2018 Kia Rio Sedan| LMT Cars
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Date: 2017-07-20

LMT Cars: 2018 Kia Rio Sedan
With its eye-catching design and impressive roster of features, the all-new 2018 Rio sedan and 5-door are the latest additions to the world-class Kia Motors America (KMA) model lineup. Penned at Kia's European and U.S. design studios in collaboration with Kia's design base in Namyang, Korea, this subcompact duo will bring an exciting combination of impressive fuel efficiency, innovative technology, advanced safety features, everyday convenience and fun-to-drive character to value-conscious consumers when they arrive at Kia retailers in 2017.
"Value has always been a core tenet for the Kia brand and the all-new Kia Rio sedan and 5-door continue to underscore our commitment to those buyers looking for an entry-level vehicle but desire more than what the subcompact segment currently offers," said Orth Hedrick, vice president of product planning, KMA. "This fourth-generation Rio makes significant improvements over its predecessor in design, technology and passenger comfort, resulting in an even better value proposition for our customers, while raising the bar in the small-car segment."
Attractive Exterior.
Kia Rio's exterior is defined by crisp lines and smooth surfaces, providing a more sophisticated and sporty look over the previous generation. The front end wears the latest iteration of Kia's 'tiger-nose' grille, integrating newly designed headlights that are swept back for a more aggressive appearance. In addition, Rio's fog lamp surrounds have been moved outwards, creating greater visual width to the front fascia and a lower window line around the cabin provides the driver and passengers with a better all-around view.
The Kia Rio sedan has been lengthened to 172.6 inches (from 172.0 inches) and the Kia Rio 5-door is now 160.0 inches long (from 159.4 inches). Both profiles feature a longer wheelbase of 101.6 inches (from 101.2 inches) and more upright A-pillars. The sedan and 5-door are also lower and wider for a more balanced and athletic stance compared to the outgoing model. And a well-creased shoulder line runs from front to back, further stretching the appearance of the car to give it a sleeker and more substantive look than what's currently found in the subcompact segment.
The rear of the Kia Rio is now more upright thanks to shorter overhangs and thinner, more expressive taillights. Like the front-end, the rear view of the car is wider, furthering a sense of stability.
The Kia Rio rides on 15-inch wheels that have been pushed to the corners. The EX trim's sporty alloy wheel design underscores Rio's fun-to-drive side and refinement.
Modern and Convenient Cabin.
The Kia Rio's interior has become decidedly more spacious, modern and upscale with an improved instrument panel, more ergonomic layout and upgraded interior materials. The cabin has also been redesigned to better accommodate the Rio's new range of technologies.
Horizontal lines running the width of the dashboard mimic the exterior design and give the cabin a wider and more expansive look and feel. For convenience, the center console offers a bi-level tray to better accommodate portable devices such as smartphones and small tablets.
Thanks to Kia Rio's larger dimensions and wheelbase, its cabin is among the roomiest in its class - the sedan's passenger space is 89.9 cubic feet while the 5-door hatchback measures 90.5 cubic feet. Front occupants will enjoy more head room, leg room and shoulder room while those in the second row will benefit from greater leg- and shoulder room. These improvements are the result of re-profiled door trims, new material for the headliner and a reshaping of the dashboard. Those looking for ample cargo room will not be disappointed with either the sedan's 13.7 cubic feet or the 5-door hatchback's 17.4 cubic feet. With the seats folded down, the hatchback offers a voluminous 32.8 cubic feet with a low and flat cargo floor to accommodate luggage, small furniture or weekend gear.
The front seats have also been redesigned to enhance comfort. They feature a slimmer design yet more cushion and padding to minimize driver fatigue during long commutes and road trips.
On the tech front, the Kia Rio offers a generous roster of features including Bluetooth® hands-free functionality, a six-speaker stereo with satellite radio and a rear-view camera system. Available only on the top-tier EX trim is a seven-inch floating touchscreen interface, UVO3 voice recognition infotainment system and smartphone integration through Android AutoTM and Apple CarPlayTM, all of which are not typically found in the subcompact segment.


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