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ZAR 269,995ex-showroom
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Decision summary
Toyota GR86 vs KIA Picanto Panel Van: the short answer
GR86 and Picanto Panel Van are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Picanto Panel Van starts ZAR 499,905 cheaperGR86 from ZAR 749,900 · Picanto Panel Van from ZAR 249,995
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
GR86
Picanto Panel Van
Maximum Power
GR86173 kW @ 7000 rpm
Picanto Panel Van49 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
GR86250 Nm @ 3700 rpm
Picanto Panel Van94 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Engine Size
GR862387 cc
Picanto Panel Van998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
GR8610.9 km/l
Picanto Panel Van16.4 km/l
Ground Clearance
GR86130 mm
Picanto Panel Van155 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Toyota GR86
2.4 Automatic
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
GR86
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to:Published Performance
Picanto Panel Van
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
GR86
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Picanto Panel Van
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
GR86
Picanto Panel Van
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Around View Monitor
Not Available
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Auto Lights
Standard
Yes
Auto Wipers
Standard
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
No
Cruise Control
Standard
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
No
Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Applicable — Petrol Engine
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Parking Distance Sensors
Rear
No
Parking Sensor
Rear
No
Parking Sensors
Rear
No
Pre-Collision System
Not Available
No
Rain Sensor Wipers
Standard
No
Rear View Camera
Standard
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Rear View Camera
Standard
No
Reverse Camera
Standard
No
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
No
Reversing Camera
Standard
No
Surround View Camera
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
No
Park Assist
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Eco Mode
-
Yes
Sport Mode
-
No
Front Camera
-
No
Automatic High Beam
-
No
Spec
GR86
Picanto Panel Van
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
RWD
FWD
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD — Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain Layout
Rear Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Engine Position
Front Longitudinal
Transverse Front-Mounted
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
4
4
Gear Shift Type
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Floor-Mounted Selector
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
4-Speed Automatic
Gearbox Type
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
4-Speed Automatic
LSD Available
Torsen LSD
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
4
4
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
4.286:1
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque Converter Automatic
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
-
2.8
Spec
GR86
Picanto Panel Van
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
-
17 deg
Approach Angle Deg
-
17 deg
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
22 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
22 deg
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
130 mm
155 mm
Ground Clearance Min
130 mm
155 mm
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Protection
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
0 mm
Wading Depth Mm
-
0 mm
Breakover Angle
Not Available
0 deg
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
0 deg
Ramp-over Angle
-
0 deg
Recovery Hooks
-
1 Rear Tow Hook
Spec
GR86
Picanto Panel Van
60 40 Split Seat
50/50 Split
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
No
Front Armrest
Standard
No
Armrest Front
Standard
No
Armrest Rear
Not Available
No
Driver Seat
Manual
Manual 6-Way Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
6-Way Manual Adjustment
Fabric Seats
Sport Fabric/Suede
Yes
Folding Rear Seats
50/50 Split
Not Applicable — Panel Van
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Instrument Cluster Type
7-inch Digital
Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster
Interior Colour Options
5
2
Interior Colours
5
2
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Driver-focused cockpit, sports seats, digital cluster, infotainment system
2-seat cab with sealed cargo bulkhead, air conditioning, electric windows, basic audio system, flat commercial load floor
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Sport Fabric/Suede
Cloth
Rear Armrest
Not Available
No
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Not Available
No
Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual 6-Way Driver Seat Adjustment
Seat Fold Type
50/50 Split
Not Applicable — Panel Van
Seat Material
Sport Fabric/Suede
Cloth
Seat Trim
Sport Fabric/Suede
Cloth
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Type
Electric
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Rear USB Ports
2
0
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
1355 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
0 mm
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
4-Way Manual Adjustment
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Urethane
Leather Seats
-
No
Adjustable Front Seat
-
Yes
Memory Seats
-
No
Cooled Seats
-
No
Driver Lumbar Support
-
No
Cup Holders
-
2
Rear AC Vents
-
No
Door Map Pockets
-
Yes
Front Headrest
-
Yes — Adjustable
Rear Headrest
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Down
-
620
Seat Belt Warning
-
Yes
Interior Trim Colour
-
2
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
-
No
Spec
GR86
Picanto Panel Van
ABS
Standard with Sport Mode
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard with Sport Mode
Yes
AEB
Not Available
No
Airbags
7
6
Alarm System
Standard
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
No
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Central Locking
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
7
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
7
6
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard with Track Mode
Yes
ESC With Traction Control
Standard with Track Mode
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Side Impact Beams
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard with Track Mode
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
7
Yes
Passenger Airbag
7
Yes
EBD
Standard with Sport Mode
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Available
Yes — Front Side Airbags
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Yes — Full Length Curtain Airbags
Knee Airbag
Not Available
No
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes — Front Seatbelt Pre-tensioners
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
No
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Safety Rating
-
3 Stars (Euro NCAP 2017 Assessment)
Whiplash Protection
-
Yes — Active Head Restraints Front
Pedestrian Detection AEB
-
No
Lane Change Warning
-
No
Fatigue Detection
-
No
Spec
GR86
Picanto Panel Van
AC Type
Manual AC
Manual Air Conditioning
Accelerator 0 100
6.9 sec
14.5 sec
Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Manual Air Conditioning
Auto Dimming Irvm
Standard
No
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
No
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Centre Console
Standard
No
Climate Control
Manual AC
Manual Air Conditioning
Climate Zones
Manual AC
Single Zone
Common Rail Injection
Direct + Port Injection
Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Diff Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Difflock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
7-inch Digital
Yes — Digital Speedometer Display
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
No
Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
No
Engine Start Stop
Standard
No
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
No
Engine Warranty
Not Applicable
7 Years/150
Front Armrest
Standard
No
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Consumption Combined
9.2
6.1 L/100km — WLTP Combined Cycle
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Standard
No
Keyless Entry
Standard
No
Lift Gate
Not Available
No
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Manual Aircon
Manual AC
Manual Air Conditioning
Mirror
All Doors
Power Adjustable with Integrated Turn Indicators
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
No
Passive Entry Start
Standard
No
Power Mirrors
All Doors
Yes
Power Windows
All Doors
Yes — Front Windows Only
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
No
Push Button Start
Standard
No
Push Button Start
Standard
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
No
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Split
50/50 Split
N/A Panel Van
Rear Wing
Rear Spoiler
No
Rearview Mirror Inside
Standard
No
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Standard
No
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
No
Seat Type
Sport Fabric/Suede
Cloth Fabric
Side Impact Bars
Standard
Yes
Skid Plates
Not Available
No
Sonar
Rear
No
Sound System
6
6
Source Model Column
gr86
picanto-panel-van
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Full Size Spare Tyre
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Sub Frame
Monocoque
Monocoque Unibody Steel Platform
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
No
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
TPMS
Standard
Yes
Trim Level
top
mid
Unlocking
Standard
No
Variant Role
Core range derivative
Commercial utility derivative
Vdc
Standard with Track Mode
Yes
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Voice Command
Standard
Yes
Voice Command Support
Standard
Yes
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Standard
No
Walk Away Lock
Standard
No
Wireless Charger
Not Available
No
Wireless Charging
Not Available
No
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Doors
Yes
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
1485 mm
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
1150 mm
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
1485 mm
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
1150 mm
Boot Space Seats Folded
237 l
620 l
Rim Size
18-inch BBS Alloy
14 Inches
Tyre Repair Kit
-
No — Full Size Spare Provided
Adaptive Dampers
-
No
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
-
Yes — Front
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Driver Display
-
Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster with MID
Steering Mounted Controls
-
Yes
Multi Function Steering
-
Yes
Headrest Adjustable
-
Yes
Remote Start
-
No
Remote Engine Start
-
No
Boot Opener
-
Yes — Electric Boot Release Button
Fuel Lid Opener
-
Yes — Remote Fuel Lid Opener
Rear Defogger
-
Yes
Rear Window Defroster
-
Yes
Electric Mirror Folding
-
No
Remote Side Mirror
-
Yes
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
-
Yes
Tachometer
-
Yes
Trip Computer
-
Yes
Speed Limiter
-
Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes
12V Accessory Socket
-
Yes — 12V Front Accessory Socket
Front Power Outlet
-
Yes — 12V Socket
Rear Reading Lamps
-
Yes
Vanity Mirror
-
Yes
Door Ajar Warning
-
Yes
Impact Sensing Door Unlock
-
Yes
Engine Check Warning
-
Yes
Service Reminder
-
Yes
Chrome Grille
-
No
Chrome Exterior Highlights
-
No
Side Steps
-
No
Heads Up Display
-
No
Intercooler
-
Not Applicable — Naturally Aspirated Engine
Performance Data Logger
-
No
Ride Mode Selection
-
No
Rev Matching
-
No
Roof Antenna
-
Yes
Aero Kit
-
No
Exhaust Finish
-
Standard Single Outlet Chrome Tip
Exhaust Type
-
Single Exhaust System
Glovebox Cooling
-
No
Headlamp Height Adjust
-
Yes — Manual Headlamp Beam Adjustment
Headlamp Washer
-
No
Drag Coefficient
-
0.32 Cd
Stabilizer Bar
-
Front and Rear Anti-Roll Bars
Steering Response
-
Electric Power Assisted Steering
Tail Lamps
-
No
Automatic High Beam
-
No
Bottle Holders
-
2
Rear Air Conditioning
-
No
Glove Box
-
Yes
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
-
No
Power Socket 12v
-
Yes — 12V Front Accessory Socket
Stabilizer Bar Front
-
Standard Anti-Roll Bar
Stabilizer Bar Rear
-
Standard Anti-Roll Bar
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Rear LED Combination Taillights
-
No
Front Wiper
-
Yes — Standard Rear Wiper and Washer
Front Wipers Type
-
Yes — Standard Rear Wiper and Washer
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
-
Yes
Reading Lights Rear
-
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
237 l
620 l
Spec
GR86
Picanto Panel Van
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
City Mileage
8 km/l
13.5 km/l
Claimed Mileage
10.9 km/l
16.4 km/l
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
35 l
Fuel Tank Litres
50
35
Highway Mileage
12 km/l
20.4 km/l
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
10.9 km/l
16.4 km/l
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
No
Distance To Empty
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
-
Yes
Spec
GR86
Picanto Panel Van
Alloy Wheel Design
18-inch BBS Alloy
Standard Design
Auto Headlights
Standard
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Body Cladding
Not Available
No
Body Type
Sedan
3-Door Panel Van
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
No
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Yes — LED Daytime Running Lights
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Yes — LED Daytime Running Lights
DRL
LED
Yes — LED Daytime Running Lights
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
5
5
Exterior Colour Options
5
2
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors
Yes
Fog Lamps
LED
No
Fog Lights
LED
No
Front Fog Lamps
LED
No
Front Fog Lights
LED
No
Headlamp Levelling
Full LED
No
Headlamps
Full LED
No
Headlight Type
Full LED
No
Headlights
Full LED
No
LED Headlamps
Full LED
No
Led Headlights
Full LED
No
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
No
Rear Spoiler
Rear Spoiler
Yes — Rear Integrated Spoiler
Roof Rails
Not Available
No
Roof Type
Not Available
Standard Fixed Roof
Rear Spoiler
Rear Spoiler
Yes — Rear Integrated Spoiler
Front Overhang
-
735 mm
Rear Overhang
-
460 mm
Rear Fog Lights
-
Yes
Led Taillights
-
No
Wing Mirror Type
-
Power Adjustable with Integrated Turn Indicators
Rear Wiper
-
Yes — Standard Rear Wiper and Washer
Door Handle Finish
-
Body-Coloured Door Handles
Exterior Mirror Folding
-
No
Exterior Door Handle Colour
-
Body-Coloured Door Handles
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Sunroof Slide
-
Not Available
Sunroof Tilt
-
Not Available
Spec
GR86
Picanto Panel Van
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Audio Speakers
6
6
Audio System
6
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Connected Services
Standard
Yes
Digital Instrument Cluster
7-inch Digital
Yes — Partial Digital Instrument Cluster
Display Audio
8-inch Touchscreen
8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment System
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2
2
Infotainment System
8-inch Touchscreen
8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment System
Infotainment Display
8-inch Touchscreen
8-Inch Touchscreen Display
Infotainment Screen
8-inch Touchscreen
8-Inch Touchscreen
Multi Information Display
7-inch Digital
Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster
Navigation System
Standard
Yes — Smartphone Navigation via Android Auto/CarPlay
Rear Usb
2
No
Infotainment Screen Size
8-inch Touchscreen
8-Inch Touchscreen
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
6
Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
8-Inch Touchscreen
USB Ports
2
2
Voice Control
Standard
Yes
Voice Recognition
Standard
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Premium Audio
-
No
FM Radio
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Yes
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Yes
AUX Input
-
Yes
Wi-Fi Hotspot
-
No
Head Up Display
-
No
Radio
-
Yes
Audio
-
Yes
Spec
GR86
Picanto Panel Van
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
5 Years
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7 Years/150
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 Years Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 Years Roadside Assistance
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7 Years/150
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
7 Years/150
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 Years Roadside Assistance
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
7 Years/150
Spec
GR86
Picanto Panel Van
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
No
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc Brembo
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
Solid Disc
Drum
Brakes
Ventilated Disc Brembo
Ventilated Disc
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
Yes
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc Brembo
Ventilated Disc
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Rear Brake Type
Solid Disc
Drum
Spare Tyre
Space Saver
Full Size Spare Tyre
Spare Wheel Size Type
Space Saver
Full Size Spare
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver
Full Size Spare Tyre
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
No
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Tyre Size
215/40 R18
175/65 R14
Tyre Type
215/40 R18
Tubeless Radial
Wheel Material
18-inch BBS Alloy
Standard Design
Wheel Type
18-inch BBS Alloy
Standard Design
Wheels
18-inch BBS Alloy
Standard Design
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch BBS Alloy
14 Inches
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Conventional Handbrake
Wheel Diameter
18-inch BBS Alloy
14 Inches
Front Tyre Width
-
175 mm
Rear Tyre Width
-
175 mm
Front Brake Disc Diameter
-
247 mm
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
-
180 mm
Parking Brake Type
-
Conventional Handbrake
Tyre Load Index
-
82
Tyre Speed Rating
-
T
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Yes
Electric Park Brake
-
Conventional Handbrake
Wheel Size Type
-
14 Inches
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
-
Yes
Leather Steering Wheel
-
Urethane
Steering Wheel Trim
-
Urethane
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
-
Yes
Auto Brake Hold
-
Conventional Handbrake
Spec
GR86
Picanto Panel Van
Battery Warranty
Not Applicable
12 Months KIA Battery Warranty
Maintenance Plan
Optional
Included — 3 Years/45
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km or 6 Months
10,000 km or 6 Months
Approx Service Cost
Approx R5,500
Approx R2,500–R3,200 per Service
Service Interval
10,000 km or 6 Months
15,000 km or 12 Months — Whichever First
Service Intervals
10,000 km or 6 Months
15,000 km or 12 Months — Whichever First
Service Plan
Optional
3 Years/45
Service Plan Distance
Optional
3 Years/45
Service Plan Duration
Optional
3 Years/45
Engine Oil Capacity
-
3.2 l
First Service At
-
1,000 km Inspection and Safety Check
Anti-Rust Treatment
-
Underbody Anti-Rust Protection
Alternator
-
80A Alternator
Accessory Battery Type
-
12V 45Ah Lead-Acid Battery
Spec
GR86
Picanto Panel Van
Body Style
Sedan
Van
Color Note
White, Red, Black, Grey, Blue
Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Segment
Sedan
Van
Tare Mass Kg
1270 kg
950 kg
Vehicle Type
Sedan
Van
Model Introduced Year
2022
2018
Generation
Second generation GR86 with improved 2.4L engine
Based on third-generation JA Picanto platform; commercial derivative
Facelift History
Second generation introduced in 2022 with more power
Updated with third-generation Picanto platform in 2021
Facelift Launched Since
2022
2021
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Production Status
active
active
Spec
GR86
Picanto Panel Van
Boot/Cargo Space
237 l
620 l
Doors
4 doors
3 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
35 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1660 kg
1400 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
130 mm
155 mm
Height
1310 mm
1480 mm
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
950 kg
Length
4265 mm
3595 mm
Seating Capacity
4 seats
2 seats
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
4.8 m
Wheelbase
2575 mm
2400 mm
Width
1775 mm
1595 mm
Payload Capacity
390 kg
450 kg
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
151 mm
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
0 kg
Front Headroom
998 mm
970 mm
Rear Headroom
958 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
891 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
GR86
Picanto Panel Van
Chassis Material
Monocoque
Monocoque Unibody Steel Platform
Chassis Type
Monocoque
Monocoque Unibody Steel Platform
Front Spring Type
MacPherson Strut
Coil Spring
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Front Track Width
1520 mm
1415 mm
Power Steering
Electric
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Rear Axle Type
Double Wishbone
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Rear Spring Type
Double Wishbone
Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension Type
Double Wishbone
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Rear Track Width
1540 mm
1420 mm
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Front Anti-Roll Bar
-
Standard Anti-Roll Bar
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
-
Standard Anti-Roll Bar
Shock Absorber Type
-
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Shock Absorbers
-
Telescopic Gas Dampers
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
GR86
Picanto Panel Van
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km
140 g/km
CO2 Emissions G Km
177
140
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Idle CO2 Output
177
Within Euro 5 Emission Limits
Noise Level
70 dB
68 dB
Particulate Filter
Not Available
GPF Fitted
Start Stop System
Not Available
No
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
93 RON Unleaded
Variable Valve Timing
-
CVVT on Intake Camshaft
Green NCAP Rating
-
Not Independently NCAP Green Rated
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)
Spec
GR86
Picanto Panel Van
Ownership Role
Top
Mid
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
269995 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
799900
269995
Starting Price Zar
799900
269995
Spec
GR86
Picanto Panel Van
Real-world City Mileage Max
10 l/100km
8.4 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Min
8 l/100km
6.9 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
13 l/100km
5.3 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
11 l/100km
4.5 l/100km
Owner Review Count
9
0
Spec
GR86
Picanto Panel Van
Engine
2.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2387 cc
998 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Boxer
Inline
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Dual Injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
10.5:1
Maximum Power
173 kW @ 7000 rpm
49 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm @ 3700 rpm
94 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
4-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
226 km/h
148 km/h
0-100 km/h
6.9 sec
14.5 sec
Power-to-Weight Ratio
136.2 kW/tonne
51.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
196.9 Nm/tonne
98.9 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
G3LA
Bore
82.0 mm
71 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
84 mm
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
In depth: how these cars differ
This GR86 and Picanto Panel Van comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: GR86 67 vs Picanto Panel Van 22.
Efficiency index: GR86 45 vs Picanto Panel Van 63.
Safety-equipment index: GR86 96 vs Picanto Panel Van 68.
Practicality index: GR86 46 vs Picanto Panel Van 59.
Ownership-cover index: GR86 43 vs Picanto Panel Van 77.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
GR86 leads by 6 points
GR86 and Picanto Panel Van are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
GR86 +45
Efficiency
Picanto Panel Van +18
Safety
GR86 +28
Practicality
Picanto Panel Van +13
Ownership
Picanto Panel Van +34
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
GR86
Performance
67/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
96/100
Practicality
46/100
Ownership
43/100
Picanto Panel Van
Performance
22/100
Efficiency
63/100
Safety
68/100
Practicality
59/100
Ownership
77/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota GR86
leads the specification evidence index with 61 pts
vs 55 pts for Picanto Panel Van
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, GR86 leads. However, Picanto Panel Van may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
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