smALL is beautiful, the all NEW Kia PICANTO......
OPEN for booking now.
More info here:
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This post has been edited by John-Cooper: Oct 31 2013, 05:35 PM

This post has been edited by John-Cooper: Oct 31 2013, 05:36 PM

What can you get between RM54,888 and RM59,888?

Apparently quite a lot, such as:
- 6 airbags (dual front, side, curtain)
- ESP
- 4 disc brakes
- ISOFIX anchor points for child seats
- 4-sensor rear parking assist
- auto headlamps
- projector headlamps with manual levelling
- LED daytime running lights
- electric folding side mirrors
- audio with AUX/USB and 4 speakers

and the above is standard across both A/T & M/T variant.
while the A/T variant adds on 15-inch alloys (14" on M/T), chrome door handles, front fog lamps, Supervision cluster meter, two extra speakers (total six), steering controls and Bluetooth for the stereo, leather wrapped steering and keyless entry with push start button. Other smaller additions on the A/T include a sunglasses box, illumination for the cup holders and a large driver’s vanity mirror with LED illumination....

What are you waiting for?

p/s: Dimension comparison between Viva - Picanto - Myvi now included. The Myvi is not much bigger really....have a look



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niase thread~

Thanks for creating this thread!

rio got discount?

If only this was launched 1 1/2 years ago...

Did I see that correctly? 22km/l?

I cant imagine you driving this car

The picanto and i10 is among the shortlisted candidates before I settle down on the current Flx...

Back then the picanto just launched at Korea, and I instantly fall in love with it... But there is no news of it reaching our shores on 2011/2012... So it got axed out from my list...

This post has been edited by V12Kompressor: Oct 20 2013, 12:52 AM

Lowest fuel consumption in class



Really ah? Real world results

http://www.fuelly.com/car/kia/picanto/2013

Haha, Typical of manufacturers who will quote using best case scenario. Just like the Rio it was quoted abt 6L/100km (or 16.6km/L) but i think the reality in Malaysia is anything between 7L/100km (14km/L) to 9L/100km (11km/L) since we have to go thru traffic during peak hours, but if you have to drive to Cyberjaya or PD to work, I guess the manufacturer's claim is achieveable.

Boleh? Free IM4U number plates for first 1,000 Kia Picantos

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This post has been edited by John-Cooper: Oct 21 2013, 02:33 PM

do not want...

trade in lah your rubbish car

cannot. Edi said a thousand times, have to drive till wheel really drop off only can sell.

not as reeech as you. plastic panel drop off oni, edi sell car away to get Fiesta.

This post has been edited by V12Kompressor: Oct 21 2013, 03:13 PM

mann.. 9L /100km is not acceptable for 1.2 ..
at least 15L/100km

check your units. Thats 11.1 to 6.7 km/L. That's 3.0 territory dude, for 15L/100km

I think the 2nd one, from Indonesia with 10.4 l/100km is driving in similar situation as KL driving would, i.e. jams most of the time.

indon use same level quality petrol like us or higher? ron92, ron95

This post has been edited by merdeka ka dei: Oct 21 2013, 07:37 PM

I think lower, RON92.

if that so we should provide better result then indos.
but paul tan review didnt mention anything about the FC

I think so. Jakarta is more jammed than KL. And we can travel faster on our highways too (due to traffic). But if your driving is 90% city, then I believe you'd get close to what those in Indonesia are getting.

Higher RON has minimal effect on stop-go driving in jammed roads.

This is the same model isn't it?
http://www.ancap.com.au/crashtestrecord?Id=497

Very good. 5 star ANCAP. Malaysia's Picanto has 6 airbags and VSM (ESC). Should also be 5 star is it is the same model.

Watch these 2 reviews:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSVtO4U7pYw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMdtMJ90tlg

Getting one?

gonna go to showroom this weekend to see the space of picanto.. is it the same like myvi?

Myvi and Picanto not in the same class, not fair to be compared that way
but Picanto does have many things that Myvi does not have!

so the interior space is same like viva?
kinda cramp inside.

Same class with Viva but not same dimensions lah.... at least 120mm wider, hence more spacious. Go check out the real thing.

yeah will check this weekend ^^

You're referring to me? Hehe..

I don't know want to take Picanto or Rio. Both are affordable.

Pls enlighten me

Went to showroom few days before.

Its not cramp at all. Spacious front & back.

It can fit 4 adults good enough.

And even if you want to compare Picanto with MyVi INTERIOR length/width/height:

MyVi: 1850/1350/1265
Picanto: 1729/1335/1247
Viva: 1845/1300/1250

Picanto is much bigger than Viva of course & there's not much difference when compared to MyVi (according to the interior size).

This post has been edited by dauf87: Oct 24 2013, 01:37 PM

Yes, since you appeared undecided if its a Rio or Picanto. I unable to decide for you, you have to follow your heart. Pay 63k (est) and get the car to enjoy or
Pay 74-80k and wait till dont know when and became frustrated (esp if you need the car urgently).

Happy shopping

One more great review by livelifedrive: http://www.livelifedrive.com/malaysia/news...bove-its-weight

Haha. I'm not in a hurry actually, but i'm seriously surveying & considering both of this cars.

Maybe i should wait for promotion/discounts?

Thanks..

Promos and discounts will be NOW, as early bird buying the car. If its hot cake, you will see lesser promos/discounts along the way, then the last time you see promos/discounts will be when facelift is coming so the need to clear stocks

Official PRICE for the ALL NEW KIA PICANTO has been announced :

AUTO : RM59,888 on the road
MANUAL : RM54,888 on the road.

Prices are lower than the initial estimates given by NAZA!!

Lots cheaper than the rumored price. Thanks a lot for the update!

wahhh next year can buyy

booked red color ... ^^

How long to get your car ah?

Ready stock for now, if you book early. It's the same when Kia Rio was launched.

just came back from showroom..nice little car..it should be compared against mitsu mirage..both are about the same size..but this car is cheaper plus offer better specs..very nice DRL for this small little car..space wise, i think both cars are the same..

Yup it kind of spacious. Better than i'd expected.

In my place (Klang), there's no Picanto to test drive. What about other places?

no test drive unit also..but the SA did start the engine indoor so i can see the drl..if this car comes with auto cruise also, then it is a perfect small car..haha..but rarely small car has this feature..

Oh ok. it looks nice with the DRL. I'm liking a lot its overall feeling & design.

Anyone knows about the price for services & maintenance? Care to share?

Thank You.

Hi guys just curious, what headlights the Rio use?

From the spec sheet it use halogen, but from the photo it use single projector, and usually single projector is bi-xenon, is it a bi-halogen light?

rio or picanto?

Sorry picanto, typo,

It is a 2-bulbs proejction type head lamps. The low and high beams are integrated onto ONE single projection lamp, of which the direction of the beam is controlled by a rotatable lens shield that is triggered by solenoid. Halogen light only, no xenon or HID.

Data on services and maintenance cost is not available yet. Will share in due time.

bank called d.. hopefully approved.. lulz

Wow good stuff redkord, congrats.
Check out our fb page yet?

www.facebook.com/groups/picantoclubmalaysia

Colors galore. Come and choose your favourite.....


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rarely small car packs in 6airbags, 4 reverse sensors, ESC/ABS/etc too... (in malaysia la...)

You are right. This is a car which emphasize a lot on safety. Yes, it is a little more pricier that the ordinary P2 cars of the same segment but way lot safer.... money well spent I would say.

What can you get between RM54,888 and RM59,888?

Apparently quite a lot, such as:
- 6 airbags (dual front, side, curtain)
- ESP
- 4 disc brakes
- ISOFIX anchor points for child seats
- 4-sensor rear parking assist
- auto headlamps
- projector headlamps with manual levelling
- LED daytime running lights
- electric folding side mirrors
- audio with AUX/USB and 4 speakers

and the above is standard across both A/T & M/T variant.
while the A/T variant adds on 15-inch alloys (14" on M/T), chrome door handles, front fog lamps, Supervision cluster meter, two extra speakers (total six), steering controls and Bluetooth for the stereo, leather wrapped steering and keyless entry with push start button. Other smaller additions on the A/T include a sunglasses box, illumination for the cup holders and a large driver’s vanity mirror with LED illumination....

What are you waiting for?

p/s: Dimension comparison between Viva - Picanto - Myvi now included. The Myvi is not much bigger really....have a look

Picanto will be popular among Malaysians because of that price range. Reasonable & value for money! #imo

anyone else getting thier car? or is it just me?

Takes time redkord... Just like when the rio was launched, many sitting watching then by the time they want to commit, stok habis, waiting 3-4-5 mths... If you have decided, congrats to you, and when u have received your car, let me know, we organise teh tarik with you and your picanto!

Have you join our fb page yet?
facebook.com/groups/picantoclubmalaysia

haha.. thnks man.. i already join the fb group d..

This is quite an interesting small little car, thinking of selling off my myvi 1.5se for this small little kia.

Going to see this car next week and decide by then
If theres an option for touchscreen, it will be perfect....

if got touchscreen the price wont be 59xxx anymore

Well, i mean an "option" meaning that you need to add money for it

I'm sure there will be lots of aftermarket head units that would give a lot of cool features. But what I like about the Picanto is the safety features. 6 Airbags and ESC. Heck even the new Accord does not have them.

I just wish Kia had used 6-speed auto. Oh well, it is a step in the right direction. Hopefully more new cars would have as good a safety feature as Picanto.

Kia has the 6 speed autobox just that for smaller capacity engines like picanto & rio, its fitted with the 4 speed autobox

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Just to share a summary of the specs

2 Variants available: 1.2 Manual Transmission and 1.2 Auto

General specs available for both variant:
Kappa 1.2 MPI CVVT Engine
Max power : 87 ps /6000 rpm
Max torque :12.2 kgm / 4000 rpm
Fuel tank : 35 liter
Safety featuers : 6 Airbags
All 4 disc brakes
4 reverse sensors
Projection Headlamps with LED Daytime running light
Auto lights control with escort and welcome lights
Safety : ESC, with ABS/BAS/EBD/TCS/ESS
HAC, VSM
Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)

1.2 MT
5 Speed manual
without front fog lamp
meter cluster : dot matrix
folding key
cup holder with mood lamp (without)
14 inch alloy rims
Audio system with 4 speakers
steering audio control (without)
Leather wrapped steering (without)
Body Color Exterior Door Handle.

1.2 AT
4 Speed automatic
with front fog lamp
meter cluster : supervision cluster
Keyless entry with smart key and push start button
cup holder with mood lamp (with)
15 inch alloy rims
Audio with 6 speakers - MP3 and CD player, AUX and USB connection
steering audio control
Leather wrapped steering
Chrome exterior Door Handle
Bluetooth connectivity
Sun visor with BIG vanity mirror with LED illumination

Well, for city drive car like picanto, 4at is enough already, 6-speed is just a waste on it

Well, i'm from penang. Anyway, mind to share any promotion or freebies for the picanto now if you know any?

does KIA showroom open on Sunday (weekend)?

just wondering is KIA CBU or CKD?

At this moment, it is Semi KD. Majority parts & assembly, welding and paint done in Korea. Only minimum assembly involving the doors, head lamps etc done locally. Thanks

Redkord, whether its cbu skd or ckd, dont worry lah, best to get it now.... Whatever variant, your registration card will still be stated pemasangan tempatan but so long as your car chassis number start with KNA, thats the best...100% ckd will be PNA.... To know more, message me @ FB

Sales showroom opens monday to sunday.
Joined our FB page yet?
www.facebook.com/groups/picantoclubmalaysia
Lots of info there

This post has been edited by John-Cooper: Nov 4 2013, 10:06 PM

Which color that you think is the most attractive?

1. Bright Silver
2. Clear White
3. Lemon Grass
4. Signal Red
5.Galaxy Black
6. Alice Blue



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For me, Signal red.

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2 banks calling me for the past few days...maybank and Public bank, at average rate at 2.52 to 2.6.

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yes! loan finally approved... will get this baby out on Tuesday or Wednesday.

congratz , do share your experience when you try out your baby next week...

Wow congrats cruiseantz, next tues/wed can get the car? That is fast, thot some SA told me can only release the car after it is officially launched

Anyway do join us @ www.facebook.com/groups/picantoclubmalaysia

We can organise a teh tarik session to welcome new owners

Joined FB group already. My SA said the official launch was on 6 Nov 2013. He mentioned my car already ready for collection, just need to clear off documentations.

went to the show room to check out this model, im impress with the spacious cabin to be frank and the spec provided.

too bad there is no test drive model available.

definitely will put into consideration when i want to change my car next year.

say, how is the performance for this car from existing owner review? was it sufficient enough if to carry 4 adults for a long distance travel like kl to jb on speed of 110-140kmh??

here's my ride "SOLD"



pending JPJ registration & Number plate installation. Had a quick sneak peak & on the engine... a smooth start

SA informed me that my car are the 1st to roll-out from that branch.

Welcome to the club!!

congratulation~!

looking forward to your driving experience on this new baby, btw you choose AT right as it come with fog lamp

when pick your car try drive til 120km/140km . need to know how the handling lol

yup, AT....well, it is my 1st AT car purchased, as i prefer stick for my driving.


i'm too old for fast & furious thingy already, didn't expect this car to be "speed demon" hehehe....only speed i did was on 2.5 Hilux at 170km/h while driving NS highway.

haha. share some experience how the handling feel. my friend myvi steering is vibrate like hell when reach to 140km.