In December 2012, we told you that the Kia Rio will be launching this month, and Naza Kia Malaysia has now confirmed the date – January 30.
“2012 was a strong year for Kia in Malaysia with sales growing 13% to 12,309 units. For 2013, we expect our sales volume to expand by double digits and the all-new Rio will play an integral part in achieving this target,” said Datuk Hafiz Syed Abu Bakar, COO of Naza Kia.
“The all-new Rio was Kia’s best-selling model outside of Korea in 2012 with 466,826 units sold, and we are confident it will be just as successful in Malaysia,” he added.
Key features of the B-segment Rio include LED daytime running lights, sunroof, LED rear lamps, Arkamys audio system, motor-driven power steering (Hyundai and Kia’s term for EPS), electronic stability control (ESC) and six airbags. Click here to read more about the Rio’s specs from our previous post.
The hatchback is powered by a 1.4 litre MPI Gamma engine. The DOHC with CVVT unit makes 109 PS and 136 Nm of torque. Naza Kia Malaysia is keen to highlight the car’s trendy design – it has won the International Design Excellence Award in the USA and the Product Design Award at the 2012 Red Dot Design Awards in Europe.
Specs and pics can be found in our previous post.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments mostly praise the stylish design and good safety features of the Kia Rio launch, highlighting its 5-star NCAP rating and numerous airbags. Some express concerns about the 1.4L engine's power and the 4-speed automatic transmission, wishing for a 1.6L option or more gears. Others compare it to competitors like the Vios, Fiesta, and Almera, with mixed opinions on resale value, reliability, and performance. Overall, there is anticipation and cautious optimism about the car's market impact.