The Kia Rio is a five-door hatchback scheduled to go on sale in 2012. Just like other gasoline-hybrid cars, this car features idle stop and go facility.
The new Kia Rio was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. Kia has used its Optima and Sportage model design in this fourth-generation hatchback.
The entry-level car is powered by a 125-litre. petrol engine, while the high-end models sport a 14-litre. petrol engine. The new Kia Rio is designed by renowned automotive designer Peter Schreyer.
The Rio is 13ft 3in hatchback with five doors. This car is spacious enough to accommodate five passengers. Hyundai, which has manufactured Rio, will offer this hatchback in two petrol and two diesel engines models. This car features six-speed transmission and front-wheel drive.
The interior materials used in this car are refined and of top quality. This car will be powered by both diesel and petrol engine.
This new hatchback will feature a range of six fuel-efficient engines including a 11-liter. diesel engine to a 16-liter. direct injection gasoline engine. This car sports a multi-function steering wheel. Hyundai has manufactured this car and the cars manufactured by this South Korean firm are generally strong and sturdy.
The new Rio is 20mm longer, 25mm wider and 15mm lower than the model it replaces, and has a 70mm longer wheelbase. Embracing the new Kia design language of the Optima and Sportage models, the Rio gets its own small-car interpretation of the tiger nose grille and dynamic face, and inherits a high shoulder line, coupe-like roof and strong rear bumper. Kia says the Rio will be available in 10 different body colours.
The entry-level 125-litre. Kappa petrol engine produces 63kW of power and 118Nm of torque. Combined cycle fuel consumption is an impressive 48. litres/100km.
The larger petrol engine is a 14-litre. unit with 80kW and 136Nm of torque. The smallest diesel is a 11-litre. engine that produces 51kW and 162Nm. A four-speed automatic transmission will be available with the 14-litre. petrol engine.
All fourth-generation Rio models will be manufactured at Kia’s Sohari plant in South Korea, with production set to commence shortly.
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