The Kia Picanto, produced by South Korean manufacturer Kia since 2003, is a city car designed with compact dimensions to comply with South Korea's "light car" category, offering tax incentives for smaller vehicles. In addition to being known as the Picanto, the car is also referred to by different names in various regions, such as Kia Morning in South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Chile, Kia EuroStar in Taiwan, Kia New Morning in Vietnam, and Naza Suria or Naza Picanto in Malaysia.
Manufactured primarily at the Donghee joint-venture plant in Seosan, South Korea, the Picanto is compact, with exterior dimensions below 3,600 mm in length and 1,600 mm in width. Some countries locally assemble complete knock-down versions of the car to cater to regional markets.
The name "Picanto" is derived from the Spanish and Italian words "picante/piccante," meaning "spicy." The Korean name, "Morning," could be linked to the "Morning Calm," reflecting South Korea's cultural tradition.
Key Points:
1. The Kia Picanto is a city car produced by Kia since 2003.
2. It falls under the "light car" category in South Korea, with compact dimensions for tax benefits.
3. The Picanto has different names in various regions, reflecting cultural influences.
4. Manufactured at the Donghee plant in South Korea, it is also assembled in some countries.
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