The all-new Kia Rio is on sale in Britain today priced from £11,995, with first deliveries due next month.
The 2017 model is only available as a five-door with an evolved design over the current car; the three-door version has been ditched due to lack of demand.
Highlights of the new Rio include its higher quality and more spacious interior, improved infotainment, a new lightweight three-cylinder engine and ride and handling that are claimed to be improved over the current model.
Trim and prices
Four trim levels are available at launch, named 1, 2, 3 and a limited-run First Edition. The entry price applies to grade 1 cars, which come with air-con, front electric windows, heated and electric folding door mirrors, as well as a 3.8in display screen with Bluetooth connectivity as standard. There's also automatic lights, stability control and hill-start assist technology.
Above this, 2 models start at £13,745 and gain things such as 15in alloy wheels, a DAB radio and larger 5in screen. Rio 3s start at £16,295 and add 16in alloys, a 7in screen, rain-sensing wipers, sat-nav and Apple Carplay/Android Auto to the mix.
Top of the range at launch is the First Edition. It gets 17in alloys, a smart key entry system, stainless steel pedals, black and red faux leather upholstery and LED rear lights. Prices for this start at £17,445.
Engine and gearbox
Headlining the engine range in the new Rio is a new three-cylinder 1.0-litre turbocharged unit, which is tipped to be the best seller. It’s offered in 99bhp or 118bhp power outputs, with both engines producing the same 127lb ft of torque.
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supermanuel
Striking?
Bolida
Nice VW
Saucerer
What's the average life cycle
Clubsinger
Hmmmm.
Mini2
Over-shared?
"Work hard and be nice to people"
xanderbrown
Looks like a rebodied i20
LP in Brighton
No brand differentiation between Huyndai and Kia
superstevie
LP in Brighton wrote:
Really?? I think there is a lot of overlap in styling and marketing within VAG
xavier
LP in Brighton wrote:
You can't be serious. Have you seen the latest Škoda and SEAT models? If you think they have "styling differences", I think you need your eyes checked. And don't get me started on the interiors of all the cars in the Volkswagen group, where they pretty much have identical dashboard layouts, apart from perhaps Audi who try to be a little different.
Chris C
Kia Rio
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