Picanto – the safest hatchback made in the Pakistani market
The KIA Picanto has certainly beefed up the importance of safety in the hatchback market, and here’s why.
When it comes to hatchbacks in Pakistan, safety is not given any priority, and most of the essential safety features are not provided. This is not the case with the Kia Picanto, as it incorporates a score of high-end safety features. These safety features make sure that the customer and their family members are safe, no matter what the circumstances. These safety features include dual airbags, ABS, ISOFIX child seats, seatbelts for everyone, and top-notch build quality. The Kia Picanto is a five-door hatchback that comes with multiple high-end luxury and safety features. As the market has evolved over time, the Pakistani customers are now aware and prioritize safety when buying a car.
Dual Airbags
Passive safety is always important, and airbags are the secondary source of such provision, right after seat belts, which are an active safety feature. Therefore, we can’t emphasize enough how pivotal airbags are in protecting passengers in untoward incidents and, thus, must be given as a standard feature in all cars. Kia has ensured that dual airbags come as standard in all Picanto variants. Dual airbags mean that there is one airbag for the driver and the other for the passenger in front. This enhances the safety of the Picanto to a great extent. Your car is a reflection of your style, but it should also ensure your safety. The Picanto does just that.
Anti-Lock Braking System
Earlier on, this segment did not believe in having proper braking systems, as hatchbacks still relied on raw braking, and manually slowing down the car in case the car lost traction and would skid. The Kia Picanto, on the other hand, is equipped with the Anti-Lock Braking System, in all its variants. This entails that the safety standards at KIA are for all its vehicles, and are not compromised in the small-low segment.
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ISOFIX Child Seats
ISOFIX child seat anchors were only available in high-end sedans, in Pakistan. KIA ensured that these features were not just available for the hi-end automobile users, but was made available to the masses, and therefore ensured this was featured in all variant of its hatchback. The ISOFIX anchors are hooks, welded onto the car’s chassis, which help in holding the child seat in place. Malpractice by many was to use seatbelts to tie the child seat onto the car seat, a reckless decision, and a safety hazard. With these anchors, you do not need to use the seatbelt to hold the child seat, as these anchors serve the purpose of firmly holding the seat in a much safer and convenient manner. In fact, Moreover, it significantly reduces the chances of your child getting hurt in an accident. A simpler, smarter, and safer practice.
Seatbelts for Everyone!
Active safety is the first step towards taking precautions in case a vehicle meets with an accident. Seatbelts are this medium of ensuring safety and, therefore, must not be compromised. The Kia Picanto is packed with not only seatbelts for the driver and the front passenger, but it also has three seatbelts for the rear passengers. Therefore, there are a total of five seatbelts provided as a standard feature in the Kia Picanto. This further enhances the overall safety standing of the Picanto by ensuring active safety options are provided via a seatbelt for every passenger of the car.
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Top-Notch Build Quality
A car may be harnessed with the best safety features, but all of those would go in vain if the car is not sturdy enough and equipped with a chassis that can withstand pressure from either side. Therefore, the build quality of a car also counts in ensuring the safety of its passengers. The Kia Picanto has built quality that is unparalleled to any of its rivals or any hatchback, that is made in Pakistan. This stems from Kia’s firm belief in ensuring that it provides the best to its customers, both internationally and locally. Therefore, the high-strength and reinforced chassis of the Picanto not only improves the safety of the vehicle but also enhances the stability and handling of the same.
All these safety features are a testament to the high priority Kia attaches to the safety of its customers and the Picanto is a clear example of how they’ve ensured such features are provided across the board, in the hatchback segment. This exalts the Picanto amongst other offerings in the market. Therefore, Kia has certainly raised the bar of what safety, where previously the manufacturers ignored the importance of safety specs in the hatchbacks. With the rising competition in the auto industry, this Korean player has taken a big step in protecting consumers’ lives and has shown the Pakistani market that safety should not be compromised at any cost. Kudos to that!
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