Kia Faces Uncertain Future for Popular Picanto Model. As the European Union tightens its grip on emissions regulations, Kia is facing a daunting ultimatum: either significantly revamp its popular Picanto model to meet the upcoming electric vehicle (EV) requirements or risk axing the beloved supermini by 2030. The EU's ambitious plan to ban internal combustion engines by 2035 has sent shockwaves through the automotive industry, with many manufacturers scrambling to adapt to the new landscape. With the Picanto being one of Kia's most affordable and accessible models, its potential demise could have significant implications for the brand's market share and consumer choices.
Kia will be forced to axe Picanto by 2030 if EV rules are not changed Yahoo Autos
