Kia Rio Sedan

As soon as you glide into the car, you will notice its all black interior along with fabric-clad seats which have also got a black tone. Moving further, the driver seat is height adjustable while both the front seats get a centre arm rest and seatback pocket. The rear seats have adjustable headrests along with 60:40 split folding option. This sedan is also integrated with some modern features such as key-less entry and an advanced audio system featuring USB, AUX ports and Bluetooth connectivity. Further, it has also got steering wheel audio controls for the 6-speaker audio system with radio/CD/MP3/RDS/Bluetooth and AUX+USB connectivity. Considering the utility aspect of the sedan, it boasts an impressive boot space of 389-litres.

KIA Rio Sedan is crafted with a sleek and sophisticated profile that marks a powerful stance on the road. Towards the front fascia, it is designed with company's trademark radiator grille along with halogen headlamps and single bulb daytime running lights. Further, the side profile is adorned with electrically adjustable, body colored wing mirrors and dynamic body lines. At the rear end one can find rear combination lamps, fog lamps and high mounted stop lamps. Dimension wise it measures 4370 mm long, 1720 mm wide and 1455 mm tall along with a wheelbase of 2570 mm. Further, this car rides on 15-inch alloy wheels surrounded by tires measuring 185/55 R15.

Under the hood, it is powered by a Gamma 1.4-litre 4-cylinder MPI DOHC CVVT engine which gulps down a concentrated dose of fuel through its 43-litre fuel tank and delivering a maximum power of 109 PS at 6300 rpm along with a peak torque of 137 Nm at 4200 rpm. Further, it is paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission which sends power to its front wheels. The fuel efficiency delivered by this car comes to 18.18 kmpl. Further, from a position of halt it reaches an acceleration of 100 kmph in 11.5 seconds along with a  top speed of 183 kmph.

The South-Korean automaker has blessed this car with a plethora of safety features which makes it one of the safest cars available in the segment. It consists of a six airbag mechanism which reduces the impact of a collision and hence saves the occupants from a mishap. Further, it is employed with Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock and Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock. Its Park Assist System is further assisted with rear sensors which identifies any obstacle near car. Its active safety features include anti-lock braking system, electronic stability control and hill-start assist control.

Verdict

This car may definitely shake-up the much-settled market of its class leading rivals. The automaker has also provided enough number of features to make it worth.