpers, a body kit made of black plastic, a cellular radiator grille with yellow inserts, moldings, an interesting rear diffuser, and wheel arch extensions. The spoiler on the tailgate makes the profile of the car swift, while the increased ground clearance does not interfere with this at all.
Interior decoration
The interior of the Picanto X Line differs slightly from the standard modifications, and the most noticeable thing that can be observed here is the yellow stitching on the controls, yellow patterns on the door armrests-stampings.
However, this does not disappoint, because the interior of the Korean compact is initially very pleasant in all respects: the quality of finishing materials and assembly are acceptable, and the front panel is decorated in a trendy minimalist style.
The strict instrument panel is read perfectly - its digitization is clear and large, and the white backlight provides high contrast. The on-board computer display is small, but very informative and easy to use.
There is no center console as such - the air conditioning control unit is shifted down, closer to the transmission lever, and multimedia is concentrated above the central blower deflectors.
It should be noted that the multimedia entertainment complex has a color touch screen. It displays a navigation map, audio system data, although the projected picture is far from ideal - high-resolution graphics do not shine with detail.
A plump, high-slung driver's seat may not appeal to tall drivers. Otherwise, it is quite good and provides optimal fixation of the body when maneuvering. The rear sofa is expectedly cramped, even for two riders with a height of up to 175 centimeters. But the luggage compartment of 270 liters is quite roomy due to its regular shape (a rectangle without significant protrusions and bulges), and if you fold the rear row of seats, you can achieve a flat floor and a volume of 1010 liters.
Driving properties
The naturally aspirated 1.2-liter power unit is quite suitable for city driving - it demonstrates good acceleration in the medium speed zone and responsiveness when pressing the accelerator. However, driving a car with such an engine is problematic on the highway, because the dynamics after 80 kilometers per hour deteriorate noticeably.
The 1.0-liter turbo engine looks much more versatile, which famously starts from a standstill and is able to quickly complete overtaking. Its fuse is enough for speeds up to 160 kilometers per hour, while the fervent roar constantly provokes to drown the gas pedal to the floor.
However, it is still not worth flirting with high speeds. The reason for this is the weak stability of the car, which manifests itself in the form of yaws.
Moreover, it is problematic to “catch” a fast-moving Picanto on the road because of the uninformative, light steering, and the high center of gravity imposes restrictions when cornering - tangible rolls. But in the normal driving mode, the Korean compact only pleases - it reacts vividly to steering turns and allows you to briskly maneuver in a busy traffic flow.
Suspension with high energy intensity turned out to be short-stroke. Therefore, on bumps, there can be no talk of any smoothness. The car projects in detail every small bump on riders, and when it hits a pothole, its entire body shudders with unpleasant vibrations and shocks. All this makes you be more selective in choosing a route.
Verdict: KIA Picanto X-Line 2019 cannot be attributed to the "SUV" even conditionally. The increased ground clearance does not make a “rogue” out of the Korean compact, but simply allows you to more confidently climb high curbs and overcome tram tracks. Nevertheless, the formed image of a "utilitarian" will attract even more potential buyers to the model and expand its influence in the A segment.
Photos of the new Kia Picanto X-Line 2018-2019:
Recently, there has been a trend towards creating special versions of inexpensive hatchbacks. This is dictated by the needs of the market. More and more drivers want to have a car that combines compactness, confidence on the roads of the city and on the highway, and be ready for unusual situations on the road in the form of poor coverage. The cost of such a car is not the last value. Among other options, the Kia Picanto X-Line 2019 stands out quite favorably. This hatchback is very popular in Europe and comes first in the sales ranking. In many ways, the 2019 Kia Picanto X-Line is a new model (pictured), and the updated prices only highlight the innovations introduced.
Stylish and compact Korean
Options and prices
To date, there is no official information about the trim levels, their filling with individual parameters, as well as the cost of the Kia Picanto X-Line 2019. The minimum configuration of the car will include all the standard features that are inherent in models of this class. These include a multimedia system, navigation maps, airbags and many others.
The maximum version will offer its buyer a decent set of equipment:
- light sensors;
- rain sensors;
- parking;
- LED optics;
- chrome-plated body trim;
- multiple airbags.
It is expected that the price range will be from 634,900 rubles for the basic modification and up to 854,900 rubles for the top sports version. Configurations will differ not only in the level of equipment, but also in engines and transmission types. More accurate information will appear at official dealers a little later. Then you can sign up for a test drive. According to the reviews of the owners of previous versions, we can say that they attributed an insufficient number of various configurations to a minus, and the budget cost became an absolute plus. The manufacturer, however, believes that it is better to diversify the line with engines, rather than the exterior and interior.
Specifications
In the European market, a 1.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with a return of 100 horsepower is presented. This unit will not come to the Russian market. Kia Picanto X-Line 2019 in a new body, buyers are undoubtedly waiting, and configurations, prices and reviews will appear closer to the beginning of next year.
Our motorists will have the right to count on a classic aspirated engine that consumes gasoline as fuel. It has a volume of 1.2 liters and produces a power of 84 horsepower. It is paired with a six-speed manual or automatic transmission operating in four ranges.
Such a car accelerates in just 14.3 seconds to the first hundred kilometers per hour. Its maximum speed is 163 km / h. Consumption in the combined cycle does not exceed 5 liters per hundred kilometers.
The hatchback, presented already in the third generation, is equipped with only front-wheel drive. The front suspension is independent, the rear - torsion bar. In the production of the body, a special alloy is used, which will significantly lighten the car. The front axle is equipped with a disc brake system with ventilation, the rear axle is equipped with drums without ventilation.
The dimensions of the car speak for themselves - we have a compact city hatchback. They are the following:
- Length - 3.6 meters,
- Height - 1.5 meters,
- Width - 1.6 meters,
- The wheelbase is 2.4 meters,
- Ground clearance - 15.6 centimeters.
The headlights of the head optics received high-quality LED filling. The manufacturer did his best to emphasize the originality of the exterior of the compact hatchback.
What the designers did not save on was the color palette. Almost every color of the rainbow is represented here:
- Red;
- Yellow;
- Green;
- Blue;
- Black and some others.
The buyer can easily choose the color of the body that he wants.
Design
Even in the regular version of the Kia Picanto X-Line 2019, it had a rather attractive appearance. The updated model began to be equipped with just a huge windshield. The driver will experience absolutely no discomfort when driving a miniature car.
The hood cover is located at a sufficiently large slope with respect to the road surface. This circumstance does not interfere with the review and the ability to feel the front edge of the car.
The front part of the Kia Picanto X-Line 2019 is equipped with a radiator grill made in the corporate style. A little lower on the bumper, another air intake system is installed, which supplies an additional portion of air to the engine compartment and to the front axle brake system. The fog lights, which are located on the body kit of the front bumper, are small in size and are made in the form of neat round elements. Running lights got the look of a boomerang, complementing the already original appearance of the car.
The side part has not undergone significant changes. Here there are all the same small doors, modest wheel arches, which still do not fit large discs. The windows here do not hide the view, and this is clearly an advantage of the car. The line of the window sill tends upward, which gives a certain audacity to the appearance of the novelty.
The back of the car features large headlights. The trunk lid has become neater. A small spoiler is located above the rear window. An additional brake light is built into it.
The interior of the cabin will pleasantly surprise anyone who dares to look inside the Kia Picanto X-Line 2019. The developers did their best, and the car really became much more functional and comfortable. This is evidenced by the updated dashboard, and finishing materials and much more.
The steering wheel remains medium in size. It is equipped with three spokes, on which there are buttons for controlling the multimedia system and electronic assistants. The grip of the steering wheel is very comfortable, he himself is pleasant to the touch.
The instrument panel is made in the form of several blocks. They housed the speedometer and tachometer sensors. A small on-board computer screen will provide the driver with all the necessary information about the state of the technical indicators of the hatchback at a given time.
The dashboard has become much more informative than before. On it, the main space is occupied by a large touch screen multimedia system. Using the display, the music in the cabin is adjusted, as well as various auxiliary systems. Its location is very convenient. To perform a function, the driver does not have to reach across the entire cabin. Mobile phones can also now be connected to the car using a hands free system. This is done so that the driver in the process of driving can answer the call without being distracted from the road.
The chairs are noticeably more comfortable. We must pay tribute to the designers of the manufacturer. Landing of the front seats has become lower. Thanks to this, the ergonomics of the cabin have been improved and a high level of passenger comfort has been ensured. On the chairs there is lateral support, which fixes the position of the body during sharp turns. Seats are supplemented with a heating system. Adjustments can only be mechanical. There is no seat ventilation even in the top version, perhaps this is still a minus.
The second row of seats can accommodate three, but only two passengers will be comfortable. This is due to the compact dimensions of the Kia Picanto X-Line 2019. Here you can’t see not only ventilation, but also heating. This circumstance is due to the rather budgetary cost of the hatchback.
The luggage compartment of the Kia Picanto X-Line 2019 cannot boast of a large capacity with the standard position of the second row seats. The volume is 255 liters. However, a larger volume cannot be demanded from such a compact car. By folding the second row, you can achieve an increase in volume immediately up to 1010 liters. With this indicator, you can transport a larger load, and this is an obvious plus.
Results
The start of sales of new items in Europe was given a long time ago. The model has gained crazy popularity due to its interesting shape and compact size. The new Kia Picanto X-Line 2019 looks very compact in the photo, it remains to wait for the announcement of trim levels and prices for the domestic market.
In the domestic market, it is expected in late 2018 - early 2019. Very soon, the first deliveries to Russian car dealerships will begin. The first orders for a test drive will also be accepted, where you can get acquainted with the updated hatchback, feel all its charm and comfort.
The main rivals of Kia Picanto X-Line 2019 include no less advanced representatives of other brands - Mii, Matiz, Alto. The competition between these models will be fierce, since each of them has a low cost and a good level of equipment.
April 28, 2018 12:23 pmWe have recently tested a small city car Kia Picanto, but now we decided to try what this car is like in the recently appeared version of the X-Line.
Externally, the Picanto X-Line differs from the regular Picanto. Here we have front and rear bumpers with the so-called off-road design, similar wheel arches, "off-road accent" on the side moldings and grille, double chrome muffler, tinted glass rear doors and tailgate. Internal differences are the presence of aluminum pedals and seats with artificial leather trim with a touch of "lime". As a result, the car in this design looks quite aggressive and even a little off-road, despite the modest ground clearance. I emphasize that this is only an appearance - it is not worth storming the dirt.
At the same time, the car has the largest wheels possible for the Picanto model - cast 15-inch wheels, a full package of winter options (heated front seats, steering wheel and windshield washer nozzles), but for some reason there are obvious flaws in the level of equipment (compared to the top version GT-Line) - there is no electric folding side mirrors and LED turn signal repeaters in them. Also, there is no keyless entry and engine start system available in other trim levels with a button and a Supervision dashboard with an LCD display. There is no navigation either.
The front seats are moderately comfortable, even with a hint of lateral support, although you don’t really want to ride in them for particularly long distances. The solution with a leather interior is traditionally unsuccessful in inexpensive cars (leatherette does not look so hot, plus it’s cold in winter and hot in summer - and there is no seat ventilation, of course, and heating is only for the front row seats). Between the front row seats there is a miniature armrest, and under it there is a no less miniature compartment-box. From the power supply - one USB-input and one 12V socket. No frills.
The orientation of the car to the female half of humanity is intended to be emphasized by the solution for make-up mirrors in sun visors - both the driver and the passenger have them, but the driver has a mirror with a cap and abundant illumination (already from three sides), and the passenger has a mirror without a cap and without illumination.
Rear passengers have nothing but "fear handles" - no outlets, no blowers, no armrests. And yes, it shakes them during the journey along an imperfect road significantly more than those in the front row.
The forward visibility of the car is generally excellent, but back - no, because the side mirrors, due to the strange shape, are too small for full use for their intended purpose and often they do not see what you want to see in the next row - the blind zone is quite large.
Dimensions. The length of the car is only 3,595 mm. Width - 1 595 mm. Height - 1 495 mm. Wheelbase - 2,400 mm. Ground clearance - 161 mm. The turning circle is 9.4 meters.
Maximum speed - 161 km / h. Maximum power of 84 hp the motor develops at 6,000 rpm. It shows the highest torque of 121.6 Nm at 4,000 rpm.
Gasoline - 95th. Tank - 35 liters. The fuel consumption declared by the company is 7 liters per hundred kilometers in the city, 5.4 liters in mixed mode and 4.5 liters on the highway. The real consumption is more - in the city in traffic jams with active pedaling - 9.6-9.7 liters, in the city with a quiet ride - about 9, in mixed mode - 8, on the highway, if you drive calmly and do not exceed 100-110 km / h - about 7 and even a little less.
Curb weight - 980 kg. Load capacity - 390 kg.
The trunk is 255 liters, when the rear seat backs are folded down, it increases to 1,010 liters. A flat floor, alas, is not formed, but a dokatka is placed under the raised floor. There are no outlets in the trunk.
Acceleration time to a hundred in a car with this engine is 13.7 seconds. The stated time matches the actual time. It seems to be a lot, but in practice it seems that it happens faster. Especially when this same hundred is not needed, for example, eighty is enough.
The car drives very well. The number of turns of the steering wheel from edge to edge is 2.8. Despite the fact that the steering wheel is light and without clear feedback, the system settings allow you to actively maneuver both on the track and in the stream. The suspension is set up quite well within its capabilities, the car can overcome small and medium bumps gently if it is done at the appropriate speed - it is recommended to slow down before the traffic policemen, otherwise the suspension breaks through at once - the moves are very small. Ravon R2 in this regard was more forgiving and more forgiving. But it still doesn't feel uncomfortable. The engine would still have a moment more - and in general it would be ideal.
Noise isolation is not the strong point of this city kid. But it is worth recalling that none of the cars in this category can boast of good sound insulation, even significantly more expensive. Well, here - in the cabin at speeds from 50-60 km / h it’s really very noisy (extraneous sounds fly from the arches and from the engine compartment), it’s hard to talk and the music always wants to be louder.
The city minicar Kia Picanto is now offered to the Russian buyer in a fairly large variety of designs. There are two engines to choose from - 1 liter, 67 hp. and 1.2 liters, 84 hp The first version - only with a manual transmission, the second - on the contrary, only with an automatic transmission. For the liter version, two configurations are offered - poorer for 560,000 rubles and richer for 645,000 rubles. For the version with a 1.2 engine, there are as many as seven different trim levels to choose from, priced from 660,000 to 865,000 rubles. One of them is the X-Line we tested. For 810,000 rubles.
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Review of Kia Picanto X-Line 2018: model appearance, interior, specifications, security systems, prices and equipment. At the end of the article - a video review of the 2018 Kia Picanto X-Line!
Review content:
In February 2018, an “off-road” modification of the Kia Picanto X-Line compact hatchback, which officially debuted in Frankfurt in the fall of 2017, reached the Russian market.
The novelty is based on the model with the GT-Line sports package and is distinguished by the presence of aggressive bumpers, a plastic lining in the lower part of the body, increased ground clearance and a new three-cylinder turbo engine.
Indeed, it is worth noting that new engine and increased ground clearance will receive cars intended for European countries, while the domestic buyer will have to be content with purely cosmetic improvements.
Inside the company, they note that the novelty was created with an eye on residents of large metropolitan areas who lead an active lifestyle and would like to stand out in a high-quality city stream. And the car really turned out to be interesting not only externally, but also internally, if not for one “but” - a high price, which is even higher than the initial cost for the older Kia Rio X-Line model.
However, there is no doubt that even for such a price, the car will be able to find its buyer, but for now we offer to talk more similarly about the design, content and technical characteristics of the novelty.
Exterior Kia Picanto X-Line 2018
Despite its compact dimensions, Kia Picanto X-Line has a stylish and rather formidable appearance.
"Muzzle" of the car decorated with predatory head optics, a branded false radiator grille with bright green blotches, as well as a massive front bumper with large sections of air intakes, built-in foglights (also with bright green decorative elements) and a pseudo-off-road trim.
City hatchback profile stands out with lush wheel arches, massive plastic sill protection, moldings, original design of alloy wheels and short overhangs front and rear.
neat stern catches the eye with spectacular taillights with LED-filling, a compact trunk lid and a muscular rear bumper, in which large foglights are effectively integrated, a plastic insert stylized as metal and a dual exhaust pipe, attractively playing in the light of chrome trim.
The external dimensions of the X-Line version have the following parameters:
| Length, mm | 3595 |
| Width, mm | 1595 |
| Height, mm | 1495 |
| Wheel base, mm | 2400 |
| Clearance, mm | at least 161 |
The European version of the Kia Picanto X-Line boasts a ground clearance of 156 mm, although in Russia even the regular Picanto is offered with a ground clearance of 161 mm. The curb weight of the car, depending on the level of equipment, ranges from 952-980 kg.
Future owners are offered a choice between 11 body colors, as well as the original design of the design of light alloy wheels, which opens up solid opportunities for personalizing the appearance of the car and helps the car not get lost in close city traffic.
Interior Kia Picanto X-Line 2018
The interior design of the "X-Line" version is exactly the same as that of the regular Picanto, only a few details differ. In particular, for the all-terrain version, the manufacturer offers a sports multifunction steering wheel with a rim cut off from the bottom, aluminum door sills and pedals, eco-leather seat trim and lime-colored stitching. The quality of materials, as well as the assembly, is at a very high level, by the standards of the class.
In addition to the steering wheel, which is convenient in size and section, the driver is offered a stylish and highly informative instrument cluster, complemented by a small LCD screen of the on-board computer.
In the central part of the dashboard there is a 7-inch monitor of the multimedia information complex, which can synchronize with smartphones based on Android and iOS, and below is a rather stylish microclimate control unit.
Separately, I would like to highlight the spectacular vertical air duct deflectors located at the edges of the front dashboard.
Front riders comfortable and functional chairs with good lateral support, a wide number of adjustments and heating are offered. Between them is a small armrest, a parking brake “poker”, a gear selector and a pair of cup holders.
Rear row of seats in theory, it has a triple layout, but with maximum convenience only two adult riders can sit here.
Unfortunately, the second row of seats does not offer any additional amenities. However, given the class of car, it would be foolish to consider this a disadvantage.
Trunk volume with a five-seat interior layout, it is only 255 liters, and with the backs of the rear sofa lowered, it can be increased to 1010 liters. In the trunk underground there was a place for a dokatka and a small set of tools.
In general, the interior of the Kia Picanto X-Line offers a sufficient amount of free space by the standards of the class, excellent ergonomics and a wide range of equipment, both basic and optional, which can not always be found even in cars of a higher class.
Specifications Kia Picanto X-Line 2018
Unlike the usual Kia Picanto, available on the Russian market with a 1-liter and 1.2-liter gasoline engine, the all-terrain version has only the second option - a 1.2-liter MPI family gasoline engine that generates 84 hp. and 122 Nm of torque at 6000 and 4000 rpm. respectively. It can be paired with a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic transmission.
Dynamic characteristics, although not impressive, can satisfy the needs of an undemanding user: acceleration from 0 to 100 takes 13.7 seconds, and the maximum speed reaches 161 km / h. According to passport data, the braking distance from 100 to 0 km/h is 37 m. Fuel consumption deserves special attention, which in mixed and urban mode is 5.4 and 7 l/100, respectively, and outside the city does not exceed 4.5 at all. l.
Engine 1.2 liter MPI
Power, hp 84
Max. torque, Nm 122
Acceleration from 0 to 100, sec 13,7
Maximum speed, km/h 161
Average fuel consumption, l/100 km 5,4
In the European market, the new Kia Picanto X-Line is available with a new three-cylinder turbo petrol engine with a volume of 1 liter and a power of 100 hp, which has better dynamics and consumes an average of about 4.5 l / 100 km.
In terms of design, the X-Line modification repeats that in the regular version of the compact hatchback - a front-wheel drive "bogie" with independent suspension and McPherson struts in front and a semi-independent beam on the rear wheel axle.
Steering represented by an adaptive electric booster, and the braking system - disc brakes on both axles (front ventilated). Immediately, we note that the car has good handling and maneuverability, and the turning radius does not exceed 4.7 m. In addition, despite the small wheelbase, Picanto has a fairly energy-intensive suspension that copes well not only with medium, but also with large irregularities.
The safety of the new Kia Picanto X-Line 2018
Despite its compactness, the car offers a wide range of modern safety equipment. It included:
- Frontal airbags;
- Side airbags and safety curtains;
- Front and rear disc brakes (front ventilated);
- Forward-backward adjustable front seat headrests;
- Electronic immobilizer;
- Central locking;
- Anti-lock braking system;
- Assistance system at the beginning of the ride on the rise;
- The system responsible for exchange rate stability;
- Tire pressure monitoring system;
- Era-Glonass system;
- Fog lights;
- Light sensor;
- Automatic door lock system;
- ISOFIX child seat anchors.
Options and price Kia Picanto X-Line 2018
The minimum price for the Kia Picanto X-Line in Russia starts at 819.9 thousand rubles. (about 13.2 thousand dollars), which is 250 thousand rubles. more expensive than the standard Kia Picanto. For this immodest money, the hatchback offers:
- Pseudo-off-road pads front and rear;
- Dual pipe exhaust system;
- Falshradiator grille and front foglights with bright green splashes;
- Anti-lock braking system;
- Immobilizer and central locking;
- Assistance system at the beginning of the ride on the rise;
- Stability control system and tire pressure monitoring;
- Auxiliary brake light;
- Era-Glonass system;
- Light sensor;
- Height-adjustable multifunction steering wheel;
- LED DRL and tail lights;
- Front fog lights;
- Genuine leather braid on the steering wheel and gearshift knobs;
- Center armrest with internal storage box for first row riders;
- Climate control;
- Power windows of all doors;
- Cruise control with the ability to adjust the maximum speed;
- Multimedia center with 7-inch monitor and 6 speakers;
- Tinted glass rear doors and trunk;
- Eco-leather seat trim;
- Light-alloy rollers R15 185/55;
- Protective moldings and off-road design of the wheel arches.
In the European market, in particular in Germany, the price of the Picanto X-Line starts at 16.45 thousand euros for the base version with a 1.2-liter 84-horsepower engine and manual transmission, while for the version with 100- a strong 1-liter turbo petrol engine and manual transmission will have to pay at least 17.29 thousand euros.
Conclusion
The Kia Picanto X-Line is an A-class front-wheel drive compact hatchback that boasts a crossover-styled appearance, a comfortable and ergonomic interior, a wide range of standard and optional equipment, and good fuel economy.
Video review of Kia Picanto X-Line 2018:
In the first quarter of 2018, sales of the compact cross-hatchback Kia Picanto X-Line will start on the Russian market. The novelty was presented in September 2017 at the Frankfurt Motor Show and went on sale in many European countries in the fall. Now it has become known that the off-road version, featuring a special body kit and increased ground clearance by 15 mm, will also appear in Russia. He will join another representative of the so-called "x-line" - a raised hatchback, which entered the market in November 2017.
The new Kia Picanto 2018-2019 in the X-Line version will most likely be offered only with a 1.2-liter “aspirated” 84 hp. at a price of approximately 860 thousand rubles. That is, the all-terrain version will be comparable in cost to the most expensive GT-Line modification today (869,900 rubles), on the basis of which, by the way, it is built. A rather big price tag for a crossover mini-hatchback with the X-Line prefix is unlikely to contribute to the high demand for the model, but the car will undoubtedly form its own audience. Moreover, due to its niche nature, there are not so many alternatives for the Korean compact.
Bright accents in appearance
The new Picanto X-line, which borrowed many details of the exterior decor from the GT-Line version, pleases with a fresh, reckless and even somewhat aggressive exterior design. From the front, the new Kia can be recognized by its expressive headlights, a compact radiator grille with contrasting horizontal shading, a solid bumper with developed air intakes and round spotlights installed in special niches.
Photo Kia Picanto X-line 2018-2019
The tail of the hatchback looks attractive thanks to the beautiful marker lights with three-dimensional graphics, the original trunk lid and an impressive bumper equipped with foglight sections and a “metal” diffuser with a double-barreled exhaust system pipes.
Picanto X-Line stern design
The entire lower part of the body of the Kia Picanto X-Line is neatly “sewn up” with black plastic. Even the wheel arches, which house 16-inch alloy wheels with standard 195/45 R16 tires, are endowed with protective dilators.
The miniature Kia cross-hatchback is 3595 mm long, 1605 mm wide and 1510 mm high. The wheelbase of the Kia Picanto in X-Line format is 2400 mm. As for the ground clearance, then there is an interesting point. The all-terrain five-door versions prepared for European countries have a clearance of 156 mm, i.e. compared to the standard Picanto, they are raised by 15 mm. The Russian specification for the base model already provides for a ground clearance increased to 161 mm (+20 mm to the European one). The question arises, what will be the clearance of the Kia Picanto X-Line in Russia? We will find out about this after the publication of the technical characteristics of the novelty.
Rich equipment
Salon stylized as a Picanto crossover is not much different from the decoration of conventional versions of the model. Among the characteristic features, it is worth highlighting perhaps the presence of a sports steering wheel with a rim cut from below, and bright contrasting inserts, complemented by the same stitching. Well, the Kia Picanto X-Line equipment, of course, got the most sophisticated. The list of such includes lensed headlights (halogen), LED running lights and taillights, power windows for all windows, Supervision instrument panel with LCD screen, power and heated side mirrors (plus electric folding function), heated front seats and steering wheel, heated washer nozzles , climate control, cruise control, keyless entry and engine start button, six airbags.
Cross version interior
The cross-hatch also relies on a modern multimedia system with a 7-inch screen (Bluetooth, Apple Carplay and Android Auto support, voice control, navigation, 6 speakers), a rear-view camera with dynamic marking lines, and rear parking sensors. For a surcharge, you can equip the car with wireless charging for smartphones.
The modest dimensions of the Picanto body do not allow passengers to equally comfortably accommodate in any of the five seats. If the front seats are quite hospitable to tall riders, then behind tall people it will be frankly cramped. The trunk volume of the "baby" Kia, of course, is also small - the standard 255 liters when folding the rear backrests can be transformed into a maximum of 1010 liters.
Specifications Kia Picanto X-Line 2018-2019
If in certain European markets in the arsenal of a hatchback there is a 1.0 T-GDI turbo engine with a return of 100 hp. (172 Nm), then in Russia such a unit is not available. Domestic motorists can only count on a 1.2-liter naturally aspirated engine that produces 84 hp. and 122 Nm. It works in conjunction with a 4-speed automatic transmission.
The fuel performance of the X-Line version will be approximately the same as that of other Picanto modifications with a 1.2-liter engine and 4-speed automatic transmission. That is, we are talking about an average consumption in the region of 5.4 liters / 100 km. The capacity of the fuel tank is 35 liters.
The suspension of the all-terrain Kia Picanto is built according to the classic scheme for the model: an independent structure with MacPherson struts is installed at the front, and a semi-independent torsion beam at the rear. The brake mechanisms of all wheels of the car are disc, the power steering is electric.
Photo Kia Picanto X-Line model 2018-2019
