Kia Launches Picanto 1.0L Under 100,000 Shekels and Cuts Prices on EV3 and Sportage Models
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Mako · Jun 30, 2026
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.
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