Kia Picanto in Australia by 2012?
The funky little Kia Picanto is looking promising for a local launch next year with Kia Australia's COO, Tony Barlow, stating it will be a matter of timing.
As reported previously, dialogue with Kia Korea is ongoing but Kia Australia has stated its intent to bring the youth-focused light-car to the market.
2012 Kia Picanto three-door revealed
Kia has revealed the three-door version of the sporty new Kia Picanto ahead of its international sales debut in September.
Australian fans of the funky hatch remain in limbo, however, with Kia Australia still working hard to convince Korea to introduce the Picanto locally.
2011 Kia Picanto interior image and details revealed
UPDATE January 25 with new engine details.
Kia has revealed the first official interior image of the all-new 2011 Kia Picanto light car ahead of its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in March.
The interior of the top-spec model (pictured above) benefits from significantly improved dash and trim material quality.
2011 Kia Picanto images, potentially coming to Australia
Following the release of two tantilising sketches late last year, Kia has revealed the first official images of the 2011 Kia Picanto ahead of its world premiere at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show in March.
Kia Australia maintains there are “no immediate plans” to introduce the all-new Picanto to its local showrooms, but it is far from closing the...