Kia Picanto Facelift photos leak ahead of launch, To rival Hyundai i10

Kia is reportedly working on the updated version of Picanto hatchback, which is also called Kia Morning in some markets. The facelifted Hyundai i10 rival Kia Picanto is the company’s most affordable offering globally. Though there are no official confirmation regarding the hatchback yet. However, some spy shots of the facelifted Picanto has given us some hints on what we could be expecting from it.

Kia Picanto Facelift

This is the second facelift for the 3rd generation Picanto which debuted in 2017. Kia last update in 2020 for the first time. According to reports, Kia Picanto facelift will officially debut later this month for global markets. It will rival global Citroen C3, Dacia Sandero, Volkswagen Up, MG 3 and Hyundai i10.

Kia Picanto Facelift Leaks

The new spy shots of the car has hinted towards complete design changes in the upcoming Picanto. The hatchback seems to have received cosmetic updates in the front and back, while the side silhouette is similar to the outgoing model.

Kia has also brought its flagship EV9’s design language to its most affordable model. The hatchback rides on new alloy wheels with a 4-spoke geometric pattern design. There are new side skirts that bring some aggression into the picture. The spy picture are of the top-spec GT Line trim, which features additional sporty elements. The other features include vertical headlights, LED DRL signatures, and chrome element that connects both headlights. There is a black surround for the air intake part of the bumper. But only the center part is air intake and flanked by multiple faux air intakes.

The Picanto facelift features reflector-style LED headlights. Rear gets new LED tail lights that get connected by an LED light bar on either side. However, these LED bars don’t physically connect like seen on Hyundai Venue. The same effect in the front fascia is reflected in the tail lights design as well. It features a fake rear diffuser as well.

The inside of the cabin features a twin screen effect on dashboard with a free-standing 8” infotainment touchscreen display and a 4.2” screen for instrumentation. Meanwhile, the steering wheel and other interior bits are similar to outgoing model. Euro-spec cars will get a full suite of ADAS features.

But Australia-spec model is likely to only get mandated emergency braking and forward collision warning. Also, Australian model will miss out on ventilated seats, heated steering wheel, wireless phone charger and other features.

It will be powered by the 1.2L NA petrol engine that offers 83 bhp, 122 Nm of torque and 1.0L turbo petrol motor producing 100 bhp and 172 Nm.

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