Kia has launched the new Rio at the 2017 Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS). 


Here, the fourth-gen Rio is powered by a 1.4 litre naturally aspirated engine with 100 PS and 133 Nm of torque. The Dual CVVT unit’s partner is a four-speed automatic transmission, and this combo is what we will also get. However, Indonesian buyers get an extra option of a six-speed manual gearbox. Both AT and MT Rios share the same trim level and kit count.

Speaking of kit, we’re used to getting Kias packed to the gills with features, so the sight of this modestly kitted new Rio takes some getting used to. It rolls on 15-inch alloys with skinny 185/65 rubber, and there’s manual air con inside, sitting below a “floating audio” head unit that was clearly designed/placed for a touchscreen.


Standard equipment include automatic halogen projector headlamps, LED daytime running lights, fog lamps, a 3.5-inch LCD screen as MID, Bluetooth, steering audio buttons and dual airbags. There’s a powered sunroof, though.

Prices here start from IDR 250 million rupiah for a CBU import, so perhaps the low levels of kit was to ensure a more competitive price.