2017 Kia Rio Cabriolet (render)


Walking out of a dealership with a convertible supermini isn't that easy these days. There's not much this segment has to offer in terms of having the wind in your hair and getting to see the open sky at the touch of a button.

The reason is that the number of prospective buyers simply does not justify such a project, which would demand a serious investment. Would Kia then "make a move" with their all-new Rio and actually build a convertible version?

The right answer would have to be 'no', though if you're curious what one might look like, here's X-Tomi's take on the all-new Rio that broke cover earlier this month, ahead of its Paris Auto Show debut.