起亚近日发布了全新第三代Picanto官图，这次发布的是顶级款GT Line版本。新一代车型的轴距增加了15毫米，四个车轮也尽量向四角延伸。加上更短的前后悬，形成了更具运动风格和更自信的外观。虽然新车的长度与老款车一样，但内部乘坐空间和储物容积更宽敞，起亚表示，“超过同级竞争车型”。车厢内装与上代车型没有任何共同之处。全新造型仪表板采用类似平板电脑的显示屏，信息娱乐系统集成在显示屏内。另有一个数字显示屏位于两个圆形仪表群之间。车厂表示，“浮动”式触控显示屏信息系统使乘客可以获得最新的车内技术，该系统同时可兼容苹果Car Play和安卓Auto。虽然起亚一直不愿透露动力系统，但预计该车将搭载1.0升三缸涡轮引擎，功率有74千瓦/100马力和89千瓦/120马力两种规格。而入门级车型将搭载自然进气引擎。与引擎搭配的是标配手动变速器，而内装照片显示还可提供自动变速器。

 

2017 Kia Picanto shows its face ahead of Geneva debut

Following the computer-generated illustrations of the all-new, third generation Kia Picanto, the South Korean brand has released new official photos of the car. Shown here in a range-topping, sports-inspired GT Line trim.

 

The new Picanto has a 15-millimeter longer wheelbase (0.59 inches) and also pushes the wheels further out into each corner. This, combined with short overhangs, creates a sportier and more confident appearance. Interestingly, the car is the same length as the one it replaces, but will offer more cabin and cargo space “than rivals in the segment,” as Kia points out.

 

Step inside the cabin and you’ll find nothing in common with the previous generation Picanto. The newly-shaped dashboard is dominated by a tablet-style screen for the infotainment system, while there’s also another digital display between the two circular instrument cluster dials. The manufacturer promises the “floating” touchscreen infotainment system will make “the latest in-car technology available to occupants,” which possibly means it will feature Apple Car Play and Android Auto connectivity.

 

Kia is still keeping details about the engine lineup in secret, but we are confident the range will include the 1.0-liter turbocharger, three-cylinder unit of the brand in 100 horsepower (74 kilowatts) and 120 hp (89 kW) flavors, while base models will likely receive naturally aspirated units. A manual gearbox will be the standard choice, while interior pictures have already revealed there will be an automatic transmission as well.