Kia have published prices for the all new Kia Rio which is due for its UK launch on 1st October 2005. For the first time a manufacturer will offer the diesel version at the same price as the petrol variant.
GS Grade
- 1.4 petrol GS (manual) £7,995
- 1.5 diesel GS (manual) £7,995
- 1.4 petrol GS (automatic) £8,995
LX Grade
- 1.4 petrol LX (manual) £8,995
- 1.5 diesel LX (manual) £8,995
Optional Dynamic Package on LX grade, which includes ESP, electric sunroof, rear spoiler and map lamp will be available from November and charged at £1,000 premium.
The metallic/mica paint premium is £300.
During the initial launch vehicles will not be grade badged, so dealers will need to use external visual differences on the LX including body coloured door mirrors and handles, and front fog lamps when differentiating the GS from LX.