The New Kia Rio

The new Rio has officially shown to the public in early 2011 the Geneva Motor Show.

Information from the manufacturer for the model of segment B, except that the model is 5-door will be available in version 3 and 4 doors depending on the market, which will be offered.

The new model is based on increased (+ 70 mm) to 2.570 mm, thus providing more space and comfort for future passengers. Increase the volume of the body also affects the size of the luggage space is 292 liters (the hatchback version) and 390 liters respectively (in sedan version).

The exterior is increased by (+ 55 mm) in length, with (+ 15 mm) and height (+25 mm) wide, compared to the previous model.So far, information about motorcycling is scarce ... It mentions a new diesel volume 1.1 (70 hp) for Europe and 1.6 GDI (140 hp) for North America, and 1.2 GDI turbo three-cylinder engine for Europe.

Cars of the so-called. "B" segment is the most sold in Europe and for this reason their show rather pay attention. No exception, and Asian manufacturers who develop similar models for all customers of the Old Continent. These compact cars must be able to satisfy both the people imitating action heroes like Bruce Willis and the romantically minded ladies with an affinity for Jennifer Aniston, for example.

The new Kia Rio comes in Geneva 5-door

The test, which did affect the new generation Kia Rio, which according to our subjective opinion will appeal mainly to young people from the urban jungle. The model is available in six basic varieties, and currently available are four engines - two diesel and two petrol. Levels of equipment are the three, as everyone can choose for themselves the optimal ratio between price and equipment.

The presentation of the model starts from the appearance, which, as is known, is a highly subjective term. From Kia, however, have tried to give a modern look, while the car is recognizable company. For the remaining elements of the exterior can be judged from the pictures.

The interior design of the new Rio can also be called extravagant, although the overall feeling in the gym for a conventional car. The instruments are mainly concentrated to the driver and as a concept similar to those of German cars. Instrument panel is informative, but the instruments themselves are a combination of analog dials and integrated them into monochrome displays.

However, some elements of the new gym Rio are different and innovative, this is not at the expense of functionality and convenience. As for comfort, what should be emphasized, is interior space. Legroom for the driver and front passenger is enough, but more interesting is that the second row space is more than optimal, even for full-size passengers.

Impressed and luggage space. Depending on whether the second row is folded or unfolded it can vary from 288 to 923 liters. The only minus in terms of the lounge is connected to the settings of the front seats and in particular the driver. There adjustments in the vertical is less than necessary, even in the lowest position is a prerequisite for reduced visibility maneuvering in reverse.

As for motorization, we believe the optimal engine for the new Rio is a small 1.1-liter diesel engine, which impresses with an average cost of only 3.2 liters per 100 kilometers. The base 1.2-liter petrol engine is also characterized by low consumption of gasoline, while has a pretty decent dynamics. One of the merits of Rio is extremely good insulation of the hall.

In suspension found a good balance between stability and comfort, together with well soundproofed and spacious interior gives the feeling that you are in a car from a higher class. Finally we come to the price of Rio. They can be identified as particularly attractive. Of course there are cheaper alternatives, but given the quality of materials and assembly equipment itself, Kia Rio is definitely positioned at the top of the cars offered compact models.

South Korean company Kia revealed the first official pictures of the third generation model Rio. World premiere in March at the Geneva Motor Show. According to market the new model will be available in three variants of the body as a hatchback 3 or 5 doors and "Sedan" 4 door. At the beginning will only be offered the option of a 5-door, 3-door version will appear in December, a sedan in 2012.

The length of the new Rio has increased by 55 mm and up to 4295 mm, width increased by 25mm to 1720 mm and the height is reduced by 15 mm to 1455 mm. The wheelbase is now 2,570 mm, which is 70 millimeters longer than its predecessor. The volume of the trunk of a hatchback Kia Rio reached 292 liters in the sedan is a 390 l.

The next generation Kia Rio is available with six engines, starting with 1.1-liter turbocharged 70 hp, which will be available only in Europe and ending with a 1.6-liter gasoline engine with direct fuel injection and 140 hp, for the North American market. We will offer a sports version of Rio, driven by 1.2-liter turbocharged gasoline direct injection.