2017 Kia Rio Sedan
The 2017 Kia Rio hatchback was revealed this month and it’s expected to be followed by the Rio Sedan shortly, and a
speculative rendering by IAB’s automotive illustrator Shoeb Kalania gives an
early look at the Hyundai Verna’s cousin.
The 2017 Kia Rio Sedan is currently under
development in South Korea, where it was spied testing for the first time in
June. Domestic media suggests that the new generation model will be introduced
in the second half of the year. The global marketing of the model could begin
from early 2017.
Compared to the third generation Kia Rio hatchback,
the fourth generation Rio hatchback is 15 mm longer, 5 mm wider and 5 mm lower,
and has a 10 mm longer wheelbase. Similar dimensional changes can be expected
for the fourth generation Kia Rio Sedan that should offer added space for
passengers and luggage.
The 2017 Kia Rio Sedan should be offered with the
same engine options as the 2017 Kia Rio hatchback – 98 bhp/118 bhp 1.0-litre
T-GDI turbocharged three-cylinder, 82 bhp 1.25-litre naturally aspirated petrol
and 90 bhp 1.4-litre naturally aspirated petrol engines and 69 bhp/88 bhp
1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engines. Likewise transmission
choices should include 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual and 4-speed automatic.
Source : Indianautosblog
