The new Rio is equipped with 1.6 liter Gamma gasoline engines (power - 123 hp, maximum torque - 155 Nm at 4, 200 rpm) and 1.4 liters (power - 107 hp, maximum torque - 135 Nm at 5000 rpm). It is very important that both engines consume A92 gasoline. Consumption in combined mode for a 1.4 engine is 5.9 l / 100 km, for a 1.6 engine - 6 l / 100 km. Both engines can work both in combination with a 5-speed manual and a 4-speed automatic transmission.
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At a training ground in Korea, the ability to ride and understand the behavior of the car was quite strictly limited in time. Nevertheless, the first impression was made.
Of course, it is hard to expect breathtaking acceleration performance from a car with a 1.4-liter engine. But overall the impression is positive. According to factory data, the Rio with a manual gearbox develops a speed of 0 to 100 km / h in a decent 11.5 seconds, and this seems to be true.
Guards at the Gyeongbokgung Imperial Palace in Seoul
Kia specialists guarded the secrets of the new Rio like an imperial guard Kia specialists guarded the secrets of the new Rio like an imperial guard
My first meeting with the new Rio turned out to be short: a kilometer in a straight line in one direction, a kilometer before a turn in the other. Short, but hot: four in the cabin, plus air conditioning working at full power - you can’t do without it in the summer in Korea, a black camouflage robe on the hood and wings, a black cloak at the back. However, in Russia no one promises a quiet life to a beginner. With such competitors!.. Indeed, among his direct rivals in the struggle for the attention of the buyer are the Volkswagen Polo sedan, Chevrolet Aveo, Hyundai Solaris, Renault Symbol.
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But back to the training ground. The combination of a MacPherson-type front suspension with an elastic beam at the rear of the Rio has proven itself in dozens of similar cars and higher class cars. The settings of the chassis, and I noticed this, are different from the settings of Solaris. Kia experts sitting in the cabin argue that the new Rio will have a more sporty behavior typical of European models. Well, imitating a permutation - Rio is doing great, the attendants nod with satisfaction. I spin the engine up to 6000 rpm, but I don’t bring it to the cut-off and, what’s nice, I note that even in this peak mode, the cabin is quite quiet and you can easily talk.
Kia T-600
Museum Kia T-600 does not give an idea of the new Rio, but testifies to the ingenuity of Kia engineers who created a three-wheeled pickup truck in the distant 60s. Museum Kia T-600 does not give an idea of the new Rio, but testifies to the ingenuity of Kia engineers who created a three-wheeled pickup truck in the distant 60s.
Another circle, and the first date with the new product, sadly, has to end. But it is clearly not the last. I am sure that the new Rio has a long life ahead, many thousands of kilometers of Russian roads and a lot of interesting and, I hope, joyful meetings with future owners and owners.
The official presentation of Kia Rio is scheduled for August 17th.
Wearing a Chosson Dynasty Guard Costume
They didn’t give a photograph of the new Rio, but the author took a photograph. They didn’t give a photograph of the new Rio, but they took a picture of the author.
Five meetings with the new Kia Rio. First meeting: “tiger smile”
Five meetings with the new Kia Rio. The second meeting: winter
