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2017 Kia Picanto

New from

$14,990 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Warranty

7 year, unlimited km

Fuel Efficiency

5.3 / 100km

About the Kia Picanto

Last updated Sep 26, 2025

The new Kia Picanto is a small car offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $14,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the SI variant and topping out at $14,990 for the SI.

There is 1 variant of the Picanto available in Australia and this generation went on sale in April of 2016.

The Kia Picanto is only available with an null motor that produces 63kW and 120Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

The new 2017 Picanto is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.

See Kia Picanto models from other years

2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017

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Power to Weight

63.38 kW/t

52.63 kW/t

65.9 kW/t

Boot Space

200 litres

182 litres

235 litres

Fuel Efficiency

5.3 L/100km

4.7 L/100km

5.3 L/100km

Vehicle Range

660 km

745 km

Price

$14,990

$12,250

$25,490

Warranty (Years)

7 years

3 years

7 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

2 years

Service Interval

12 months

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

1,430 kg

Ground Clearance Unladen

142 mm

158 mm

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2017 Kia Picanto Price

Configuration	Price From*
1.2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$14,990

*excl. on-roads

All Kia Picanto Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2026	$18,390	$22,590
2025	$18,290	$22,590
2024	$17,890	$21,290
2023	$15,990	$20,790
2022	$15,690	$20,490

*excl. on-roads

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2017 Kia Picanto Specs

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Audio
- Connection External Usb Front
- Number Of Speakers: 4
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- System In-dash Cd
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
Body exterior
- Body Type: Hatchback
- Local Body Type: Hatchback
- Local Number Of Doors: 5
- Number Of Doors: 5
- Platform Code: Hyundai Lc
- Wheelbase Type: Short
Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 63.38
Cargo area
- Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
Convenience
- Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
- Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 605
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 200
- Front Headroom (mm): 1002
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1225
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1070
- Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1290
- Front Track (mm): 1409
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 142
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.4
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.9
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 48.2
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 44.8
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 42.1
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 32.3
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 50.8
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 50.4
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9600
- Overall Height (mm): 1480
- Overall Length (mm): 3595
- Overall Width (mm): 1595
- Rear Headroom (mm): 962
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1139
- Rear Leg Room (mm): 820
- Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1280
- Rear Track (mm): 1412
- Wheelbase (mm): 2385
Doors
- Driver Door Location: Driver
- Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Passenger Door Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
- Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
- Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
- Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Engine
- Bore Engine: 71.0
- Co2 Level (combined): 125
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
- Engine (l): 1.2
- Engine (cc): 1248
- Engine Code: G4la
- Engine Configuration: In-line
- Number Of Cylinders: 4
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 78.8
- Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 35
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
- Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
- Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Instrumentation
- Computer Average Fuel Consumption
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
- Upholstery Color: Black
Lights
- Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Paint
- External Color: Black
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 660
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 5.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 18.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 4.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 22.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 6.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 14.9
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 5.3
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 13.7
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 163
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 101
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 85
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 63
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 120
- Power Measurement Standard: Eec
- Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
- Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
- Number Of Airbags: 6
- Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
- Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
- Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
- Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
- Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Seating Configuration: 2+3
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
- Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
Steering
- Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Suspension
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Strut
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-independent
Transmission
- Drive Driven Wheels: Front
- Transmission Description: Automatic
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
- Transmission Type: Automatic
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Manual
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rear Electric Windows: Rear
- Rear View Window Type: Fixed
- Rear View Window Wipers: Constant
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 84
- Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 84
- Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 12
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 84
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 84
- Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
- Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 84
Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1430
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 994
- Tare Weight (kg): 885
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.0
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 75
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 165
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.0
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 75
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 165

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2017 Kia Picanto Fuel Economy

There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Picanto

The most fuel efficient Kia Picanto is the Si with a 4-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.2L Multi-Point Injection and uses 5.3L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

Kia Picanto	Fuel Type	Combined
1.2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	Unleaded	5.3 L/100km

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Cost of ownership

What are the running and servicing costs of a Kia Picanto?

The Kia Picanto has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

2017 Kia Picanto Warranty

What is the warranty on a Kia Picanto?

The Kia Picanto offers a 7 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.