2012 Kia Rio

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Spyshots of the 2012 Kia Rio

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Here are the very-first spy shots of the all-new 2011 Kia Rio, codenamed UB!
It’s been a long, long wait, but it’s over now! The very-first prototype of next-generation Kia Rio sedan has finally stepped out in public for the first time and Sonytone.com spies were on hand to capture the moment.
Codenamed UB, the prototype of the next-generation Rio sedan sports some heavy camouflage, which is covering the most important styling details of the new car. What is clear already is the fact that the 2011 Kia Rio will feature far more attractive exterior appearance as the current model.
Its exterior styling will be influenced heavily by the up-coming 2011 Kia Cadenza and next-generation Kia Optima mid-size sedans. It is evident from these spy shots that the 2011 Rio takes some styling cues from the afore-mentioned sedans, which is not bad since both of them look outstanding. It is also evident that the all-new Rio sports a new Kia family look as seen on new Kia Sportage, Sorento, Soul and Venga mini-mpv.
These very-first Kia Rio UB spy shots confirm that the 2011 Rio will initially be available as a sedan, like the new Hyundai Accent. A five-door hatchback is also expected to follow later.
According to initial reports, the next-generation Rio is going to share its powertrain technology with the up-coming 2011 Hyundai Accent. Under the hood, engines options will likely include a 1.4L and 1.6L four-cylinder engines packing 107 and 126 horsepower, respectively.
If that doesn’t sound interesting enough, Kia is also expected to introduce a more potent 1.6L GDI four-cylinder engine, packing 140 horsepower, in the next-Rio. At least two modern diesel engines are also expected to be available in Europe.
Although there is no official word yet about the inaugural launch date of the 2011 Kia Rio UB, latest rumours suggest that full production of next-generation Rio will commence in the first half of 2011.

[karlo4real]

wowowee!! bagong kapatid... hehehehe!

[aargh]

the new hyundai accent's design is based on the new sonata. this kia rio seems to be based on the new optima, which looks great! Hyundai's fluidic styling is attractive but kia's new aggressive macho look is even better! cant wait to see the finished product....

[desert fox]

Mukhang pa-improve ng pa-improve ang KIA RIO.

[aargh]

yup. kia and hyundai have really upped their game. as looks and quality will not be a question anymore, it will all boil down to pricing...

[kenworthws]

your Kia Rio 2012 on NY 2011 Debut

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-...new-york-2011/

[desert fox]

ganda naman....ganda din presyo kaya sa Pilipinas? sun and the beach!!!

[aargh]

Nilabas na ung picanto and sportage dito.. Next na ang Rio. I usually like hatchbacks more than sedans but in this case, Id go for the sedan. Although both look nice.

[aargh]

A diesel rio? That would be a good idea.
I have a feeling the rio would have the same engine as the new accent.
Among subcompact sedans, yung accent and rio lang yung di awkward tingnan. Mapormang taxi ito pag nagkataon...

[aargh]

Heres the new Rio microsite...www.kia-rio.com.
It says there asia-pacific, middle east, africa, central n south america and east europe will be getting the kappa 1.2 and gamma 1.4 engines. Pang north america lang ung 6 sp m/t and 6 sp a/t with gamma 1.6 engine...

[levanz2007]

kakalabas lang ng akin dito from CASA nung July 25 pa lang 2012 KIA RIO SEDAN, A/T, 1.4 ltr, power windows, power mirror , color blue ang napili ko, ang pinag pilian kasi na available colors lang eh ang blue, beige and orange... ok din ang interior mas maganda pa ang interior niya compare sa base model ng 2012 na ACCENT pina ganda lang masyado ang labas ng accent. SAR 677/ month for 5 years, with a last payment of SAR 7,500... cool deal na, nga lang natagalan ang process sa bank...

[jeffishot]

kakalabas lang ng akin dito from CASA nung July 25 pa lang 2012 KIA RIO SEDAN, A/T, 1.4 ltr, power windows, power mirror , color blue ang napili ko, ang pinag pilian kasi na available colors lang eh ang blue, beige and orange... ok din ang interior mas maganda pa ang interior niya compare sa base model ng 2012 na ACCENT pina ganda lang masyado ang labas ng accent. SAR 677/ month for 5 years, with a last payment of SAR 7,500... cool deal na, nga lang natagalan ang process sa bank...

so you mean bro, they have started rolling out the 2012 models dito sa pinas? i have been thinking of getting an accent pero kung nandito na ang rio, hintay na lang ako

[Starex_Gold]

I think hindi yan dito sa pinas kasi SAR yung monetary unit nila.

[aargh]

Sana ilabas din nila dito ung hatch, hindi lang sedan. Parehong maganda e. Nagiging popular na hatchback style dito sa Pinas. Naglabas ba kia ng hatch dito for the current model?

[spymaker]

Sana ilabas din nila dito ung hatch, hindi lang sedan. Parehong maganda e. Nagiging popular na hatchback style dito sa Pinas. Naglabas ba kia ng hatch dito for the current model?

mga 2 years pa daw bago dumating ang new rio

[jeffishot]

hindi naman siguro 2 years. maybe by the end of 2011 or early 2012

[aargh]

More pics of the Rio
kia-rio-five-door-hatch Photo and Wallpaper Gallery
I just hope Kia has the presence of mind to bring in the hatch variant aside from the sedan.

[aargh]

First drive review..
2012 Kia Rio First Drive

[levanz2007]

gusto nio ba makita ang pics ng 2012 Kia Rio ko dito sa Saudi, nga lang parang kaka iba ang design na inilabas dito, automatic transmission ang akin, all power tapos, gasoline 1.4L