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For the fourth generation of the Rio, Kia has outdone itself to such an extent that the subcompact segment should take notice. Before it makes its debut at the Paris Motor Show, the all-new Kia Rio comes into the spotlight in a new set of real-life pics.
When the South Korean manufacturer had published the first pics of the Rio, the set contained overly-photoshopped photographs, which don’t do justice to how good-looking the Rio actually is. And for what it’s worth, real-life sunlight reflection in a vehicle’s paint can never be recreated in Photoshop.
Slated to go on sale in the first quarter of 2017, the fourth-generation Kia Rio is a progressive visual affair, an evolutionary step instead of an all-new design language. This can be best seen at the Rio’s front, where the tiger-nose grille is now much thinner than before. Also, the grille emphasizes width because it runs across the front, from headlight to headlight. Other than the Sorento-inspired taillights, the Rio’s rear is designed to provide good rear visibility.
Once you step inside, the Rio will surprise you with how clean-cut and straightforward the cabin is. Don’t, however, think that it’s as spartan as a prison cell. The driver-focused design, floating human-machine interface available with a touchscreen infotainment system, the availability of a heated steering wheel, there are a lot of things to make one go “wow” about the Rio.
It also happens to be quite a spacious car for its segment. Standing 15 millimeters longer than before and boasting a longer wheelbase than the model it replaces, the new Rio can be summed up as much better packaging. Furthermore, the best-selling model for Kia claims best-in-class headroom.
Last, but not least, the oily bits. For every buyer out there, the 2017 Kia Rio has an engine-transmission combo for them all. On the cog-swapping front, there are two manuals (five- and six-speed units) plus a four-speed automatic tranny for higher output mills. Speaking of engines, the range consists of two turbo diesels (1.4 liters with 70 or 90 PS) and four gasoline units (1.0 turbos with 100 or 120 PS, 1.25-liter MPI with 84 PS, 1.4-liter MPI with 100 PS).
For more information on the 2017 Kia Rio, check the following release.
Slated to go on sale in the first quarter of 2017, the fourth-generation Kia Rio is a progressive visual affair, an evolutionary step instead of an all-new design language. This can be best seen at the Rio’s front, where the tiger-nose grille is now much thinner than before. Also, the grille emphasizes width because it runs across the front, from headlight to headlight. Other than the Sorento-inspired taillights, the Rio’s rear is designed to provide good rear visibility.
Once you step inside, the Rio will surprise you with how clean-cut and straightforward the cabin is. Don’t, however, think that it’s as spartan as a prison cell. The driver-focused design, floating human-machine interface available with a touchscreen infotainment system, the availability of a heated steering wheel, there are a lot of things to make one go “wow” about the Rio.
It also happens to be quite a spacious car for its segment. Standing 15 millimeters longer than before and boasting a longer wheelbase than the model it replaces, the new Rio can be summed up as much better packaging. Furthermore, the best-selling model for Kia claims best-in-class headroom.
Last, but not least, the oily bits. For every buyer out there, the 2017 Kia Rio has an engine-transmission combo for them all. On the cog-swapping front, there are two manuals (five- and six-speed units) plus a four-speed automatic tranny for higher output mills. Speaking of engines, the range consists of two turbo diesels (1.4 liters with 70 or 90 PS) and four gasoline units (1.0 turbos with 100 or 120 PS, 1.25-liter MPI with 84 PS, 1.4-liter MPI with 100 PS).
For more information on the 2017 Kia Rio, check the following release.
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