Kia Picanto 1.2 LS (South Africa)
Kia Motors South Africa has introduced
the Kia Picanto 1.2 LS, which offers the bigger 1.2L four cylinder engine in
the LS grade, thus bridging the gap between the base 1.0 LS and 1.2 EX models.
The 1.2 LS is powered by the same motor
from the 1.2 EX grade; a 1.2-litre Kappa MPI engine producing 87 hp of
power at 6,000 rpm and 120 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. It is paired to a 5-speed
manual gearbox as standard, while an automatic transmission is optional.
LS is the base grade in the Picanto’s
range. Its exterior gets body-colored bumpers at the front and rear,
body-colored door handles and side mirror caps, and 14-inch steel wheels shod
with 165/60 R14 tyres and full wheel covers. It doesn’t get foglamps, indicators
in the ORVMs, alloy rims and chrome plated door handles.
Inside, the 1.2 LS feature
air-conditioning, tilt-adjustable steering, a trip computer, height adjustable
headrests, 60:40 split rear folding seats and a luggage floor box. The Picanto
LS is not fitted with a standard radio, but is equipped with two front speakers
and an Aux/USB connection wired to work with an aftermarket radio unit.
