Kia will celebrate the world premiere of an enhanced Kia Rio at the 2014 Paris Motor Show this week, featuring a number of improvements to maintain the competitiveness of its global best-selling car.
If you notice, the Rio’s ‘tiger-nose grille’ has been updated including the front bumper and fog lights. Three new alloy wheel designs (available in 15-, 16- and 17-inch) refresh the Rio’s profile and a new rear bumper completes the exterior makeover. In addition, two new paint finishes; Urban Blue and Digital Yellow, will be added to the colour line-up.
The Rio’s cabin is brightened by the addition of chrome accents around the 4 dashboard air-vents, and a newly-designed centre-stack around the audio system. Range-topping models will have a new fabric trim as standard, while grey faux leather upholstery will also be available as an option.
The updated Rio will be available with a choice of 4 engines with power output ranging from 75hp to 109hp sent to the front wheels through a 5- or 6-speed manual gearbox as well as an optional 4-speed automatic transmission. All engines can come optionally equipped with Kia’s second generation ISG technology featuring automatic start/stop, better starter motor, new alternator control and low-rolling resistance tyres.
Manufactured at home in Sohari, South Korea, the enhanced Kia Rio is expected to go on sale across Europe early in 2015, with country-by-country availability to be decided locally.
