Exterior Design
Starting with the front of the super compact car you will find the signature ‘tiger-nose’ grille, stretching across the front of the vehicle and integrating smoothly into the sculpted bi-function projection headlights. There is a real sporty look to the Rio, elegant and smoothly sculpted body panels run the full length of the car, giving the hatchback a really muscular look. The smooth contours of the body bring you all the way to the rear of the car, where you’ll find beautifully sleek sculpting that incorporates the roofline, boot line, rear lights and rear bumper into one rolling feature. Not only do the aerodynamic details of the vehicle enhance the overall look, giving it a smart, sculpted and sporty presence but these design details enhance the smoothness and handling, giving better fuel economy and an overall enjoyable experience. In addition to the streamlined and muscular looks, there is also the option of 17” alloy wheels which enhance the premium exterior of the Rio alongside options such as chrome accenting, electrically folding and heated door mirrors and rear spoiler garnish. The Rio’s overall size has grown since the previous generation too, giving it, even more, presence on the road and is now only available as a 5-door.
Interior Highlights
The interior of the Rio is all about comfort and practicality but it does this without compromising on style. The Rio enjoys a really spacious and attractive interior design throughout the cabin, an uncluttered and responsive dashboard means that there is quick and easy access to a whole host of features and the highly adjustable driver position and steering wheel means it won't be hard to find the most comfortable and supportive position. With premium and comfort focused material throughout the cabin, the design team involved in the making of the Rio have really focused on making the cabin as comfortable and spacious as possible. Details such as the slightly extended wheelbase mean that the Rio hatchback is a spacious and comfortable ride and can quite easily accommodate adults in the back, a low transmission tunnel means even the middle passenger will have ample leg room. The Kia Rio is also a class leader with really accessible and versatile storage space. The back seats are foldable and offer a 60:40 split which makes the already generous 325-litre boot even bigger and puts it as one of the leaders in its class.