Small Hatchback Picanto has finally arrived to replace quite a long time he came down from the stage KIA Pride. This is the first independent development of the South Korean company in the segment A (Pride was a copy of the Mazda 121), but the manufacturer has not sought to shine a wholly original and used the experience of Japanese and European counterparts. Direct Sales Cydcor

KIA minicar built on the established business partner of Hyundai platform Getz. Designers created Picanto with the unequivocal desire to please European tastes – attractive in appearance, bright and comfortable. Attractive shape, accentuated falshreshetka radiator and glistening in the naive astonishment headlamps in combination with a rounded stern make this kid noticeable in traffic. Design bright appearance is complemented by piquant purpose color. In turn, due to alloy wheels (purchased separately), Picanto looks more stable and a little more adult.

Salon Kia Picanto
For all the visual appeal Ricanto his master (or mistress) to be understood that the interior – is far more important. The interior of the machine rather cosmopolitan, the front panel and doors are decorated with simple light gray plastic. In the more expensive version, however, the door panels at the elbows are decorated with small inserts of fabric. The quality of finish no complaints – all, seemingly, is collected accurately, on the move nothing rattles, never grinds.

Salon little car is surprisingly spacious. It is convenient not just sitting in front – in the second row also has enough room. At the shoulder width of the cabin is almost 1.3 meters, which allows you to put on the back seat even for three. Hardly anyone agrees to go in such close quarters on a long trip, but if the path will be narrow-minded, it is quite bearable.

Along with the traditional glove compartment, inside the Picanto has a few more seats for the folding of small things: the shelves on the front and under her small chest and a couple of thorough holders for glasses beside the lever. With the deployment of small things in the car no problems, but with large objects – more complicated … In offering the convenience of passengers brought luggage space. It is an unavoidable flaw in cars of this class. Under a shelf hiding behind the trunk capacity 157 liters. Out of love for the truth recognize that the two portfolios are placed there very well. However, if necessary, a modest amount of luggage pocket can be increased almost sixfold, folding rear seat. Interestingly, the plateau, covering the luggage compartment, it is believed only in a richer set – along with alloy wheels and other minor luxuries. Because of limited luggage space designers abandoned the spare wheel. Instead, he attached a special repair kit, including electric (12 V) nasosik and a bottle of sealant for injection into the injured bus.

Driver’s seat Kia Picanto
The driver’s seat is equipped with the spirit of a typical city car – are minivenovski high, upright, back to the very formal lateral stability. Ability to adjust the seat the most basic, ie, changing only the distance from the steering and tilting of the back, but it allows you to find a suitable position for the ride. Steering wheel, depending on need, is height adjustable. Extensive glazing of the salon (and high sitting position) provides a good panoramic view. Driver’s console is so simple that no special adaptation Buckle only – and more!

Pedals – in their places. They are easily detected by touch, and for the right leg is equipped with a broad and solid mounting platform. True, the first sat behind the wheel Picanto, to get used to the sensitive pedals. The accelerator acts just like on a sports car, rather sharply react to slight pressure and brakes.

Progress Kia Picanto

On the narrow streets of the city Picanto feels like a fish in water. Wonderful agility, the total length of 3.5 meters and is easily perceived size allows slip the closest stations, and parking space required is minimal. Thanks to the power, the wheel rotates, without the slightest effort.

Brakes – like knives, disc on all wheels. With the latest generation of ABS baby if necessary stops in his tracks. Proceedings of Picanto in sports springy. Turns machine holds firmly and fairly stable. Urban pavement and dirt road suspension handles well, but, hitting the pavement of national quality, feel that the special comfort to speak it still does not have to.