起亚近日发布了2017款Picanto趣图，从图片看，新车从内到外都采用了不同的设计。老款车设计更突出运动风格和侵略性，而新车外观则更动感。从车尾的双排气尾管，更大合金轮圈和运动风格前后保险杠判断，起亚这次发布的是GT Line顶级款车型。车厢内采用类似2017款Rio的平板电脑风格信息娱乐系统。整体来看，车厢内装与老款车有很大不同，更显档次。在两个圆形仪表群之间是一个圆形数字显示屏，而方向盘则取自Rio。新车的车身尺寸增加，因此内部空间更宽敞，可以为后排乘客提供更充裕腿部空间。同时，行李箱容积也略微增加，使其更适合长距离旅行。至于动力系统，该车将搭载一台1.0升三缸涡轮引擎，功率有100/120马力两种规格。而价格更低版本则搭载自然进气引擎。从趣图看，车厢内配备的是自动变速器。起亚宣布将于明年初发布下一代Picanto。
Kia hatches sporty 2017 Picanto
It was only a few months ago when Kia took the wraps off the next-gen Rio supermini and now the company is getting ready to host another important premiere. The smallest car in its portfolio is almost ready to make the transition towards a third generation, one that will bring an increase in size and a significantly different design both inside and out.
The outgoing Picanto is anything but sporty and aggressive, but these promising teaser images are suggesting Kia has overhauled its A-segment model by giving it a more dynamic exterior.
Judging by the dual exhaust tips, large alloy wheels, and the sporty bumpers, Kia is likely trying to show us how a range-topping GT Line version would look like.
We are also able to catch a glimpse of the interior, which has the same tablet-style infotainment like the aforementioned 2017 Rio. Overall, the cabin represents a significant departure from the outgoing model and it seems to be more upmarket. Between the two circular instrument cluster dials there’s a digital round screen, while the steering wheel appears to be borrowed from the Rio.
By growing in size, it means the cabin will be more spacious than before and should offer extra legroom for passengers sitting in the back. At the same time, the trunk’s capacity will also grow a little bit to make the Picanto a better companion on longer trips.
In regards to what will power it, the turbocharged 1.0-liter with three cylinders in 100 hp and 120 hp flavors seems like a perfect fit, while cheaper versions will probably get the naturally-aspirated gasoline units. The adjacent teaser showing the cabin reveals an automatic gearbox will be paired with some of the engines.
Kia has announced it will unveil the next-gen Picanto at the beginning of 2017.