The Kia Rio was last refreshed nearly two years ago, so it’s high time for a proper replacement. Our European spy photographers have shot the next-generation B-segment contender out and about, and it appears that the Rio is in for quite a bit of a makeover come next year.
Ever since its launch, the current Rio hatchback has wowed us with its stylish bean-like form, but it looks like the upcoming fourth-generation model will revert back to a more traditional two-box look. This is likely to ensure that the sedan version will feature more balanced proportions this time around, as it looks rather ungainly in its current iteration – the latter was recently launched in Malaysia.
As such, the current car’s A-pillar quarter windows are no more, and the door mirrors have moved back to the base of the A-pillars instead of being mounted on the door panels themselves. Other discernible details include what appear to be U-shaped LED daytime running lights – now in a solid strip rather than the current car’s individual diodes – along with a new design for the LED tail lights.
The upcoming Rio is expected to be based on the new Hyundai i20, so expect the Kia to feature the i20’s range of engines, including 1.0 litre Kappa T-GDI three-cylinder, 1.25 litre Kappa II four-cylinder and 1.4 litre Gamma four-cylinder petrol engines, along with 1.1 litre and 1.4 litre CRDi diesels, matched to either five- or six-speed manual transmissions or a six-speed automatic.
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the biggest problem for rio is the price
The price is quite competitive to other model of similarly spec.
As in the price is state on RM 81,888 sell in Malaysia.
All the spec their offering by Kia Malaysia is consider complete packages and most important safety. Safety is always their main concern while build all the car. indeed on Engine and gearbox are only 1.4L and 4-speed auto but i rather to took this instead of dual clutch.
Some Malaysian people will always care about the RV and reliability. And their heard Kia and Hyundai in their mind set will be “No RV one la, only can drive 2-3 year den Kong edy, as in previous Kia Ria and Kia spectra are quite troublesome from start to the end”
but think twice, you are not buying a car for investment as when the time you bought the price is drop. yea, i know some ppl will say Kia after 2 year from 70k to 30k, Toyota after 2 year from 70k will only 60k.
Wake up please, if you take car of your car fairly good. well maintain , you could be get a good price as well for Kimchi. Kia are improve in many aspect and for their price and the spec offer .I don’t think who was at the same pricing will have the safety offer by Kia.
Maintainance & spare parts are too expensive.. Buy Perodua & Toyota better..
not the engine. when u put your car together with jazz or even myvi..pricing must be right.