The designers of the new Rio had to try hard to maintain the style and stay at the height of technological solutions, while maintaining their position in the budget segment.
Rio interior
Rio interior Rio interior
I get in the car. No, not at all cramped, although I had to shift the chair back, of course. It is still possible to raise or lower the seat using a pump-type mechanism. The steering wheel height adjustment range is 40 mm.
The new Rio is equipped with two types of dashboards - standard or Supervision. Before me is Supervision, familiar from other Kia models in older trim levels. It has a well-readable dot-matrix LCD screen connected to the on-board computer.
The temperature in the cabin is supported by air conditioning or more expensive climate control - this again depends on the configuration. The audio system, which includes a radio, an MP3 CD player, has four speakers in the standard version, and two more high-frequency speakers are added to the more expensive one. If you wish, you can treat yourself to such equipment as Smart Key (keyless door opening and engine start / stop button), Bluetooth with voice support, rear parking radar.
Now a few words about active safety systems, of which there are many in the new Rio. The car is equipped with ABS and EBD, which distributes the braking force depending on the conditions and number of passengers, the Electronic Stability Program (ESC), which makes it easier to stay on a given trajectory in difficult situations. And the ESS system automatically turns on the flashing mode for brake and emergency lights when ABS or ESC is triggered, warning the next drivers from the back to a sudden slowdown or a possible emergency stop of your car. In emergency situations, front airbags will come to the rescue of the driver and passenger. The degree of safety can be improved by paying for the side airbags and curtains provided for by the design of the car.
Shin Myung-Ki, Executive Vice President, Quality Department, Hyundai Motor Group
Shin Myung Ki, Executive Vice President, Quality Department, Hyundai Motor Group: “This car was prepared for Russia taking into account the preferences and needs of Russian customers. We immediately decided to create Rio on the same platform as Solaris. Two different teams worked on appearance and on special characteristics. “Shin Myung Ki, Executive Vice President, Quality Department, Hyundai Motor Group:“This car was prepared for Russia taking into account the preferences and needs of Russian customers. We immediately decided to create Rio on the same platform as Solaris. “Two different teams worked on appearance and on special characteristics.”
It seems that the new Rio has received the entire gentleman's set of high-tech equipment, and even a little more than that. The only question is what exactly and how much will it cost? But no one will give an answer to it until the car appears in dealerships. I suggest next time to talk about the quality and warranty that Kia provides.
New Kia Rio
Price of the new Kia Rio: While the company's marketers are flirting, they are selling Hyundai Solaris on the Russian market for 400, 000 - 640, 000. I bet Rio will cost the same. Price of the new Kia Rio: While the company's marketers are flirting, they are selling Hyundai Solaris on the Russian market for 400, 000 - 640, 000. I bet Rio will cost the same.
