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Kia to feature in new ‘Road to Rio’ TV series from 5 May Six-part series to air in the UK on Dave during primetime slots Kia Soul, Sportage and Sorento transport comedians Mark Watson & Henning Wehn on a footballing pilgrimage across South America meeting footballing legends along the way Kia is an Official Partner […]

Kia Rio wins Association of Scottish Motoring Writer’s title Glasgow ceremony commends Rio’s style, packaging and value The Kia Rio was named as Best Supermini in the Association of Scottish Motoring Writer’s Car of the Year Awards at a glittering ceremony in Glasgow.

Standard Equipment  Kia Rio 1.2 Exterior 15-inch steel wheels with      185/65R15 tires Black mesh      radiator grille with chrome trim Body-colour bumpers (4.0 km/h / 2.5 mph, impact resistant) Black headlamps bezels Body-color      door handles & door mirror mountings High-mounted stop light Tinted glass

Comprehensive active and passive safety systems For new Rio, an all-new bodyshell was created using a higher percentage of ultra high-strength steel (UHTS) than the third-generation model, enhancing the structure’s strength and rigidity.  To improve progressive deformation during a frontal impact, special attention was given to strengthening the engine-bay’s longitudinal side members, the fender apron […]

Improved stability, smoother ride and enhanced refinement Developed from the previous model, the New Rio’s suspension and running gear has been totally re-engineered to carry over that popular car’s responsive handling while improving stability, ride quality and refinement – in line with heightened customer expectations.

Bespoke feel for sophisticated and spacious interior To complement the striking exterior styling of the sedan, the new Rio’s interior design has also been transformed, with a clean sophisticated theme.  The concept follows the corporate Kia interior philosophy with the characteristic horizontal instrument panel, accentuating the feeling of width and space in the cabin.  It […]

With the new Rio Hatch, and now the Sedan, Kia has created a car that answers consumer demand for more quality, more choice, and an attractive, exciting design, without having to compromise on interior space. The bold and distinctive personality of the new Rio represents a complete departure from its predecessor and fits perfectly into […]

Revolutionary new Rio family sedan to power Kia sales boom Kia’s all-new, fourth-generation Rio, which made its world premiere at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, is set to spark a revolution in the compact car segment and power a boom in the growth of Kia sales.  New Rio boasts a bold and distinctive personality, bringing […]

(SOUTH AFRICA) March 14, 2012. KIA Motors South Africa ran a competition in collaboration with Cars In Action for a three months period (October- December 2011).  Cars In Action readers were given an opportunity to win the new KIA Rio if they subscribed or renewed their subscription to the Cars in Action magazine during the […]

(SOUTH AFRICA), 13 FEBRUARY 2012. Last week Kia Motors South Africa gave away a brand new Rio to Sarah Jordaan from Brakpan, Johannesburg – a lucky 94.7 Highveld Stereo listener.  On Saturday 11 February 2012, Mark Pilgrim did a live broadcast of the Kia Take40SA from the Kia Tableview dealership. During the show, Mark announced […]

(SOUTH AFRICA), 22 December 2011. After its unveiling at the 2011 Johannesburg International Motor Show, the new Rio sparked the interest of many South Africans. It was launched to the South African media exactly two months later, and has turned out to be a very popular and sought after Kia model.

Research uncovers the Top 10 cheapest & most fuel efficient new cars Motoring costs are never far from the front page – as Tuesday’s Commons debate on 2012’s fuel duty increases highlighted. Most buyers want to save at the pumps and on road tax, but with every manufacturer claiming to offer better fuel consumption than […]