Kia Picanto Comparison

The new Kia Picanto is a small car offered in a 5D hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $18,390 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Sport variant and topping out at $22,090 for the Gt-line.

There are 2 variants of the Picanto available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2025.

The Kia Picanto is only available with an null motor that produces 62kW and 122Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

The new 2026 Picanto is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.

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2026 Kia Picanto

Sport, 1.2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

From $18,390

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