Kia has launched the new Rio at the 2017 Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS). This B-segment hatchback will surface very soon in Malaysia – Q2 is the target for Naza Kia – so while this serves as a preview of sorts, there are plenty of reasons why we shouldn’t take the Indonesia-spec car too literally.
Here, the fourth-gen Rio is powered by a 1.4 litre naturally aspirated engine with 100 PS and 133 Nm of torque. The Dual CVVT unit’s partner is a four-speed automatic transmission, and this combo is what we will also get. However, Indonesian buyers get an extra – and rather surprising – option of a six-speed manual gearbox. Both AT and MT Rios share the same trim level and kit count.
Speaking of kit, we’re used to getting Kias packed to the gills with features, so the sight of this modestly kitted new Rio takes some getting used to. It rolls on 15-inch alloys with skinny 185/65 rubber, and there’s manual air con inside, sitting below a “floating audio” head unit that was clearly designed/placed for a touchscreen.
Standard equipment include automatic halogen projector headlamps, LED daytime running lights, fog lamps, a 3.5-inch LCD screen as MID, Bluetooth, steering audio buttons and dual airbags. There’s a powered sunroof, though.
Prices here start from 250 million rupiah (RM81,484) for a CBU import, so perhaps the low levels of kit was to ensure a more competitive price. Needless to say, we need (and will get) a higher level of specification for Malaysia. Like the looks of the new Kia Rio?
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I’m not sure if it’s the fault of the photographer, but wow the new RIO sure looks uglier than the current Rio.
oi Kia,
where got manufacturer still using 4at gb..
owait lupa Perodua
Some review come out from overseas , this car can do 0-100kmh < 10secs , faster than AH BENG's VIOS & COROLLA
got better handling too.
Maybe its with a 1.6gdi engine. Kuat2 LOL.
what? 3.5-inch LCD screen??
That’s iphone 4 screen size
No use big screen if it lag like hell
Useless feedback
Better put on Android Tab / Apple iPad lots3 better
My God, are we living in the 80’S? That infotainment looks like out of Nokia 8210.
area of 6 side buttons added up is bigger than the display!
Aircon dials look like P2 controller. Dis wat happens when their designer only play play P2 games, teh tarik, nasi lemak everyday. Sack the designer!
Ahh, but they kimchi overlord. Taboleh persoals.
Finally news about the Rio. Hope their 10-30km/h on the 4spd auto is smooth…
Less sporty than the current design.
KL motorshow Bila?
Magnifique!
Why no turbo?
nice exterior but it has the ugliest head-unit
Bring the manual transmission ….
tropical climate also want sunroof…should trade it with touchscreen infotainment or better safety feature
It is called moonroof
So damn ugly man. Interior and exterior look like 90s car. 4speed auto? Hahaha, joke!
Well they got 6 speed manual instead of old 5 speed manual
Saga headlamp?
Aiyohh, why 2017 KIA Rio interior looks like late 80’s -90’s design. From the aircond vent,to the whole layout looks El Cheepo. The Audio Head Unit looks as though it just came from Ah Beng accessory shop. The 2013 RIO much more upmarket. Hope they will revised it for Malaysia market else will lose to City and Vios in terms of features.
This was my 1st choice. If arrive in this state to MY at this price point, confirm dead on arrival. 100% jump ship to jazz hybrid.
kia has always had badly design interior especially center console
Idk why Rio design getting uglier one after the other
Outdated design and cheapo. The current Rio looks much classier
Haritu review nampak cantik, dah mcm BMW 1 series, tapi kenapa dlm review yg ni nmpk buruk pulak, dah mcm saga plak..nampak low quality sgt interior..