 | Kia Picanto 1.0
Predom 126 E |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Kia Picanto 1.0 with a Predom 126 E with an actual weight of 680 kg is a match suitable for most journeys, sometimes with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Kia is in general moderate but for your use maybe sufficient. And also the weight of the Predom with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
138
71
Mountains
Risk of snaking
107
250
Weight ratio: 58% (69% of kerbweight)
680 kg
1182 kg
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| Kia Picanto 1.0
Predom 126 E | |
Actual Weights
- Predom 126 E: 680 kg.
- Kia Picanto 1.0: 1182 kg.
- Noseweight: 50 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 58%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally sufficient on flat roads (performance score to compare 138 points).
- Speeds of 61 mph (98 km/h) to 68 mph (109 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only very moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 71 points).
- Slightly higher revs (3600 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 32.7 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 107 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads but the performance is not that great. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 10%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
- A speed of 49 mph (79 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Kia is sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
- If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, a B driving license is enough.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 58%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 69%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 35 - 50 kg.
- Towball limit is 28 kg (Check this on the type plate of your towbar!)
- Stability and safety score to compare is 250 points.
If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.
Conclusion
- Performance is moderate but for your use maybe sufficient.
- Safe driving is possible.
- It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations.
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.
Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.
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