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The Kia Picanto was recently chosen to be the recipient of the IF product design award for the automotives category. This competition is determined by the judging of mechanical originality, workmanship and level of environmental sustainability. Surprisingly, three Kia cars were previously awarded this very distinction in previous years including the Optima mid-size sedan and Sportage compact SUV in 2011 as well as the Venga B-segment MPV in 2010. In addition to the IF design award, Kia Motors has also been recognized with the red dot design award numerous times in recent years.

With petrol prices on the continual rise in most parts of the world, many consumers are trading in their bigger SUV-type automobiles for smaller cars. This 3.6 meter long model gives more than 67 miles per gallon – making it one of the best fuel consumption options available in cars today. The stop-start ISG system actually brings CO2 emission down to a minimal of 95 g/km which makes it much more conservative on the environment than most automobiles. One of the most appealing features for potential buyers is the matchless warranty Kia offers for the Picanto which lasts for seven years or 150,000 kilometers.

While the three-door model can currently only be bought in Europe, the five-door model is offered in most nations. In 2011, more than 179,000 were sold in the first nine months alone. The five-door model presents the same sporty appearance and state of the art technology as the three-door version. Even though the car is a great choice for those seeking a small, petrol-friendly vehicle, the interior of the car now has more leg room as well as a more spacious boot than its previous model.

When exchanging a large automobile for a small to moderate sized one, you aren’t usually given as many modern equipment options as you were previously enjoying; however this compact car has an impressive selection of technology devices to make your ride as enjoyable as possible. At your leisure, you can connect to the AUX, MP3, iPod or CD player inputs while driving with the added safety measure of Bluetooth hands-free technology for all your phone calls. For your convenience, it now also has mounted audio controls on your steering wheel, an automatic air conditioning system to retain the programmed temperature, retractable drink holders as well as heated seats.

Kia Motors has proven its continual commitment to innovativeness by winning the IF product design award not only once but now four times. After the Kia Picanto was recently awarded, Peter Shreyer, the Design Officer for Kia Motors said, “Receiving the IF product design award for the new Kia Picanto is a great success for our design team, and it is welcome recognition of our brand’s design-oriented strategy. The second generation of the Picanto displays a very purposeful, self-assured design, and its sportiness is particularly underscored by the three-door version.” This distinction is certainly only a sample of Kia Motors constant development in today’s global auto market.

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