Upcoming Kia Rio

KIA Motors, The South Korean car manufacturer has buckled upto compete with the old school car Manufacturers those have already gained a huge market in India and Indians, Kia in early 2018 teased its products to India and Romeo’s are waiting for the launch of KIA in India. Well, time is close and by the next month, in the very beginning of 2019 Kia might launch its first hatchback KIA Rio, estimated to be priced between 7 lakhs – 10 lakhs.

Rio, carrying European character is a rival to another Korean based model Hyundai I20, both look stunning and crisp, carrying strong sporty character lines and bundles of features. We are aware of the specs offering in Hyundai I20 lets check what KIA is offering.

KIA is expected to power Rio through 1.4 and 1.6-liter engine in petrol and diesel trims producing power almost same as elite I20.

Rio inspires you to show off among your friends with looks and features outside as well as inside, Front fascia of Rio looks confident with sporty front skirts, tiger nose inspired grill finished with chrome inserts, Kia badge sitting on Bonnet, Back side of Rio is similar to Hyundai I20.

KIA Rio is said to be lower, longer, and wider and the chassis frame is made of 30%more AHSS (Advanced high strength steel) providing rider more confidence by improved rigidity.

Slide Inside the cabin and Rio has black and grey combo interiors, gives a sporty feel offering you Bundle of premium features like, 3 spoke steering wheel, 7 inch entertainment touch screen system supporting Apple CarPlay, Android Auto with 6 inbuilt door speaker system, collision sensors,and parking camera, 6 airbags including curtain airbags, ABS, EBD, Hill Start Assist Control, vehicle stability like safety features, MID meter cluster carried from Hyundai I20, climate control, steering mounted controls, and smart keyless entry.

What we think:

KIA Rio offers lots of safety and comfort features as compared to I20 and is wider and longer also so it offers a good space inside,looks much better then I20 in real also price is high as compared.

For more details check US version at:
https://www.kia.com/us/en/vehicle/rio-5-door/2019