{"id":2582,"date":"2018-11-27T05:57:57","date_gmt":"2018-11-27T05:57:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/routehunters.co\/?p=2582"},"modified":"2018-11-27T05:57:57","modified_gmt":"2018-11-27T05:57:57","slug":"klims-2018-highlight-8-reason-why-the-kia-picanto-gt-line-is-the-ultimate-supermini-at-this-years-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routehunters.co\/?p=2582","title":{"rendered":"KLIMS 2018 highlight : 8 reason why the Kia Picanto GT Line is the ultimate supermini at this year\u2019s show"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It\u2019s no secret we at Route Hunters love the Kia Picanto. I mean what\u2019s not to like about it? Its got a smaller dimension than a Myvi which makes it easier to park in tight spots, yet spacious for a 6ft 2 inch 100kg fella at the front AND back, equipment levels which are equal or more generous than some Continental cars, and handles and drive like a dream. The only issue we had about the car the last time we reviewed it was the way it looked, which could come across as a little too tame. That is until we visited the 2018 KLIMS motor show, where we saw the Picanto in its GT Line form. And here\u2019s our 8 reasons why we feel this is the ultimate supermini at this years show!<\/p>\n

THAT Bodykit<\/h4>\n

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The first thing that hits you when you set your eyes on this bad boy is the way it looks. There\u2019s a more aggressive design with more pronounced side air dams and twin foglamps up front. Along the side there\u2019s a side skirt, giving this car a more aggressive stance. Out back the rear bumper gets the same level of steroids as the front, with a diffuser and twin tail pipes with chrome finishes. The bodykit does not feel cheap, if anything makes the car feel a whole lot more expensive than the base car price of under RM49,000.<\/p>\n

New Shoes<\/h3>\n

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The next thing you notice on the car\u2019s outside is the new and dazzling 16 inch rims. Its got two designs place on one another to create this fabulously beautiful but aggressive 8 wheel. Of course there\u2019s the obvious safety advantage of having big rims and tyre\u2019s as it will help with braking and grip. But this rim wins Charile Sheen style in pure curbside appeal.<\/p>\n

Color Play<\/h3>\n

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Something you rarely see in cars brought it for the Malaysian market, the two tone color scheme. The Picanto GT Line\u2019s updated exterior styling is highlighted in a big way thanks to the red accent running around the car. Definitely makes it stand out from the crowd, you wont mistake it for anything else on the road.<\/p>\n

Leather Seats<\/h3>\n

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New for the GT Line are these gorgeous leather seats. Kia\u2019s leather has been really nice in both the Optima and the Sportage, so we are guessing it should be good in real world usage in the Picanto GT too, like wiping off spilled Latte during the morning rush hour or keeping you warm during a cold evening downpour.<\/p>\n

Sunroof<\/h3>\n