Sport manual
$19,190 +ORC
- Engine
- 1.2L petrol 4cyl
- Power
- 62 kW
- Fuel use
- 5.4 L/100 km
- Drive
- FWD
Cheapest way into the range. 8-inch touchscreen, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, AEB, 14-inch alloys.
Kia
2027 Kia Picanto
Micro city car
On sale nowPetrol
From $19,190 plus on-road costs
The MY27 range runs Sport manual, Sport automatic and GT-Line automatic, all with a 1.2L petrol four, an 8-inch touchscreen with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, AEB and blind-spot assist, plus Kia's 7-year unlimited km warranty.
From$19,190+ORC
Engine1.2L petrol 4cyl
Power62 kW
Fuel use5.4 to 6 L/100 km
Seats5
Warranty7 yrs / unlimited km
CarTell take
We haven't driven the Picanto yet. On paper, prices are before on-road costs, so ask for a drive-away figure. The GT-Line manual was dropped for MY27.
Why consider it
- One of the cheapest new cars in Australia, backed by Kia's 7-year unlimited km warranty, with wireless phone mirroring and blind-spot and rear cross-traffic assist.
What to know
- Old-school 4-speed automatic and a modest engine, and a small cabin by definition.
Who it suits
First-car buyers, city commuters and anyone after the lowest new-car price with a 7-year warranty and modern safety kit.
City drivers
Easy to live with and park
Budget-conscious buyers
From $19,190 +ORC
Performance and ownership
The numbers that matter day to day.1.2L petrol 4cyl
Powertrain
62 kW, 122 Nm
5.4 to 6 L/100 km
Claimed fuel use
Combined cycle.
7 yrs / unlimited km
Warranty
Capped-price servicing for 7 years or 105,000 km
Servicing
Grades and pricing
3 grades for Australia, plus on-road costs.| Grade | Price from | Engine | Power | Fuel use | Drive | Key differences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport manual | $19,190 +ORC | 1.2L petrol 4cyl | 62 kW | 5.4 L/100 km | FWD | Cheapest way into the range. 8-inch touchscreen, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, AEB, 14-inch alloys. |
| Sport automatic | $20,790 +ORC | 1.2L petrol 4cyl | 62 kW | 6.0 L/100 km | FWD | Same kit as the Sport manual with a 4-speed automatic. |
| GT-Line automatic | $22,590 +ORC | 1.2L petrol 4cyl | 62 kW | 6.0 L/100 km | FWD | GT-Line body kit, LED headlights and tail lights, 16-inch alloys, rear USB-C. Automatic only from MY27. |
Sport automatic
$20,790 +ORC
- Engine
- 1.2L petrol 4cyl
- Power
- 62 kW
- Fuel use
- 6.0 L/100 km
- Drive
- FWD
Same kit as the Sport manual with a 4-speed automatic.
GT-Line automatic
$22,590 +ORC
- Engine
- 1.2L petrol 4cyl
- Power
- 62 kW
- Fuel use
- 6.0 L/100 km
- Drive
- FWD
GT-Line body kit, LED headlights and tail lights, 16-inch alloys, rear USB-C. Automatic only from MY27.
Practicality and safety
5 seats
Seating
Not ANCAP rated
Safety rating. No Australian crash rating for this model yet
FWD
Drivetrain
Top rivals
Look at the alternatives if you do regular highway or country driving (the 4-speed auto and small engine work hard) or you want a hybrid for lower fuel use.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the 2027 Kia Picanto in Australia?
Pricing opens at $19,190 plus on-roads for the Sport manual and tops out at $22,590 plus on-roads for the GT-Line automatic, across 3 variants. Prices checked October 2026, so confirm with a dealer.
Is the Kia Picanto being discontinued in Australia?
No. Kia Australia has said the Picanto is staying. For MY27 only the GT-Line manual was dropped.
The Kia Picanto in full
The Kia Picanto is one of the cheapest new cars in Australia, priced from $19,190 plus on-road costs. The MY27 range runs Sport manual, Sport automatic and GT-Line automatic, all with a 1.2L petrol four, an 8-inch touchscreen with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, AEB and blind-spot assist, plus Kia's 7-year unlimited km warranty.
From$19,190+ORC
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