Picanto II TA · 2011–2017

Kia Picanto 1.0 Picanto II TA · 69 hp (2011 to 2017)

The Kia Picanto 1.0 of the Picanto II TA generation uses the G3LA 1.0 petrol engine with 69 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 69 PS / 51 kW
Displacement: 998 cm³
Cylinders: 3
Engine code: G3LA 1.0
Period covered: 2011–2017
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Manual · 5 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

69 hp (51 kW), front-wheel drive, 5-speed manual. Built from 2011 to 2017.

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In the range

It is the entry-level petrol version of this generation. The G3LA 1.0 engine is also fitted to: Hyundai i10 (i10 II), Hyundai i10 (i10 III), Kia Picanto (Picanto III JA).

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

15 000 km

12 months

API SN/SP / ILSAC GF-5/GF-6 / ACEA C2/C3 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

Source [1]

Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Kia Picanto 1.0 Picanto II TA?

The G3LA 1.0 petrol engine (998 cc), 69 hp (51 kW).

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Which oil for the Kia Picanto 1.0?

A API SN/SP / ILSAC GF-5/GF-6 / ACEA C2/C3-approved oil suited to the G3LA 1.0 engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026