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Kia Picanto

2025 price & specs · Hatchback

Price range R 255 995 to R 325 995
8 versions

Recommended retail price including VAT

Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual or automatic
Power
49 to 62 kW
Fuel use
From 5.0 l/100 km
Seats
2 or 5
Warranty
5 years

About the Kia Picanto

The 2025 Kia Picanto is a hatchback sold in South Africa in 8 versions, priced from R 255 995 to R 325 995. It runs on petrol with between 49 kW and 62 kW of power. The most economical version uses a claimed 5.0 l/100 km. You can get it with manual or automatic transmission.

All 8 Picanto versions and prices

Open a version for its full specification sheet.

Highlights

What stands out about the Picanto

Kia Picanto: The city belongs to you

The city belongs to you

If the city makes you feel young and alive, and you’re eager to explore new places, you’ve found a soulmate in the new Picanto. Compact on the outside, roomy on the inside, and full of big ideas. With its dynamic performance and agile manoeuvrability, the Picanto turns a neighbourhood into its very own playground.

Kia Picanto: True style lies within

True style lies within

It may be a compact car, but the Picanto’s stylish interior gives you all the space you need to dash about town in comfort. And with ergonomically sound layout that places command for driving, entertainment and temperature control at your fingertips, you’ll never have to take your eyes off the road. 

Kia Picanto: Advanced High-Strength Steel (AHSS) and Hot-Stamped Steel

Advanced High-Strength Steel (AHSS) and Hot-Stamped Steel

The Picanto uses more than 44% Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS), resulting in phenomenal rigidity. Hot-stamping of components is employed in core stress areas. These measures greatly improve average body tensile strength, enhancing cabin protection and improving dynamic performance.

Good to know

Kia Picanto questions, answered

How much does the Kia Picanto cost in South Africa?

The Kia Picanto costs from R 255 995 to R 325 995 including VAT, depending on the version.

What is the cheapest Kia Picanto?

The Kia Picanto 1.0 LX Runner F/C Panel Van at R 255 995.

Is the Kia Picanto available as an automatic?

Yes. It comes with a manual or automatic gearbox; the cheapest automatic is the 1.0 LX Runner Auto F/C Panel Van at R 273 995.

How fuel efficient is the Kia Picanto?

The most economical version, the 1.2 EX+, has a claimed fuel consumption of 5.0 l/100 km.

What is the most powerful Kia Picanto?

The 1.2 EX, with 62 kW and 122 Nm.

What warranty does the Kia Picanto come with?

The manufacturer warranty is 5 years, whichever comes first.