Kia Motors’ longer, redesigned 2011 Picanto on a stretched wheelbase will also be offered as a three-door in the UK and Europe.

Its usual drip-feed launch process means the Hyundai Motor affiliate has so far released ‘official’ photos only of the five-door but promised a sportier three-door version.

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Four new one- and 1.2-litre powerplants will be offered and petrol, LPG, bi-fuel and flex-fuel variations will be offered according to market.

The model will be launched at the Geneva show in March.