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Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
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Stronger published ownership cover
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Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
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Spec
K2500
Picanto Panel Van
Intercooler
Yes
Not Applicable — Naturally Aspirated Engine
Rev Matching
No
No
Performance Data Logger
No
No
Fuel Consumption Combined
10.5
6.1 L/100km — WLTP Combined Cycle
Engine Start Stop
No
No
Engine Start Stop Button
No
No
Engine Start Button Illumination
No
No
Engine Check Warning
Yes
Yes
Drag Coefficient
0.46
0.32 Cd
Load Bed Length
2200 mm
1485 mm
Load Bed Width
1600 mm
1150 mm
Stabilizer Bar
Yes
Front and Rear Anti-Roll Bars
Steering Response
Normal
Electric Power Assisted Steering
Skid Plates
No
No
Side Steps
No
No
Spare Wheel
Full-Size Spare
Full Size Spare Tyre
Tyre Repair Kit
No
No — Full Size Spare Provided
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Yes
Yes — Front
Hill Start Assist
No
Yes
Speed Limiter
Yes
Yes
Speed Alert System
No
Yes
Impact Sensing Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
Surround View Monitor
No
No
Adaptive Dampers
No
No
Wireless Charging
No
No
Voice Command
No
Yes
Voice Command Support
No
Yes
Digital Speedometer
No
Yes — Digital Speedometer Display
Driver Display
Analogue Cluster
Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster with MID
Heads Up Display
No
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Trip Computer
Yes
Yes
Multi Function Steering
No
Yes
Steering Mounted Controls
No
Yes
Air Conditioning
No
Manual Air Conditioning
AC Type
No
Manual Air Conditioning
Climate Control
No
Manual Air Conditioning
Climate Zones
1
Single Zone
Rear Air Conditioning
No
No
Glovebox Cooling
No
No
Seat Type
Vinyl Seats
Cloth Fabric
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
No
Yes
Rear Seat Split
No
N/A Panel Van
Headrest Adjustable
Yes
Yes
Front Armrest
No
No
Vanity Mirror
No
Yes
12V Accessory Socket
Yes
Yes — 12V Front Accessory Socket
Front Power Outlet
No
Yes — 12V Socket
Rear Reading Lamps
No
Yes
Keyless Entry
No
No
Push Button Start
No
No
Push Button Start
No
No
Remote Engine Start
No
No
Remote Start
No
No
Remote Central Locking
Yes
No
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Fuel Lid Opener
Manual
Yes — Remote Fuel Lid Opener
Boot Opener
Manual
Yes — Electric Boot Release Button
Power Windows
No
Yes — Front Windows Only
Power Mirrors
No
Yes
Heated Mirrors
No
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
No
Yes
Electric Mirror Folding
No
No
Remote Side Mirror
No
Yes
Auto Dimming Irvm
No
No
Auto Dimming Mirror
No
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
No
Rear Window Defroster
No
Yes
Rear Defogger
No
Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
No
Yes
Tail Lamps
No
No
Automatic Headlamps
No
Yes
Headlamp Height Adjust
Yes
Yes — Manual Headlamp Beam Adjustment
Headlamp Washer
No
No
Sunroof
No
No
Panoramic Roof
No
No
Roof Antenna
Yes
Yes
Rear Wing
No
No
Aero Kit
No
No
Chrome Grille
No
No
Chrome Exterior Highlights
No
No
Ride Mode Selection
No
No
Electric Tailgate
No
No
Powered Tailgate
No
No
Engine Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
7 Years/150
Service Reminder
Yes
Yes
Loadbox Length Mm
2200 mm
1485 mm
Loadbox Width Mm
1600 mm
1150 mm
Trim Level
top
mid
Variant Role
Commercial utility derivative
Commercial utility derivative
Common Rail Injection
Direct Injection Turbodiesel
Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Diff Lock
No
Not Available
Difflock
No
Not Available
Vdc
No
Yes
TPMS
No
Yes
Sonar
No
No
Automatic High Beam
No
No
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Bottle Holders
2
2
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Manual Aircon
No
Manual Air Conditioning
Intelligent Keyless Entry
No
No
Passive Entry Start
No
No
Wireless Charger
No
No
Lift Gate
No
No
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
No
No
Power Socket 12v
Yes
Yes — 12V Front Accessory Socket
Sound System
2
6
Roof Rack Compatibility
No
No
Mirror
Manual
Power Adjustable with Integrated Turn Indicators
Rim Size
195R15C
14 Inches
Stabilizer Bar Front
Yes
Standard Anti-Roll Bar
Stabilizer Bar Rear
No
Standard Anti-Roll Bar
Sub Frame
Body-on-Frame
Monocoque Unibody Steel Platform
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Source Model Column
k2500
picanto-panel-van
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Unlocking
No
No
Walk Away Lock
No
No
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
No
No
Rear LED Combination Taillights
No
No
Front Wiper
No
Yes — Standard Rear Wiper and Washer
Front Wipers Type
No
Yes — Standard Rear Wiper and Washer
Rearview Mirror Inside
No
No
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
No
Yes
Reading Lights Rear
No
Yes
Centre Console
No
No
Side Impact Bars
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
620 l
Exhaust Finish
-
Standard Single Outlet Chrome Tip
Exhaust Type
-
Single Exhaust System
Accelerator 0 100
-
14.5 sec
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
620 l
Spec
K2500
Picanto Panel Van
Fuel Octane Requirement
B7 Diesel
93 RON Unleaded
Variable Valve Timing
No
CVVT on Intake Camshaft
Particulate Filter
DPF
GPF Fitted
Fuel Evaporation Control
No
Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)
Idle CO2 Output
289
Within Euro 5 Emission Limits
CO2 Emissions
275 g/km
140 g/km
Start Stop System
No
No
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 3
Euro 5
Noise Level
78 dB
68 dB
CO2 Emissions G Km
275
140
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Applicable
Green NCAP Rating
-
Not Independently NCAP Green Rated
Spec
K2500
Picanto Panel Van
AdBlue Tank Capacity
No
Not Applicable
Claimed Mileage
9.5 km/l
16.4 km/l
City Mileage
8.0 km/l
13.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
11.1 km/l
20.4 km/l
Real-world Mileage
9.5 km/l
16.4 km/l
Auto Start Stop
No
No
Emission Standard
Euro 3
Euro 5
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
Yes
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
35 l
Fuel Tank Litres
75
35
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Distance To Empty
-
Yes
Spec
K2500
Picanto Panel Van
Engine Position
Front Transverse
Transverse Front-Mounted
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
4-Speed Automatic
Transmission Type
Manual Transmission
Automatic
Number of Gears
5
4
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Floor-Mounted Selector
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Clutch Type
Single Dry Disc
Torque Converter Automatic
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
4.30
4.286:1
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD — Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain Layout
RWD
Front Wheel Drive
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
15.2:1
2.8
Gearbox Type
5-Speed Manual
4-Speed Automatic
Transmission Speeds
5
4
Axle Layout
RWD
FWD
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
K2500
Picanto Panel Van
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
No
Yes
Airbags
0
6
Driver Airbag
No
Yes
Passenger Airbag
No
Yes
Side Airbags
No
Yes — Front Side Airbags
Curtain Airbags
No
Yes — Full Length Curtain Airbags
Knee Airbag
No
No
Side Impact Beams
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes — Front Seatbelt Pre-tensioners
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Yes
Whiplash Protection
No
Yes — Active Head Restraints Front
ABS
No
Yes
BA
No
Yes
EBD
No
Yes
Brake Assist
No
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
No
Yes
Stability Control
No
Yes
TCS
No
Yes
Traction Control
No
Yes
Hill Hold
No
Yes
Hill Start Assist
No
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
No
No
Pedestrian Detection AEB
No
No
Lane Change Warning
No
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
No
Fatigue Detection
No
No
Speed Alert System
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
No
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
No
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
No
No
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Alarm System
No
Yes
ABS EBD
No
Yes
ESC With Traction Control
No
Yes
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
0
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
0
6
Anti Theft Alarm
No
Yes
Safety Rating
-
3 Stars (Euro NCAP 2017 Assessment)
Spec
K2500
Picanto Panel Van
Alternator
Yes
80A Alternator
Engine Oil Capacity
8.0 l
3.2 l
Engine Oil Change Interval
7500
10,000 km or 6 Months
Service Plan
1 Year / 15,000 km
3 Years/45
Service Plan Duration
1 Year / 15,000 km
3 Years/45
Service Plan Distance
1 Year / 15,000 km
3 Years/45
Maintenance Plan
1 Year / 15,000 km
Included — 3 Years/45
Service Interval
7500
15,000 km or 12 Months — Whichever First
First Service At
7500
1,000 km Inspection and Safety Check
Approx Service Cost
R2,000 per service
Approx R2,500–R3,200 per Service
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
Underbody Anti-Rust Protection
Service Intervals
7500
15,000 km or 12 Months — Whichever First
Battery Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
12 Months KIA Battery Warranty
Accessory Battery Type
-
12V 45Ah Lead-Acid Battery
Spec
K2500
Picanto Panel Van
Real-world City Mileage Min
6.8 l/100km
6.9 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
8.8 l/100km
8.4 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
10.0 l/100km
4.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
11.7 l/100km
5.3 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
0
Spec
K2500
Picanto Panel Van
EV Mode
No
Not Applicable — Petrol Engine
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
No
Forward Collision Warning
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
No
No
Lane Keep Assist
No
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
No
Cruise Control
No
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
No
Auto Highbeam
No
No
Reversing Camera
No
No
Rear View Camera
No
No
Reverse Camera
No
No
Rear Parking Sensors
No
No
Parking Sensors
No
No
Park Assist
No
No
360 Degree Camera
No
No
Auto Wipers
No
No
Auto Lights
No
Yes
Eco Mode
No
Yes
Sport Mode
No
No
Blind Spot Warning
No
No
Emergency Braking
No
No
Pre-Collision System
No
No
Rear View Camera
No
No
Reverse Camera Type
No
No
Around View Monitor
No
No
Surround View Camera
No
No
Parking Distance Sensors
No
No
Parking Sensor
No
No
Front Camera
No
No
Automatic High Beam
No
No
Rain Sensor Wipers
No
No
Spec
K2500
Picanto Panel Van
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
25 deg
17 deg
Departure Angle
17 deg
22 deg
Ramp Breakover Angle
15 deg
0 deg
Ramp-over Angle
19 deg
0 deg
Recovery Hooks
Yes
1 Rear Tow Hook
Underbody Protection
No
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Min
195 mm
155 mm
Ground Clearance Max
195 mm
155 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
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
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
25 deg
17 deg
Departure Angle Deg
17 deg
22 deg
Breakover Angle
15 deg
0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
0 mm
Wading Depth Mm
-
0 mm
Spec
K2500
Picanto Panel Van
Length
5160 mm
3595 mm
Width
1900 mm
1595 mm
Height
2120 mm
1480 mm
Wheelbase
2890 mm
2400 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
195 mm
155 mm
Minimum Turning Radius
12.5 m
4.8 m
Kerb Weight
1980 kg
950 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3500 kg
1400 kg
Doors
2 doors
3 doors
Seating Capacity
3 seats
2 seats
Front Headroom
1010 mm
970 mm
Front Legroom
1040 mm
1040 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
35 l
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
145 mm
151 mm
Towing Capacity
1400 kg
0 kg
Number of Rows
1 rows
1 rows
Boot/Cargo Space
3000 l
620 l
Payload Capacity
1000 kg
450 kg
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
K2500
Picanto Panel Van
Front Track Width
1530 mm
1415 mm
Rear Track Width
1580 mm
1420 mm
Chassis Type
Body-on-Frame
Monocoque Unibody Steel Platform
Front Suspension
Independent Double Wishbone
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Rigid Axle Leaf Spring
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
Coil Spring
Rear Spring Type
Leaf Spring
Coil Spring
Shock Absorber Type
Telescopic
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
Standard Anti-Roll Bar
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
No
Standard Anti-Roll Bar
Power Steering
Yes
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Steering Column
Adjustable
Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable
Front Suspension Type
Independent Double Wishbone
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Suspension
Independent Double Wishbone
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension Type
Rigid Axle Leaf Spring
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Rear Axle Type
Rigid Axle Leaf Spring
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Shock Absorbers
Telescopic
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Chassis Material
Body-on-Frame
Monocoque Unibody Steel Platform
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
K2500
Picanto Panel Van
Front Overhang
870 mm
735 mm
Rear Overhang
1400 mm
460 mm
Body Type
Tipper Truck
3-Door Panel Van
Alloy Wheel Design
Steel
Standard Design
Wing Mirror Type
Manual
Power Adjustable with Integrated Turn Indicators
Rear Wiper
No
Yes — Standard Rear Wiper and Washer
Led Headlights
No
No
LED Headlamps
No
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes — LED Daytime Running Lights
DRL
Yes
Yes — LED Daytime Running Lights
Led Taillights
No
No
Fog Lights
No
No
Fog Lamps
No
No
Front Fog Lights
No
No
Rear Fog Lights
No
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
No
No
Roof Type
Cab
Standard Fixed Roof
Roof Rails
No
No
Rear Spoiler
No
Yes — Rear Integrated Spoiler
Body Cladding
No
No
Chrome Exterior Finish
No
No
Door Handle Finish
Metal
Body-Coloured Door Handles
Exterior Colour Options
White
5
Exterior Colour Options
1
2
Exterior Mirror Electric
No
Yes
Auto Headlights
No
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
No
Yes
Headlamps
No
No
Headlights
No
No
Headlight Type
No
No
Exterior Mirror Folding
No
No
Headlamp Levelling
No
No
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Yes — LED Daytime Running Lights
Front Fog Lamps
No
No
Rear Spoiler
No
Yes — Rear Integrated Spoiler
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Metal
Body-Coloured Door Handles
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Blind Sunroof
Cab
Not Available
Sunroof Slide
-
Not Available
Sunroof Tilt
-
Not Available
Spec
K2500
Picanto Panel Van
Front Shoulder Room
1405 mm
1355 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1350 mm
0 mm
Steering Type
Yes
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Rear USB Ports
No
0
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue
Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Urethane
Rear AC Vents
No
No
Heated Seats
No
No
Cooled Seats
No
No
Ventilated Seats
No
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Cloth
Fabric Seats
No
Yes
Leather Seats
No
No
Driver Seat Adjustment
2-Way Manual
6-Way Manual Adjustment
Adjustable Driver Seat
2-Way Manual
Yes
Seat Adjustment
2-Way Manual
Manual 6-Way Driver Seat Adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
2-Way Manual
4-Way Manual Adjustment
Adjustable Front Seat
2-Way Manual
Yes
Driver Lumbar Support
No
No
Memory Seats
No
No
60 40 Split Seat
No
No
Folding Rear Seats
No
Not Applicable — Panel Van
Front Headrest
Adjustable
Yes — Adjustable
Rear Headrest
No
Not Applicable
Front Armrest
No
No
Rear Armrest
No
No
Door Map Pockets
Yes
Yes
Cup Holders
2
2
Ambient Lighting
No
No
Interior Colour Options
Grey
2
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Commercial cab, driver and passenger seating, basic instrumentation, air conditioning (Aircon variant), manual controls
2-seat cab with sealed cargo bulkhead, air conditioning, electric windows, basic audio system, flat commercial load floor
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Seat Trim
Vinyl
Cloth
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Vinyl
Cloth
Driver Seat
2-Way Manual
Manual 6-Way Driver Seat Adjustment
Seat Fold Type
No
Not Applicable — Panel Van
Armrest Front
No
No
Armrest Rear
No
No
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
No
No
Interior Colours
Grey
2
Interior Trim Colour
Grey
2
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
No
No
Boot Space Seats Down
-
620
Spec
K2500
Picanto Panel Van
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Front Brake Disc Diameter
300 mm
247 mm
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Brake Type Rear
Drum
Drum
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
276 mm
180 mm
Parking Brake Type
Manual
Conventional Handbrake
Tyre Size
195R15C
175/65 R14
Wheel Rim Size
195R15C
14 Inches
Front Tyre Width
195 mm
175 mm
Rear Tyre Width
195 mm
175 mm
Wheel Diameter
195R15C
14 Inches
Wheel Type
Steel
Standard Design
Tyre Type
Radial
Tubeless Radial
Tyre Load Index
116
82
Tyre Speed Rating
L
T
Spare Tyre
Full-Size Spare
Full Size Spare Tyre
Spare Wheel Type
Full-Size Spare
Full Size Spare Tyre
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
No
Yes
Tyre Pressure Display
No
Yes
Hydraulic Brake Assist
No
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Brake
No
No
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
No
Yes
Wheel Material
Steel
Standard Design
Wheels
Steel
Standard Design
Spare Wheel Size Type
Full-Size Spare
Full Size Spare
Handbrake Type
Manual
Conventional Handbrake
Electric Park Brake
Manual
Conventional Handbrake
Wheel Size Type
195R15C
14 Inches
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
No
No
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
No
Yes
Leather Steering Wheel
Urethane
Urethane
Steering Wheel Trim
Urethane
Urethane
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
No
Yes
Cornering Brake Control
No
Yes
Auto Brake Hold
Manual
Conventional Handbrake
Spec
K2500
Picanto Panel Van
Infotainment Screen
0
8-Inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
0
8-Inch Touchscreen Display
Infotainment System
0-inch Touchscreen
8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment System
Infotainment Screen Size
0
8-Inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
0
8-Inch Touchscreen
Navigation System
No
Yes — Smartphone Navigation via Android Auto/CarPlay
Apple CarPlay
No
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
No
Yes
Android Auto
No
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
No
Yes
USB Ports
0
2
Rear Usb
No
No
AUX Input
No
Yes
Wi-Fi Hotspot
No
No
Number of Speakers
2
6
Premium Audio
No
No
FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Radio
Yes
Yes
Voice Recognition
No
Yes
Digital Instrument Cluster
No
Yes — Partial Digital Instrument Cluster
Head Up Display
No
No
Audio Controls On Steering
No
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
No
Yes
Multi Information Display
Analogue
Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster
Display Audio
0-inch Touchscreen
8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment System
Smartphone Connectivity
No
Yes
Connected Services
No
Yes
Audio Speakers
2
6
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
0
2
Voice Control
No
Yes
Audio
Yes
Yes
Audio System
Yes
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
No
Yes
Spec
K2500
Picanto Panel Van
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
7 Years/150
Warranty Years
5 Years / 150,000 km
7 Years/150
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 150,000 km
7 Years/150
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
3 Years
5 Years
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 Years Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 Years Roadside Assistance
Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
7 Years/150
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 Years Roadside Assistance
Spec
K2500
Picanto Panel Van
Body Style
Van
Van
Model Year
2026
2026
Segment
Van
Van
Vehicle Type
Van
Van
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Color Note
White (standard fleet specification)
Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl
Tare Mass Kg
1980 kg
950 kg
Model Introduced Year
2000
2018
Generation
Long-running commercial truck; second generation with D4BH engine
Based on third-generation JA Picanto platform; commercial derivative
Facelift History
Updated periodically; current specification ongoing production
Updated with third-generation Picanto platform in 2021
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2021
Production Status
active
active
Spec
K2500
Picanto Panel Van
Price Zar
460995 ZAR
269995 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
460995
269995
Starting Price Zar
460995
269995
Ownership Role
Top
Mid
Spec
K2500
Picanto Panel Van
Engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
J2T
G3LA
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2498 cc
998 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
8
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
2
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct Injection Turbodiesel
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
18.0:1
10.5:1
Bore
91 mm
71 mm
Stroke
96 mm
84 mm
Maximum Power
70 kW @ 3600 rpm
49 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
225 Nm @ 1500 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
5-Speed Manual
4-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
140 km/h
148 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
14.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
No
Eco
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
35.4 kW/tonne
51.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
113.6 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
In depth: how these cars differ
This K2500 and Picanto Panel Van comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: K2500 41 vs Picanto Panel Van 22.
Efficiency index: K2500 40 vs Picanto Panel Van 63.
Safety-equipment index: K2500 0 vs Picanto Panel Van 68.
Practicality index: K2500 71 vs Picanto Panel Van 59.
Ownership-cover index: K2500 49 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.
Specification Evidence Index
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
Picanto Panel Van leads by 15 points
Picanto Panel Van holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over K2500.
Performance
K2500 +19
Efficiency
Picanto Panel Van +23
Safety
Picanto Panel Van +68
Practicality
K2500 +12
Ownership
Picanto Panel Van +28
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Picanto Panel Van
Performance
22/100
Efficiency
63/100
Safety
68/100
Practicality
59/100
Ownership
77/100
K2500
Performance
41/100
Efficiency
40/100
Safety
0/100
Practicality
71/100
Ownership
49/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexKIA Picanto Panel Van
leads the specification evidence index with 55 pts
vs 40 pts for K2500
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Picanto Panel Van leads. However, K2500 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
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.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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