In our country, the Kia Rio is a model that is primarily popular due to its price / quality combination. However, in Europe, things are different, because here a completely different machine is being realized under this name. The car in the specification for the Old World was presented to the public in March 2011 at the Geneva Bridal Show, and in the fall of 2014, its updated version debuted on the stage of the Paris Motor Show.
The "European" Kia Rio is available in two body versions - a three- or five-door hatchback, but regardless of the modification it looks bright and dynamic, largely due to the current corporate identity.
The most noticeable details in the appearance of the "Korean" are large head optics encircling the narrow "mouth of a tiger", embossed bumpers and expressive embossing on the sidewalls, adding swiftness to the silhouette.
In terms of its external dimensions, the 3rd generation Rio hatchback belongs to the B-class: 4050 mm in length, 1720 mm in width and 1455 mm in height. The distance between the front and rear axles of the hatchback is 2570 mm, and its curb weight varies from 1127 to 1249 kilograms.
The interior of the "third Rio" is tailored in the "family" direction of the Korean automaker - a stylish instrument cluster with three "deep wells", a large steering wheel and an ergonomic center console, on which a 7-inch screen of the multimedia center is sheltered (in available configurations, its place is occupied by a plug or a simple radio tape recorder) and an air conditioner unit. Torpedo "flaunts" mostly hard plastics, but there are no frankly budget materials in the car.
The front seats of the "European" Kia Rio are distinguished by optimal support at the edges, soft filling and sufficient adjustment ranges. Formally, a three-seater rear sofa with maximum convenience will accept only two passengers, for whom there will be plenty of space on all fronts.
The hatchback's arsenal (regardless of the number of doors) has a modest luggage compartment that can accommodate 288 liters of luggage. The second row of seats folds in asymmetrical sections into a flat cargo area, which increases the maximum capacity to 923 liters.
Specifications. In the countries of the Old World, the third generation Kia Rio is equipped with two gasoline engines.
The base unit is a 1.25-liter unit that produces 83 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 122 Nm of torque at 4000 rpm, and is paired with a 5-speed "mechanics". Such a hatchback leaves behind the first hundred after 12.9 seconds, and its "maximum" is limited at around 168 km / h.
The most productive version is the 1.4-liter 107-horsepower, the output of which is 137 Nm, starting at 4200 rpm. There are two gearboxes for it - a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 4-range automatic gearbox. Depending on the modification, the car can accelerate to 170-183 km / h, accelerating to 100 km / h in 11-12.7 seconds (in favor of the manual transmission).
The diesel part is formed by two turbocharged engines: a 1.1-liter, developing 74 "horses" at 4000 rpm and 180 Nm of torque at 1750-2500 rpm, or a 1.4-liter with a potential of 89 horsepower and 240 Nm at a similar number of revolutions ... For heavy fuel units, only six gears are available, which helps it to reach the 100 km / h mark after 13.4-16.1 seconds and peak capabilities of 160-169 km / h.
All power plants on the third Rio in the specification for the European market meet the environmental standards "Euro-6" and are combined with the "start-stop" technology by default. Gasoline versions of the hatchback in a combined driving cycle cost 5-6.3 liters of fuel, and diesel versions require only 3.3-3.8 liters of diesel fuel.
At the heart of the "third Rio" is a front-wheel drive platform with MacPherson struts in the front axle design and a semi-independent rear suspension with a torsion beam. For better handling, the "third" Kia Rio is equipped with an electric booster, and a high level of safety is provided by disc brakes on all wheels with ABS and ESP.
Prices. In the European market, the three-door hatchback Kia Rio is priced at 10,990 euros, for the version with five doors they ask for 700 euros more.
By default, the car is equipped with six airbags, ABS and ESP, BAS and ESC systems, 15-inch steel wheels, heated and electrically operated exterior mirrors, and a central locking with remote control. Amenities such as air conditioning, audio system, power windows and even a spare wheel are offered as optional equipment.
