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Kia Picanto

Years2004–present
Generations10
Total variants201
Body stylesHatchback
PlatformHyundai-Kia SA · Hyundai-Kia BA
DesignerPeter Schreyer · Park Kee-hong · Cho Kwae-jae
AssemblySouth Korea: Seosan *Malaysia: Gurun *Vietnam: Chu Lai · South Korea: Seosan *Malaysia: Gurun *Taiwan: Hsinchu *Vietnam: Chu Lai *Algeria: Batna *Pakistan: Karachi · South Korea: Seosan *Malaysia: Gurun *Algeria: Batna *Russia: Kaliningrad *Vietnam: Chu Lai
PredecessorKia Visto
Also known asGrand Eko Taxi (Colombia) · Morning (South Korea, Taiwan) · Morning

The Kia Picanto is a hatchback model, produced 2004–present, spanning 10 generations with 201 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Picanto (2024-), Picanto Facelift 2020 (2020-2024), Picanto JA (2017-2020) and Picanto Facelift 2015 (2015-2017). The Picanto TA (2011-2015) generation is the most extensively documented, with 46 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 10

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Kia Picanto have?

The Kia Picanto has 10 generations with 201 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Kia Picanto produced?

The Kia Picanto has been produced 2004–present. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Kia Picanto?

The Kia Picanto is available as Hatchback. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

JAPlatform · 1 body variant
Kia Picanto 2017 hatchback front view
JAHatchback

Picanto JA (2017-2020)

2017–2020·Hatchback
22 variants
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TAPlatform · 2 body variants
Kia Picanto 2011 hatchback front view
TAHatchback

Picanto TA (2011-2015)

2011–2015·Hatchback
39 variants
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Kia Picanto 2011 hatchback front view
TAHatchback

Picanto TA (2011-2015)

2011–2015·Hatchback
46 variants
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SAPlatform · 1 body variant
Kia Picanto 2004 hatchback front view
SAHatchback

Picanto SA (2004-2007)

2004–2007·Hatchback
13 variants
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Kia Picanto 2024 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Picanto (2024-)

2024–present·Hatchback
25 variants
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Kia Picanto 2020 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Picanto Facelift 2020 (2020-2024)

2020–2024·Hatchback
13 variants
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Kia Picanto 2015 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Picanto Facelift 2015 (2015-2017)

2015–2017·Hatchback
16 variants
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Kia Picanto 2015 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Picanto Facelift 2015 (2015-2016)

2015–2016·Hatchback
4 variants
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Kia Picanto 2010 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Picanto (2010-2011)

2010–2011·Hatchback
9 variants
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Kia Picanto 2007 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Picanto Facelift 2007 (2007-2010)

2007–2010·Hatchback
14 variants
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Cost calculator

What would this actually cost you?

€27,998Estimated total · €5,600 per year
  • Depreciation€8,548
  • Fuel / energy€10,500
  • Insurance€3,750
  • Maintenance€3,000
  • Road tax€2,200

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

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Regional names · 3

Kia Picanto: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • Grand Eko Taxi
    Colombia
  • Morning
    South Korea, Taiwan
  • Morning
Across · Hatchback

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
Picanto SA (2004-2007)2004–200765 hp16.2 s13€7k–€15k★ 3.1
Picanto Facelift 2007 (2007-2010)2007–201065 hp16.4 s14€8k–€16k★ 3.0
Picanto (2010-2011)2010–201164 hp16.5 s9€7k–€14k★ 3.0
Picanto TA (2011-2015)2011–201578 hp13.1 s39€8k–€14k★ 4.0
Picanto TA (2011-2015)2011–201578 hp13.1 s46€9k–€17k★ 4.1
Picanto Facelift 2015 (2015-2017)2015–201775 hp13.7 s16€10k–€18k★ 3.8
Picanto Facelift 2015 (2015-2016)2015–201673 hp13.9 s4€10k–€15k★ 3.5
Picanto JA (2017-2020)2017–202074 hp13.7 s22€12k–€21k★ 3.7
Picanto Facelift 2020 (2020-2024)2020–202472 hp14.7 s13€16k–€23k★ 2.7
Picanto (2024-)2024–present66 hp15.9 s25€19k–€27k★ 2.4

Equipment

Picanto (2024-)

Does the Kia Picanto have Apple CarPlay?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Kia Picanto have Android Auto?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Kia Picanto have parking sensors?
Standard (rear) — on all versions
Does the Kia Picanto have a reversing camera?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Kia Picanto have cruise control?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Kia Picanto have built-in navigation?
Standard — on 22 of 25 versions
Does the Kia Picanto have ISOFIX?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Kia Picanto have Bluetooth?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Kia Picanto have a driver airbag?
Standard — on all versions