,757 with a 3.8% increase in its sales figures compared to the first half of 2022. This increase helps Kia keep a steady 4.6% share of the European market in 2023.According to Kia, The Sportage was the most popular, with 82.826 units sold. The Ceed family followed with 68.758 units, followed by the Picanto, with 39.133 units across EU, EFTA, and UK markets.In the electric vehicles segment, Kia sold 103,656 units, about 34% of its overall European...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/21

ehicles per annum if demand grows. The plant is spread over 65,000 square meters of land. Currently, six Kia models are being produced, Kia Cerato, Kia K5, Kia Sonet, Kia Seltos, Kia Sportage, and Kia Sorento, and this portfolio will expand to ten models soon including the K2700, K3000, Carens, and Picanto. The plant will employ over 300 personnel. Based on social media updates of Rana Motors and Kia Ghana/ multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/14

Kia Russia starts sale of Kia Picanto and Seltos 2022 models On November 22, Kia Russia & CIS announces that sales of the Picanto subcompact hatchback and the Seltos 2022 crossover have begun in Russia. Kia Picanto 2022 is available in 1.0 MPI engine generating 67 hp at 95.2 Nm, which can be paired with both a four-speed automatic transmission and a five-speed manual transmission. It is available at starting price of RUB 924,900. New Kia Seltos ...

News  Updated at: 2021/11/23

Avtotor, Russia starts production of updated Kia Picanto On February 19, Avtotor announced that the production of the updated version of the Kia Picanto was mastered on schedule. As a result of the successful passing of the control audits of the “pilot batch”, the plant started serial production of the model. For the updated Picanto produced at the AVTOTOR plant, there are two options for atmospheric gasoline engines of the Kappa family: 1....

News  Updated at: 2021/02/22

Kia upgraded Kia Picanto with “class-above” technologies On June 3, Kia announced that it has made substantial upgrades to its smallest model, the Picanto, due on-sale in Europe during the third quarter of 2020. Offering a range of new safety and telematics technologies often reserved for larger, more expensive vehicles, the upgraded model also boasts lower emissions from newly reengineered powertrains, and striking design updates, inside an...

News  Updated at: 2020/06/04

own 1.9% to 921 units), Suzuki (up 24.0% to 811 units), and Hyundai (down 20.2% to 383 units).Top sellers in Colombia in April were the Renault Kwid (986 units), Renault Sandero (866 units), Renault Duster (861 units), Renault Logan (678 units), Chevrolet Spark (665 units), Mazda 2 (647 units), Kia Picanto (600 units), Renault Stepway (593 units), Chevrolet Beat (581 units) and Chevrolet Onix (548 units).(FENALCO press release on May 3, 2019)...

News  Updated at: 2019/05/07

Kia Lucky Motor Pakistan to launch “SPORTAGE” and “PICANTO” models On May 2, Kia Lucky Motor Pakistan (KLM) announced that its manufacturing facility is constructed and ready to start production.KLM has decided to start booking of locally produced 2,000 cc SUV Sportage from June 2019 and 1,000 cc small size hatchback Picanto from August 2019.The sales launch of Sportage is scheduled towards end of July/ early August 2019 and that of Pican...

News  Updated at: 2019/05/03

from PHP 625,000, is powered by the 1.4-liter Dual-CVVT gasoline engine that produces 95 PS of power at 6,000 rpm and 132 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm, mated to either a 5-speed MT or 4-speed AT.Besides Soluto, AC Industrials also began its Kia 2019’s performance by introducing revamped versions of Picanto, Sportage, Sorento, and Grand Carnival that brings added features and better pricing compared to before.Kia Philippines also aims to establish...

News  Updated at: 2019/02/04

s president believes that under AC Automotive, Kia can expect brighter future as it will be able to regain market relevance in the country.AC Automotive’s focus in 2018-2019 is to stabilize Kia’s business. Besides the plan to keep the current Kia line-up of 9 vehicles (Rio Sedan, Rio Hatchback, Picanto, Sorento, Soul, Sportage, Forte, Carnival, and K2500), in 2019, three new models are expected to be launched for the first time to further boo...

News  Updated at: 2018/12/19

First Kia Rio GT-Line images revealed Kia announced on January 24 that it has revealed the first images of the new Rio GT-Line, ahead of its public debut at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. The Rio is the latest model to be available in GT-Line specification, following the recent introduction of Sportage, Picanto and Sorento GT-Line models. The lightweight, compact and eager three-cylinder 1.0-litre T-GDi engine provides the Rio GT-Line with its peak ...

News  Updated at: 2018/01/25

Naza Kia aims to sell 5,000 new Picantos in 2018 in Malaysia Naza Kia Malaysia, the official distributor of Kia cars in the country, has targeted sales of 5,000 units of the new Picanto in 2018. The model would account for 50 per cent of Naza Kia's total sales target for this year. The company is expecting the network to be able to do 5,000 units, which is just below two per cent of the total A- and B-segment yearly market share locally, which is...

News  Updated at: 2018/01/12

KIA’s smallest car in UK Picanto gains X-Line variant KIA announced on January 9 that following its debut at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA), the latest addition to the Picanto range, the new Picanto X-Line goes on sale on 9 January 2018 at Kia showrooms. The X-Line variant further broadens the appeal of Kia’s city car, with styling that draws inspiration from the company’s SUV model lines, including the Stonic, Sportage and Sorento.At ...

News  Updated at: 2018/01/10

concept car featurs a tiger nose grille, a symbol of Kia Motors in the center, and a large air intake at the center and edge of the front bumber, emphasizing a more dynamic image.At the Frankfurt Motor Show, Kia Motors showed a new car for the European market, including the upgraded Sorento and the Picanto X-line.(KIA Press release on September 12, 2017)...

News  Updated at: 2017/09/15

KIA announces Picanto X-Line version in Europe KIA announced on September 5 the details of the all-new crossover-inspired Picanto X-Line version ahead of its public debut at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA). Following its premiere on 12 September, the new addition to the Picanto range goes on sale across Europe from the start of Q4 2017.The all-new X-Line variant is highlighted by the SUV inspired design, contrast colour packs and raised groun...

News  Updated at: 2017/09/06