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Spec
Picanto Panel Van
Starlet Cross
Engine Position
Transverse Front-Mounted
-
Gearbox
4-Speed Automatic
CVT
Transmission Type
Automatic
Continuously Variable Transmission
Number of Gears
4
5
Clutch Type
Torque Converter Automatic
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
4.286:1
Not Applicable
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
FF
Drivetrain
FWD — Front Wheel Drive
FWD
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
2.8
-
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Floor-Mounted Selector
CVT
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
4-Speed Automatic
CVT
Transmission Speeds
4
5
Axle Layout
FWD
FWD
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
No
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
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
Picanto Panel Van
Starlet Cross
Variable Valve Timing
CVVT on Intake Camshaft
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
93 RON Unleaded
Petrol
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km
128 g/km
Start Stop System
No
-
Noise Level
68 dB
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
Not Available
Particulate Filter
GPF Fitted
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 4
Green NCAP Rating
Not Independently NCAP Green Rated
-
Idle CO2 Output
Within Euro 5 Emission Limits
128
Fuel Evaporation Control
Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
140
128
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
Starlet Cross
Engine Oil Capacity
3.2 l
-
Service Interval
15,000 km or 12 Months — Whichever First
-
Approx Service Cost
Approx R2,500–R3,200 per Service
-
Battery Warranty
12 Months KIA Battery Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
Maintenance Plan
Included — 3 Years/45
3 Years / 45,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km or 6 Months
-
First Service At
1,000 km Inspection and Safety Check
-
Service Plan Duration
3 Years/45
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Distance
3 Years/45
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan
3 Years/45
3 Years / 45,000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
Underbody Anti-Rust Protection
-
Alternator
80A Alternator
-
Service Intervals
15,000 km or 12 Months — Whichever First
-
Accessory Battery Type
12V 45Ah Lead-Acid Battery
-
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
Starlet Cross
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Approach Angle
17 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
22 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
0 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
-
Ramp Breakover Angle
0 deg
-
Ramp-over Angle
0 deg
-
Recovery Hooks
1 Rear Tow Hook
-
Ground Clearance Min
155 mm
185 mm
Ground Clearance Max
155 mm
185 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
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
17 deg
-
Departure Angle Deg
22 deg
-
Wading Depth Mm
0 mm
-
Breakover Angle
0 deg
Not Available
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
Starlet Cross
Length
3595 mm
4055 mm
Width
1595 mm
1740 mm
Height
1480 mm
1575 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
2520 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
155 mm
185 mm
Kerb Weight
950 kg
1080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1400 kg
1480 kg
Payload Capacity
450 kg
400 kg
Minimum Turning Radius
4.8 m
5.1 m
Doors
3 doors
5 doors
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Boot/Cargo Space
620 l
270 l
Front Legroom
1040 mm
1039 mm
Front Headroom
970 mm
991 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
42 l
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
151 mm
125 mm
Towing Capacity
0 kg
1600 kg
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
940 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
881 mm
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
Starlet Cross
Front Track Width
1415 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1420 mm
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Torsion Beam
Chassis Type
Monocoque Unibody Steel Platform
-
Power Steering
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Electric
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
Torsion Beam
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Standard Anti-Roll Bar
Front
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Standard Anti-Roll Bar
-
Shock Absorber Type
Telescopic Gas Dampers
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut
Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Torsion Beam
Rear Axle Type
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Torsion Beam
Shock Absorbers
Telescopic Gas Dampers
-
Chassis Material
Monocoque Unibody Steel Platform
-
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
Starlet Cross
Boot Space Seats Folded
620 l
270 l
Load Bed Length
1485 mm
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
1150 mm
Not Applicable
Fuel Consumption Combined
6.1 L/100km — WLTP Combined Cycle
5.4
Spare Wheel
Full Size Spare Tyre
Compact
Tyre Repair Kit
No — Full Size Spare Provided
-
Adaptive Dampers
No
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Yes — Front
-
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Surround View Monitor
No
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
Yes — Digital Speedometer Display
Not Available
Driver Display
Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster with MID
-
Steering Mounted Controls
Yes
-
Multi Function Steering
Yes
-
Voice Command
Yes
Not Available
Voice Command Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
No
Standard
Seat Type
Cloth Fabric
Fabric
Rear Seat Split
N/A Panel Van
Standard
Front Armrest
No
Standard
Headrest Adjustable
Yes
-
Climate Control
Manual Air Conditioning
Manual AC
AC Type
Manual Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Climate Zones
Single Zone
Manual AC
Power Windows
Yes — Front Windows Only
All Doors
Keyless Entry
No
Standard
Push Button Start
No
Standard
Push Button Start
No
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
No
Standard
Engine Start Button Illumination
No
Standard
Remote Start
No
-
Remote Engine Start
No
-
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Panoramic Roof
No
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Available
Powered Tailgate
No
Not Available
Boot Opener
Yes — Electric Boot Release Button
-
Fuel Lid Opener
Yes — Remote Fuel Lid Opener
-
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
No
-
Auto Dimming Irvm
No
-
Rear Defogger
Yes
-
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
-
Electric Mirror Folding
No
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
All Doors
Power Mirrors
Yes
All Doors
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
-
Rear Wing
No
Not Available
Chrome Grille
No
-
Chrome Exterior Highlights
No
-
Side Steps
No
-
Skid Plates
No
-
Engine Start Stop
No
Standard
Heads Up Display
No
-
Intercooler
Not Applicable — Naturally Aspirated Engine
-
Performance Data Logger
No
Not Available
Ride Mode Selection
No
-
Rev Matching
No
Not Available
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
Front
Steering Response
Electric Power Assisted Steering
-
Tail Lamps
No
-
Engine Warranty
7 Years/150
5 Years / 150,000 km
Loadbox Length Mm
1485 mm
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
1150 mm
Not Applicable
Trim Level
mid
top
Variant Role
Commercial utility derivative
Mid-to-high value derivative
Accelerator 0 100
14.5 sec
11.8 sec
Common Rail Injection
Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Multi-Point EFI
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Difflock
Not Available
Not Available
Vdc
Yes
Standard
TPMS
Yes
Standard
Sonar
No
Rear
Automatic High Beam
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
-
Rear Air Conditioning
No
-
Glove Box
Yes
-
Air Conditioning
Manual Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Manual Aircon
Manual Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Intelligent Keyless Entry
No
Standard
Remote Central Locking
No
Standard
Passive Entry Start
No
Standard
Wireless Charger
No
Standard
Lift Gate
No
Not Available
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
No
-
Power Socket 12v
Yes — 12V Front Accessory Socket
-
Sound System
6
4
Roof Rack Compatibility
No
Not Available
Mirror
Power Adjustable with Integrated Turn Indicators
All Doors
Rim Size
14 Inches
Standard
Stabilizer Bar Front
Standard Anti-Roll Bar
Front
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Standard Anti-Roll Bar
-
Sub 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
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starlet-cross
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
Standard
Walk Away Lock
No
Standard
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
No
Standard
Rear LED Combination Taillights
No
-
Front Wiper
Yes — Standard Rear Wiper and Washer
-
Front Wipers Type
Yes — Standard Rear Wiper and Washer
-
Rearview Mirror Inside
No
-
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
Yes
-
Reading Lights Rear
Yes
-
Centre Console
No
Standard
Side Impact Bars
Yes
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
620 l
270 l
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
Starlet Cross
Front Shoulder Room
1355 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
0 mm
Not Applicable
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Type
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Electric
Instrument Cluster Type
Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
Rear USB Ports
0
2
Seat Material
Cloth
Fabric
Fabric Seats
Yes
Fabric
Leather Seats
No
-
Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-Way Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-Way
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-Way Manual Adjustment
Manual 6-Way
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Manual 6-Way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-Way Manual Adjustment
Manual
Adjustable Front Seat
Yes
-
Memory Seats
No
-
Heated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Cooled Seats
No
-
Driver Lumbar Support
No
-
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
No
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
Not Applicable — Panel Van
Standard
60 40 Split Seat
No
Standard
Front Armrest
No
Standard
Rear Armrest
No
-
Cup Holders
2
-
Rear AC Vents
No
-
Door Map Pockets
Yes
-
Front Headrest
Yes — Adjustable
-
Rear Headrest
Not Applicable
-
Interior Colour Options
2
5
Interior Courtesy Lamps
2-seat cab with sealed cargo bulkhead, air conditioning, electric windows, basic audio system, flat commercial load floor
7-inch touchscreen, reversing camera, air conditioning, 5-seat layout
Boot Space Seats Down
620
-
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
-
Seat Trim
Cloth
Fabric
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Cloth
Fabric
Driver Seat
Manual 6-Way Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-Way
Seat Fold Type
Not Applicable — Panel Van
Standard
Armrest Front
No
Standard
Armrest Rear
No
-
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
No
-
Interior Colours
2
5
Interior Trim Colour
2
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
No
-
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
Starlet Cross
Front Overhang
735 mm
-
Rear Overhang
460 mm
-
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Available
Body Type
3-Door Panel Van
SUV
LED Headlamps
No
Standard
Led Headlights
No
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes — LED Daytime Running Lights
Standard
DRL
Yes — LED Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Fog Lamps
No
Standard
Fog Lights
No
Standard
Front Fog Lights
No
Standard
Rear Fog Lights
Yes
-
Led Taillights
No
-
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
Standard Design
Standard
Chrome Exterior Finish
No
Not Available
Body Cladding
No
-
Rear Spoiler
Yes — Rear Integrated Spoiler
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
5
5
Roof Type
Standard Fixed Roof
Not Available
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 Colour Options
2
5
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
All Doors
Auto Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Headlamps
No
Standard
Headlights
No
Standard
Headlight Type
No
Standard
Exterior Mirror Folding
No
-
Headlamp Levelling
No
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
Yes — LED Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Front Fog Lamps
No
Standard
Rear Spoiler
Yes — Rear Integrated Spoiler
Not Available
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Body-Coloured Door Handles
-
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof Slide
Not Available
-
Sunroof Tilt
Not Available
-
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
Starlet Cross
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
42 l
Claimed Mileage
16.4 km/l
18.5 km/l
City Mileage
13.5 km/l
14.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.4 km/l
18.5 km/l
Real-world Mileage
16.4 km/l
18.5 km/l
Distance To Empty
Yes
-
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
-
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
35
42
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
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
Starlet Cross
Real-world City Mileage Min
6.9 l/100km
6.5 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
8.4 l/100km
8 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
4.5 l/100km
5.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
5.3 l/100km
6.5 l/100km
Owner Review Count
0
8
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
Starlet Cross
Tyre Size
175/65 R14
195/55 R16
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
195/55 R16
Wheel Type
Standard Design
Standard
Wheel Rim Size
14 Inches
Standard
Wheel Diameter
14 Inches
Standard
Front Tyre Width
175 mm
-
Rear Tyre Width
175 mm
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brake Type Rear
Drum
Drum
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
-
Spare Wheel Type
Full Size Spare Tyre
Compact
Spare Tyre
Full Size Spare Tyre
Compact
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Display
Yes
Standard
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Brake
No
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Wheel Material
Standard Design
Standard
Wheels
Standard Design
Standard
Spare Wheel Size Type
Full Size Spare
Compact
Handbrake Type
Conventional Handbrake
Not Applicable
Electric Park Brake
Conventional Handbrake
-
Wheel Size Type
14 Inches
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
No
Standard
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Yes
-
Leather Steering Wheel
Urethane
-
Steering Wheel Trim
Urethane
-
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
-
Cornering Brake Control
Yes
Standard
Auto Brake Hold
Conventional Handbrake
-
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
Starlet Cross
Airbags
6
4
Driver Airbag
Yes
4
Passenger Airbag
Yes
4
Side Airbags
Yes — Front Side Airbags
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes — Full Length Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
ABS
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Alarm System
Yes
Standard
Central Locking
Yes
Standard
Side Impact Beams
Yes
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes — Front Seatbelt Pre-tensioners
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Safety Rating
3 Stars (Euro NCAP 2017 Assessment)
-
Whiplash Protection
Yes — Active Head Restraints Front
-
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
AEB
No
Not Available
Pedestrian Detection AEB
No
-
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
Not Available
Lane Change Warning
No
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Fatigue Detection
No
-
Front Parking Sensors
No
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
ESC With Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
4
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
4
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Standard
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
Starlet Cross
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Cruise Control
No
Standard
Auto Highbeam
No
Not Available
Parking Sensors
No
Rear
Rear Parking Sensors
No
Rear
Rear View Camera
No
Standard
Reverse Camera
No
Standard
360 Degree Camera
No
Not Available
Park Assist
No
Not Available
Auto Lights
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
No
Not Available
Eco Mode
Yes
-
Sport Mode
No
-
EV Mode
Not Applicable — Petrol Engine
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
No
Not Available
Emergency Braking
No
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
No
Not Available
Rear View Camera
No
Standard
Reversing Camera
No
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
No
Standard
Around View Monitor
No
Not Available
Surround View Camera
No
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
No
Rear
Parking Sensor
No
Rear
Front Camera
No
-
Automatic High Beam
No
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
No
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
Starlet Cross
Infotainment System
8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment System
8-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen
8-Inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
8-Inch Touchscreen Display
8-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen Size
8-Inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Navigation System
Yes — Smartphone Navigation via Android Auto/CarPlay
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Yes — Partial Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
USB Ports
2
2
Rear Usb
No
2
Number of Speakers
6
4
Premium Audio
No
-
FM Radio
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
-
Voice Recognition
Yes
Not Available
AUX Input
Yes
-
Wi-Fi Hotspot
No
-
Head Up Display
No
-
Multi Information Display
Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
Display Audio
8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment System
8-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
8-Inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
Smartphone Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Connected Services
Yes
Standard
Audio Speakers
6
4
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2
2
Voice Control
Yes
Not Available
Radio
Yes
-
Audio
Yes
-
Audio System
Yes
4
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
Starlet Cross
Warranty Years
7 Years/150
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
7 Years/150
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
3 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
-
Basic Warranty
7 Years/150
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
3 Years
Warranty
7 Years/150
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
3 Years
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
Starlet Cross
Body Style
Van
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Segment
Van
SUV
Vehicle Type
Van
SUV
Dealer Stock Note
Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Color Note
Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl
White Pearl, Silver Metallic, Black, Blue, Red
Tare Mass Kg
950 kg
1080 kg
Model Introduced Year
2018
2022
Generation
Based on third-generation JA Picanto platform; commercial derivative
First generation Starlet Cross for SA market
Facelift History
Updated with third-generation Picanto platform in 2021
Introduced to SA in 2022 as a Starlet-based crossover
Facelift Launched Since
2021
2022
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Production Status
active
active
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
Starlet Cross
Price Zar
269995 ZAR
375900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
269995
375900
Starting Price Zar
269995
375900
Ownership Role
Mid
Top
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
Starlet Cross
Engine
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
G3LA
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
998 cc
1498 cc
Cylinders
3
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.5:1
Bore
71 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
84 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
49 kW @ 6000 rpm
77 kW
Maximum Torque
94 Nm @ 3500 rpm
140 Nm
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
FWD
FWD
Transmission
4-Speed Automatic
CVT
Top Speed
148 km/h
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
14.5 sec
11.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
51.6 kW/tonne
71.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
98.9 Nm/tonne
129.6 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 Picanto Panel Van and Starlet Cross 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: Picanto Panel Van 22 vs Starlet Cross 34.
Efficiency index: Picanto Panel Van 63 vs Starlet Cross 70.
Safety-equipment index: Picanto Panel Van 68 vs Starlet Cross 70.
Practicality index: Picanto Panel Van 59 vs Starlet Cross 55.
Ownership-cover index: Picanto Panel Van 77 vs Starlet Cross 43.
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
Picanto Panel Van leads by 1 points
Picanto Panel Van and Starlet Cross are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
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
Starlet Cross
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
70/100
Safety
70/100
Practicality
55/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexKIA Picanto Panel Van
leads the specification evidence index with 55 pts
vs 54 pts for Starlet Cross
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Picanto Panel Van leads. However, Starlet Cross 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 models and available derivatives in South Africa 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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