Friday, February 11, 2011

First images of the new Kia Rio

Kia has released the first official pictures of the next generation of Rio, to hit the market with the task of overcoming the sales of the previous model. Will ship with bodies of three, four and five doors. The Korean brand Kia has released the first official pictures of the new generation of Rio, with which we can see that the front has adopted a similar aesthetic to that of all new vehicles are arriving by the Korean brand.

In profile, the balance between the side windows of the body and the strong wedge shape to the new Rio provides a dynamic and sporty. This new model grows in size, both length (55 mm more than the previous) and width (25 mm higher). Their battle is also 70 mm larger, reaching up to 2,570 mm, which ensures more space and comfort for passengers.

The boot capacity is also increased to the 292 liters in the 390 hatchback and up-liter four-door version. In the mechanical, the new Kia Rio has six different engines to choose from, ranging from the small 1.1-liter diesel and 70 hp for the European version to the 1.6-liter gasoline and 140 hp available American market.

In Europe, Kia plans to release a 1.2-liter turbo gasoline direct injection for 2012. For more details of this new Kia Rio must wait for its official launch on 1 March at the Geneva Motor Show, where we can also see other brand models such as the Picanto. Meanwhile, we must settle with the data presented in this press release and statements Soon-Nam Lee, director of marketing for Kia Motors Export Corporation: "This new model is a great step forward.

The Rio has always had success with this new image we have a car that is extremely attractive, and that the public will want to buy on sight. " Too much optimism or reality? Over time we will see.

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