New Kia Morning revealed, priced at 264 million VND.
The compact car model from the South Korean brand enters a completely new generation with many design upgrades and, most notably, it has a "super affordable" price of only 264 million VND.
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| The 2018 Kia Morning has officially been launched in the Malaysian market under the name "Picanto". |
Compared to previous generations, the third-generation Morning boasts a sportier, more distinctive, and eye-catching design.
In terms of exterior design, the new Picanto stands out with its large grille, projector headlights, multi-spoke alloy wheels, and more.
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| The compact car model from the South Korean brand enters a completely new generation with numerous design upgrades. |
The interior features a three-spoke steering wheel with integrated controls, automatic climate control, a start/stop button, a sunroof, anti-glare rearview mirror, heated front seats, and more.
In terms of overall dimensions, the new Picanto is no different from the previous generation, with a length of 3,595 mm, a width of 1,595 mm, and a height of 1,485 mm. However, the wheelbase has increased by 15 mm to 2,400 mm, resulting in a more spacious interior.
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| The car has a spacious interior. |
The car is equipped with the older 1.2L Kappa II engine, producing a maximum power of 82 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 122 Nm at 4,000 rpm, paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission.
In Malaysia, the 2018 Kia Picanto has a published price of RM49,888 (approximately VND 264 million).
Besides the Kia Morning family car, several other small, affordable car models from around the world have already arrived or are about to arrive in the Vietnamese market, attracting the attention of consumers.
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| The 2018 Kia Morning is priced at a "super low" 264 million VND. |
The Chevrolet Spark LS is the lowest-priced version of the Spark line, with a listed price in Vietnam of around 333 million VND. The car has a distinctive design and comes in a variety of colors.
A formidable competitor to the Kia Morning and Chevrolet Spark LS is the Hyundai Grand i10 1.0 Base. The lowest-priced version of this model currently costs 315 million VND.
The Toyota Wigo is a compact car imported directly from Indonesia, with a starting price in Vietnam of 310-410 million VND in early 2018.
After about three months since its introduction to Vietnamese consumers, the Suzuki Celerio has officially been priced. This hatchback is listed at 359 million VND for the 1.0 CVT version, comparable to many competitors in its segment.
