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In the subcompact class, the Kia Rio is often underestimated for what it is. But from the looks of the next-generation model in these sketches, the tide will finally turn to the Kia Rio’s favor.
Internally referred to as YB, the fourth generation of the Kia Rio will make its first public outing at the Paris Motor Show, which is slated to open its doors to the media on September 29. Also known as the Kia Pride or Kia K2 in various places, the all-new Rio is a boastful little car.
Here’s an excerpt from an ambiguous release from the South Korean automotive juggernaut: “The all-new Rio will offer buyers class-leading practicality and safety technology, the latest connectivity features, and more assured and engaging ride and handling characteristics.” By "class-leading practicality," I believe that Kia wants to tell us that the Rio’s trunk will be big or that the longer wheelbase will offer best-in-segment rear legroom.
The official renderings sourced by Kia Motors Corporation are aligned with the immeasurable amount of spy photographs we have with the 2017 Kia Rio (YB). Ignoring the gigantic wheels and tires combo, the renderings emphasize on clean lines, smooth surfacing, and the uprightness of the C-pillar. The front and rear overhangs are longer as well. Last, but not least, the side mirrors are no longer attached below the windows, but at the A-pillars.
Slated to enter production at the end of 2016, the 2017 Kia Rio is expected to be offered with the 1.6-liter GDI engine, as well as the 1.0 T-GDI from the Hyundai i20. Hearsay suggests a 1.4-liter T-GDI four-banger powerplant is also in the offing, but nothing's official at the time of writing this article.
In calendar year 2015, the Kia Rio sold more than 473,000 units around the world. Furthermore, the South Korean automaker mentions that the Rio is its best-selling model. With the advent of the 2017 Kia Rio, the all-new subcompact car will help keep the status quo alive and well.
Here’s an excerpt from an ambiguous release from the South Korean automotive juggernaut: “The all-new Rio will offer buyers class-leading practicality and safety technology, the latest connectivity features, and more assured and engaging ride and handling characteristics.” By "class-leading practicality," I believe that Kia wants to tell us that the Rio’s trunk will be big or that the longer wheelbase will offer best-in-segment rear legroom.
The official renderings sourced by Kia Motors Corporation are aligned with the immeasurable amount of spy photographs we have with the 2017 Kia Rio (YB). Ignoring the gigantic wheels and tires combo, the renderings emphasize on clean lines, smooth surfacing, and the uprightness of the C-pillar. The front and rear overhangs are longer as well. Last, but not least, the side mirrors are no longer attached below the windows, but at the A-pillars.
Slated to enter production at the end of 2016, the 2017 Kia Rio is expected to be offered with the 1.6-liter GDI engine, as well as the 1.0 T-GDI from the Hyundai i20. Hearsay suggests a 1.4-liter T-GDI four-banger powerplant is also in the offing, but nothing's official at the time of writing this article.
In calendar year 2015, the Kia Rio sold more than 473,000 units around the world. Furthermore, the South Korean automaker mentions that the Rio is its best-selling model. With the advent of the 2017 Kia Rio, the all-new subcompact car will help keep the status quo alive and well.
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