Kia Picanto 2009–2011 car dimensions: 3535 mm long, 1595 mm wide and 1480 mm high. Unladen weight is 929 kg. Braked towing is 700 kg.
The cabin is basic and functional for a city car. Climate control is manual on most trims with automatic available on higher grades after the 2009 facelift. Rear parking sensors and a reversing camera (shown in the interior mirror) are optional or limited to top trims from the late facelift. No touchscreen, smartphone integration, cruise control or advanced driver aids like AEB, blind spot warning or lane keep are offered. Standard kit includes a simple radio/CD player, electric front windows on higher models and basic airbags with ABS.
Boot space is compact at 157 litres with seats up, expanding to 882 litres when the 60/40 split rear seats are folded flat. The load area is wide with a low lip for easy access to shopping or small bags, though length is limited.
Towing capacity is 700 kg braked and 400 kg unbraked. Payload is around 421 kg. The car is designed for light urban use rather than heavy work duties, with no heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension noted.
The cabin offers a practical layout with cloth seats, height-adjustable driver's seat on higher grades, and tilt-adjustable steering. Manual air conditioning is available on most trims. Front electric windows are standard on facelift models. Split-folding rear seats expand the small boot. Special editions include a canvas panoramic roof. Materials are functional hard plastics suited to city driving.
Official combined fuel economy 48.7-58.8 mpg depending on engine and transmission.
Fuel tank capacity 35 litres.
Service interval every 10,000 miles or 12 months.
Euro NCAP adult occupant rating 3 stars, child 4 stars, pedestrian 1 star.
Standard dual front airbags, ABS with EBD and ISOFIX on facelift models.
Front side airbags available. ESC optional or standard by market and late years.
Fuel use is efficient for urban trips with the 1.0 or 1.1 petrol engines returning official combined figures from 48.7 mpg on automatic to 58.8 mpg on manual. The 35-litre tank supports typical city ranges without frequent fills.
Servicing follows a 10,000-mile or annual schedule. Timing belt and other items have longer intervals listed in the owner's manual. Parts and labour remain straightforward given the simple mechanical layout.
Safety kit on facelift cars includes dual front airbags, ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution and ISOFIX anchors. Side airbags appear on higher grades. ESC became more widely available toward 2011. The 2004 Euro NCAP score of 3 adult stars applies to this generation.
Keeping the car is low-cost thanks to modest fuel needs, long warranty periods introduced mid-run and easy access to service items. Regular checks on brakes, fluids and filters keep it reliable for daily short journeys.
Length 3535 mm, Width 1595 mm, Height 1480 mm, Wheelbase 2370 mm (Picanto 2009–2011)
Sources: manufacturer data, ADAC.de manufacturer data, autoevolution.com, km77.com, carexpert.co.nz, drom.ru.