Kia announces new 5-year warranty on its Picanto compact car

Kia Motors (Lanka) Limited has broken new ground in Sri Lanka’s automobile sector by offering the first ever five-year manufacturer’s warranty on cars sold in Sri Lanka.

Ap p l i c abl e to Kia’s class-leading Picanto compact urban cars sold from 1st October 2016 onwards, the warranty is valid for 150,000 kilometres or five years from the date of purchase, whichever comes first, the company announced.

In addition to its extended warranty of five years, the new Kia Picanto, has been certified with an Environmental Certificate by TÜV Nord, an independent technical inspection organisation and has received ISO 14040 Life Cycle Assessment ( LCA), as have Kia’s new Rio and Optima, endorsing its eco-friendly credentials.

The redesigned new generation Picanto launched in Sri Lanka in March this year rep- resents a refinement of the revolutionary motoring design and superlative performance associated with the award - w i n n i n g m o d e l . Powered by a one litre (998cc) Gasoline Inline three-cylinder engine, the zippy five-door Kia Picanto is available in five optional packages, starting from the five-speed manual to the four- speed automatic transmission and the high-end sports package.

The model’s characteristic stand- out styling that exudes solidity and maturity has been backed up with advanced safety features including dual airbags and anti- lock brake system ( ABS), eco- friendly technology and an array of class- leading personalised options. Standard features include iPod AUX and USB connectivity, motor driven power steering and tilt steering system, an audio system with a radio and CD player and a security indicator.