LET'S TALK CARS

Are you looking to purchase a car? Are you confused because there are so many to choose from? Are you looking for affordability and reliability? Are you thinking about the cost of fuel on your pocket? Then let us help you make that decision on today’s episode of Let’s talk rides.

There are so many cars on the market ranging from city cars to sports cars and luxury vehicles. So many factors come into play when choosing a car to buy. When buying a car, people usually consider the price, prestige, and sometimes the use. Well, though all these are valid reasons many seem to down play the cost of maintenance as well which is a very essential part if the car is going to last long. Well that’s an entirely different story for another day.

Today we discuss the Kia Picanto. The Kia Picanto is a small city car that has gained its grounds and amassed a great reputation in Ghana. The overall compact dimensions of the Kia Picanto (3,535 x 1,595 x 1,480 mm) give it a cute stance. A car manufacturer can only get away with offering a warranty as long as Kia's if it has absolute faith that its cars won't ever go wrong. Offering a jaw dropping 7 years, Kia actually have proven they are no joke with extreme reliability in the world of the little cars. The Picanto has actually proven to be as reliable or more reliable and can actually rub shoulders with some of the bigger cars and hence can be used for commercial purposes.

When looking to beat the heavy morning traffic, the Picanto can actually help out there because of its size and of course when it comes to grabbing a spot in a parking space you have absolutely nothing to worry about because the Picanto has got you covered.

Also, you don’t have to worry much about your expenses after purchasing your Picanto because it come with a 1.0 litre engine with a fuel consumption rate of about 14.9 km/l and an engine capacity of 1,086 cc which goes to say that it is very economical with regards to fuel usage.

 

With a 48kw (65bhp) power output reaching 0-100km/h in 17.7s and a top speed of 146km/h just know you are winning no races with this one but it will surely get you where you need to be fast enough. Kia Picanto parts are readily available and very cheap on the local spare part market and so you could repair or maintain your car at a not so expensive price.

When looking to buy a Kia Picanto, get a budget ranging between Ghc 8,000 - Ghc 40,000 (depending on the model and the conditions of the car) fore a used Picanto and about $8,000 - 17,190 on the foreign market for a brand new model made between 2016 and 2020 and between Ghc 20,000 - Ghc 40,000 on the Ghanaian market.

 

 

Full specifications of the Kia Picanto can be seen below;

·         ENGINE

·         Engine Capacity                          1,086 cc

·         Engine Configuration                    4-cylinder in-line

·         Compression Ratio                       unknown

·         Bore x Stroke                              (67.0 x 77.0) mm

·         Fuel Type                                   Petrol

 

·         PERFORMANCE

·         Power                                        48kW (65 bhp)

·         Torque                                      96 Nm

·         Acceleration (0-100km/h)              17.7 s (0-100 km/h)

·         Top Speed                                 146 km/h

·         Fuel Consumption                        14.9 km/l

·         CO2 emission                             unknown

 

·         MISC TECHNICAL DATA

·         Transmission                              4-speed (A)

·         Drive Type                                  Front-wheel drive

 

·         MEASUREMENTS

·         Type                                         Hatchback

·         Dimension (L x W x H)                  (3,535 x 1,595 x 1,480) mm

·         Wheelbase                                 2,370 mm

·         Min Turning Radius                      4,600 mm

·         Kerb Weight                               872 kg

·         Fuel Tank Capacity                      35 L

·         Cargo/Boot Capacity                    unknown

 

·         BRAKES

·         Brakes (Front)                             Ventilated disc

·         Brakes (Rear)                             Drum

 

·         SUSPENSION

·         Suspension (Front)                      MacPherson strut

·         Suspension (Rear)                       Torsion beam