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Kia Picanto

New from

$18,290 excl. on-roads

7.8

CarExpert Rating

Safety Rating

Warranty

7 year

Fuel Efficiency

5.4-6 L / 100KM

About the Kia Picanto

Last updated Dec 18, 2024

The 2025 Kia Picanto is classified as a 5 Door Hatchback which was previously on sale in Australia as part of the JA MY25 generation, starting from $18,290 MLRP for the SPORT (PE2) and topping out at $21,690 for the GT LINE (PE2).

There are 4 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in January of 2025. The Picanto is built in Korea and is available with Multi Point Fuel Injection , equipped with a 5 Speed Manual transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive.Other powertrain options include: Multi Point Fuel Injection, equipped with a 4 Speed Automatic transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive & Multi Point Fuel Injection, equipped with a 5 Speed Manual transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive.

The Picanto is offered with a 7 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.

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Kia Picanto Rating

Abarth 500e

Entry-level

Fiat 500

Best in class

Overall rating

7.8

7.4

8.4

Kia Picanto News

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2024 Kia Picanto price and specs: No longer Australia's cheapest car

There's a lot more standard safety equipment in the updated Kia Picanto, but it comes at a price.

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1 Year Ago

2024 Kia Picanto prices up, but more safety kit added

2024 Kia Picanto prices are up by between $1600 and $1950, but there's a lot more standard safety equipment across the board.

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1 Year Ago

2024 Kia Picanto getting a safety boost

Kia's smallest and most affordable model will get added safety assist features with the upcoming 2024 facelift, the company has confirmed.

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1 Year Ago

Kia Australia committed to affordable cars

Kia plans to keep offering a sub-$20,000 model in Australia through to the late 2020s, even if it can't promise a five-star ANCAP rating.

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2025 Kia Picanto Reviews

7.8

2 Months Ago

2025 Kia Picanto review

Kia's tiny tot Picanto has been refreshed with a new design and a heap more safety tech to make a stronger case against the MG 3.

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7.6

9 Months Ago

2024 Kia Picanto GT-Line review

Kia Australia's baby city car has grown up a bit for 2024. We'd still be opting for the base model, rather than the GT-Line though...

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7.6

2 Years Ago

2023 Kia Picanto review

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7.7

4 Years Ago

2020 Kia Picanto GT review

The Kia Picanto is due for a facelift later this year, but the turbocharged GT still could be the most fun you can have for under $20,000.

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7.7

5 Years Ago

2020 Kia Picanto S review

The Kia Picanto S pleases with its low price and competitive feature list. It's a good city runabout, though it's less suitable for highway driving.

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2025 Kia Picanto Price

Variant	Price From*	Price To*
SPORT (PE2)	$17,500	$19,100
GT LINE (PE2)	$19,200	$20,800

*excl. on-roads

All Kia Picanto Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2025	$18,290	$21,690
2024	$17,500	$21,200
2023	$15,600	$20,400
2022	$15,100	$19,600
2021	$12,900	$18,500
2020	$11,200	$15,500
2019	$10,400	$13,400
2018	$9,800	$12,600
2017	$8,800	$10,700
2016	$8,800	$8,800

*excl. on-roads

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2025 Kia Picanto Specs

See our comprehensive details for the Kia Picanto

SPORT (PE2)

12 Volt Power Outlet
14 Inch Alloy Wheels
Adaptive Cruise Control with Speed Limiter
Air Conditioning
Airbag - Passenger
Airbag Driver
Alarm with Security Indicator
Ambient Temperature Display
Android Auto
Antenna - Roof Mounted
Anti-lock Braking
Apple Car Play
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Beltline Moulding - Gloss Black
Black Grille
Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
Bluetooth Connectivity
Body Coloured Bumpers
Body Coloured Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured Exterior Mirrors
Bottle Holders - Front Seats
Cabin Lighting
Central Locking Remote Control
Child Seat - ISOFIX Anchorage System
Child Seat Anchor Points
Cloth Upholstery
Coat Hanger Hook/s
Cup Holders - Front Seats
Curtain Airbags
Custom Mode
Dashboard Inserts
Daytime Running Lights
Digital Clock
Driver Attention Warning
Driver Foot Rest
Driver Seat Height Adjustable
Driver Seat Manual Adjust 4 Way
Dusk Sensing Headlights
Electronic Stability Control
Emergency Stop Signal
Engine Immobiliser
Exit Warnings System
Exterior Mirrors with Indicators
Extra USB Socket/s
Flip/Folding key
Fog Lights - Rear
Forward Collision Warning
Front Storage Compartment
Front Wipers 2 Speed
Gloss Black Air Vents
Glovebox Compartment
Halogen Headlights
Headrests - Adjustable on All Seats
Headrests Front - Tilt Function
Heated Rear Windshield with Timer
High Beam Assist
High Mounted Rear Stop Light
Hill Start Assist
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Instrument Cluster Display - 4.2 Inch
Intermittent Wipers - Front
Keyless Entry
LED Position Lights - Rear
Lane Following Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Load Hooks
Luggage/Cargo Area Light/s
Manual Speed Limit Assist
Map Pocket/s
Multi-function Steering Wheel
Parcel Rack
Parking Distance Control Rear
Power Boot Lid Release
Power Child Locks
Power Mirrors With Folding
Power Window Driver Auto Up/Down
Power Windows
Power Windows - Front Auto With Safety Function
Premium Gear Knob
Premium Steering Wheel
Quiet Mode Function
Radio AM/FM
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Rear Spoiler
Rear View Mirror Day/Night
Rear Wiper - 2 Stage
Rear Wiper/Washer
Remote Fuel Lid Release
Reversing Camera
Seat Occupancy Detection - Passenger Rear
Seatback Pocket - Front Passenger Seat
Seatbelt Tension Reducer - Front & Rear Seats
Seatbelts - Load Limiters Front Seats
Seatbelts - Reminder for All Seats
Side Airbags - Front Seats side
Side Door Impact Beams
Soft Touch Door Armrest - Front
Sound System with 6 Speakers
Spare Wheel - Space Saver/Temporary
Split Fold Rear Seat
Sunvisors with Vanity Mirrors & Illumination
Touchscreen LCD 8.0 Inch
Traction Control System
Upholstery - Black
Vehicle Stability Management System
Voice Recognition System

GT LINE (PE2)

Adds:

16 Inch Alloy Wheels
Alloy Sports Pedals
Beltline Moulding - Satin Chrome
Centre Console - Special
Centre Console Storage
Cloth Upholstery - Premium
Daytime Running Lights - LED
Exterior Mirrors - Heated
GT Package
High Gloss Centre Fascia
LED Headlights
Rear Lights - LED
Seatbelts - Height Adjustable Front Seats
Upholstery - Grey & Black

Removes:

14 Inch Alloy Wheels
Beltline Moulding - Gloss Black
Cloth Upholstery
Daytime Running Lights
Halogen Headlights
Upholstery - Black

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New Kia Picanto deals

Kia Picanto Sport Driveaway Estimate from $21,190

Driveaway deal

Australia's best-selling micro car with a stylish upgrade. Picanto Sport Manual Driveaway estimate from $21,190 Automatic from $22,190.

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Kia Picanto GT-Line Driveaway Estimate from $22,990

Driveaway deal

Australia's best-selling micro car with a stylish upgrade. Picanto GT-Line Manual Driveaway estimate from $22,990 and Automatic $23,990.

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2024 Kia Picanto Dimensions

1485mm

1595mm

3595mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2025 Kia Picanto Gallery

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2025 Kia Picanto Fuel Economy

Kia Picanto	Fuel Type	Combined
GT LINE (PE2)	Unleaded Petrol	5.4 L/100km
SPORT (PE2)	Unleaded Petrol	6.0 L/100km

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2025 Kia Picanto vs other Small's to consider

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