Full technical data & specifications have been released for the all new Kia Rio 5-door hatchback.
The official public on-sale date will be 1st October 2005. Initial dealer stocks will begin to be released w/c 12th September 2005, with availability of all petrol and diesel grades.
Colours will be Clear White, Clear Silver Metallic, Tropical Red Metallic, Sapphire Blue Metallic and Midnight Black Metallic. Initially, some colour availability may be in short supply. Most dealers will receive a minimum of one petrol and one diesel in either Clear Silver or Tropical Red.
Prices will be announced on September 19th when the new Rio UK Press Launch begins, although early indications suggest a lead in price of £8,000 for the GS petrol.
Model line up and specification will be as follows:
GS Grade
- 1.4 petrol GS (manual)
- 1.5 diesel GS (manual)
- 1.4 petrol GS (automatic)
LX Grade
- 1.4 petrol LX (manual)
- 1.5 diesel LX (manual)
GS Specification
- Air conditioning
- CD audio with MP3 Player
- 14″ steel wheels
- ABS with EBD
- Immobiliser
- Driver and front passenger airbags
- Central door locking
- Power steering
- Front electric windows with delay function
- Driver’s seat height adjustment
LX Specification (as GS plus)
- 15″ alloy wheels
- Front fog lamps
- Body coloured door handles and mirrors
- Twin side & curtain airbags
- Premium seat trim
- Remote central locking & perimeter alarm
- Electrically adjustable & heated door mirrors
- Rear electric windows
- Interior chrome coating (door handling, parking brake button)
- Leather steering wheel and gear knob
- Metal grain centre fascia
- Metal grain steering wheel spokes
- Metal pedals
- Deluxe instument cluster
There will be a “Dynamic Package” available for the LX as a cost option, available from October which includes:
- Electronic Stability Programme
- Electric sunroof
- Rear spoiler
- Map lamp
Kia are hoping the all new Kia Rio will challenge the mainstream manufacturers in the highly competitive B-sector. They are confident that with its unrivalled value and high specification, it should take Kia sales to new heights.