War in the segment sub-compact city car or more exciting. Because the All-New Kia Picanto launched today. Even the day after tomorrow, appears more products in the same segment, as well as the new total, the All-New Daihatsu Sirion.
Currently, the city car segment, competing brands such as Chery QQ, the Chevrolet Spark, Geely Panda, Hyundai i10, Kia Picanto 1.1 liter engine, Nissan March, the Proton Savvy, Suzuki Karimun and the Suzuki Splash. From January to May 2011, retail sales of this segment has reached 11 912 units or 3.4 percent (348,939 units) of total vehicle sales in Indonesia or 4.9 percent when compared with 239,833 units of passenger vehicles.
Two Variants
All-New Kia Picanto Picanto or the 2nd generation, in Indonesia is marketed in two variants, namely 5-speed manual transmission, sold USD 125 million (on the road, in Jakarta). Prices are up about Rp 8-1 generation was also compared using the 1.1 liter engine. While the All-New Picanto automatic transmission, 4-speed detachable Rp 139 million (also on the road).
All-New Picanto, using a machine with greater capacity than before, the 1248 cc engine that produces power 87PS@6.000rpm. While the torque 12.3 kg-m@4.000rpm
In terms of appearance, the All-New Picanto more dynamic and sportier than the previous version. For the technology that made other changes are power steering, now driven by electric motors (hydraulic old version) called the Motor Drive Power Steering (MDPS).
From the dimensions, the All-New Picanto 60 mm longer than the previous version. While the wheelbase increased distance both 15. This car dimensions: length 3596 mm, width 1595 mm, height 1480 and 2385 mm wheelbase
For fuel consumption, claiming All-New Kia Pincato spent 1 liter of petrol for a distance of 23.3 kmdi outside Kotta. While in the city of 14.9 km / liter. All-New Picanto turnover just done next July 7.
"We have orders to open next July 7 at the official launch in Gandaria City, Jakarta. At that time the buyer can get the unit quickly. Later, depending on conditions. But at most a month, "explains Sukmono Hartanto, Director of Sales PT Kia Mobil Indonesia about pivot.
Since it was assembled in Indonesia, Hartanto, do not worry about supply. Hence, the Kia Mobil Indonesia, set a target, hoping to sell the All-New Picanto 4,000 units until the end of this year. Added, the competitiveness of All-New Picanto than other brand competitor is a price that kompetittif. Meanwhile, to ensure product quality, Kia gives 5-year warranty or 150,000 km mileage.
Added, the latest model of Kia's global product, including a rapid entry into Indonesia. "The launch of the first in the Geneva Motor Show in early March. Is now marketed in Indonesia. In ASEAN, Indonesia is the first country to market the All-New Picanto, "added Hartanto.
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