Kia Picanto X-Line 2019: confirmed prices and specifications – Car News

Kia Motors Australia (KMAu) has announced a trio of special editions marking the Australian Open Tennis Tournament that will kick off in January (of which he is the main sponsor), the Picanto micro trap, the average Sport SUV and the big Sorento SUV all receiving the same price. perform a treatment.

The Picanto X-Line is at the top of the rankings. It incorporates the specifications of the GT-Line and adds many improvements, including 16-inch alloys, a 15-mm-high suspension, premium seats with red accents, a steering wheel, and a quality control lever. higher. pommel, alloy sport pedals, electric mirrors, LED position lights with daytime running lights, LED taillights, projection headlamps, front fog lights, X-Line and AO Edition badges, as well as the X- Line to contrasted body accents, two exhaust tips and a bodykit.

Five colors are available: "Signal Red", "Clear White", "Titanium Silver", "Aurora Black" and "Alice Blue".

Like all AO editions, the Picanto is offered with a starting fare: $ 16,990 for the five-speed manual transmission and $ 17,990 for the four-speed car. The motivation comes from a naturally aspirated 1.2-liter four-cylinder engine developing 65 kW / 122 Nm.

The Sportage AO Edition takes the specifications of the entry-level Si and adds 18-inch alloys, DRL LEDs, LED positioning lamps and integrated side steps.

Two powertrain options are available: a naturally-aspirated 2.0-liter gasoline engine of 114 kW / 192 Nm driving the front wheels via a six-speed car, or a 2.0-liter turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine. 136 kW / 400 Nm, all-wheel drive.

The price is set at $ 30,990 by car and $ 36,390 for gasoline and diesel, respectively. Colors include 'light white', 'steel gray', 'fiery red', 'mercury blue', 'sparkling silver' and 'cherry black'.

Finally, the Sorento AO Special Edition – also based on the Si – which features 18-inch hoops, LED fog lights and integrated running boards, is also available with a choice of gasoline or diesel engines.

The 3.5-liter front-wheel drive V6 produces 206 kW / 336 Nm at $ 43,990, while the 2.2-liter turbo-diesel all-wheel drive produces 147 kW / 440 Nm and charges $ 46,490.

Six shades are available: "Light White", "Silky Silver", "Steel Gray", "Platinum Graphite", "Aurora Black Pearl" and "Gravity Blue".

Like all Kia models, Special Editions come with a seven-year / unlimited mileage warranty.

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