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kaso, d ko type yung exterior? whats up with the black thingi na prang line na nakapalibot sa bumper at sides ng car? ahaha see, i dont even know the right terms!... bsta pra xiang border na plastic black? ang cheap kasi tignan. LOL. (was that too blunt?) pero ok tlga yung interior..

The black line is unpainted plasti. It protects the vehicle from parking lot dings and dents. It's unpainted so there's nothing to get scratched.

I'm not sure about the Rio's case, but most Euro cars also have unpainted bumper tops so there's no paint to scratch in case you accidentally drag your suitcase on it. Besides being functional, it is also considered fashionable. Some people even have their cars painted that way because they desire European flair. Volvo bumpers are like that. Same case with Opels. Both are European cars, btw.

Picanto A/T is around Php510 for the DLX model which includes full wheelcovers, anti-theft system, MP3 player, and front power windows.

If you can afford the Getz, its a better value than the Kia because it has (4 power windows, rear headrests and availability of a 1.4 engine).

Aftersales service depends on the dealer. The Picanto was acquired from Wheels E.Rod but is serviced at Kia Quezon Ave (way better service). The Starex I drive was acquired from Hyundai Quezon Ave. but hasn't been there since (crappy service).

hyundai is better than kia.. (?)

Hyundai and Kia are the same company. The Getz and Picanto are virtually identical beneath the body panels. Same case with the Hyundai Tucson/Kia Sportage and new Hyundai Entourage/new Kia Carnival. Open the hood and look at the parts, they have both Kia and Hyundai logos on them.