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2022 · Kia · Petrol

Picanto

1.2 X-Line

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Cost to own / mo

R4,594

R4/km

Market price

R224,990

Annual total

R55,128

Monthly cost breakdown

Based on 15,000 km/year · SA 2026 rates

FuelR1,664
InsuranceR394
MaintenanceR1,100
Licence discR40
Running costs / moR3,198
Depreciationvalue lost, not cash spentR1,396
Cost to own / moR4,594

Specifications

Body type
Hatchback
Transmission
Manual
Engine
1.2L
Power
61 kW
Torque
122 Nm
Driven wheels
Front Wheel Drive
Seats
5
Fuel consumption
5 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
116 g/km
Maintenance score75/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Detailed specifications

Performance

Cylinders
4
Gears
5-speed
Power peak
6,000 rpm
Torque peak
4,000 rpm
Top speed
170 km/h

Dimensions & weight

Length
3,595 mm
Height
1,500 mm
Wheelbase
2,400 mm
Ground clearance
151 mm
Kerb weight
962 kg
Doors
5

Capacity & range

Boot space
255 L
Fuel tank
35 L
Range
700 km

Tyres

Front tyres
185/55 R15

Safety

Airbags
2
ABS
Standard
EBD
Standard

Comfort & convenience

Air conditioning
Standard
Bluetooth
Standard
USB
Standard
Central locking
Remote
Sunroof
Optional
Upholstery
Partial Cloth + Leather
Parking camera
Rear
Rear park sensors
Standard
Multifunction wheel
Standard
Trip computer
Standard
Daytime running lights
LED
Alloy wheels
Standard
Electric windows
Front + Rear

Ownership

Warranty
5 yr
Service plan
30,000 km / 2 yr
How this estimate works

Every figure assumes 15,000 km per year and uses current South African rates. The estimate is the sum of five parts:

  • Fuel— the vehicle’s claimed consumption × 15,000 km × the current price (95 ULP R26.63/L, diesel R27.93/L). Electric vehicles show R0 fuel.
  • Insurance— an actuarial baseline of about 2.1% of the vehicle’s value per year. Not a personal quote; your premium depends on your age, area, history and excess.
  • Maintenance— modelled from each vehicle’s maintenance score (higher score = cheaper to run).
  • Licence disc — estimated by body type as a proxy for weight, since SA licence fees are weight- and province-based.
  • Depreciation— declining-balance value loss on the car’s current age. Shown as a cost, but it’s value lost, not cash spent.

These are estimates to compare vehicles fairly, not quotes or financial advice. Full methodology →

Fuel rates last updated 27 June 2026.

Drive Score

73/ 100

How this Hatchback ranks against its segment on value, efficiency, reliability and practicality.

Value51
Efficiency71
Reliability70
Practicality100

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