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Spec
Picanto Panel Van
T-Roc
Engine Position
Transverse Front-Mounted
-
Gearbox
4-Speed Automatic
7-speed DSG
Transmission Type
Automatic
7-speed DSG
Number of Gears
4
7
Clutch Type
Torque Converter Automatic
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
4.286:1
Not Applicable
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
4MOTION AWD
Drivetrain
FWD — Front Wheel Drive
4MOTION AWD
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
2.8
-
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Gear Shift Type
Floor-Mounted Selector
DCT
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
4-Speed Automatic
7-speed DSG
Transmission Speeds
4
7
Axle Layout
FWD
4MOTION AWD
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Low Range
Not Applicable
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
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
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
T-Roc
Variable Valve Timing
CVVT on Intake Camshaft
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
93 RON Unleaded
Petrol
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km
143 g/km
Start Stop System
No
Standard
Noise Level
68 dB
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Particulate Filter
GPF Fitted
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
Green NCAP Rating
Not Independently NCAP Green Rated
-
Idle CO2 Output
Within Euro 5 Emission Limits
143
Fuel Evaporation Control
Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
140
143
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
T-Roc
Engine Oil Capacity
3.2 l
-
Service Interval
15,000 km or 12 Months — Whichever First
15,000 km or 1 Year
Approx Service Cost
Approx R2,500–R3,200 per Service
-
Battery Warranty
12 Months KIA Battery Warranty
-
Maintenance Plan
Included — 3 Years/45
-
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
Optional
Service Plan Distance
3 Years/45
Optional
Service Plan
3 Years/45
Optional
Anti-Rust Treatment
Underbody Anti-Rust Protection
-
Alternator
80A Alternator
-
Service Intervals
15,000 km or 12 Months — Whichever First
15,000 km or 1 Year
Accessory Battery Type
12V 45Ah Lead-Acid Battery
-
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
T-Roc
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Four-wheel drive
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Approach Angle
17 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
22 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
0 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Ramp Breakover Angle
0 deg
-
Ramp-over Angle
0 deg
-
Recovery Hooks
1 Rear Tow Hook
-
Ground Clearance Min
155 mm
168 mm
Ground Clearance Max
155 mm
168 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
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
T-Roc
Length
3595 mm
4234 mm
Width
1595 mm
1819 mm
Height
1480 mm
1573 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
2593 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
155 mm
168 mm
Kerb Weight
950 kg
1400 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1400 kg
2020 kg
Payload Capacity
450 kg
-
Minimum Turning Radius
4.8 m
5.4 m
Doors
3 doors
5 doors
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Boot/Cargo Space
620 l
392 l
Front Legroom
1040 mm
-
Front Headroom
970 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
55 l
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
151 mm
-
Towing Capacity
0 kg
1200 kg
Number of Rows
1 rows
-
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
-
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
T-Roc
Front Track Width
1415 mm
1569 mm
Rear Track Width
1420 mm
1546 mm
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Multi-Link
Chassis Type
Monocoque Unibody Steel Platform
-
Power Steering
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Electric
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable
-
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Standard Anti-Roll Bar
-
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
-
Rear Suspension Type
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Multi-Link
Rear Axle Type
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
-
Shock Absorbers
Telescopic Gas Dampers
-
Chassis Material
Monocoque Unibody Steel Platform
-
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
T-Roc
Boot Space Seats Folded
620 l
392 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
6.3
Spare Wheel
Full Size Spare Tyre
Space Saver
Tyre Repair Kit
No — Full Size Spare Provided
-
Adaptive Dampers
No
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
-
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Yes — Front
-
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Surround View Monitor
No
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
Yes — Digital Speedometer Display
-
Driver Display
Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster with MID
-
Steering Mounted Controls
Yes
-
Multi Function Steering
Yes
-
Voice Command
Yes
-
Voice Command Support
Yes
-
Wireless Charging
No
Standard
Seat Type
Cloth Fabric
-
Rear Seat Split
N/A Panel Van
-
Front Armrest
No
Standard
Headrest Adjustable
Yes
-
Climate Control
Manual Air Conditioning
Standard
AC Type
Manual Air Conditioning
Standard
Climate Zones
Single Zone
Standard
Power Windows
Yes — Front Windows Only
All Doors
Keyless Entry
No
Smart Entry
Push Button Start
No
Standard
Push Button Start
No
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
No
Standard
Engine Start Button Illumination
No
-
Remote Start
No
-
Remote Engine Start
No
-
Sunroof
No
Standard
Panoramic Roof
No
Standard
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Available
Powered Tailgate
No
-
Boot Opener
Yes — Electric Boot Release Button
-
Fuel Lid Opener
Yes — Remote Fuel Lid Opener
-
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
No
-
Auto Dimming Irvm
No
-
Rear Defogger
Yes
-
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
-
Electric Mirror Folding
No
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
-
Power Mirrors
Yes
-
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
-
Chrome Grille
No
-
Chrome Exterior Highlights
No
-
Side Steps
No
-
Skid Plates
No
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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
-
Steering Response
Electric Power Assisted Steering
-
Tail Lamps
No
-
Engine Warranty
7 Years/150
-
Loadbox Length Mm
1485 mm
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
1150 mm
Not Applicable
Trim Level
mid
top
Variant Role
Commercial utility derivative
Entry or fleet-access derivative
Accelerator 0 100
14.5 sec
-
Common Rail Injection
Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Vdc
Yes
-
TPMS
Yes
Standard
Sonar
No
-
Automatic High Beam
No
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Bottle Holders
2
-
Rear Air Conditioning
No
-
Glove Box
Yes
-
Air Conditioning
Manual Air Conditioning
Standard
Manual Aircon
Manual Air Conditioning
Standard
Intelligent Keyless Entry
No
-
Remote Central Locking
No
-
Passive Entry Start
No
-
Wireless Charger
No
Standard
Lift Gate
No
-
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
No
-
Power Socket 12v
Yes — 12V Front Accessory Socket
-
Sound System
6
8
Roof Rack Compatibility
No
-
Mirror
Power Adjustable with Integrated Turn Indicators
-
Rim Size
14 Inches
18-inch Alloy
Stabilizer Bar Front
Standard Anti-Roll Bar
-
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
picanto-panel-van
t-roc
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Diff Lock
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
Smart Entry
Walk Away Lock
No
-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
No
-
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
392 l
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
T-Roc
Front Shoulder Room
1355 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
0 mm
Not Applicable
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Steering Type
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Electric
Instrument Cluster Type
Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster
-
Rear USB Ports
0
-
Seat Material
Cloth
Cloth
Fabric Seats
Yes
Cloth
Leather Seats
No
-
Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-Way Driver Seat Adjustment
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-Way Manual Adjustment
Electric 6-Way
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-Way Manual Adjustment
Electric 6-Way
Adjustable Front Seat
Yes
-
Memory Seats
No
-
Heated Seats
No
Front
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Cooled Seats
No
-
Driver Lumbar Support
No
-
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
No
Standard
Folding Rear Seats
Not Applicable — Panel Van
-
60 40 Split Seat
No
60/40 Split
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
Black
Interior Courtesy Lamps
2-seat cab with sealed cargo bulkhead, air conditioning, electric windows, basic audio system, flat commercial load floor
Digital cockpit, premium infotainment, leather options, advanced safety
Boot Space Seats Down
620
-
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
-
Seat Trim
Cloth
Cloth
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Cloth
-
Driver Seat
Manual 6-Way Driver Seat Adjustment
-
Seat Fold Type
Not Applicable — Panel Van
-
Armrest Front
No
Standard
Armrest Rear
No
-
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
No
-
Interior Colours
2
Black
Interior Trim Colour
2
Black
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
No
-
Floor Mats
-
Standard
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
T-Roc
Front Overhang
735 mm
-
Rear Overhang
460 mm
-
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Standard
Body Type
3-Door Panel Van
SUV
LED Headlamps
No
Full LED
Led Headlights
No
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes — LED Daytime Running Lights
LED
DRL
Yes — LED Daytime Running Lights
LED
Fog Lamps
No
LED
Fog Lights
No
-
Front Fog Lights
No
-
Rear Fog Lights
Yes
-
Led Taillights
No
-
Roof Rails
No
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
Standard Design
18-inch Alloy
Chrome Exterior Finish
No
-
Body Cladding
No
-
Rear Spoiler
Yes — Rear Integrated Spoiler
-
Exterior Colour Options
5
7
Roof Type
Standard Fixed Roof
-
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
7
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
-
Auto Headlights
Yes
-
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
-
Headlamps
No
Full LED
Headlights
No
Full LED
Headlight Type
No
Full LED
Exterior Mirror Folding
No
-
Headlamp Levelling
No
-
Daytime Running Lights
Yes — LED Daytime Running Lights
LED
Front Fog Lamps
No
LED
Rear Spoiler
Yes — Rear Integrated Spoiler
-
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
-
Sunroof Slide
Not Available
-
Sunroof Tilt
Not Available
-
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
T-Roc
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
55 l
Claimed Mileage
16.4 km/l
15.9 km/l
City Mileage
13.5 km/l
13 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.4 km/l
15 km/l
Real-world Mileage
16.4 km/l
15.9 km/l
Distance To Empty
Yes
-
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
-
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Standard
Fuel Tank Litres
35
55
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
T-Roc
Real-world City Mileage Min
6.9 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
8.4 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
4.5 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
5.3 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
0
-
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
T-Roc
Tyre Size
175/65 R14
215/50 R18
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
-
Wheel Type
Standard Design
18-inch Alloy
Wheel Rim Size
14 Inches
18-inch Alloy
Wheel Diameter
14 Inches
18-inch Alloy
Front Tyre Width
175 mm
-
Rear Tyre Width
175 mm
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Solid Disc
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
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
Space Saver
Spare Tyre
Full Size Spare Tyre
Space Saver
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Display
Yes
-
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Yes
-
Autonomous Emergency Brake
No
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Wheel Material
Standard Design
18-inch Alloy
Wheels
Standard Design
18-inch Alloy
Spare Wheel Size Type
Full Size Spare
-
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
-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Yes
-
Leather Steering Wheel
Urethane
-
Steering Wheel Trim
Urethane
-
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
-
Cornering Brake Control
Yes
-
Auto Brake Hold
Conventional Handbrake
-
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
T-Roc
Airbags
6
7
Driver Airbag
Yes
7
Passenger Airbag
Yes
7
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
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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
-
Central Locking
Yes
-
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
Standard
Pedestrian Detection AEB
No
-
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
-
Lane Change Warning
No
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Standard
Fatigue Detection
No
-
Front Parking Sensors
No
Standard
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
ESC With Traction Control
Yes
-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
-
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
-
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
T-Roc
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
No
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
No
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Standard
Cruise Control
No
Standard
Auto Highbeam
No
Not Available
Parking Sensors
No
Front and rear
Rear Parking Sensors
No
Standard
Rear View Camera
No
Standard
Reverse Camera
No
Standard
360 Degree Camera
No
Not Available
Park Assist
No
Not Available
Auto Lights
Yes
-
Auto Wipers
No
Standard
Eco Mode
Yes
-
Sport Mode
No
-
EV Mode
Not Applicable — Petrol Engine
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
No
Standard
Emergency Braking
No
-
Pre-Collision System
No
-
Rear View Camera
No
-
Reversing Camera
No
-
Reverse Camera Type
No
-
Around View Monitor
No
Not Available
Surround View Camera
No
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
No
-
Parking Sensor
No
-
Front Camera
No
-
Automatic High Beam
No
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
No
-
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
T-Roc
Infotainment System
8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment System
SYNC
Infotainment Screen
8-Inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Infotainment Display
8-Inch Touchscreen Display
-
Infotainment Screen Size
8-Inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless
Android Auto
Yes
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Navigation System
Yes — Smartphone Navigation via Android Auto/CarPlay
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Yes — Partial Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch Digital Cockpit
USB Ports
2
3
Rear Usb
No
-
Number of Speakers
6
8
Premium Audio
No
-
FM Radio
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
-
Voice Recognition
Yes
-
AUX Input
Yes
-
Wi-Fi Hotspot
No
-
Head Up Display
No
-
Multi Information Display
Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster
-
Display Audio
8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment System
-
Touchscreen
8-Inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Smartphone Connectivity
Yes
Bluetooth
Connected Services
Yes
SYNC
Audio Speakers
6
8
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2
-
Voice Control
Yes
-
Radio
Yes
-
Audio
Yes
-
Audio System
Yes
-
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Wireless
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
T-Roc
Warranty Years
7 Years/150
3
Warranty Kilometers
7 Years/150
3
Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
-
Basic Warranty
7 Years/150
3
Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
-
Warranty
7 Years/150
3
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
-
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
T-Roc
Body Style
Van
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
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, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red, Orange
Tare Mass Kg
950 kg
1400 kg
Model Introduced Year
2018
2021
Generation
Based on third-generation JA Picanto platform; commercial derivative
Current first-generation T-Roc remains on sale while the second generation is prepared for South Africa
Facelift History
Updated with third-generation Picanto platform in 2021
Volkswagen has confirmed the all-new second-generation T-Roc for the second half of 2026; local derivatives and prices are still pending
Facelift Launched Since
2021
Volkswagen has confirmed the all-new second-generation T-Roc for the second half of 2026; local derivatives and prices are still pending
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Production Status
active
published
Drivetrain Note
-
4x4 configuration for the local line-up
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
T-Roc
Price Zar
269995 ZAR
760100 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Active local lineup
Starting Price
269995
760100
Starting Price Zar
269995
760100
Ownership Role
Mid
South Africa market model
Spec
Picanto Panel Van
T-Roc
Engine
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
G3LA
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
998 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
3
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.5:1
Bore
71 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
84 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
49 kW @ 6000 rpm
140 kW
Maximum Torque
94 Nm @ 3500 rpm
320 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
AWD
Transmission
4-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
148 km/h
203 km/h
0-100 km/h
14.5 sec
9.1 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
51.6 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
98.9 Nm/tonne
228.6 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 T-Roc 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 T-Roc 64.
Efficiency index: Picanto Panel Van 63 vs T-Roc 61.
Safety-equipment index: Picanto Panel Van 68 vs T-Roc 99.
Practicality index: Picanto Panel Van 59 vs T-Roc 58.
Ownership-cover index: Picanto Panel Van 77 vs T-Roc 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
T-Roc leads by 12 points
T-Roc has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Picanto Panel Van remains close.
Performance
T-Roc +42
Efficiency
Picanto Panel Van +2
Safety
T-Roc +31
Practicality
Picanto Panel Van +1
Ownership
Picanto Panel Van +34
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
T-Roc
Performance
64/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
58/100
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 indexVolkswagen T-Roc
leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts
vs 55 pts for Picanto Panel Van
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T-Roc 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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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.
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