News Used Auto Review - Kia Rio (2012-2017)
Improved? Let us revisit this model 1 to a greater extent than time.
2012-2017 Kia Rio
History
We all know the province of affairs Kia faced at the plough of the millennium, decreasing sales together with at the same fourth dimension it cannot escape the stigma that it had faced during the menstruation of the sub-compact Pride. While the Rio was inexpensive together with a breath of fresh air (it was developed independently, non anymore based on a Mazda platform), lineament is thumbs downwards addition the authorisation of Japanese makes placed this motorcar out of oblivion. The minute generation model, launched inwards 2006, was an improvement merely was relegated to the taxicab crowd thank y'all to a somewhat basic interior together with unopen to marketing push.
The UB Rio debuted start at the Geneva Motor Show inwards 2011, which for the minute fourth dimension shares its platform together with engines amongst the Hyundai Accent. While both sedan together with hatchback models were available, a 3 door hatch was released for this generation.
For the Philippine market, the tertiary generation Rio was start made available inwards the shape of the 1.4 EX sedan inwards Jan 2012 amongst the lower 1.2 LX together with hatchback a calendar month later. Later variants for the sedan were added inwards 2013 roofing both bases. This vehicle is an improvement over its taxi icon amongst numerous changes ushering inwards specially inwards security together with interior quality.
Value together with Costs
Kia vehicles, inwards general, get got piteous resale values which inwards provide are bargains for minute mitt shoppers. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 2012 sedan tin last had for equally depression equally P280,000 spell later on models hover at the P600,000 below range. Do accept complaint that hatchbacks cost to a greater extent than than their 4 box counterparts. In that cost attain however, unopen to superior rivals be which surpass the Rio inwards for certain aspects, together with hence practice your interrogation well.
Maintenance costs are like to rivals of the same fourth dimension period, amongst parts beingness like to several Hyundai models. If y'all aim for one, practice cheque out for the air-conditioning unit of measurement equally it has the style to conk out. Kia models sold behave a 5 twelvemonth or 100,000kms warranty, together with hence oculus for a unit of measurement amongst the remaining chunk.
Exterior together with Interior
While the 2006-2011 model was ho-hum at its best, this 1 has unopen to European touches than something made from the soil of Koreanovelas. The Tiger Nose grille gives the vehicle an aggressive yet classy approach. Hatchback models together with the EX-S sedan get got fog lights amongst its lowly models losing them, spell the EX together with SLX having alloy wheels together with the base of operations LX rides on steel wheels amongst hubcap covers.
Same goes amongst the interior, specially that it was a dramatic improvement (although soundless non to par amongst unopen to established rivals) over the model it replaced. Another betoken of improvement is the security department, amongst the 1.4 models gaining at to the lowest degree airbags together with ABS brakes. 1.2 models practice larn at to the lowest degree front end ability windows together with ability mirrors together with the hatchback/EX-S sedan gain cruise control, automatic climate control, together with a force clitoris smart fundamental system.
Engine
Both engines are from Hyundai, together with hence y'all may last familiar amongst these specially that they get got been mentioned inwards several of my reviews. LX together with SLX gets the Kappa 1.2 that has 86hp at 6,000rpm together with 119Nm at 4,000rpm spell the residual of the gang uses the Gamma 1.4 amongst 108hp at 6,300rpm together with 137Nm at 4,200rpm. Both engines are capable on their best although the 1.4 needs unopen to revving at for certain times, worst for the latter is that its automatic version slurps gas to a greater extent than together with hence stick to a manual if y'all desire this.
Driving Impressions
Driving this 1 is at the middle Earth when compared to the Ford/Mazda twins, amongst treatment beingness on the condom side. Ride quality, despite the route imperfections our province has, is excellent.
Verdict
Although Kia was relegated to the middle or lower class, the endeavour for the tertiary generation Rio is an improvement (although non quite, merely going there). It is no longer the ho-hum sedan it was known for within together with out, rather an campaign to pace upwardly to its game.
The Good:
THE SPECS
Engine: 1,197cc Kappa I4 together with 1,396cc G4FA I4 gasoline
Power: 86hp @ 6,000rpm (1.2), 108hp @ 6,300rpm (1.4)
Torque: 119Nm @ 4,000rpm (1.2), 137Nm @ 4,200rpm (1.4)
Fuel Consumption: 8-12km/L (city), 10-14km/L (highway) (*estimated together with varies)
Transmission: 5-speed manual (LX together with SLX), 6-speed manual (EX sedan), 4-speed automatic (EX)
Suspension: Front McPherson strut (with stabilizer for hatchback), parent torsion beam
MORE INFO
Price (New): P598,000-P898,000
Price (Now): P280,000-P590,000
On Sale: 2012-2017
Rivals: Chevrolet Sonic, Ford Fiesta, Honda City, Honda Jazz, Hyundai Accent, Mazda 2, Nissan Almera, Suzuki Swift, Toyota Vios, Toyota Yaris
Resources:
http://www.kia-forums.com/kia-rio-forum/
Contacts:
Kia Pasay - (02) 852-1490
2012-2017 Kia Rio
History
We all know the province of affairs Kia faced at the plough of the millennium, decreasing sales together with at the same fourth dimension it cannot escape the stigma that it had faced during the menstruation of the sub-compact Pride. While the Rio was inexpensive together with a breath of fresh air (it was developed independently, non anymore based on a Mazda platform), lineament is thumbs downwards addition the authorisation of Japanese makes placed this motorcar out of oblivion. The minute generation model, launched inwards 2006, was an improvement merely was relegated to the taxicab crowd thank y'all to a somewhat basic interior together with unopen to marketing push.
The UB Rio debuted start at the Geneva Motor Show inwards 2011, which for the minute fourth dimension shares its platform together with engines amongst the Hyundai Accent. While both sedan together with hatchback models were available, a 3 door hatch was released for this generation.
For the Philippine market, the tertiary generation Rio was start made available inwards the shape of the 1.4 EX sedan inwards Jan 2012 amongst the lower 1.2 LX together with hatchback a calendar month later. Later variants for the sedan were added inwards 2013 roofing both bases. This vehicle is an improvement over its taxi icon amongst numerous changes ushering inwards specially inwards security together with interior quality.
Value together with Costs
Kia vehicles, inwards general, get got piteous resale values which inwards provide are bargains for minute mitt shoppers. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 2012 sedan tin last had for equally depression equally P280,000 spell later on models hover at the P600,000 below range. Do accept complaint that hatchbacks cost to a greater extent than than their 4 box counterparts. In that cost attain however, unopen to superior rivals be which surpass the Rio inwards for certain aspects, together with hence practice your interrogation well.
Maintenance costs are like to rivals of the same fourth dimension period, amongst parts beingness like to several Hyundai models. If y'all aim for one, practice cheque out for the air-conditioning unit of measurement equally it has the style to conk out. Kia models sold behave a 5 twelvemonth or 100,000kms warranty, together with hence oculus for a unit of measurement amongst the remaining chunk.
Exterior together with Interior
While the 2006-2011 model was ho-hum at its best, this 1 has unopen to European touches than something made from the soil of Koreanovelas. The Tiger Nose grille gives the vehicle an aggressive yet classy approach. Hatchback models together with the EX-S sedan get got fog lights amongst its lowly models losing them, spell the EX together with SLX having alloy wheels together with the base of operations LX rides on steel wheels amongst hubcap covers.
Same goes amongst the interior, specially that it was a dramatic improvement (although soundless non to par amongst unopen to established rivals) over the model it replaced. Another betoken of improvement is the security department, amongst the 1.4 models gaining at to the lowest degree airbags together with ABS brakes. 1.2 models practice larn at to the lowest degree front end ability windows together with ability mirrors together with the hatchback/EX-S sedan gain cruise control, automatic climate control, together with a force clitoris smart fundamental system.
Engine
Both engines are from Hyundai, together with hence y'all may last familiar amongst these specially that they get got been mentioned inwards several of my reviews. LX together with SLX gets the Kappa 1.2 that has 86hp at 6,000rpm together with 119Nm at 4,000rpm spell the residual of the gang uses the Gamma 1.4 amongst 108hp at 6,300rpm together with 137Nm at 4,200rpm. Both engines are capable on their best although the 1.4 needs unopen to revving at for certain times, worst for the latter is that its automatic version slurps gas to a greater extent than together with hence stick to a manual if y'all desire this.
Driving Impressions
Driving this 1 is at the middle Earth when compared to the Ford/Mazda twins, amongst treatment beingness on the condom side. Ride quality, despite the route imperfections our province has, is excellent.
Verdict
Although Kia was relegated to the middle or lower class, the endeavour for the tertiary generation Rio is an improvement (although non quite, merely going there). It is no longer the ho-hum sedan it was known for within together with out, rather an campaign to pace upwardly to its game.
The Good:
- Improved interior quality
- Cheap to buy
- Flexible interior for hatchback
The Bad:
- Not much security features for sedan models
- Some inexpensive touches
- 1.4 lacks unopen to punch
The Pick: Manuals
Engine: 1,197cc Kappa I4 together with 1,396cc G4FA I4 gasoline
Power: 86hp @ 6,000rpm (1.2), 108hp @ 6,300rpm (1.4)
Torque: 119Nm @ 4,000rpm (1.2), 137Nm @ 4,200rpm (1.4)
Fuel Consumption: 8-12km/L (city), 10-14km/L (highway) (*estimated together with varies)
Transmission: 5-speed manual (LX together with SLX), 6-speed manual (EX sedan), 4-speed automatic (EX)
Suspension: Front McPherson strut (with stabilizer for hatchback), parent torsion beam
MORE INFO
Price (New): P598,000-P898,000
Price (Now): P280,000-P590,000
On Sale: 2012-2017
Rivals: Chevrolet Sonic, Ford Fiesta, Honda City, Honda Jazz, Hyundai Accent, Mazda 2, Nissan Almera, Suzuki Swift, Toyota Vios, Toyota Yaris
Resources:
http://www.kia-forums.com/kia-rio-forum/
Contacts:
Kia Pasay - (02) 852-1490
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