"Kia Rio" hatchback: specifications, review and owner reviews

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

Korean cars are very popular in Russia. They are chosen by those who want to get a high-quality assembled car, while not overpaying as for a "Japanese". And indeed, many models are quite strong, which is repeatedly confirmed by reviews. Today our shooting will be devoted to one of these instances. It's a Kia Rio hatchback. Specifications, photos, features - later in the article.

Design

The Rio model is available in several body styles. However, in terms of design, they are all identical. In the front, there is a recognizable oversized chrome grille, angular fog lamps, a trapezoidal air intake and stylish headlights. The car looks quite fresh, neat, and in some moments even sporty.

What are the disadvantages of the body? Unfortunately, the car has the same drawbacks as budget German and Japanese cars. It's very subtlepaintwork. After a couple of years of operation, numerous chips form on the front and near the thresholds. But rust appears quite rarely.

Dimensions, clearance

The total length of the hatchback is 4.12 meters, width - 1.7, height - 1.47 meters. At the same time, the car has good ground clearance. On regular wheels, its size is 16 centimeters. Due to the short base, the car has even better cross-country ability than a sedan. However, it is still not worth it to climb into the wilderness. This car was originally sharpened for the city. Be especially careful with the front bumper. It is located very low. There is a high risk of damage to its lower part when parking against curbs.

Salon

Let's move inside the Korean hatchback. The interior design is quite good. The car looks no worse than the Mazda or Toyota of the same class. For the driver, a four-spoke multifunction steering wheel, an arrow instrument panel with a large speedometer in the middle, as well as an ergonomic center console are offered. On the latter is a radio, a pair of air ducts and a climate control unit. In expensive trim levels there is heated seats. The chairs themselves are fabric, with mechanical adjustment. Visibility in the car is not bad, except for the front pillars. These are too wide. By the way, the design of the dashboard may vary depending on the configuration. In expensive versions, the Supervision panel is offered to the buyer. As for the free space, surprisingly, it is quite enough for tall riders. But only two people can comfortably fit in the back. Among other adjustments, it is possible to adjust the height of the steering column.

Of the shortcomings, it is worth noting that not the best finishing materials are used in the cabin. Inside hard and creaky plastic. Soundproofing also suffers. These are the diseases of all modern budget cars. In order to make the car more comfortable, the owners have to additionally glue the noise insulation.

Trunk

The size of the trunk of the Kia Rio is 389 liters. At the same time, the back of the rear sofa can be folded in a standard ratio of 60:40. Thus, the total volume of the trunk increases to 1,045 liters.

However, you won't be able to get a flat floor. But even under this condition, the car is quite practical. If necessary, it can carry very large cargo.

"Kia-Rio" hatchback: specifications

1.4 - this is the base engine for the Korean hatchback. Its maximum power is 107 horsepower, torque - 135 Nm. However, the owners say that the motor is "riding". To confidently accelerate, you have to turn the engine almost to the red zone. This engine is paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox. A four-speed automatic is available for a surcharge. What are the characteristics of the dynamics of the Kia-Rio-3 hatchback? In the first case, acceleration to hundreds takes 11.5 seconds. In the second - 13.5 seconds. Maximum speed - 190 and 175 kilometers per hour for the version withmanual and automatic transmission respectively. Fuel consumption is about 6.4 liters in mixed mode.

More powerful engines are available in more expensive trim levels. Consider the characteristics of the hatchback "Kia Rio" 1.6. The maximum engine power is 123 horsepower. Torque - 155 Nm. What are the characteristics of the dynamics of the Kia Rio hatchback with this engine? The car accelerates to hundreds in 9.4 seconds on the mechanics. On the machine, the car picks up a hundred in 10.3 seconds, which is also a very good indicator. And in terms of fuel consumption, this version is almost identical to the previous one. Therefore, it is not worth considering buying a 1.4-liter engine due to fuel economy. It makes sense to overpay for a 1.6-liter engine and get a more dynamic car with the same "appetite", reviews say.

Chassis

The car has the same chassis layout as the sedan. So, in front there is an independent suspension with MacPherson struts. Of the pluses, it is worth noting that the suspension is mounted on a subframe. At the back, there was a classic semi-independent beam. Steering - rack with hydraulic booster. Brakes - disc, and not only in front, but also in the rear.

How does this car drive? The Kia Rio hatchback has suspension characteristics not tuned for a sporty driving style. The machine is very rolly, especially at high speeds. At the same time, the car swallows bumps well. And this characteristichatchback "Kia Rio" 2nd and 3rd generation is much more important for the Russian buyer. Among the pleasant moments are good brakes. The car is really safe.

Equipment level

There are a lot of options for this car. The base includes a 107-horsepower engine, a manual transmission and an ABS system. Of the "amenities" worth noting:

• two power windows;
• frontal airbags;
• power mirrors.

There is also a version with air conditioning, but you need to pay a certain amount for it. Also, an automatic machine is available in the “base”, but again, you need to pay extra for it. In the maximum configuration, in addition to the 1.6-liter engine, the buyer receives:

• power windows for all doors;
• multi steering wheel;
• standard acoustics;
• heated front seats;
• cast wheels;
• system of exchange rate stability;
• climate control;
• lensed optics;
• side airbags;
• running lights;
• light sensor;
• Heated windscreen and washer nozzles;
• keyless entry system and engine start from the button.

Conclusion

So, we have examined the characteristics of the new Kia Rio hatchback and its features. What can be said about this car in conclusion? This car will be an excellent purchase for those who need a simple, cheap means of transportation for every day. The car does not shinecomfort, the characteristics of the Kia Rio hatchback are not the best. However, this model will not require a lot of money for maintenance, and you will only think about repairing something after an impressive run.