Spyshots of the 2012 Kia Rio
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Here are the very-first spy shots of the all-new 2011 Kia Rio, codenamed UB!
It’s been a long, long wait, but it’s over now! The very-first prototype of next-generation Kia Rio sedan has finally stepped out in public for the first time and Sonytone.com spies were on hand to capture the moment.
Codenamed UB, the prototype of the next-generation Rio sedan sports some heavy camouflage, which is covering the most important styling details of the new car. What is clear already is the fact that the 2011 Kia Rio will feature far more attractive exterior appearance as the current model.
Its exterior styling will be influenced heavily by the up-coming 2011 Kia Cadenza and next-generation Kia Optima mid-size sedans. It is evident from these spy shots that the 2011 Rio takes some styling cues from the afore-mentioned sedans, which is not bad since both of them look outstanding. It is also evident that the all-new Rio sports a new Kia family look as seen on new Kia Sportage, Sorento, Soul and Venga mini-mpv.
These very-first Kia Rio UB spy shots confirm that the 2011 Rio will initially be available as a sedan, like the new Hyundai Accent. A five-door hatchback is also expected to follow later.
According to initial reports, the next-generation Rio is going to share its powertrain technology with the up-coming 2011 Hyundai Accent. Under the hood, engines options will likely include a 1.4L and 1.6L four-cylinder engines packing 107 and 126 horsepower, respectively.
If that doesn’t sound interesting enough, Kia is also expected to introduce a more potent 1.6L GDI four-cylinder engine, packing 140 horsepower, in the next-Rio. At least two modern diesel engines are also expected to be available in Europe.
Although there is no official word yet about the inaugural launch date of the 2011 Kia Rio UB, latest rumours suggest that full production of next-generation Rio will commence in the first half of 2011.
wowowee!! bagong kapatid... hehehehe!
the new hyundai accent's design is based on the new sonata. this kia rio seems to be based on the new optima, which looks great! Hyundai's fluidic styling is attractive but kia's new aggressive macho look is even better! cant wait to see the finished product....
Mukhang pa-improve ng pa-improve ang KIA RIO.:bowako:
yup. kia and hyundai have really upped their game. as looks and quality will not be a question anymore, it will all boil down to pricing...
Just a KIA pero pinipilahan...(pahiram)
:yes:
hyundai and kia's latest models will hopefully erase the negative perception most people have of Korean cars...
The next gen Rio will look HOT!
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lalong dadami taxi nyan kapag lumabas ang diesel....
Ang motto nga ng KIA ay "the power to surprise".....nakakasorpresa nga....:grin:Quote:
Originally Posted by aargh
Dami na dito sa Saudi KIA brand cars sa kalye....
Pinakamadami ang Carnival na nakikita ko,sunod ang RIO....then Optima,Sportage,Sorento....
Naglabas ba ng diesel ang rio dito? If the statement of Kia chief designer Peter Schreyer is true na the quality will be at par with the VW Polo, Kia might price this a little higher than the current, which might deter taxi operators na...Quote:
Originally Posted by desert fox
wala pa yata bro....Quote:
Originally Posted by aargh
With hyundai and kia's new models, malamang dito rin sa Pinas dadami na rin... ngayon pa nga lang nagkalat na Tucson and dumadami na Sorento and Sonata...Pati taxi na Rio and Accent marami na rin :nod:Quote:
Originally Posted by desert fox
Ayusin lang nila pricing nila and sana lang talaga maganda na ang long-term durablity nila..
nagtataka lang ako sa presyuhan sa atin, like yung Forte ko, dito kasama na Insurance for 5 years comprehensive incl. AOG, aabot lang sa -/+1MQuote:
Originally Posted by aargh
5 years to pay....
gaya ng sabi ng ibang katsikoterers dito, masyadong magpresyo ang dealer ng KIA jan sa atin....:twak2:
BTW, me isa ako RIO jan sa atin......taxi....1year na lang tapos na utang ko.....:grin:
medyo sablay nga kia dealer dito...Quote:
Originally Posted by desert fox
kamusta naman yung rio mo na taxi? wala naman naging problema sa maintenance? If nag improve na talaga quality nila I might decide to finally purchase a Korean car next year..
oo nga...Quote:
Originally Posted by aargh
ok naman maintenance ng RIO, 2 times na nagpalit ng timing belt,palit ng shocks....major problem nya nun, dahil naka-LPG, naluto yung fuel pump...
Basta sundin lang PMS, specially timing belt....
aside from that ok naman siya at kumikita....hehehe...
nga pala, sa totoo lang talagang nag-improve na ang Korean cars.....Quote:
Originally Posted by aargh
Sa Forte ko, nasa 7k na siya, so far so good...wala akong nararamdaman kakaiba na masasabi nating di ok......
ang mga features nya, yung iba sa mga bigating kotse mo lang makikita....
Gustong gusto ko yung start stop button.....at keyless entry.....:bowako:
Buti ka pa...Maganda talaga forte. Ewan ko nga lang ba bakit ang mahal nya dito... sayang talaga...Dapat naglabas sila ng 1.6L dito gaya ng ginawa nila sa Soul para bumaba price and kalabanin yung Corolla...Quote:
Originally Posted by desert fox