Kia Morning 2017 'finalizes' surprisingly low price

The Korean car company has just officially announced the price of the Kia Morning 2017 in the European market, with a starting price of 9,450 pounds (about 275 million VND).

The third generation of the Picanto citycar (also known as Kia Morning 2017) for the European market was launched in February at the Geneva Motor Show 2017. However, Kia has only now officially announced the selling price.

The third generation of the Picanto citycar for the European market was launched in February.

Kia Morning 2017 has overall dimensions of length x width x height of 3,595 x 1,595 x 1,485 mm respectively. The rear storage space has been significantly increased in capacity from 200L to 255L.

The wheelbase of the Kia Morning 2017 is designed to be longer than the previous generation, so the legroom and luggage space are also expanded. The rear seats can be folded flexibly to increase the luggage compartment capacity when needed. Although there are many changes, the 3rd generation Kia Morning is not much larger than the current generation.

The engine versions used for Kia Picanto in Europe have many similarities with the version in Korea. Specifically, Morning 2017 has the only engine block which is Kappa Eco-Prime 1.0L gasoline, 3 cylinders, producing maximum capacity of 75 horsepower and maximum torque of 95 Nm.

The engine versions used for the Kia Picanto in Europe are quite similar to the version in Korea.

Kia Morning 2017 for the European market is still designed similarly to its Korean brother. The headlights and front bumper are designed more sharply with a U-shaped LED strip. Round fog lights, 2 fake air intakes on both sides of the bumper are expanded. In particular, the "tiger nose" radiator grille is arranged in a single block, bearing the bold design of the current high-end models of the Kia brand.

The C-shaped taillights on this new version are designed to be larger, the rear bumper is sporty and comes with a dual exhaust cluster. The new LED taillights and shark fin design in the style commonly seen on Kia luxury cars are also notable features.

The headlights and front bumper are designed more sharply with a U-shaped LED positioning strip.

On the new version, Kia equips the Morning with more emphasized wheel arches to create a strong look for the car. In addition, customers can choose up to 11 paint colors and alloy wheels with diameters up to 16 inches.

The interior of the Kia Morning 2017 also has significant changes. The car has a 7-inch touch screen, with a 3D menu and Apple and Android Carplay Auto connectivity options. Other options include a rear camera, wireless charging, ... The display clock behind the steering wheel has been refined. The seats and armrests have up to 5 different colors for customers to choose according to personal preferences.

The interior of the Kia Morning 2017 has significant changes.

Standard equipment that comes with Morning 2017 includes a steering wheel with additional metal details forming 3 separate spokes, dual air-conditioning vents placed below the entertainment screen for a neater and more eye-catching look.

In terms of safety, the Kia Morning 2017 is equipped with 6 airbags as standard and an optional automatic emergency braking system.

Kia Morning 2017 is sold in the European market, with a starting price of 9,450 pounds (about 275 million VND).

The Kia Morning 2017 will go on sale across Europe from the second quarter of 2017, with a UK price of £9,450, a £975 premium over the outgoing model. In its home market of South Korea, the car is priced “better”, starting from just £7,865 – £10,639 (depending on the version).

According to VNN