Kia Rio 2019 Sedan

The popularity of Korean cars Kia is based on a combination of affordable cost, reliability and expanded to suit its category of functionality. The upgraded sedan Kia Rio 2019 varies from its original models:

• state-of-the-art body design;
• Comfortable and bigger space interior;
• Engine Fuel Consumption and Reliability.

The redesigned Kia Rio 2019 sedan of its price category is toned design based on Kia K2 models which was originally developed for the Chinese market. Despite the changes in the external design and internal equipment its characteristics not expressively changed.

In the Philippine market, the Kia Rio model 2018 which part of the latest generation is represented by the hatchback version. The Kia Rio 2019 Sedan features a stiffer new body, reinforced suspension and increased to 170 mm clearance.

Kia Rio 2019 sedan differs its prototype:

• exclusive form of radiator facing;
• a modified bumper with a large air intake;
• The original shape of the front optics and fog lamps.

Supplemented with LED driving lights and fog lights, the side cutouts also serve to cool the front brakes. The Design puts more attention to the longitudinal support located at the bottom of the body, connecting the front and rear wheel arches. Lateral glazing has got a metal fringing, side signal mirror lamps.

Firming the new Kia Rio 2019 is easily recognizable by the design of the luggage compartment hatch and the bridge connecting the tail lights. X-shaped body kit is used to accommodate exhaust pipes and wells for improved extended back lamps.

Despite of categorizing as budget car, The Kia Rio 2019 sedan High end variant is made of high-quality finishing and decorative materials, including high-quality artificial and natural leather, beautiful and wear-resistant fabrics, and polished metal.

The Kia Rio 2019 Sedan dashboard instrument panel shows compactly arranged control of on-board systems, multimedia display and air deflectors. In the center of the dashboard is conveniently locates the control for air conditioning and multimedia.

• The torpedo and tunnel separates the well for storage of small items, in the list of main and additional equipment - control levers of the gearbox and parking brake, the recesses for the glasses and a comfortable armrest.
• The Kia Rio 2019 Sedan High End variant will include the sporty style of the steering wheel with built-in buttons for controlling the multimedia device and other controls on-board systems.
• Thin knitting needles contribute to an excellent overview of the instrument panel, on which there is a place for the display of the on-board computer in addition to the tachometer and speedometer.
• Front seats are equipped electronic adjusting devices. There is a comfortable sofa on the back, which can accommodate three adult passengers for passengers conveniences.

Optional equipment includes climate control and navigation systems, as well as heated windshield, reverse mirrors.

The new model of Kia Rio 2019 sedan in top-end configuration is equipped with a full set of airbags, systems of keyless start and access to the interior, parktronics and front optics with the function of turning

Overall dimensions of the front-drive of Kia Rio 2019 with the body "sedan" are standard for its category, respectively 4400x1740x1470 mm, the length of the wheelbase is 2600 mm, the clearance height is 170 mm.

In relation to previous models, the body became a little longer and wider, and the distance between the bridges also increased by 3 cm. Reducing the space size of the trunk from 500 to 480 liters is partially or completely offset by an increase in the fuel tank from 43 to 50 liters.

The range of power units consists of two gasoline-powered drives, with a volume of 1.4 and 1.6 liters, with a power output of 100 and 123 hp respectively, operating in tandem with a 6-speed manual transmission or Automatic Transmission.

The Base Model features of the Kia Rio 2019 sedan includes:

• audio and multimedia standard set;
• Electronic button adjustment of the position of the seats and steering column;
• power windows;
• Navigation system and safe driving alarms.

The High End Kia Rio 2019 Sedan version includes additional features from base model:

• LED stuffing head optics and rear lights;
• Keyless access;
• Single-zone climate control, electronic seat adjustments;
• Full set of front and side airbags;
• reverse camera, park tronics and safety alarms.

Production and Delivery

The Kia Motors assume the base model of latest generation of Kia Rio 2019 Sedan will be delivered to European auto shows in the middle of 2018. The release date of models and its domestic assembly was postponed to a later date to complete all the scheduled performance test and test drives.

Competing Models In this category, identical price and performance for the Hyundai models Accent 2019 series, Ford Fiesta 2019, Mazda 2 2019 Sedan, Toyota Vios 2019, Mitsubishi Mirage 2019 Sedan, Honda City 2019.

Source: Kia Motors International / Kia Rio my City Auto