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Kia Launches Picanto 1.0L Under 100,000 Shekels and Cuts Prices on EV3 and Sportage Models

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Kia Launches Picanto 1.0L Under 100,000 Shekels and Cuts Prices on EV3 and Sportage Models
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First reported by Mako · 2 hours ago

What happened

Kia Israel has launched a new 1.0L Picanto priced under 100,000 shekels, alongside price cuts on the EV3 electric model and a new affordable Urban trim for the Sportage. The Picanto offers modest performance with strong fuel efficiency, while the EV3 LR model now delivers a 604 km range at a competitive price. The Sportage Urban trim reduces cost by removing some luxury features but keeps key tech and performance specs.

  • 01Kia launches 1.0L Picanto in Israel for 99,990 shekels, under 100,000 for first time in years.
  • 02Picanto 1.0L has 68 hp, 17.2 sec 0-100 km/h, and fuel efficiency of 17.2 km/l.
  • 03Kia EV3 electric LR model price cut to 175,000 shekels with 604 km range.
  • 04EV3 features wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, 12.3-inch screens, and spare tire.
  • 05New Kia Sportage Urban trim costs 185,000 shekels, 5,000 less than EX trim.
  • 06Sportage Urban drops some luxury features but keeps 239 hp hybrid powertrain.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
OrganizationsKia, Telcar
PlacesIsrael, Europe

Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

WallaCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Kia Launches Picanto 1.0L Under 100,000 Shekels and Cuts Prices on EV3 and Sportage Models
MakoCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Kia Updates Models and Lowers Prices in Israel Amid Growing Competition
N12Center · Hebrew2 hours ago
Kia Updates Models and Lowers Prices in Israel Amid Growing Competition

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