Kia Picanto wheel fitment — Iii JA
Overview
The Kia Picanto (III) JA generation is a city car produced by Kia since its debut at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. It features an updated design and safety technology, including Torque Vectoring Brake Based (TVBB), Straight Line Stability (SLS), Forward Collision Warning System (FCWS), and Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB). The Picanto is primarily manufactured in South Korea but also assembled locally in some markets like Malaysia and Indonesia. It offers a choice of three engines: the 1.0-liter Kappa II three-cylinder engine with multi-point injection or turbocharged direct-injection, and the naturally-aspirated 1.2-liter four-cylinder engine paired with either a manual or automatic transmission.
Kia Picanto wheel fitment
Start with the hub. The Kia Picanto (Iii) JA spec table gives the bolt pattern and bore; the second table is the aftermarket window for Kia Picanto wheel fitment.
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 4x100 |
| Centre bore | 54.1 mm |
| Bolt / thread | M12x1.5 (nuts) |
| Wheel-bolt torque | 100 Nm |
| Seat type | tapered |
| Factory setup | square |
| TPMS | direct |
Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:
| Position | Width | Offset |
|---|---|---|
| Front | 5.5J–7.5J | ET30–ET52 |
Width and offset move together: roughly 8 to 10 ET more for every extra 1J keeps the wheel inside the arch. Final offset and any spacer come from the fit-check.
UK popularity & demand
Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 219,945 Kia Picanto on UK roads, placing it in the top 2% of car models by volume across our fitment database.
A parc that size is why Kia Picanto wheel fitment is worth getting exactly right: a lot of owners are shopping for these numbers.
Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.
Engines & drivetrain
| Variant | Engine | Fuel | Power | Drive, years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 MPI | R3-Ottomotor, 998 cc, Motorkenndaten | petrol | 46 kW (63 PS) | FWD, 2024 to 2025 |
| 1.0 MPI | R3-Ottomotor, 998 cc, Motorkenndaten | petrol | 49 kW (67 PS) | FWD, 2017 to 2020 |
| 1.0 MPI | R3-Ottomotor, 998 cc, Motorkenndaten | petrol | 49 kW (67 PS) | FWD, 2020 to 2024 |
| 1.0 MPI | R3-Ottomotor, 998 cc, Motorkenndaten | petrol | 50 kW (68 PS) | FWD, 2025 to present |
| 1.2 MPI | R4-Ottomotor, 1,197 cc, Motorkenndaten | petrol | 58 kW (79 PS) | FWD, 2024 to 2025 |
| 1.2 MPI | R4-Ottomotor, 1,248 cc, Motorkenndaten | petrol | 62 kW (84 PS) | FWD, 2017 to 2020 |
| 1.2 MPI | R4-Ottomotor, 1,197 cc, Motorkenndaten | petrol | 62 kW (84 PS) | FWD, 2020 to 2024 |
| 1.0 T-GDI | R3-Ottomotor, 998 cc, Motorkenndaten | petrol | 74 kW (100 PS) | FWD, 2017 to 2020 |
| 1.0 T-GDI | R3-Ottomotor, 998 cc, Motorkenndaten | petrol | 74 kW (100 PS) | FWD, 2020 to 2022 |
Source: Kia Picanto JA, de.wikipedia.org.
Performance
| Variant | Power | 0 to 62 mph (0 to 100 km/h) | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 MPI | 46 kW (63 PS) | 15.6 to 18.2 s | 145 km/h (90 mph) |
| 1.0 MPI | 49 kW (67 PS) | 14.3 s | 161 km/h (100 mph) |
| 1.0 MPI | 49 kW (67 PS) | 14.6 to 17.2 s | 159 to 161 km/h (99 to 100 mph) |
| 1.0 MPI | 50 kW (68 PS) | 14.6 to 17.2 s | 160 to 162 km/h (99 to 101 mph) |
| 1.2 MPI | 58 kW (79 PS) | 13.1 to 16.5 s | 159 km/h (99 mph) |
| 1.2 MPI | 62 kW (84 PS) | 12 to 13.7 s | 161 to 173 km/h (100 to 107 mph) |
| 1.2 MPI | 62 kW (84 PS) | 12.5 to 15.7 s | 172 to 173 km/h (107 to 107 mph) |
| 1.0 T-GDI | 74 kW (100 PS) | 10.1 s | 180 km/h (112 mph) |
| 1.0 T-GDI | 74 kW (100 PS) | 10.3 s | 180 km/h (112 mph) |
Source: Kia Picanto JA, de.wikipedia.org.
Dimensions
| Length | 3,595 to 3,670 mm |
| Width | 1,595 to 1,625 mm |
| Height | 1,485 to 1,500 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm |
| Kerb weight | 930 to 1,034 kg |
Source: Kia Picanto JA, de.wikipedia.org; EU type-approval data (EEA).
Body styles & production
| Body styles | 5-door hatchback |
| Produced | 2017–2020 |
Trim levels
Factory colours
History & notable variants
The third generation Picanto was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2017. It received positive reception for its advanced safety features and improved design aesthetics. In Malaysia, it launched in January 2018 with an initial EX trim level and later introduced GT-Line and X-Line variants. The Indonesian market saw the introduction of the Picanto in October 2019.
Reliability & owner notes
- Pros: Advanced safety features; improved design aesthetics
- Cons: No specific weaknesses mentioned in the reference
- Common issues: None documented