KIA Rio X Line: test drive. Test Drive Kia Rio X-Line — a rare bird in our area More about appearance

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.

current Kia Rio 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. New hatch Rio X Line apparently has no more in common with the Rio sedan than Cinderella in the kitchen 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, yes silhouette with expanders wheel arches and roof rails left no trace 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 potholes 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

In the past generation of the Kia Rio family, the fleet was replenished mainly by sedans, the share of five-door sales was only about one-fifth. It will not be enough, the Koreans decided. Therefore, when developing the fourth generation Rio, it was decided to make not just a hatchback, but a crossover ... Today, when the SUV form factor takes new heights almost every month, this option is potentially more in demand.

True, the creators acted somewhat strangely. With all the "off-road" entourage of plastic lining and other decorations, the Rio X-Line rose from the ground by only a centimeter compared to the sedan. Objectively, in an urban environment, 170 mm of ground clearance is quite enough for almost any task. But the buyer loves numbers, and he sees, for comparison: the clearance of a regular Lada Vesta is 178 mm, while direct competitor Vesta Cross- more than 200 mm.

In the Prestige version, the ground clearance is 190 mm. It used to be 170 mm. The photo shows a clear difference between the early and current versions.

This is where typical Korean workaholism kicks in. Once there is a problem, it is urgent to solve it, and not wait for years of restyling. The Rio X-Line suspension was promptly reconfigured and the ground clearance increased to 190 mm in regular trim levels and 195 in the most expensive Premium - a 5 mm difference is due to larger wheels (195 / 60R16 versus 185 / 65R15). Roughly speaking, at least two centimeters. It seems that for the sake of this it is enough just to put higher springs - and you're done. But no! All suspension components have been redesigned. And the result is already on sale.

On my test Rio X-Line in the “penultimate” Prestige configuration with automatic transmission gears. I won’t list the equipment items, it’s easier to say what it lacks to “full stuffing”: there is no navigation and keyless entry. In general, this is all that a modern buyer can regret. But there is a heated steering wheel - this is my favorite option. The windshield is also heated - in winter all owners will appreciate it.

The buttons for heating the steering wheel and seats are located in the most prominent place.

The interior does not shine with spaciousness, but I managed to fit all my 197 cm height quite comfortably - which means that Rio will suit everyone.

I drove the Rio X-Line for a whole week and ... I won’t say anything special. Not because everything is bad, by no means! On the contrary: I believe that the Kia Rio is one of the best representatives of the B segment. I got behind the wheel and drove like I had been doing it every day for five years. Rio does almost everything as usual and expected, intuitively understandable.

Rio X-Line is correct, it steers a little sharply. It always enters turns absolutely neutrally - I didn’t manage to achieve any additional turns or demolition of the front end. These are proper front wheel drive manners. Suspension with a good margin fulfills any pits and ledges of the roadway. I even agree with the level of noise isolation: in this class, it is stupid to expect silence.

Rio X-Line does not pretend to be a hot hatch, so with its own tasks power point copes with dignity. Power gasoline engine 1.6 is enough, although, of course, 126 forces and 151 Nm are not the ultimate dream. But the 6‑speed automatic is set up well, takes off the stages in time during acceleration, does not forget to switch up during uniform movement. I would only work on the sound of the exhaust: when the revolutions exceed 3.5 thousand, the howl of the engine discourages the desire to exceed the speed limit.

Screen multimedia system does not impress with graphics, but it is easy to interact with the interface, the menu is logical, annoying freezes are not noted. Fans of registrars and other auto gadgets will appreciate the number of connectors: two 12 V, 3.5 mm jacks, AUX and USB.

All my nitpicking about Rio can easily be attributed to subjectivity and personal anthropometric data. The armrest is low - the right elbow dangles in the air. The cupholders don't fit my favorite thermo mug. Mirrors are small...

But there are two points that I will not put up with for anything. Firstly, this particular red color is categorically not suitable for the car. It is not deep, there is no volume in it, and quite successful body shapes are lost. I'd go for dark gray metallic or " wet asphalt". Well, standard wheel disks seem too small in massive arches, accentuated by plastic overlays. The disproportion is easy to eliminate by simply putting a larger radius and longer reach.

The folded back of the second row forms a small step. But for budget car The interior transformation is well thought out.

In the maximum configuration, this is partly done. But I would not limit myself to half measures: in the place of the future owner, I would not regret 20 thousand rubles for a set of black wheels of 18 radius on a low profile and with a correctly selected offset. I love cars with personality.

Specifications Kia Rio X-Line
Dimensions	4240x1750x1510 mm
Base	2600 mm
Curb weight	1203 kg
Full mass	1620 kg
Clearance	190 mm
Trunk volume	390/1075 l
Fuel tank volume	50 l
Engine	gasoline, 4-cylinder, 1591 cm 3, 123/6300 l. s./min -1 , 151/4850 Nm/min -1
Transmission	automatic, 6-speed, front-wheel drive
Tire size	185/65R15
Dynamics	183 km/h; 11.6 s to 100 km/h
Fuel consumption (city/highway/combined)	8.9 / 5.6 / 6.8 liters per 100 km
Competitors	Lada Vesta SW Cross, Lada XRay cross, Renault Sandero stepway

The more millimeters under the bottom, the better.
Aesthetes may not like the colors and design of the discs.

Driving

Canonical front-wheel drive character. So correct that it gets boring.

Salon

From the given dimensions, the Koreans squeezed the maximum space and assembled it better than any of the competitors.

Comfort

All electronic insurers are in place. The only thing missing is active cruise control radar.

Safety

The highest Top Safety Pick + rating according to the results of crash tests of the American IIHS.

Price

The price tag is quite justified when compared with competitors.

Average score

Verdict

I could sum it up by once again drawing attention to the good combination of price and quality or to the increased ground clearance. But something else is more interesting. For a week, the updated Rio X-Line managed to make such a good impression of itself that I seriously thought about purchasing it. True, not to himself - to his wife!

KIA Rio X line 2017

Good day everyone. I'll tell you a little about my new KIA Rio X-line, the car was purchased on November 25, 2017 at basic configuration with AT gearbox with engine 1.6. It was purchased for 839.9 thousand rubles. From additional options was found: engine protection, carpets in the cabin and trunk, tinted rear windows and alarm. A little later I think to install: window deflectors, hood shock absorbers and pour over liquid glass. The car was chosen in the simplest configuration on the machine. And here there is: air conditioning, music radio USB media, heated mirrors adjustment, heating rear window, heated front seats and backrests, leather steering wheel also heated, music control on the steering wheel, tire pressure sensor. After 2000 thousand they said to change the oil in the engine. The instruction manual says SAE 5W - 20, API SM, ILSAC GF4 is the original Korean oil. Marking 05100-00451. It is better to pour into the engine, which is provided by the manufacturer. To date, traveled 839 km, satisfied with the car. The engine on the KIA Rio X-line is quiet. The design of the car is beautifully made in the style of a crossover. The cabin with my height 176 is spacious. The box works smoothly and can be manually switched. Noise isolation is normal, a little noise can be heard from the studded tires. The trunk is comfortable, you can fold the seats, there will be more. Clearance is enough, the suspension works fine.

Advantages : looks like a crossover. Engine and transmission operation. Roomy trunk.

Flaws : It's hard to say.

Alexander, Omsk

KIA Rio X-line, 2017

Very beautiful car, looks stylish, has, in my opinion, sporty look. The color of the KIA Rio X-line is very pleasing to the eye, especially in the sun, according to PTS light brown, in fact the color of coffee with milk with metallic. The front looks good, but the stern is generally a beauty. Door handles are not very good, it would be better in body color. Now about the salon - the chairs are very comfortable, it’s comfortable to sit, you can adjust even for small height (we had such a problem with the Polo), the upholstery is fabric, but good quality. The disadvantage is the short armrest. V salon KIA Rio X-line has enough space. I also liked the instrument panel, it is very readable (compared to the Polo - heaven and earth), the backlight is pleasing to the eye. The control buttons are conveniently located, in my opinion, everything is at hand. In comparison with the Polo, it is not noisy in the KIA Rio X-line while driving, you can calmly talk and listen to music. Engine noise is almost inaudible, but while the car is running, the speed is low, and the engine does not spin much. Visibility is good, but I would like side mirrors bigger in size. The dimensions of the car are well felt, even the wife was easy to drive after the Chevrolet Spark. A big plus for this car configuration is a rear-view camera and parking sensors, the wife parked in parallel parking the first time (it took her time to learn in her car). There is also a very good option: at night, when the steering wheel is turned, an additional headlight is turned on to illuminate the turn, which makes it much easier to drive on unlit sections of the road (especially in the private sector, where there are no sidewalks, but there are children and dogs). In general, I really liked the head lighting of the car, the linded headlights, the large sector of illumination of the road and roadsides, even in the dipped beam. There is a mode automatic start headlights I was pleased with the climate control, a comfortable temperature inside the entire cabin, there is no such feeling that it only warms the legs or face. First impressions: KIA suspension Rio X-line works smoothly, the car holds the road well, the car does not float even in a rut, the pits also pass with a bang. What to say about the automatic transmission: it works very smoothly, you don’t feel any jerks when shifting gears, you can only see it on the tachometer. The only drawback is that when you stop in front of a traffic light (at an intersection), when you press the brake, you feel a slight vibration. Now about the brakes: they are very responsive, one might say gentle, you need to treat them like a beloved woman - affectionately. Yes, I forgot to write about the trunk of the KIA Rio X-line - quite roomy, there is enough space for vacation trips with average luggage. In general, the first impressions of ownership by KIA car Rio X-line is very positive, the car suits absolutely in all respects.

Advantages : appearance. Pleasant salon. Equipment. Holds the road well and works out bumps.

Flaws : not seen.

Alexander, Kurgan

KIA Rio X-line, 2017

First about the pros. For me, this is, in fact, a different car, unlike in almost all respects the previous 3rd generation (restyling). The suspension (I haven’t delved into the technical component yet) is different, the car holds the road better, at speeds over 100-120 it doesn’t throw stern like on previous car, I'm sure they did something with the beam. It is more pleasant to go into corners and, despite the increased ground clearance, there is less roll. Perhaps this is just a subjective observation, but I remember that I used to hold the steering wheel, my fingers crunched. Engine and box. Previously, we had 1.4 on a 4-speed automatic. In principle, it is enough for the city, the consumption is about 7-8 liters. Now 1.6 on a 6-speed, the difference is noticeable, overtaking is more confident, the consumption is still closer to 9. The engine is more elastic throughout the entire rev range. Salon. Well, here I said right away that if they had put me in a car with my eyes closed and not showing that it was a KIA Rio X-line, I would never have said that it was a KIA Rio X-line. Inside, it looks like salons a class, or even two higher. Of course we are talking about a complete set of premium. There are more spaces, everything is ergonomic, beautiful and where it should be. The radio tape recorder is very fast. I thought the navigation would be terrible, but I didn’t guess, it works fine, I’ve already used it a couple of times, everything adequately calculates and leads. The steering wheel is very pleasant to the touch with all the controls, Speakerphone quality, dashboard similar to the Germans, designers in KIA are felt from the big German three. Although the leather is artificial and 500 km is not an indicator, it seems to be of good quality, even with perforation. Windshield heating is a separate issue altogether.

Now what I didn't like. Shumka. She's almost gone. Then I remembered how three managers from different salons offered to additionally make soundproofing of the bottom in two layers. The spikes are audible strongly, I think I will have to glue it myself. As far as I know, the first car even came under a revocable action due to noise and water ingress due to leaks in rear lights. Interior plastic. It is beautiful and neat until you hook it, as soon as you hook it a little, a scratch or abrasion is immediately visible. For me, it is too gentle, because, for example, I really like to cling to the base of the seat with my foot when I sit in the car. The windshield heating, which I praised above, has its minus, namely the mesh. If you drive, focusing on the road, then everything is fine, but as soon as you notice it, it immediately interferes. The image at different angles and under different illumination is refracted, for example, at night with oncoming headlights, it is already a little annoying, like a fuzzy image. The glove compartment is just tin. You can’t put the A4 format so that nothing is wrinkled, if the palm is large, then it’s corny inconvenient to put something in and get it out of it.

Advantages : see review.

Flaws : see review.

Andrey, Voronezh

KIA Rio X-line, 2018

Good car for your money. All heating, top music, rear view camera, good light, roomy interior, good suspension, price and quality. Not high flow, spare parts spear. I did not like the sound insulation in the KIA Rio X-line. Definitely needs to be improved. But in general, take it, you will not regret it, I advise. Sign X - they will notice you everywhere, the machine switches, the engine is running, the wheels are spinning. Windshield heating. For fishing, the thing is, the clearance is high, set big wheels and spring spacers. Now, as in an UAZ, you can go into the swamp.

Advantages : appearance. Reliability. Build quality. Rich equipment.

Flaws : safety. Noise isolation. Price.

Artem, Moscow

KIA Rio X-line, 2018

Impressions. Engine 123 forces - enough for my eyes. I drive by the rules. Works quietly. The suspension is disappointing. KIA Rio X-line, compared to Logan, is leaner, more frisky, the suspension is stiff and not at all energy-intensive. Breaks through with a bang. Interior and options are very pleased. "Duster" was not even close in terms of equipment. Climate, heating good sound. Plastic does not creak, nothing inside does not make noise, everything is as it should be. The glove box is small, but oh well. Enough pockets. Lots of room in front, less in the back. There were more in Logan. Exterior - well, here for an amateur. I like it a lot. And especially white. The box is normal. Smooth shifting, adequate transmission, 6 steps. At a speed of 170 km / h, the speed is around 4000. Pleased. Shumka, well, probably mediocre. Although I'm not picky, I honestly don't care. I have never eaten anything sweeter than a carrot. Exploitation. There is not much to say here. Consumption is kept at 8.4 liters, combined cycle, mainly urban operation. Once every two weeks trip to a neighboring town 150 km in both directions. Gasoline pour 92. We recently traveled Yekaterinburg-Kazan 1000 km one way. The seats are very comfortable, the back is not tired at all. Cruising speed 130 km. The car is very comfortable, holds the road well, overtakes confidently. Off-road qualities (this is a cross hatchback, raised, all things) checked very simply. When parking at the curb, I decided, remembering the solid ground clearance, to get to it with wheels. As a result, he tore off his front lining. Since then, I have been driving, like a mere mortal, on cleaned and smooth roads. Outcome. In my opinion, a great car in terms of price / quality. Everything is done soundly, qualitatively. Of course, 920,000 rubles is still very expensive for the KIA Rio X-line. The red price is 600,000. But you can't buy anything better now cheaper. Is that a sedan to take some, but the soul does not lie to him. Well, West Cross. But I don't trust. I would like, though small, but a shed on wheels. And slightly elevated. Ideal for a young family with 2 children. short normal budget car for a simple worker. That's all I wanted to say.

Advantages : reliability. Controllability. Appearance.

Flaws : fuel consumption. Suspension.

Mikhail, Moscow

The new car from the Korean company is a unique combination of the agility of an urban crossover, the comfort of a hatchback and the off-road capability of a crossover.

After the update, he received new features. How does the car behave in action? Test drive kia Rio x Line help you get to know your car.

Improved Kia Rio

Given the condition of our roads, cars with cross-country ability will be in demand for a long time to come. In city traffic, the updated model with the prefix Line will not go unnoticed.

Kia X Line attracts with its original, comfortable and roomy interior space, modern system security. The interior is simple but not boring. All this makes vehicle a good companion for city and country trips.

Not so long ago, Kia Rio x Line literally became overpriced. Now is 190mm along with 170mm in inexpensive trim levels.

Clearance comparison with competitors

Depending on the version, tires of a certain dimension are installed on it: for premium ones - 195/60 R16, for the rest - 185/65 R15.

The increase in clearance is the answer to the request of potential consumers Russian market. To implement this solution, we had to revise the entire suspension geometry and use new components.

The body x Line seems to be more complete, the manufacturer has introduced unpainted moldings and plastic body kits in its performance. With them, the car received additional protection of appearance. The updated is not simple, but with a crossover appearance, increased ground clearance. It looks stylish, modern, dynamic.

The updated version of x-line turned out to be pleasant and functional. The car is great for daily operation. At the same time, it is quite economical, which is very important in the face of constantly rising fuel prices. According to the manufacturer, fuel consumption is 6-8 liters.

An important thing about the characteristics of Kia Rio x-Line

The car firmly holds the leading position among consumers. Considering the model in a complex way, it cannot be called a budget one. Rather, it belongs to the European middle class.

The car has a lot of useful options. Among them:

pressure sensors in ;
access to the cabin without a key;
modern multimedia with a large screen and rear view camera;
heated steering wheel, front seats.

The car is quite well prepared for use in the winter. Heating of the steering wheel and front seats is already available in the basic version. In a more expensive version, heating is added windshield, rear seats, washer nozzles.

The ergonomics of the cabin are quite comfortable. A wide range of adjustment of seats and steering wheel allows you to choose best option under yourself. Any driver will comfortably fit behind the wheel, and it is also quite convenient for passengers to be in.

The luggage compartment cannot boast of a strong capacity, but everything is quite arranged in it. At the bottom, under the rug, a full-size wheel with a set of tools was discreetly placed. rear seats can be folded, this forms a small step.

Behavior on the road

car with power unit in 1.6 liters and a capacity of 123 liters. With. and a classic 6-speed automatic transmission has proven itself as an efficient and reliable vehicle even in past generations. A significant advantage both for our conditions and in terms of economy is the ability to use 92nd gasoline.

Suspension models are moderately rigid, there is a big smell of energy consumption, there are practically no rolls in corners. There is enough traction in any mode, the vehicle is driven quite recklessly.

The car allows you to easily taxi out of a snow-covered parking lot, and also easily overcomes several kilometers of the village road. The updated car is well adapted to the conditions of the metropolis, as well as for trips out of town.

New springs, shock absorbers not only gave additional space under the hood, but also made it possible to implement optimal balance between handling and comfort. The car is softer than a sedan and rulitsya quite well. On the track, the model pleases with handling and comfort, the dynamics are quite enough, taking into account the power.

The car doesn't seem to have significant shortcomings considering its cost. Not happy with the soundproofing of the wheel arches, however, if desired this problem can be effectively resolved.

Off-road video test drive

Summing up

The updated model is a good alternative for those who want a car with off-road qualities without overpaying. This is a universal solution for city trips and outings.

Photo Kia x Line 2019

Do you remember the times of the wild car boom: the end of the nineties, when the car, along with the mobile phone, became an ordinary thing? 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 were washed away by new high-quality cars on credit, when cheap tsatski, combined with holey 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 the Rio sedan in it. 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: a license plate on a place befitting it, unlike a sedan, a double muffler nozzle under the rear bumper deflector, and a 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. The X-Line rides a little less interesting on good roads. 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 - in the 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. Plus, standard tires are more harmoniously combined with all the elasto-kinematics of the suspension in corners on flat pavement, and they hold a straight line better, and transmit less vibration and shaking to the cabin.

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

A cross-hatchback is more expensive than a sedan in a similar configuration by 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 potholes 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.

TEXT: DMITRY SOKOLOV