Kia 2012 Rio
Kia has solely announced 5-door pricing - the remainder of the vary arrives early next year. The entry-level S has the 1.4-litre petrol engine and 6-speed manual for $sixteen,290 - up from $14,990 for the out-going entry-level model; the Si gets the 1.half dozen-litre direct-injection engine at $eighteen,990 for the manual, increased from the $16,840 pricetag on the out-going model. The vary-topper SLi starts from $19,990 for the manual; automatic buyers will pay an additional $200zero - the S gets a four-speed auto but the Si and SLi run the in-house six speed auto transmission.
Customary Rio fare includes Bluetooth phone and audio link, USB and auxiliary plug jacks, steering wheel controls for phone and audio, power-adjustable exterior mirrors, a trip laptop, air conditioning, power windows and reach'n'rake adjustable steering.
The Si gets half dozen speakers, a leather steering wheel, cruise management and 16in alloy wheels; the SLi sits on 17in alloys, LED running lights and tail-lights, automatic headlights, cornering lamps and larger brakes.
TECHNOLOGY
The one.six-litre petrol engine gets direct fuel injection and variable-valve system to convey the Si and SLi 103kW and 167Nm (up from 82kW and 145Nm); the entry-S model gets the one.four-litrefuel-injected four-cylinder engine offering 79kW and 135Nm - up 9kW and 10Nm.
STYLE
The lightweight automotive's debut marks the completion of the brand's design makeover underneath design chief Peter Schreyer, with the new Kia face, a sturdy stance and sensible proportions. The Rio's footprint has grown by 20mm in length, 25mm in width but with a 15mm lower roofline and a wheelbase extension of 70mm.
SAFETY
The Rio range gets six airbags, anti-lock brakes with brakeforce distribution, stability control, a hillstart assistant and emergency brake-assist all as standard - Kia says its expecting a five-star NCAP rating.
DRIVING
Rain marred our first stint within the five-door Rio Si six-speed manual, that sits on 16in alloy wheels with Kuhmo tyres (and a full size spare), the Rio coped well with the wet and rough hills roads. The 1st leg (on town and country roads) returned 8l/100km on the short hop from Adelaide to Tanunda.
The very little five-door is well-planted, with acceptable body management and a ride that is perhaps simply a very little too firm - however there is just enough compliance to accommodate nastier bumps. The forty four per cent stiffer front 22mm-diameter stabiliser bar and therefore the unique damper for Australia has done the work nicely when it involves composure and turning into corners, but some driving it daily within the suburbs would possibly like a bit a lot of comfort.
The boot could be a good-size for the class and does not suffer for the proper spare tyre. The cabin area is similarly smart, permitting me to take a seat behind myself (so to speak. The six-speed manual isn't without its charms, while the six-speed automatic is tuned for economy and desires a massive prod to kick down - it finished the return drive showing 9.1 l/100km. The SLi's ride quality suffered with the accelerate to the 17in alloy wheels - equipped with 45-profile Continental tyres - which transmitted more of the smaller choppy bumps than would be ideal.
Kia 2012 RioCustomary Rio fare includes Bluetooth phone and audio link, USB and auxiliary plug jacks, steering wheel controls for phone and audio, power-adjustable exterior mirrors, a trip laptop, air conditioning, power windows and reach'n'rake adjustable steering.
The Si gets half dozen speakers, a leather steering wheel, cruise management and 16in alloy wheels; the SLi sits on 17in alloys, LED running lights and tail-lights, automatic headlights, cornering lamps and larger brakes.
TECHNOLOGY
The one.six-litre petrol engine gets direct fuel injection and variable-valve system to convey the Si and SLi 103kW and 167Nm (up from 82kW and 145Nm); the entry-S model gets the one.four-litrefuel-injected four-cylinder engine offering 79kW and 135Nm - up 9kW and 10Nm.
STYLE
The lightweight automotive's debut marks the completion of the brand's design makeover underneath design chief Peter Schreyer, with the new Kia face, a sturdy stance and sensible proportions. The Rio's footprint has grown by 20mm in length, 25mm in width but with a 15mm lower roofline and a wheelbase extension of 70mm.
SAFETY
The Rio range gets six airbags, anti-lock brakes with brakeforce distribution, stability control, a hillstart assistant and emergency brake-assist all as standard - Kia says its expecting a five-star NCAP rating.
DRIVING
Rain marred our first stint within the five-door Rio Si six-speed manual, that sits on 16in alloy wheels with Kuhmo tyres (and a full size spare), the Rio coped well with the wet and rough hills roads. The 1st leg (on town and country roads) returned 8l/100km on the short hop from Adelaide to Tanunda.
The very little five-door is well-planted, with acceptable body management and a ride that is perhaps simply a very little too firm - however there is just enough compliance to accommodate nastier bumps. The forty four per cent stiffer front 22mm-diameter stabiliser bar and therefore the unique damper for Australia has done the work nicely when it involves composure and turning into corners, but some driving it daily within the suburbs would possibly like a bit a lot of comfort.
The boot could be a good-size for the class and does not suffer for the proper spare tyre. The cabin area is similarly smart, permitting me to take a seat behind myself (so to speak. The six-speed manual isn't without its charms, while the six-speed automatic is tuned for economy and desires a massive prod to kick down - it finished the return drive showing 9.1 l/100km. The SLi's ride quality suffered with the accelerate to the 17in alloy wheels - equipped with 45-profile Continental tyres - which transmitted more of the smaller choppy bumps than would be ideal.
Kia 2012 Rio
Kia 2012 Rio
Kia 2012 Rio
Kia 2012 Rio
Kia 2012 Rio
Kia 2012 Rio
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