A new generation of the bestseller in an even more stylish body

Kia Rio is one of the most popular cars in the domestic market. For the past five years, the Korean model has traditionally been in the top five and even the top three in sales of passenger vehicles. A new version retained all the advantages that made the sedan a bestseller, and added to them a number of new ones, including a modern, even more attractive exterior design.

• Rear-view mirrors, painted in body color, with an electric adjustment mechanism, heated and built-in turn signal repeaters
• Alloy wheel disks 15" with 185/65R15 tires or 16" with 195/55R16 tires
• Projection type headlights (lensed) with cornering light and LED daytime running lights (LED DRL)
• Front fog lights and LED rear lights
• Radiator grille in high-gloss chrome finish + Exterior door handles in chrome finish

The new version is available in seven body colors: red, white, grey, silver, black, blue or orange. And there are six trim levels: Classic, Classic Audio, Comfort, Luxe, Prestige and Premium. Remember - no matter which option you choose, you will get a great car anyway!

Adaptation to Russian roads and climate

One of the main reasons for the colossal success of the car in our country is the deep adaptation that has undergone this model before setting off to conquer the expanses of Russia. So, all suspension mechanisms have been carefully tuned. It uses shock absorbers with progressive stiffness. They allow you to comfortably move on roads of any quality. The suspension gently and resiliently works out all the bumps, and you just have to enjoy the ride.

• Front and rear mudguards and plastic protection crankcase + Treatment of the body and bottom of the car with an anti-corrosion coating
• Extended battery (60 Ah)
• Increased ground clearance (160 mm)
• Extended headlight bulb life (up to 1500 hours)
• Enlarged washer fluid reservoir (4.6 l)

The power units of the car are also great for Russia. In addition to the time-tested 1.6-liter Gamma engine with 123 hp. now the all-new 1.4-liter Kappa engine with 100 hp has been added. Both units provide excellent dynamics and economy. Transmission - six-speed automatic or manual.

Top class security

In a series of independent crash tests by Euro NCAP, the sedan was awarded the highest rating of five stars with the following categories: driver or adult passenger - 92%, child passenger - 84%, pedestrian - 46%, safety devices - 86%. In its class, the Korean model outperformed the vast majority of competitors, including Nissan Micra, Citroen C3, Suzuki Swift, MINI Clubman, Suzuki Vitara, Mazda 2 and Hyundai i20.

• Front and side airbags for the driver and front passenger, full-length curtain airbags + ISOFIX system for attaching child seats
• anti-lock brake system(ABS) - prevents the wheels from locking when slipping, which allows you to maintain control of the car and avoid skidding + Front disc brakes
• System exchange rate stability(ESC) - Prevents skidding by wheel torque control + Hill Start Assist (HAC) - Prevents vehicle from rolling back when starting uphill
• Integrated system active management(VSM) - counteracts erroneous actions of the driver, which can lead to an emergency
• Warning system emergency braking(ESS) - with the help of frequent blinking of the rear turn signals, it notifies drivers following you of a dangerous situation on the road, which helps to avoid an accident

In addition to such a wide application of the most modern electronic systems safety, the protection of passengers will be taken care of by an ultra-reliable body with programmed deformation zones. More than half of its construction is made of high-strength AHSS grade steel.

Unlike the second generation Solaris, the new Kia model Rio 2017 model year(photo) first debuted with a 5-door hatchback at the international motor show in France in September last year, and only then the release date of the sedan is the November auto show in Guangzhou, China. It is easy to understand the motivation, because the Kia Rio 2017 in a new body (photo) of the configuration and prices will traditionally differ from the related Solaris with an eye to greater premium. That is why the debut of the new model will take place in Europe, and not in Asia. The main acquisitions of the basic configuration for the initial price should be recognized as improved finishing materials and enhanced sound insulation, and for an extra charge they will offer a modern multimedia system with supports android features Auto and Apple CarPlay. For changes in technical specifications The new Kia Rio 2017 model includes the appearance of a charged 180-horsepower version with the GT index and a pseudo-crossover modification with increased ground clearance and a plastic body kit.

The Korean novelty Kia Rio 2017 with a new body has a release date (sales start) in Russia scheduled for mid-2017, and the initial price of the new model will not exceed 550 thousand rubles, taking into account a special offer from official Kia dealers in Moscow. Basic Comfort package will include: power windows front and rear, heated mirrors with electric adjustments, on-board computer, central locking with remote control, power steering adjustment and driver's seat in height. Active and passive safety represented by frontal pillows and a stabilization system. For an additional price Kia Rio The 2017 model year will offer several trim levels that differ in basic equipment. The mid-packed versions will include: aluminum wheels, air conditioning, an audio system with MP3, fog lights and heated seats. The flagship equipment will offer: climate control, parking sensors, engine start with a button and a multimedia system with a rear view camera.

New body

The main virtue of the new Kia Rio 2017 body (photo) is the wheelbase increased by 30 mm, which is now 2600 mm, which will have a beneficial effect on passenger legroom back row. Rest dimensions changed to 4380 (+5) x 1730 (+30) x 1460 mm. With a constant height, an increase in length and width gives the appearance additional swiftness. In addition, while maintaining the continuity of generations, the new Kia body The Rio 2017 features a redesigned grille, bumpers and headlights that work to elevate the model's status and give it additional solidity. In the cabin, a similar picture is observed: improved finishing materials and smaller gaps, complemented by enhanced sound insulation and a widescreen touch screen, will create a feeling of a car of a class above.

release date

Due to the fact that our market for the new model is one of the priorities, the release date of Kia Rio 2017 in Russia, as well as the announcement of configurations and prices, will not be long in coming after the official premiere in China, scheduled for November this year. The model with a new body will be paired with the second-generation Solaris soplatform, the start of sales of which starts a few months earlier. The release of the Kia Rio 2017 model year in Russia can be considered a landmark event, because with the exception of Solaris, there are simply no completely new models in this segment at the moment. Such a circumstance will invariably lead the already popular model to the leaders of its class along with Hyundai, especially since prices, as before, will remain at the most attractive level.

Specifications

In the Russian specification, technical Kia specifications Rio 2017 will imply the presence of upgraded gasoline atmospheric engines of 1.4 and 1.6 liters with a capacity of 107 and 123 hp. respectively. Thanks to a higher proportion of high-strength steels, the model with a new body will be slightly lighter, which at the same time will improve acceleration dynamics and economy. Instead of the obsolete 4-speed automatic offered on the initial Kia Rio 1.4 for a surcharge, the specifications will now read automatic transmission with 6 steps, as in trim levels with a 1.6-liter engine. The basic version with mechanics and a 1.4-liter engine will spend 11.3 seconds on acceleration to hundreds, and average consumption fuel will be 5.5 liters per 100 km. Max speed– 190 km/h.*

* Prices for KIA products. The price information contained on the website is for informational purposes only. The indicated prices may differ from the actual prices of authorized KIA dealers. For detailed information on current prices for KIA products, please contact authorized KIA dealers. The purchase of any KIA product is carried out in accordance with the terms of an individual sales agreement.

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* Acceleration time data obtained under reference conditions using special measuring equipment using reference fuel. real time acceleration may differ due to the influence of various objective and subjective factors: humidity, ambient air pressure and temperature, fractional composition of the fuel used, terrain, road surface characteristics, wind direction and speed, precipitation, tire pressure, as well as their dimensions, brands and model, weight of the transported cargo (including the driver and passengers) and driving skills. Due to differences in vehicle configurations and requirements for different markets, model specifications may differ from those indicated above. Kia reserves the right to make design and equipment changes without prior notice.

** Fuel consumption data obtained under standardized conditions using special measuring equipment. Real consumption fuel may differ due to the influence of various objective and subjective factors: humidity, pressure and temperature of the ambient air, fractional composition of the fuel used, terrain, road surface characteristics, vehicle speed, wind direction and speed, precipitation, tire pressure and their dimensions, brand and model, weight of the transported cargo (including the driver and passengers) and driving style (frequency and intensity of longitudinal and lateral accelerations, average speed).

*** Maximum benefit up to 57,000 rubles. is possible when buying new KIA Rio cars of 2018 release from, hereinafter referred to as the goods, and is formed from the benefits: 1) 20,000 rubles. - on Trade-in program; 2) 37,000 rubles - under the "Package Plus" promotion. The offer is limited, is for informational purposes, is not a public offer (Article 437 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation), is valid from 12/01/2018 to 01/31/2019.
Specify details by phone hotline 8-800-301-08-80 (toll-free within the Russian Federation), on www.kia.ru and in KIA dealer showrooms.

I'm a happy person. Because one of the first (with the factory index FB), the assembly of which has just begun at the plant in St. Petersburg. For the sake of this, I had to fly to St. Petersburg and put up with the fact that so far only camouflaged cars are allowed to drive on public roads.

It is unlikely that my assessments can be taken as the ultimate truth. I rode nothing at all, the new cars were from a pre-production batch (one with a mileage of about 50 thousand kilometers), and the camouflage, in addition to hiding the contours of the body, also creates a noticeable noise background on high speed. Nevertheless, there are some observations - all the more so that we managed to jump from to a new one and back.

Has the character changed?

So, the main question is: has the character of the new Rio changed? The answer is unequivocal: yes! Reconfigured electric power steering, new geometry of the front suspension (in particular, the angle of inclination of the axis of rotation of the wheel is increased by half a degree) and modernized rear suspension, in which the shock absorbers stood almost vertically, did their job. If the old Rio rides just with dignity, then the new one has a lively thing that will clearly please active drivers. The beginner feels better “on the steering wheel”, more confidently holds the high-speed straight line and is more willing to rebuild after the turns of the steering wheel. Damn it, there have never been such revelations for inexpensive Kia before!

But I will not overpraise, because not everything is clear. Firstly, it seemed to me that in the extreme corners Rio is too willing to fall into a skid, noticeably squatting on a loaded rear wheel. But this has yet to be retested on commercial vehicles. In addition, three more people from the factory were traveling with me, so the load was noticeable.

You have to pay for excitement, and you know what - smoothness. The new Rio is slightly stiffer, the steering wheel has a slight itch (its echoes are also noticeable on the pedals), the noise level from the road has slightly increased. Is it bad? Decide for yourself. For me, a better understanding with the car is more important than a slight loss in comfort.

And it's good that the 6-speed automatic was reconfigured. The Koreans say that this is a new generation box, although it is more correct to talk about modernization. On the old Rio 1.6, with more or less active driving, the gas pedal has only two positions: either the entire working stroke, when practically nothing happens, or the “almost to the floor” position, when the machine suddenly wakes up and convulsively tucks downshift. Nervous, tattered ride. And on new car this dependence is more linear: pressed - accelerated. I pressed harder - the box went one step lower, the car went even faster. More convenient, clearer, more comfortable and ultimately safer.

If we are already talking about units, it's time to recall that the new Rio is practically the twin brother of Solaris. Therefore, the engines are the same: 1.4 liters (100 hp and 132 N∙m) and 1.6 liters (123 hp and 156 N∙m). Both motors will be combined with a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic. My choice - 1.6 with a "handle": a great pair!

Factory people assure that the car has noticeably increased in size, but this is not entirely true. Who will notice an increase of 23 mm in length? It can be reached with other bumpers. By the way, Rio is shorter than the new Solaris by 5 mm, although technically the cars are extremely similar. Why? I'm talking about bumpers.

The wheelbase has grown by 30 mm - up to 2600 mm. Now this is more serious. But here it is necessary to return again to Solaris, which has the same wheelbase - and how could it be different if the “cart” is the same?

Claimed clearance - decent for this class 160 mm. I did not check it, because the cars that were at my disposal were unprotected engine compartment, and it is she who, as a rule, determines the lowest point. Here we take a commodity car a little later and deal with this issue in detail.

Of the other important decisions for our motorists, I will note the increased to 50 liters (+7 l) fuel tank. The washer reservoir has also become more capacious: before it was 4-liter, and now its volume is 4.6 liters. This is a small victory, but why was it not immediately brought to 5 liters so that the contents of a standard canister could fit into the tank?

AT engine compartment everything is organized extremely neatly and thoughtfully: easy access to battery, to the washer fluid reservoir neck and to the oil plug. Even the bulbs in the headlights are convenient to change - I checked.

Especially for Russia

Did you notice that I didn't say a word about the design? There will be a lot of disputes (some will like it, others will not), and I do not want to act as an arbitrator. Let me just say that all the spy photos that have flashed so far on the Internet can be forgotten: front bumper our car has its own - it turned out such a combination Chinese sedan Kia K2 with bumpers from the European hatchback Rio. Although this is not a completely accurate description! Our Rio is designed specifically for Russian market, and many components and individual parts were brought to our requirements. If the brake disc has similar dimensions but different specifications, is it the same part? As an engineer, my answer is no.

Live Rio looks more interesting than in the photographs. The decision to visually combine the taillights seems to me extremely successful. Yes, and "boomerangs" in the bumpers are quite appropriate. And the interior is really good! The new Rio blurs the line between B and C class cars: the quality of the finish will be envied by others expensive cars. And it's good that the Koreans finally left the dubious Asian lines: moderate European rigor suits the car.

Although it was not without oddities. For example, the Koreans sacredly keep the custom of placing “pullers” of the gas tank hatch and trunk locks at the driver’s feet. Come on, there must be something family.

Rio equipment is rich. It is clear that there are airbags, a dynamic stabilization system, air conditioning (or climate control), power windows, heated exterior mirrors, two-stage rear seat heating, a tire pressure monitoring system and ERA-GLONASS. But that is not all. Rio can be equipped with a multimedia system with a 7-inch screen that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (navigation builds routes based on traffic jams), there is a rear-view camera and even cornering side lights. And among the special chips is a leather interior, which is not available. It is clear that this is the so-called eco-leather (we simply call it leatherette), but some will want this. I prefer fabric seats- they are more comfortable and pleasant even in the heat, even in the cold.

What is the price?

At the beginning of my story, I apparently got excited about the "main question." Intelligible handling is great, but not everyone is touched by it for the living. But the price is of interest to everyone. And there is still a lot of uncertainty on this issue.

The Koreans say that sales will begin in the third quarter of this year. And the third quarter - here it is, knocking on the door. July? August? September? So far, silent, although August looks like the most likely solution. (In the press release, which the Russian representative office of Kia distributed on June 23 at 13:00, August was confirmed. - Note. ed.) Not a word about prices. But you don't have to be a visionary to predict with 99.9% accuracy what Rio price not far away from Solaris, prices for which range from 625 thousand rubles to a million with a small tail, if we consider a fully packed car.

Will there be a crossover?

And a few more words for those who drive crossovers or still only dream of all-wheel drive. All the talk about small crossover Kia we can safely turn it off - we will not have one in the near future. A facelifted Creta with Kia emblems will only damage the brand, as everyone will perceive such a car as a secondary one. And it’s not a fact that now in our market there is a place for two identical crossovers: you can sell Creta in large quantities, but two identical cars will not find twice as many customers - internal cannibalism is inevitable, which the Koreans do not want.

The trunk lid still opens from the passenger compartment - with a floor "twitch". On expensive versions, contactless access is provided: you need to stand in the immediate vicinity of the trunk with the key in your pocket for a few seconds - and the “casket” will open. The trunk lid still opens from the passenger compartment - with a floor "twitch". On expensive versions, contactless access is provided: you need to stand in the immediate vicinity of the trunk with the key in your pocket for a few seconds - and the “casket” will open.

Moreover, the capacity of the plant is limited - it is already working to its fullest: five days a week, three shifts. This is the most efficient auto production in the country, but its capacities have been almost completely selected. Kia can only make about 100,000 cars a year here - and the question is how to distribute this volume between different models. It is economically unprofitable to produce two completely different cars in this situation.

Do you understand what I mean? In addition to the sedan, in a few months the Rio hatchback will appear on the conveyor, which, if everything goes according to plan, will be offered in a raised “crossover” version. Together, the sedan and hatchback will select the entire production quota. What next…

Then everything will depend on you, dear readers. You are not only readers, but also buyers! If in the foreseeable future, along with the growth of the market (and there has been one), sales of Kia cars in Russia will rise to at least 200 thousand a year, the Koreans will have a serious reason to think about building a new plant, since there is a site near the existing Hyundai enterprise - it was provided initially . Go ahead. Maybe the new Rio will help.

In 2017 domestic market shocked the release of two new models of popular Kia brands and Hyundai. Rio and Solaris have earned the love of many motorists because of their relatively low cost, good equipment and excellent driving performance.

Kia Rio, starting from the first series, won fame and systematically consolidated its position as a solid vehicle B class, but Rio 2017 is a different car that has undergone many changes and is as close as possible to the C class.

New body in 2017 model

In pursuit of improving many characteristics, the engineers of the new Kia Rio 2017 lengthened the car by three centimeters and increased it wheelbase. New body significantly different from its predecessor.

Now the car resembles a car of the future and will surely appeal to fans of bold decisions. The license plate of the vehicle has moved down and formed some void between the rear lights, giving the Kia Rio a certain charm in the new body.

Of the other differences that the new 2017 model has, we can distinguish:

• slightly slanted lights;
• broaching line of the front hood;
• more accurate and compact section of the trunk;
• the appearance of boomerang reflectors.

There are two body options in the 2017 Kia Rio model - a sedan and a hatchback. The company decided not to produce a station wagon and preferred the more popular body types of this car model.

Kia Rio 2017 received seven color options, four of which have not been seen before. In more affordable versions of the car, engineers put in simple fifteen-inch stamped wheels.

lovers alloy wheels may pay attention to top configurations, where fifteen and sixteen inch castings flaunt. According to reviews from real owners, fifteen-inch wheels are preferable.

So, big wheels look nice, but more compact wheels hold the road much better and respond to driver commands.

Innovations in the cabin

The contours and geometry of the interior did not undergo any significant changes in the new Rio 2017 model. Unfortunately, Kia felt that the leather visor was not needed in the Rio car and removed it in the 2017 model year.

The multimedia features of the new car are:

• radio training in the cheapest configuration;
• a simple radio with a monochrome display in the basic set;
• high-quality system with a touch screen in the top performance of the car.

Bonus for the best multimedia system is about three hundred thousand rubles. The top radio has a great screen, responsive touch screen and lightning-fast response to button presses.

The monochrome model of the player, available in basic configurations, is also quite good. If navigation is not required, then choosing a simple radio will be more preferable.

Close to radio Kia showroom Rio 2017 has an air conditioning or climate control control unit.

In the case of buying a more expensive model with climate control, drivers become available:

• heating of all glasses;
• heated wipers.

A little lower, under the air conditioner unit, there are USB, AUX connectors and two 12-volt sockets.

Kia Rio hatchback will delight buyers with a contrast dashboard. Compared to models of previous generations, the screen size of the on-board computer has increased and its functionality has expanded.

In terms of finishing materials for the torpedo, the manufacturer decided not to experiment and left the same wear-resistant plastic.

Seat adjustment in both the sedan modification and the hatchback modification remained unchanged.

In the basic configurations of the car, the steering wheel adjustment is available only along one axis, and the top-end configurations expand this functionality and allow you to fine-tune the steering column, both horizontally and vertically.

According to information from the manufacturer, landing on the driver's seat has become two and a half centimeters lower. This is done so that the motorist can feel better control and respond faster to emergency situations.

A special mention is the change of the roof. The changes made to the design made it possible to reduce the blind zone by thirty centimeters and increase the viewing angle by four degrees.

The upholstery in the new model of the car also has not undergone significant changes. In the basic trim levels, the seats are trimmed with a special wear-resistant fabric, and in the premium version of the car, the trim is made using eco-leather.

The latter option is far from ideal for hot days, but it is much more practical than fabric.

In general, unlike the bodywork, the interior of the car has undergone minor changes and is still a model for cars in this price range.

The length of the car increased by three centimeters, which led to an increase in passenger space. rear seats. Now people with a height of meter eighty will not push the back of the front seats with their knees, but will be able to feel very comfortable in the back seat.

New model Kia car available in the following colors:

• red, the official color name is Fiery Red;
• white or Crystal White;
• brown - the manufacturer assigned this color the designation Siena Brown;
• gray or Urban Grey;
• dark gray or Ice Wine;
• silvery. Official name color shade– Sleek Silver;
• black or Phantom Black;
• orange or Sunset Orange;
• blue is the official name of Marina Blue.

Key features of Kia Rio 2017

The new kia rio 2017 received some structural changes to the suspension and other chassis components. So, rear shock absorbers the manufacturer placed the suspension almost vertically.

In addition, Kia engineers changed the size of the washer fluid reservoir from four to about four and a half liters. Ground clearance updated Kia was 160 millimeters.

The car's suspension setup is different from the competition. For example, when driving a Hyundai Solaris, the driver will literally fly over small bumps and imperfections in the road surface.

In the case of Kia, the person behind the wheel will clearly feel all the defects in the asphalt surface due to the stiffer shock absorber springs.

The characteristics of the steering wheel have changed slightly. It has become much easier to rotate. The volume of the Kia trunk in the sedan, as before, is 480 liters.

Technical Kia specifications Rio 2017 include two types of engine:

1. 6 liter with a capacity of 123 horsepower and acceleration to a hundred kilometers in 10.3 seconds.
2. 4 liter with a capacity of 100 horses and acceleration to a hundred in 11.2 seconds.

Both engines have changeable geometry intake tract and phase shifters. Despite the constant improvements of the engines, they still allow operation on brand 92 gasoline. The overall dimensions and capacity of the fuel tank have undergone changes.

Now drivers can pour fifty liters of gasoline into the car, instead of forty-three in the previous generations of Kia Rio.

As before, in more expensive versions of the car, it is possible to install special Keyless Entry handles. This feature will allow car owners not to deliver the key from their pocket. You just need to approach the car and the door locks will open by themselves.

Among the shortcomings of the new model, one can single out poor sound insulation and vibration loading. The increased dimensions and a large number of high-supporting metals in the composition of the body have led to the fact that when driving, road noise is clearly audible, and small bumps cause a noticeable vibration of the steering ring.

Fuel consumption indicator

The fuel consumption of the 2017 kia rio has not changed much.

The objective indicators of fuel consumption are as follows:

1. City cycle.
   Consumption is 7.2 liters for a 1.4 liter engine and 8.5 liters for a 1.6 liter engine when using mechanical box gear shifting. The same figures for the machine are 8 and 8.9 liters, respectively.
2. Movement outside the city.
   In this mode, a car with a junior engine and mechanics consumes 4.8 liters per hundred kilometers, and with an older engine - 5.1 liters. An automatic gearbox increases the figures to 4.8 and 5.3 liters per hundred kilometers of the car.
3. combined cycle.
   When driving in combined mode, the performance of the junior engine is 5.7 for a manual transmission and 6.4 for an automatic transmission. The older motor in these conditions consumes 6 and 6.1 liters, respectively.

The difference between the modes is about half a liter of fuel. This outcome can be explained by the fact that the car has become heavier by one hundred kilograms, compared with previous generation. In addition, an increase in the wheelbase and the addition of new species options could also slightly affect fuel consumption.

Comparison of a car with direct competitors

Main competitors kia rio 2017 release is:

Before the appearance of the restyled Rio model, it was Solaris that occupied the status of the most sophisticated car.

Key disadvantages this vehicle before Rio are presented: the lack of a leather interior in maximum configuration, poor sound insulation and high cost of top-end modification.

The minimum cost of a car equipped with a 1.4 liter engine is six hundred and twenty five thousand Russian rubles, and for the maximum set you will have to pay more than a million.

Volkswagen Polo

Volkswagen has a confident leadership in the price category up to seven hundred thousand rubles due to excellent handling, ergonomics and a high level of driver comfort.

In the maximum configuration, Polo will delight motorists with a powerful 125 horsepower turbocharged engine and a seven-speed automatic transmission gear shifting. The basic equipment with an engine for ninety horses will cost potential buyers six hundred thousand rubles.

Lada Vesta

The domestic automobile giant offers minimum equipment flagship sedan for five hundred and fifty thousand rubles. For this relatively low cost, buyers can expect a 1.6 liter engine with 106 horsepower and a five-speed gearbox.

The maximum equipment of Lada Vesta will cost motorists seven hundred and forty thousand rubles and will please with the presence of cruise control, navigation system and climate control in the cabin.

Thanks to its key features, the car Kia Rio can successfully compete with both the German manufacturer and domestic auto industry. Compared to its main competitors, the car from the Korean concern looks more modern and stands out with unusual headlights.

While the giants of the European automotive production reluctantly make cosmetic changes to the bodies of their cars, the Koreans are at the forefront of fashion trends and supply designer masterpieces to the car market.

Comparison of complete sets of the car Kia Rio 2017

One of the most notable and significant features of more expensive trim levels is the presence of LED lamps. Such light indicators have excellent contrast and a distributed light beam.

In normal configurations, simple incandescent lamps are installed in the headlights and side signals.

The basic equipment of the Kia Rio car boasts:

• air conditioning;
• driver's seat with height adjustment;
• electric front windows;
• electric power steering;
• the presence of all modern systems security, including ABS and ERA-GLONASS;
• steering column with vertical axis adjustment;
• triple actuation of direction indicators.

improved on-board computer;

new steering wheel with leather trim.

outdoor multimedia buttons to control the radio, on-board computer and a connected bluetooth device.

wide display to show user information.

Kia Rio 2017 in initial configurations with a 1.4-liter engine cannot boast of having a heating package due to a weaker generator. Airbags for the driver and front passenger are installed in all modifications of the car.

Key features of top trim levels

Kia Rio 2017, like previous modifications, offers a huge amount of equipment in advanced trim levels.

Yes, Kia Rio hatchback in the premium and prestige configurations, they can offer the driver a full power package, improved instrumentation and a full heating package. The latter includes heated front seats, heated side mirrors and windshield wipers.

In addition, compared with the initial configurations, expensive versions of the car can boast:

1. Side airbags.
2. Curtains on the windows.
3. Head restraint for the third passenger in the rear seat.
4. Full climate control.
5. LED lights.
6. Front LED lights with lenses.
7. Light alloy wheels.
8. Chrome grille.
9. Chromed door handles.
10. A full radio with CarPlay mode, navigation, USB and Bluetooth.

Premium car configurations offer the driver a lot of additional benefits for a substantial surcharge.

Thus, for the cheapest modification of Kia Rio 2017, you will have to pay 505,000 rubles, and for the premium package, you will have to say goodbye to 815,000 rubles. Therefore, you can think about whether the bells and whistles are worth as much as three hundred thousand rubles.

Conclusion

The updated 2017 Kia Rio model has largely inherited the advantages of previous models and brought a stylish design to the series. The car has frisky speed qualities, rich basic configuration and hard suspension.

After the transition to Euro 5, Rio has become less fast, but much more environmentally friendly. The car has already firmly occupied its niche and, despite the presence of good competitors, is in incredible demand in the Russian market.