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2022 Kia Picanto

New from

$15,690 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Warranty

7 year, unlimited km

Fuel Efficiency

4.8 - 5.8 L / 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 $15,690 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S variant and topping out at $20,490 for the GT.

There are 3 variants of the Picanto available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2021.

Engine options include 1.2L multi-point injection (62kW/122Nm) and 1.0L turbo petrol direct injection (74kW/172Nm). Available with 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

The new 2022 Picanto is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.

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2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017

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Power to Weight

60.19 - 71.77 kW/t

53.46 kW/t

124.06 kW/t

Boot Space

255 litres

185 litres

255 litres

Fuel Efficiency

4.8 - 5.8 L/100km

4.7 L/100km

6 L/100km

Vehicle Range

603 - 729 km

583 km

745 km

Price

$15,690 - $20,490

$14,990

$38,400

Warranty (Years)

7 years

3 years

10 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

150,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

2 years

Service Interval

12 months

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

1,410 - 1,445 kg

1,300 kg

1,460 kg

Ground Clearance Unladen

141 mm

110 mm

160 mm

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Kia Picanto News

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The running costs of Australia's cheapest cars have spiked

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3 Years Ago

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3 Years Ago

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Kia Picanto recalled

Kia is recalling its 2020-22 Picanto hatch as a chime might not sound when you leave the rear fog light on.

3 Years Ago

Jack Quick

Kia Australia increases prices

Kia Australia has given eight of its models drive-away price increases ranging from $500 to $2000, with no changes besides the new badges.

4 Years Ago

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2022 Kia Picanto Price

S

Configuration	Price From*
1.2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$17,290
1.2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$17,590
1.2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$15,690
1.2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$15,990

Gt-Line

Configuration	Price From*
1.2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$18,740
1.2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$19,040
1.2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$17,140
1.2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$17,440

GT

Configuration	Price From*
1.0L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$19,990
1.0L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$20,490

*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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2022 Kia Picanto Specs

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Audio
- Connection External Usb Front
- Number Of Speakers: 6
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- System Audio Player Reads Mp3
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
- Total Number Of Front Usb Connections: 1
Body exterior
- Body Type: Hatchback
- Local Body Type: Hatchback
- Local Number Of Doors: 5
- Number Of Doors: 5
- Platform Code: H
- Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
- Wheelbase Type: Short
Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 60.19
Cargo area
- Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
Convenience
- Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
- Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Front Usb Charging Port Location: Front
- Media Control Touch Screen
- Mobile Integration Android Auto
- Mobile Integration Android Number Of Months Subscription: Unlimited
- Mobile Integration Android Wireless Connection
- Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
- Mobile Integration Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: Unlimited
- Mobile Integration Apple Wireless Connection
- Number Of Front Usb Charging Port: 1
- Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Assistance Rear Type: Guidance Display
- Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
- Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
- Voice Activating System Includes Phone
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1010
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 255
- Front Headroom (mm): 1005
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1245
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1085
- Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1300
- Front Track (mm): 1394
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 141
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.6
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.8
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 49.0
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 48.4
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 42.7
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 32.3
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 51.2
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 50.4
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9400
- Overall Height (mm): 1485
- Overall Length (mm): 3595
- Overall Width (mm): 1595
- Rear Headroom (mm): 960
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1230
- Rear Leg Room (mm): 820
- Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1280
- Rear Track (mm): 1403
- Wheelbase (mm): 2400
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): 134
- Co2 Level (country Highway): 107
- Co2 Level (urban): 180
- Electrical System Voltage: 12
- 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
- Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
- Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
- Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 8.0
- Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Screen Size (in): 4.2
- Instrument Cluster 1 Display Screen Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
- Upholstery Color: Black
Lights
- Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
- Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
- 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): 603
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 5.8
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 17.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 4.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 21.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 7.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 12.7
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 5.8
- 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): 84
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 62
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 122
- 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
- Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
- Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
- Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
- Anti Collision System Minimum Speed To Activate (km/h): 10
- Anti Collision System Operates Above 50 Km/h
- Anti Collision System Operates Below 50 Km/h
- Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
- Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant Score: 87.00
- Crash Test Results Ancap Child Occupant Score: 64.00
- Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20170101
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 4.00
- Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian Score: 54.00
- Crash Test Results Ancap Rating Year: 2017
- Crash Test Results Ancap Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Marginal
- Crash Test Results Ancap Safety Assist Score: 47.00
- 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: 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 Multi Function
- 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
- Ventilation System Heater Type: Combustion
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): 1030
- Tare Weight (kg): 1011
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 82
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 82
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 175

Gt-Line

Adds to S:

Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Piano Black
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
Lights
- Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
- Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
- Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
- Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 84
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
- Front Wheels Two Tone
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 84
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
- Rear Wheels Two Tone

Removes from S:

Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
Lights
- Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 82
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 82
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 175

Adds to Gt-Line:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 71.77
Engine
- Co2 Level (combined): 110
- Co2 Level (country Highway): 102
- Co2 Level (urban): 157
- Compressor: Turbo
- Engine (l): 1.0
- Engine (cc): 998
- Number Of Compressors: 1
- Number Of Cylinders: 3
- Stroke Engine: 84.0
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 729
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 4.8
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 20.8
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 4.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 25.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 6.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 16.1
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 4.8
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 101
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 74
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 172
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4500
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 10000
Suspension
- Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
Transmission
- Transmission Description: Manual
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
- Transmission Type: Manual
Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1445
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1031
- Tare Weight (kg): 1012

Removes from Gt-Line:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 60.19
Engine
- Co2 Level (combined): 134
- Co2 Level (country Highway): 107
- Co2 Level (urban): 180
- Engine (l): 1.2
- Engine (cc): 1248
- Engine Code: G4la
- Number Of Cylinders: 4
- Stroke Engine: 78.8
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 603
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 5.8
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 17.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 4.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 21.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 7.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 12.7
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 5.8
- 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): 84
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 62
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 122
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
Transmission
- Transmission Description: Automatic
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
- Transmission Type: Automatic
Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1430
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1030
- Tare Weight (kg): 1011