The passenger compartment remained stable in the frontal offset test. Dummy readings indicated good protection of the knees and femurs of the driver and passenger. Kia showed that a similar level of protection would be provided to occupants of different sizes and to those sat in different positions. Protection of the driver's chest was rated as marginal, based on readings of rib compression. In the full-width rigid barrier test, high decelerations indicated weak protection of the rear passenger's head and marginal protection of the chest. Protection of the driver was good or adequate. In both the side barrier test and the more severe side pole impact, the Picanto scored maximum points with good protection of all critical body areas. Tests on the front seats and head restraints demonstrated marginal protection against whiplash injuries in the event of a rear-end collision. A geometric assessment of the rear seats also indicated marginal whiplash protection. An autonomous emergency braking system is available as part of the optional safety pack but its performance is not included as part of this rating.
In the frontal offset test, dummy readings of neck tension indicated weak protection of this part of the body for the 10 year dummy. Chest protection for the 6 year dummy was rated as marginal. In the side barrier test, protection of the 6 year dummy was good. However, protection of the chest was poor for the 10 year dummy, sat on the struck side of the car and the head made contact with the vehicle interior. The front passenger airbag can be disabled to allow a rearward-facing child restraint to be used in that seating position. Clear information is provided to the driver regarding the status of the airbag and the system was rewarded. The rear centre seat cannot accommodate universal child restraints which make use of the seatbelt. Otherwise, restraints could be properly installed and accommodated by the car.
Protection of the head of a struck was predominantly marginal or weak over the bonnet surface, with poor results recorded on the stiff windscreen pillars. The bumper provided good protection to pedestrians' legs but protection of the pelvis was mixed, with good and poor test results.
As standard, the Picanto has a seatbelt reminder for the front and rear seats. The autonomous emergency braking system is part of the optional safety pack and its assessment is not included in this rating.
The passenger compartment remained stable in the frontal offset test. Dummy readings indicated good protection of the knees and femurs of the driver and passenger. Kia showed that a similar level of protection would be provided to occupants of different sizes and to those sat in different positions. Protection of the driver's chest was rated as marginal, based on readings of rib compression. In the full-width rigid barrier test, high decelerations indicated weak protection of the rear passenger's head and marginal protection of the chest. Protection of the driver was good or adequate. In both the side barrier test and the more severe side pole impact, the Picanto scored maximum points with good protection of all critical body areas. Tests on the front seats and head restraints demonstrated marginal protection against whiplash injuries in the event of a rear-end collision. A geometric assessment of the rear seats also indicated marginal whiplash protection. An autonomous emergency braking system is available as part of the optional safety pack but its performance is not included as part of this rating.
In the frontal offset test, dummy readings of neck tension indicated weak protection of this part of the body for the 10 year dummy. Chest protection for the 6 year dummy was rated as marginal. In the side barrier test, protection of the 6 year dummy was good. However, protection of the chest was poor for the 10 year dummy, sat on the struck side of the car and the head made contact with the vehicle interior. The front passenger airbag can be disabled to allow a rearward-facing child restraint to be used in that seating position. Clear information is provided to the driver regarding the status of the airbag and the system was rewarded. The rear centre seat cannot accommodate universal child restraints which make use of the seatbelt. Otherwise, restraints could be properly installed and accommodated by the car.
Protection of the head of a struck was predominantly marginal or weak over the bonnet surface, with poor results recorded on the stiff windscreen pillars. The bumper provided good protection to pedestrians' legs but protection of the pelvis was mixed, with good and poor test results.
As standard, the Picanto has a seatbelt reminder for the front and rear seats. The autonomous emergency braking system is part of the optional safety pack and its assessment is not included in this rating.
The passenger compartment remained stable in the frontal offset test. Dummy readings indicated good protection of the knees and femurs of the driver and passenger. Kia showed that a similar level of protection would be provided to occupants of different sizes and to those sat in different positions. Protection of the driver's chest was rated as marginal, based on readings of rib compression. In the full-width rigid barrier test, high decelerations indicated weak protection of the rear passenger's head and marginal protection of the chest. Protection of the driver was good or adequate. In both the side barrier test and the more severe side pole impact, the Picanto scored maximum points with good protection of all critical body areas. Tests on the front seats and head restraints demonstrated marginal protection against whiplash injuries in the event of a rear-end collision. A geometric assessment of the rear seats also indicated marginal whiplash protection. An autonomous emergency braking system is available as part of the optional safety pack but its performance is not included as part of this rating.
In the frontal offset test, dummy readings of neck tension indicated weak protection of this part of the body for the 10 year dummy. Chest protection for the 6 year dummy was rated as marginal. In the side barrier test, protection of the 6 year dummy was good. However, protection of the chest was poor for the 10 year dummy, sat on the struck side of the car and the head made contact with the vehicle interior. The front passenger airbag can be disabled to allow a rearward-facing child restraint to be used in that seating position. Clear information is provided to the driver regarding the status of the airbag and the system was rewarded. The rear centre seat cannot accommodate universal child restraints which make use of the seatbelt. Otherwise, restraints could be properly installed and accommodated by the car.
Protection of the head of a struck was predominantly marginal or weak over the bonnet surface, with poor results recorded on the stiff windscreen pillars. The bumper provided good protection to pedestrians' legs but protection of the pelvis was mixed, with good and poor test results.
As standard, the Picanto has a seatbelt reminder for the front and rear seats. The autonomous emergency braking system is part of the optional safety pack and its assessment is not included in this rating.
| Offset Deformable Barrier | Full Width Rigid Barrier |
|---|---|
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| Side Mobile Barrier | Side Pole |
|---|---|
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| Rear Seat | Front Seat |
|---|---|
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Frontal Impact - 8.9 Pts | Lateral Impact - 6.4 Pts |
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 Restraint for 6 year old child: Britax Römer KidFix II XP Restraint for 10 year old child: Graco Junior III |  Restraint for 6 year old child: Britax Römer KidFix II XP Restraint for 10 year old child: Graco Junior III |
Equipment | Front Passenger | Row 2 Outboard | Row 2 Center | 3rd row outboard |
Isofix |  |  | |  |
i-Size | | | | |
Integrated CRS | | | | |
| i-Size | Isofix |
|---|---|
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| Seatbelt Attached | Legend |
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System Name |  |
Speed Limit Info Function | |
Speed Control Function | |
Warning | Driver Seat | Front Passenger(s) | Rear Passenger(s) |
Visual | | | |
Audible | | | |
Occupant Detection | | | |
System Name | |
System Type | |
Min Speed (Operational From) | km/h |
System Name | |
Type | |
Operational From | km/h |
Scenario | Autobrake function only | Driver reacts to warning |
Approaching a stationary car | | |
Approaching a slower moving car | | |
Approaching a braking car | | |
Driver | Passenger | Rear | |
Front Airbag | | | |
Belt Pretensioner | | | |
Belt Loadlimiter | | | |
Knee Airbag |  | | |
Driver | Passenger | Rear | |
Front Airbag | | | |
Belt Pretensioner | | | |
Belt Loadlimiter | | | |
Knee Airbag | | | |
Driver | Passenger | Rear | |
Side Head Airbag | | | |
Side Chest Airbag | | | |
Side Pelvis Airbag | | | |
Centre Airbag |  | | |
Passenger | Rear | |
Isofix | | |
i-Size | | |
Integrated Child Seat | | |
Airbag Cut-Off Switch | | |
Child Presence Detection | | |
Driver | Passenger | Rear | |
Seatbelt Reminder | | | |
Active bonnet | |
AEB vulnerable road users | |
AEB pedestrian - reverse | |
Cyclist dooring prevention | |
AEB motorcyclist | |
AEB car-to-car | |
Speed assistance | |
Lane assist system | |
Fatigue detection | |
Distraction detection | |
Note: other equipment may be available on the vehicle but was not considered in the test year
Body Type | Variant Description | Drivetrain | Rating Applies LHD | Rating Applies RHD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5 door Hatchback | 1.0 petrol - Kia Picanto* | 4x2 | | |
5 door Hatchback | 1.2 petrol - Kia Picanto | 4x2 | | |
5 door Hatchback | 1.0 T-GDI - Kia Picanto | 4x2 | | |
Body Type | Variant Description | Drivetrain | Rating Applies LHD | Rating Applies RHD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5 door Hatchback | 1.0 petrol - Kia Picanto* | 4x2 | | |
5 door Hatchback | 1.2 petrol - Kia Picanto | 4x2 | | |
5 door Hatchback | 1.0 T-GDI - Kia Picanto | 4x2 | | |
Date | Event | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|---|
2017-09-06 | Rating Published | |
