Geneva 11' Preview: 2011 Kia Picanto Officially Unveiled

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Kia has officially unveiled the 2011 Kia Picanto, which is going to be officially unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show in March.

The all-new Picanto is now longer and has a longer wheelbase. The Picanto will feature four all-new powertrains in 1.0- and 1.2-litre displacements. In addition to the standard gas engines, LPG, bi-fuel and flex-fuel variations will be available depending on each market.

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PRESS RELEASE:

* New Picanto to be offered in two body styles with four all-new powertrains
* Production vehicle to be revealed at 2011 Geneva Motor Show

Kia Motors Corporation has released the first official photos of the next generation Picanto city car boasting a bolder, more mature and more self confident look.

Completely redesigned and re-engineered, the new car has grown in overall length and wheelbase and is set to redefine its position as one of the most competitive vehicles in its segment.

While the current Picanto is available only as a five-door hatchback, the next generation version will be offered as a five-door globally but a sportier three-door body style will also be made available in the UK and European markets.

The new Picanto will feature four all-new powertrains in 1.0- and 1.2-litre displacements, all boasting class leading CO2 emissions levels. In addition to the standard petrol engines, LPG, bi-fuel and flex-fuel variations will be available depending on local market requirements.

The next generation Picanto will receive its official unveiling at the Geneva International Motor Show on Tuesday March 1 2011.

The exact timing of the car’s arrival in the UK market is yet to be decided.