Bells Kia proud to announce Picanto’s What Car? Green Supermini award
The all-new Kia Picanto - launched onto Bells Kia’s forecourt in June - has scooped the Best Supermini title in What Car? Magazine's Green Awards 2011.
This comes hot off the heels of the brand new car picking up its first major accolade - being named Northern Car of the Year by the Northern Group of Motoring Writers.
Described by What Car? Editor-in-Chief, Chas Hallett as "remarkably grown up", the three-cylinder petrol engine equipped Picanto impressed because its CO2 emissions are 25 times less than its nearest diesel-engined rival in the category - the Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi 95 Econetic.
What Car? commented that the Picanto's sub 100g/km emission level means no road tax and "an average fuel economy of 67.3 mpg that is hugely impressive".
"We think the ‘1 Air' trim makes the most sense. It gets the all-important air-conditioning, electric front windows and Kia's famous seven-year warranty, but crucially doesn't push the price into the territory of full-size superminis," the magazine concluded.
Commenting from Northampton’s Kia dealership, Laurence Handy, Sales Manager said: "Since its launch, the Picanto is generating mounting interest in Northampton because of its new sparky look and amazing value. With the What Car? Award, locals now have another reason to look to Kia; we have one of the cleanest superminis on the market!”
Also launched at Bells Kia this month is the three-door Picanto - the first time Picanto has had a three-door version since the model appeared in 2004. This distinctively styled Picanto has a new range of trim levels, and a unique, sporty character. The car still manages to deliver the same performance with lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, the same safety and luxury features of a large car without an outrageous price tag, and practicality within a compact package.
Picanto is now available at Bells Kia and starts from £7,795. For further details or to arrange a test drive, visit the dealership at Bedford Road, Northampton. NN1 5NT or call 01604 621363