In a letter to its dealer network Kia have revealed that they have received over 4000 orders for the Picanto 1.0 through the Scrappage Incentive Scheme, and as a result supply has been exhausted.

Further to this, supply of other Picanto models is now limited and Kia expect supply to run out by the end of May.

New 2010 Picanto Early Launch

In order to keep the momentum going Kia have taken the unprecedented step of pulling forward the launch of 2010 Picanto from October.

2010 Picanto 1.0 will be available to order from Kia from tomorrow with the Picanto Chill replacement available by the end of this month. Arrivals of the 2010 Picanto are expected in August with delivery to dealers by the mid part of the month.

The main changes to 2010 Picanto 1.0 will be an increase in price of £300 taking the entry model to £6495 on the road.

Changes to specification are limited to minor cosmetic changes only and these will be announced in more detail on June 1st. The Picanto 1.0 will be available in a choice of 3 colours; white (solid), black and silver.