Interesting Facts About the Kia Picanto JA
The Kia Picanto entered its third generation, known as the JA, in 2017. This redesign marked the most dramatic change in the model’s three‑generation history while continuing the city‑car legacy that began in 2004, when the Picanto (also called the Kia Morning in some markets) first appeared.
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Third Generation Launch – 2017
The JA code designates the third generation of the Kia Picanto, which was introduced in 2017 and remained in production through 2023.
Most Dramatic Redesign
Kia South Africa highlighted the JA as representing the most dramatic redesign across the Picanto’s three‑generation history, featuring heavily updated styling and specifications.
Global Naming – Kia Morning
While known worldwide as the Kia Picanto, the model is called the Kia Morning in several markets, maintaining its identity as a five‑door hatchback city car since its debut in 2004.
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