Kia presented its new Rio at the Geneva Motor Show

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At the Geneva Motor Show, Kia brought its new Picanto and Rio for everyone's pleasure. The design impressed the most as it was edgier and more up-market than it was ever before. This strong version of the Rio will help Kia build a stronger brand image in Europe.
When you think about Kia, you don't think this far. The quality and design of the Rio is higher than the brand image represents says Benny Oeyen, marketing and planning chief. Also he said this car can be improved and that what they need is a hot hatch, cabrio or a coupe.
In the short run, the fastest way would be to choose a hot hatch, as sporty Kia for Europe and this will help develop the brand.
The engine range for all new fourth-generation Rio includes the 1.1-liter three-cylinder turbo diesel with stop-start, as well as 1.25-liter and 1.4-liter petrol units.
The engine it's more likely to see in the new Rio is the 1.6-liter GDI Gamma engine that went into the Hyundai Veloster. At 6,300 rpm it produces 138 hp. The car has an electronic throttle control, a roller timing chain, variable induction and innovative anti-friction coatings such as CrN Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coating and Diamond Like Carbon (DLC) coating and it also features Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing.