New KIA The Rio X line 2018 has already been dubbed a non-roader. Its cost is about 800,000 rubles, and sales began in November 2017. The model shows with all its appearance that this is a crossover for Russian roads but somehow missing four-wheel drive and an assist button that helps navigate off-road.

new cross-hatch KIA Rio X line 2017-2018

The head of Kia Motors notes that new kia not positioned as an off-road model. Then it becomes interesting why it is equipped with body kits, suspensions are being finalized. To this question, the head of the company replies with dignity that the car was developed for the Russian consumer, who prefers sedans.

It is very interesting that the Chinese company debuted in the spring similar model only K2 Cross, which is a little outrageous, is it really plagiarism again, only from Kia. But the developers actively stand up for their offspring, noting that the Chinese simply found out about the project and hastily released their own version.

More about appearance

To begin with, we note that our country is the birthplace of the idea, which makes the car unique among similar new products entering the Russian market. KIA Rio X line 2017-2018 model year received original bumpers that emphasize individuality, and imitation of steel protection made of plastic elements fits quite organically into the overall appearance. The front is equipped with LED DRLs and foglights, the location of which is slightly different from the sedan. Premium equipment includes taillights with LEDs, which are not present in basic models. There is also a double socket, which is made of stainless steel High Quality and firmly welded to the bank at the muffler.

Kia Rio X Line - front

It is worth noting that the model is of genuine interest among consumers. It stands out on the road among other cars. For the starting price, a car is purchased with a glossy false radiator grille that emphasizes individuality, lining and rails, as well as a muffler nozzle with a double-barreled format. By the way, the openwork grille is framed by a chrome-treated border and is slightly higher compared to the sedan.

It is noted that the 16-inch rims included in the package are not suitable for such overall car and they look ridiculous. But this defect is corrected by wide overlays that visually increase the size. wheel arches and original rims.

The car has already caused a flurry of positive emotions from the owners. With new springs and dampers vehicle received a clearance of 17 cm, this is plus one centimeter under the bottom and the optimal balance in handling and comfort. But there is one problem, the hatchback is not designed for off-road driving, only in rare and extreme cases.

Despite the low cost in comparison with analogues, the car has excellent dynamics, quite decent for the installed motor.

Our test driver included top trim levels. The buyer is given the opportunity to choose an engine from two options - this is a motor with 100 horsepower and 123 hp. Each of them is equipped with four cylinders and a box with six steps. But it turned out that such a configuration of the engine is quite enough for the frisky acceleration of the car. It, of course, is quite audible during acceleration, but with moderate driving, the sound is quiet and barely perceptible. The cabin is comfortable when driving and you can conduct a dialogue in the usual tones without increasing. For budget option- This is a big plus in favor of the car.

What changes did the pseudo-crossover receive

As for the interior, there are practically no major changes. It is almost identical to the salon in the Kia Rio. There are only small details that make it stand out. For example, the developers have significantly reduced the size luggage compartment. But car owners say the new design simplifies the task of loading small loads. The trunk volume is about 400 liters, but it is much wider than in its predecessor.

trunk volume with the seats folded down is 1075 liters.

I was also pleased with the LED lighting, which provides a high level of visibility at night. There is modern multimedia equipment and a navigator with a liquid crystal screen. Since the presented model is considered to be a budget model, the developers decided to introduce a new media center, which is several tens of thousands cheaper than in Kia sedan Rio. Navigation system runs smoothly from an Apple or Android smartphone.

The upholstery made of high-quality eco-friendly leather adds to the elegance of the interior. There is a camera that provides access to rear view and video recorder windshield. In the most expensive configuration, climate control is installed, but the standard options are not spared either. There is an excellent air conditioning, which fully ensures a comfortable stay in the car during the trip. Keyless entry is also a privilege of expensive assemblies, the price of which is just over 1,000,000 rubles.

Specifications KIA Rio X line

Externally, the model looks stylish and powerful, but it has only front-wheel drive. Two versions of four-cylinder gasoline engines are offered, the difference in which, in fact, is only in volume. The gearbox can be selected both mechanical and automatic. Despite some standard in the engine, the car is quite frisky, but more suitable for quiet family trips, preferably on flat roads.

In terms of its parameters, Hatch is very similar to its predecessor. It cannot be called compact, but it does not hold out for a large SUV either. The width of the car is 175 cm, the height is about one and a half meters, and the length is 4 meters 240 centimeters. Separately, it is worth mentioning the wheelbase of 2.6 meters, which is covered with wide overlays. Ground clearance is about 17 centimeters.

The pros and cons of a car

The car is easy to drive and virtually silent. It may not be able to cope with off-road driving, but there is no official confirmation of this information, so with a small area you can not be afraid of an emergency;
The salon is almost completely copied from the sedan with only a few adjustments. Separately, it is worth mentioning the luggage compartment, which is noticeably smaller in volume, but wider. It is ideal for transporting oversized items;
The model is quite comfortable back row provided with plenty of legroom, which is suitable for the trip of tall passengers. Headroom is also increased, but the model still remains narrow;
Safety standard variant provided with two airbags and a tire pressure monitoring system. With a careful and calm ride, you can not worry;
The cost is a separate plus of the car. Experts say the new Kia is more expensive a sedan with the same equipment for only 30,000 rubles, so it was called the budget option.

Experts put an average score on the ratio of price and quality.

Conclusion

The developers presented Russian market an original model for car enthusiasts who dream of an SUV, but do not want to overpay. Interesting equipment and design, together with the appearance, have already interested consumers.

Technical parameters in numbers

Price Kia Rio X Line 2018 in Russia

Video test drive kia Rio X Line Cross 2017-2018:

Photos of the new KIA Rio X line 2017-2018:

New Kia Rio X Line price which was announced in the autumn of 2017 turned out to be very attractive offer and may well compete with the domestic novelty Vesta SV Cross, which we have already written about. We will not go into comparisons, soon the buyers themselves will determine the winner in this fight.

Kia Rio X Line in fact, it is an ordinary Rio hatch with an abundance of off-road plastic protection and minimal changes in the suspension allowed to increase 10 centimeters of ground clearance. Comfortable and practical 5-door body, original appearance is unlikely to attract true off-road lovers. However, the model may well be of interest to modern and stylish summer residents.

Exterior Kia Rio X Line is a copy of the Chinese Kia models K2 Cross. The Russian division of the Korean concern did not reinvent the wheel, but took a ready-made car from the neighboring market, especially since the X Line and the Rio sedan have a common aggregate base. An ordinary hatchback (which is sold in the same China, but left our market) received plastic body kit, bumpers with silver inserts, a new radiator grille, decorative roof rails. The rear part has its own original lights and a successful design with a large opening, making the car as practical as possible.

Photo Kia Rio X Line

Salon "off-road" Rio practically no different from the interior of a conventional sedan. True, a different body shape has made its own adjustments to the rear. Now, if desired, you can completely fold the rear seats and turn the car into a minivan. The quality of the materials and their fit, as always, are at a very high level, in this regard, the models of this manufacturer can be given the highest score. Pretty decent wheelbase 2600 mm will accommodate rear passengers with acceptable comfort.

Photo salon Kia Rio X Line

The luggage compartment holds only 390 liters. Despite the deceptive appearance of the station wagon, this conventional hatchback, which is 16 centimeters shorter than the sedan. These centimeters were cut off just from the back. If you completely fold the back of the rear sofa, then a flat platform does not work, however, the loading volume increases significantly.

Rio X Line trunk photo

Specifications Kia Rio X-Line

A ground clearance of 17 centimeters may not be sufficient for trips to our summer cottages. However, this is all that Korean designers could squeeze out of the 16-centimeter clearance of an ordinary sedan. If you make the clearance more, this is a significant alteration of the suspension, a complete reconfiguration of the steering and mass application. original parts which also need to be developed. In general, no one was going to invest serious resources in the Rio X-Line.

Therefore, there are no surprises in the technical part, complete unification with the sedan. Front-wheel drive With independent suspension"MacPherson", rear semi-independent suspension with a deformable beam. Reechnoye steering with electric amplifier.

The base engine is a 1.4-liter gasoline unit developing 100 hp. and capable of digesting AI-92 gasoline. The engine with an aluminum cylinder block and a timing chain drive has a double valve timing system and meets the most stringent environmental standards. From gearboxes, you can choose a 6-speed manual or 6-band automatic.

More powerful 1.6 liter 16-valve Gas engine develops 123 horsepower and has a similar design. The motor is combined with a 6-speed. mechanical and automatic transmission. For more powerful motor put the transmission with others gear ratios, which significantly affects the dynamics.

By the way, if on all trim levels Kia Rio previous generation there were exclusively disc brakes in the back, today drums are in cheap versions. This applies not only to the new generation sedan, but also to the Rio X-Line. Further, the mass-dimensional characteristics of the model.

Dimensions, weight, volumes, clearance Rio X-Line

• Body length - 4240 mm
• Width - 1750 mm
• Height - 1510 mm
• Curb weight - from 1155 kg
• Gross weight - 1620 kg
• Wheelbase - 2600 mm
• Front / rear wheel track - 1507/1513 mm
• Front overhang - 845 mm
• Rear overhang - 795 mm
• Trunk volume - 390 liters
• Trunk volume with seats folded - 1075 liters
• Volume fuel tank– 50 liters
• Tire size - 185/65 R15, 195/55 R16
• Ground clearance - 170 mm

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Prices and equipment Kia Rio X Line

V standard equipment buyers are offered a fairly decent set of options. The base already has air conditioning, power windows for all doors, front airbags, hill start assist (HAC), system exchange rate stability(ESC) and more. There is even a 4-speaker audio system. True, the wheels are 15 inch wheels with steel discs, a rear brakes drum. See the full list of prices and options here.

• X-Line Comfort 1.4 l., 6MKPP - 794,900 rubles
• X-Line Comfort 1.4 l., 6automatic transmission - 834,900 rubles
• X-Line Comfort 1.6 l., 6MKPP - 819,900 rubles
• X-Line Comfort 1.6 l., 6automatic transmission - 859,900 rubles
• X-Line Luxe 1.6 l., 6MKPP - 854,900 rubles
• X-Line Luxe 1.6 l., 6automatic transmission - 884,900 rubles
• X-Line Prestige AV 1.6 l., 6automatic transmission - 984,900 rubles
• X-Line Premium 1.6 l., 6automatic transmission - 1,044,900 rubles

Prices do not include any discounts or promotions. For example, models produced in the past year can be bought cheaper.

How outside

After leaving in Russian Hyundai Creta, many have been waiting to see how Kia will respond when they also have a compact SUV. And then came the Rio X-Line. Why not a crossover?

The Hyundai-Kia plant in St. Petersburg does not have enough capacity to make another model, which will be produced by tens of thousands. The bet is made on Creta - and it is justified if you look at the sales statistics. And Kia has had to ditch the SUV for now in favor of a raised hatchback.

The X-Line differs from the regular Rio primarily by its off-road body kit made of unpainted plastic, roof rails and increased ground clearance - 170 mm versus 160 mm for the sedan. There are not so many changes at the front, but at the back you can recognize the X-Line by the bar between the LEDs rear lights and dual exhaust pipes.

Nothing special? But visually, it seems to me that the raised Rio looks prettier than its sedan brother.

In addition, the hatchback is 10 millimeters wider and 50 millimeters taller than the four-door. The roof is raised by 14 mm in the area of ​​​​the second row - so that tall passengers do not have to prop up the ceiling with their heads.

How inside

The interior is completely migrated from the usual Kia. And there is nothing wrong with that, as it is one of the best in the segment. Almost perfect ergonomics cozy salon, well-read instruments and multimedia with a simple and logical interface.

You can only find fault with the hard plastic (although it’s still worth making a discount for the “state employee”) and the lack of adjustment of the lumbar selection in driver's seat. The latter will be especially noticeable for those who have back problems.

On the front are two 12 volt sockets, USB and AUX. In my opinion, it would be better to put two USB connectors, in the age of gadgets one is already not enough, and when the car is full of passengers, everyone wants to recharge their device. Bribing adapters is not an option.

The legroom on the rear sofa is the same as that of the Rio, but, as already mentioned, there is a little more space above the head: the roof is higher than the regular version.

The trunk is smaller than the "sedan" one - 390 liters against 480 liters. However, this volume is 29 liters more than that of Lada Xray and 70 liters than Renault Sandero. In addition, folding back rear seats in parts, it is more convenient to transport bulky goods in X-line.

The only pity is that there are no hooks, you will have to be content with only niches on the sides. In this regard, of course, the Koreans should take a closer look at what AvtoVAZ is doing now. At, which many call for some reason a competitor to the X-Line, there are so many pleasant and convenient "chips" in the trunk that even Skoda can envy.

But back to the X-Line. I liked the hatchback with a large number of useful and pleasant options, which right now will come in handy. Our car had heated front seats, windshield and rear windows, steering wheel and rear sofa. The only thing missing was heating the washer nozzles and remote start. However, even without this, the Kia winter package is really impressive. In the morning before work, you do not have to spend precious minutes cleaning the windows from ice.

Like the sedan, the hatchback is sold in Russia with two engines. These are engines of 1.4 liters and 1.6 liters with a capacity of 100 and 123 hp, with a 6-speed manual gearbox and a 6-band "automatic". We, as it usually happens, had a variant with AT and the most powerful unit.

You should not expect a hurricane of acceleration from the X-Line - in terms of numbers (and sensations) it is a little slower than a sedan. It's all about the increased curb weight by 5-15 kg, depending on the configuration. The result of 11.6 seconds to "hundreds" does not seem like such an achievement. But for city driving this is enough.

But overtaking on the track can be a problem. You won't be able to accelerate quickly - either from a standstill or while driving. If you sharply press the gas pedal, then the car thinks, the engine spins up, and then only the car comes to life. Another thing is that the roar of the engine is such that every time you think whether it is worth mocking the car in this way.

It is much more pleasant to move on the X-Line in a calm and measured mode. Thanks to the new springs and shock absorbers, the Koreans managed to achieve optimal balance between comfort and handling. The hatchback steers perfectly, quickly responding to all your actions, and there are no rolls in corners.

The suspension allows you not to slow down on large bumps, the only pity is that it does not cope with average irregularities so confidently. For example, during the test, bridge joints were one of the biggest challenges. It did not reach the "breakthroughs", although there was little pleasant.

Noise isolation? Many colleagues complained that at high speed in the cabin it was not audible to each other. But I didn't think so. If you do not torment the engine - there will be no problems. It is possible that all this is thanks to the tires. Our hatchback had non-studded Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2, which, by the way, proved to be excellent not only on dry pavement, but also during winter snowstorms, when Moscow was covered with snow.

What is the result

Rio X-Line is sold in Russia from 686,410 rubles, our test car costs 964,900 rubles, the top version will cost 1,024,900 rubles.

A raised hatchback is most suitable for residents of megacities who are tired of sedans. New Korean can offer cute design, excellent driving performance and a rich set of options.

But a priori it cannot be an alternative to a crossover with a clearance of 170 mm, this must be understood. Moreover, the front bumper below is painted in grey colour, so you need to drive up to the curbs carefully.

Real Kia competitors- this is Lada Xray (from 614,900 rubles) and Renault Sandero Stepway(from 649,900 rubles). But they do not have such a clear and distinct "machine". In this regard, the advantage for the Korean. However, Xray and Sandero Stepway have their advantages. For example, the clearance of both the first and second is an impressive 195 mm. By the way, the Xray performed well in our moderate off-road test.

But most importantly, in this class, the choice has become even greater, and there is no doubt that Kia Rio X-Line will find its buyers.

By 2017, the class B hatchback segment had practically ceased to exist - many manufacturers switched to more popular cross-hatbacks. There are not many models left in the list of compact cars with this body - including Renault Sandero, Ford Fiesta and pseudo-crossovers like Lada Kalina Cross. The Korean company Kia has added a cross-country hatchback to its product line, increased due to the relatively high ground clearance. A check of its characteristics, as well as a test drive of the Lada Kalina Cross, shows that the model is not a real crossover, but has already received a number of features that differ from ordinary city cars.

Exterior and dimensions

Carrying out a test drive of the Kia Rio X Line 2017, one cannot but pay attention to its appearance, which combines the features of cars different type crossovers that can overcome impassability, and hatchbacks that take up a minimum of space in city parking lots. The exterior features of the model include:

• durable and stylish-looking roof rails that allow you to place on the roof and a small load, and voluminous sports equipment, and an additional trunk;
• improved form front bumper with a chrome trim that makes the crossover silhouette even more dynamic;
• rear bumper with a protective pad that can be useful to the car owner when traveling on uneven roads;
• eye-catching Rio X-Line emblem on the tailgate.

Height ground clearance model is 170 mm. This is quite a lot for a city car, although a test drive of Creta, which the X-Line cross-hatchback aspires to be like, shows much better flotation. Another parameter, the volume of the luggage compartment, is also comparable with Hyundai car Creta - for the X-Line it is 390 liters, for the crossover it is 402 liters.

Interior features of the new model

The spacious interior of the five-seater hatchback is distinguished by comfort and expensive finishes. Among its advantages are:

• ergonomic heated front seats;
• rear seats that can be folded in a ratio of 60 to 40, increasing the volume of the luggage compartment;
• multifunction steering wheel with leather trim and the ability to adjust in height and reach, on which the control elements of the audio system and central locking are located;
• the center console decorated with a chrome strip, visually expanding the interior space - in top trim levels here is the screen of the multimedia system.

The doors of the car are equipped with power windows. For top modifications, climate control systems, heating of the second row of seats and front glass are provided. The most expensive versions of the hatchback have a special compartment for glasses, and a sliding armrest that increases the level of comfort.

Driving performance and handling

The model comes with two motor options, matching the same units that are on the Kia sedans Rio. The first engine with a volume of 1.4 liters has a capacity of 99 liters. with., equipped with a 6-speed “mechanics”, allows the hatchback to reach a speed of 176 km / h and accelerate to 100 km / h in just 12.6 seconds. Buyers have the opportunity to choose a car with a 1.6-liter engine with a capacity of 123 hp. with., which received the same gearbox and acceleration time to "hundreds" of 10.7 seconds.

Considering the driving performance of the X-Line, it is worth citing the test drive of the Renault Sandero Stepway as an example, the smoothness of which is comparable to good sedans. The hatchback copes well with small cracks and bumps in the road, rides well on smooth asphalt and confidently holds corners when driving at medium speeds. Car handling is better when used standard disks radius 15 inches. The installation of 16-inch wheels, available for top versions, worsens the ride comfort. At the same time, the soundproofing of the hatchback remains of poor quality in any configuration.

Options and prices

Continuing test drive Kia Rio X Line, it is worth noting the presence on domestic market 4 configurations:

• basic Comfort, which includes a heated steering wheel, two airbags, an audio system, a GLONASS navigator and tire pressure monitoring;
• an improved version of the Luxe, which received climate control, fog lights and LED running lights;
• Prestige AV, characterized by the presence alloy wheels, lined headlights, front armrest, additional airbags and a touch screen on the center console;
• premium version, wheel disks which have a diameter of 16 inches instead of 15, the interior is trimmed with artificial leather, and the engine start is keyless.

The minimum cost of a hatchback in basic configuration is 775 thousand rubles in the Russian Federation. Models of average equipment can be purchased for 800–865 thousand rubles. The price of the two top versions is 965 thousand and 1.025 million (Prestige AV and Premium, respectively).

Summarizing

Summing up the results of the test drive of the hatchback, it is worth highlighting those of its advantages that the test participants liked:

• good equipment even in the basic version;
• Affordable price and 5 year warranty
• a spacious second row of seats, allowing three adult passengers to sit behind;
• good dynamics - especially during acceleration;
• stylish car design.

There are also disadvantages in this list, the main of which is considered poor soundproofing of the cabin. Not all drivers liked the car's handling on rough roads. If we consider off-road trips, then, like the test drive of the Lada Vesta SW Cross, the test of the X-Line hatchback showed not very satisfactory results. Thus, the model is not worth buying for fans of country trips, who expect that an increase in ground clearance will significantly increase its cross-country ability compared to sedans. But for use within the city and on relatively flat pavement, X Line is one of the best options on the market.

Video

Do you remember the times of the wild car boom: the end of the nineties, when the car, along with mobile phone has become commonplace? Yes, old, yes, for one and a half to two thousand "cu", but able to move around. “Golfs”, “trade winds”, “chisels” and “behi” went to the people, and along with the hurricane growth of the business of delivering spare parts and selling auto organs from dead cars, a new word appeared - “tuning”. When the “youth audience” poured behind the wheel, as marketers now say, it turned out that many already lack just a car that, miraculously, is waiting for you at the entrance and is able to move by itself. Everyone who did not shave their beards wanted to excel. “Blue pysalki”, wheels on spacers and stuff like that, you remember. All this dregs washed away new quality cars on credit, when cheap tsatski, combined with leaky thresholds, began to look completely stupid. Now everyone understands not only that the shelf on the trunk does not add admiration, but also that there is such a thing - design. If it was created not by a designer, but by a welder, it looks like it will not work for Pininfarina.

The current Kia Rio is almost flawless: even to work, even to the country, even in a taxi. So good it's boring? Don't you want to be like in a taxi? Yes, please - get a professional tuning of such a class that with it the car would look two hundred thousand more expensive, if it would be easy to recognize in it Rio sedan. The new Rio X-Line hatch has no more in common with the Rio sedan than Cinderella in the kitchen has with herself at the ball. But they are just as close in everything except the wardrobe and make-up.

At the rear, recognizing Rio in a cross-hatchback is the most difficult thing: the license plate is on a place befitting it, unlike a sedan, a double muffler nozzle under the deflector rear bumper, but the silhouette with wheel arch extensions and roof rails left no mention of boredom. Side moldings added passion to the lines, in front the lower mouth of the radiator widely spaced the lower corners in the rally spirit. Even the clearance benefited - the compact visually added not only in size, but also, paradoxically, in sports.

Just remember: technically, this is still the same Rio - not a crossover or an SUV. No need to ask us to drive the X-Line to the tank range and hang out the wheels. The drive here is front, rear beam, and in general everything is the same as on a sedan. Almost the same. Because a sedan on the move for cars in its class is close to flawless. X-Line by good roads rides a little less interesting. It's not as stable in a straight line, and its suspension isn't as well balanced for comfort and handling. There are no words, the car is of high quality, and there is nothing to complain about, but there is also a difference with a sedan. And the most tangible maximum configuration on 16 wheels: since the bumps from speed bumps and pits are tougher, and the rolls and squats on the front outer wheel in corners are larger in a raised and shortened car. On base 185/65R15 tires, the X-Line rides much better. Especially on bad and slippery roads, on which the X-Line simply flies. A plus standard tires and are more harmoniously combined with the entire elasto-kinematics of the suspension in turns on flat asphalt, and they hold a straight line better, and transmit less vibrations and shaking to the cabin.

Lada Vesta SW Cross
Close prices, more space inside, not as good on the go

cross hatchback more expensive than a sedan in a similar configuration for 30,000 rubles, and its trunk is 90 liters less. This is all retribution for style, beauty and clearance. There are not only external, but also practical advantages: the exit angles give more freedom on bumps and curbs, the hatchback needs 15 cm less space in the park, and the energy intensity of the suspension will make it more fun to drive on a broken road.

Options are similar to those offered for the sedan, with the exception of the basic version of the Classic, in which the X-Line does not exist. The hatch also comes with 100 and 123 hp engines. 1.4 and 1.6 with automatic or manual, and its “warm options” are just as complete - up to heated rear seats.

TEXT: DMITRY SOKOLOV