Fourth-generation Kia Rio, revealed at Geneva in 2011, has a bold and distinctive personality that brings the latest model in line with other Kia exclusive design portfolio.
In addition to appeal to consumer tastes, aesthetics, the new Kia Rio spearhead the company's efforts to significantly increase its global market share by offering prospective owners of industry-leading environmental credentials.
Measurements of CO2 emissions for the model of the area, only 85 g / km - the equivalent of a new industry wide and deep. This impressive figure places the segment B Kia Rio in front of all other models in its class and even all vehicles currently on sale in the European market.
The task is to work hard for the care of a large international commercial success of the previous generation model, Kia engineers and designers have created a new Rio, which combines the spicy Korean learn to use language to create a module that communicates with a Latin touches, and a truly global appeal.
"The Kia Rio has been a success, and with this new incarnation, we have a car that is very attractive with a sweet feeling of sportiness - a car that people want to buy for its looks and its environmental performance" of Benny Comments islands, Vice President Marketing and Product Planning, Kia Motors Europe.
Since its launch in 2005, worldwide sales of third-generation Kia Rio was more than 860 000 units. It was the vehicle of the company the third best selling in foreign markets in 2010 with sales of more than 219,000 units.
The new Kia Rio is longer (20 mm), wider (25 mm) and lowest (15 mm) and the properties of a 70 mm longer wheelbase (2570 mm) - will significantly expand the space for passengers and the ability to load. With a total height of 1455 mm, the new Kia Rio is one of the smallest in the European range of Kia cars.
First held with a choice of five doors and three-door body (in Europe), the new Kia Rio is completely redefine its position as one of the most competitive cars in one of the most competitive - the B-segment.
Market Research Kia expects the global demand for B-segment cars will grow substantially over the next two years.
Two styles of one sports body new Kia Rio - in addition to the already popular in Seoul and the models come to rely on people who want to stand out from the crowd or you need a spacious, versatile compact MPV - Kia is confident of capturing a greater share of this growth .
To reduce fuel consumption and help them achieve world-class Kia Rio, emissions, Kia engineers have carried out an extensive program to lose weight in a wide range of components. As a result, despite the new Kia Rio is a car much bigger than the third generation model with additional equipment, the weight gain was minimal.
5-door version of the new Kia Rio goes on sale in Europe in the third quarter of 2011 with the new 3-door Kia join B-segment line in the first quarter of 2012. Both versions are exclusively manufactured at the plant in Sohar Kia in Korea.
"Presence Premium" for new compact car
With the new Rio, Kia has created a car that meets consumer demand for more quality, more choice, and attractive design exciting.
This new car is no evolution of its predecessor, is a revolution. The bold and distinctive personality of the new Kia Rio is a complete break with his predecessor and fits perfectly into the family revived new range of Kia.
Seen from the front, the new Kia Rio has its own unique interpretation of the grid company of Kia, which is seamlessly integrated with lights to create a new twist to the search for the Kia family. In the latter form, now the Kia logo sits above the grid. Below the grid, again treating the front bumper and spoiler shows signs of design DNA for Kia, with its distinctive road presence. In profile, the ratio of body to glass, combined with the shape of the car hold strong, Kia Rio a dynamic and sporty attitude. While Rio is now a whole new personality that fits perfectly with his brothers and sisters Picanto and Venga.
Kia Rio to show its connection through the Sportage is also a strong and stable flows behind the C-pillar, the dominant shoulder high and fast rear screen angle. Coupe roof-line and strong contrasts dramatically static rear bumper, and to give strength and stability back to watch.
This bold and elegant look is reinforced by the line adds a special stress on the flanks and accentuating the car's dynamic position. The delicate balance of the viewport, the wheelbase and the overall proportion Kia Rio to refinement and the presence of the premium which is rare in the segment B.
To maximize the Kia Rio has a striking appearance is a fresh new palette of 10 exterior colors. Kia interior color and a team of researchers has developed a range of exclusive colors of Rio with its emphasis on sophistication and elegance. These include Wendy Brown, Graphite Grey, both colors of Classic Premium taste.
With the introduction of the new Rio, Kia's product portfolio just take the next important step to become a family vehicle that has an attractive style of the brand and coherent, but manages to retain the character of each product.
Spacious interior and sophisticated
Completing the look is very nice, Kia Rio interior design has changed, clean, elegant theme. The concept of corporate philosophy on the concept Kia, characterized by a horizontal instrument panel, and stressed the feeling of width and space. It 'a theme that skillfully combines sleek modernity with rationality and a timeless quality to get comfortable.
The quality and sophistication of the interior materials and attention to the details of fit and finish are the design priorities for the new Kia Rio
As with other recently launched Kia models, the interior design signature - the "three cylinder", precision instrument and equipment graphic LO - has been maintained. The new Rio is centrally located, however, toggle switches, which are perfectly integrated into the central heating system, and manage some of the secondary functions.
The sophistication of the interior concept is also reflected in the range of finishing options that give the car a top quality printing, finishing with three concepts available. Kia Rio customers can choose from a selection of two-tone interior with Cognac Brown or a combination of gray desert interior design and high quality. Print custom interior emphasizes the new direction for Kia Rio, as a mature and refined, a premium compact car.
The current trend towards downsizing of vehicles that are seen across Europe means that the B-segment cars has become more mature and refined as they are obliged to fulfill hopes prices more sophisticated client groups. More refinement, more features, higher quality, but also more choice and a distinctive design is in demand.
The radically new Kia Rio is the answer to these new market conditions and many "large car with comfort and convenience will be offered to consumers on a segment B, Kia for the first time when new Rio will be available in Europe.
Optional features available on new Kia Rio cars for the European market will include the Smart Entry system key with engine on / off button, RDS radio with MP3 compatible CD player and AUX connection, iPod and USB, Bluetooth ® Hands free (with speech recognition available from December 2011), cruise control, climate control air conditioning, heated front seats and heated steering wheel. In some contracts, the panel is pre-wired to accept the portable navigation system as options.
The cabin is more spacious and new Rio also feel more spacious. Low front moved forward 156 mm and up to 18 mm and 70 mm longer wheelbase and 25 mm wider than the body brings the benefits of space for all passengers, and cargo capacity. Front leg room has increased by 45 mm in front of the head space of 8 mm.
Luggage space is 100 mm wider, and now has a capacity of 288 liters - 7% improvement over the previous model. Rear seat backrest is split 60/40 as versatile. Users can fold down the backrest, creating a nearly flat, flat cargo floor.
Storage at hand includes a larger, 15-liter storage compartment, a larger center console 3 liters of excess capacity and pockets to keep the bottle in front doors of 1.5 liter and 0.5 liter bottle in the rear doors .
Four high-efficiency motors with people from 70 to 109 hp output in Europe, the new Kia Rio will offer customers a choice of four engines and three high-efficiency four-cylinder - with a range from 70 to 109 hp power - and an industry leading consumer-based CO2 rating of just 85 g / km, more fuel as low as 3.2 liters per 100 km.
In many countries, diesel power is the preferred option in this segment and Rio will be available with two versions of the power unit Kia 'U2' - both equipped with 16 valves and a WGT. The 1.4-liter makes 216 hp and 90 Nm of torque, while the 1.1-liter producing 70 hp and 162 Nm Both engines produce a maximum torque at just 1,750 rpm.
Buyers who prefer their new Kia Rio fuel can select from a range of 1.4 liters or 1.25 liters Kappa.
Proven a power unit in the range of Kia, the day of "Gamma" reduction of friction and changes of double CVVT (continuously variable valve timing), performing reactive performance and competitive fuel economy . With a maximum power of 109 hp and maximum torque of 136 Nm, the engine power of the river faster - accelerating to 100 km in 11.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 181 kph (112 mph).
Family "Kappa" Kia Motors advanced - also appeared in the New Picanto at the Geneva Motor Show - features dual CVVT, a block of cast aluminum, off-side of the crankshaft, maintenance-free timing chain and valves sources "beehive" low friction. These technologies significantly improve efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions. The engine develops 85 hp 1.25 liters Kia Rio and 117.8 Nm of torque, while achieving the fuel economy of 4.8 l/100 km.
Rio regular models will be a note of CO2 from 94 to 124 g / km. In Europe, these figures could be reduced further by specifying the option of GIS Kia fuel technologies stretching (stop-start, update progress control alternator starter and tires with low rolling resistance) - available all models.
Equipped with the ISG, the Kia Rio emissions range from 85 to 114 g / km, so the two diesel engines (less than 100 g / km) advance to the local economies emissions tax base as much as possible. For these models, the range of fuel economy from 3.2 to 4.8 liters per 100 km, which helps reduce operating costs.
The standard transmission for both diesel and petrol engines will be a six-speed manual transmission, while the 1.25 liter 85 hp has a five-speed transmission. A transmission four-speed automatic will be optional on the 1.4-liter 109 hp gasoline engine.
A more stable driving and refinement
Developed from the previous model, the suspension of the new Kia Rio and running gear were designed to support the handling while improving the stability of the popular car ride quality and refinement - in line with customer expectations.
The electric power steering rack and pinion management is now equipped with a combined torque / angle sensor to protect against side winds. It is suitable for application 2.82 turns (lock to lock) and the steering wheel is adjustable for height and reach.
Mounted on the subframe to isolate road shock, suspension MacPherson strut front is essentially unchanged, minor changes to reflect the new model a longer wheelbase, wider track and a different weight distribution.
The CTBA (axle with torsion bar) on the back is more rigid (reduces understeer) and the strength of the relationship between the tail of arms and the axis of the heel is doubled, improving stability. Wheel travel is increased by 10 mm and the geometry has been improved to reduce the blow direction and provide a more consistent behavior.
All brakes discs - with 256/262 mm (front / rear) disc diameter - is standard on all new Kia Rio models with ESC (Electronic Stability Control). The models are not equipped with ESC to feature 203 x 10 mm rear drum brakes. Brake system performance supported by ABS-lock, electronic brake force distribution and emergency "brake assist.
Extensive security "active" and "passive
For the new Kia Rio, a completely new body was created with a higher percentage of high strength steel than the third generation model, the greater strength and rigidity. Special attention was paid to strengthening the elements of the engine-bay longitudinal side, members of the side panel of the floor, at ground level between the B-pillars through the transverse wall and dashboards.
Kia's engineers are confident that the new Rio achieve a star rating up five in EuroNCAP crash tests, according to previous classifications marked with CEE'D, Come, Soul, Sportage and Sorento.
In Europe, the standard safety equipment includes six airbags up, "active" front head restraints of seats (for protection against neck injuries in case of rear-end collisions).
Available optional safety equipment includes electronic stability control (standard in some markets), Hill-Start Assist (to avoid roll-back away from the hill), a new front "cornering" lighting, variable speed control, sensors rear parking and Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
A new system called "ESS (Emergency stop signal) will be available for additional security. To warn drivers following the car slows rapidly, the sensors detect when the driver brakes suddenly and hard, and then automatically brake lights flash three times.
Night driving is made safer by the availability of xenon projection, new front "cornering lamps and LED daytime running lights and LED rear lights.
Measures to minimize NVH is to increase the rigidity of the body structure of the car more rigid steering column bracket support panels inside the C-pillars, strengthened rear fascia, and the increased stiffness of the leather interior and exterior of the rear door , in addition to the top of the chassis engine and hydraulic vibration transmission. Overall, believes that the new Kia Rio is a class leading refinement of B-segment.
Lutz was questioned about a variety of subjects that mainly concentrated on Opel and its relationship with General Motors, but he was also asked about the future of the industry in general, and whom he sees as being the major players. 
