Kia announced the pricing details of the all-new
2018 Rio sedan and five-door hatchback models. The first examples of the 2018
Rio are expected to arrive in U.S. dealerships in early October, with Kia to
offer them in three trim levels –LX, S and EX.
Compared to the previous model, the new Kia Rio gets
a cleaner exterior design with the latest tiger-nose front grille along with a
slightly longer body to make the interior even roomier.
The cabin now comes with features
like Bluetooth, a six-speaker audio system with satellite radio and a rear-view
camera. Top EX models gets the seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system which
comes with voice recognition, Android Auto and Apple Car Play, as well as
Autonomous Emergency Braking.
The only engine option is the 1.6-liter GDI petrol
unit which is good enough for 130 hp and 119 lb-ft of torque. Pricing starts at US$ 13,900 for the LX Sedan model, with the hatchback costing from US$ 14,200. Top EX
models start from US$ 18,400 (sedan) and US$ 18,700 (hatchback).
