Kia Malaysia has officially launched the new Rio Sedan in Malaysia. The B-segment sedan was earlier previewed during the 2015 ASEAN Auto Show with a tentative price tag of RM73,000 (on-the-road with insurance). However, the final retail price is slightly lower than the estimate at RM72,888 (OTR with insurance).
Only a sole variant is offered here, and its specifications remain unchanged from the car that was previewed earlier. Under the hood, the Rio Sedan is fitted with a 1.4 litre four-cylinder petrol engine developing 109 PS at 6,300 rpm and 137 Nm at 4,200 rpm. Power is sent to the front wheels via a four-speed automatic transmission.
As for the looks, the Rio Sedan sports the brand’s familiar tiger nose grille, new front bumper, halogen reflector headlights (with bulb-type DRLs) and 15-inch alloy wheels (with 185/55R15 tyres). Another obvious difference between the sedan and its hatchback sibling, is the addition of a tall rump, granting it a boot space of 389 litres.
Inside, you get a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio and Bluetooth controls, and a monochrome multimedia unit with MP3 and USB support linked to a six-speaker audio system. The unit features 800 MB of on-board storage for music too. The Rio Sedan also packs an impressive safety suite, with six airbags, electronic stability control, hill-start assist and all-around disc brakes as standard.
The Kia Rio Sedan is offered in a choice of four colours – Bright Silver, Signal Red, Deep Blue and Clear White. Each purchase comes with a five-year warranty (with unlimited mileage). The introduction of the Rio Sedan places it in direct competition with the Toyota Vios, Honda City and Nissan Almera, while its hatchback sibling has the Honda Jazz and Ford Fiesta to contend with. Would you consider this instead of the established models?
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments mostly praise the Kia Rio Sedan for its value, interior design, safety features like six airbags, and fuel efficiency, with some considering it a strong competitor to models like the City, Almera, and Vios. Many appreciate its safety features, such as disc brakes and hill assist, and mention that the 4-speed transmission, though seen as outdated, is reliable compared to CVT options. There are also discussions about the car’s attractive pricing and the potential for discounts. A few comments sarcastically criticize other brands like Proton and Vios for safety and value issues, while some off-topic remarks and political comments are filtered out. Overall, the sentiment is positive toward the Kia Rio Sedan as a budget-friendly, safe, and practical choice in the B-segment market.