This new Rio is available in ten exterior colours and three options for the interior. Black cloth is the only choice for the base LX, but the black-on-black dash looks fantastic. I still am not a huge fan of Kia interiors. I can't put my finger on anything specific, but they are just not my favourite, despite having nothing bad to say about it. The dash is covered in soft-touch fabrics, the layout is uncluttered, everything is easy to read and with in reach of both driver and passenger.
For a starting price of $14,095, standard features include a height-adjustable driver's seat, power windows, a trip computer and a sliding centre console. If you want to get all the bells and whistles, you'll choose 17-inch alloys, push-button ignition, leather, rain-sensing windshield wipers, a power sunroof, a rear-view camera, Bluetooth connectivity, satellite radio, a cooling glove box, a heated steering wheel and more! You can get into the EX Luxury trim for under $21,000.
The signature three-dial cluster behind the steering wheel is illuminated, with a soft white glow at night that's easy on the eyes. Kia has put a lot of effort into the design and that counts a great deal. There will be a plenty of people out there who will really love the Rio's cockpit.
Most consumers looking to purchase this little car will be using it to commute around the city and in urban areas and won't spend long hours behind the wheel. Our test drive for the day had us sitting in the Kia for just over five hours. I was shocked at how good I felt when we were finished driving for the day.
The seats are supportive and wide enough to accommodate all sizes, so no need to worry that this little car feels little. The sliding armrest on the centre console provides greater comfort. And what really stood out for me with this petite car was how quiet the cockpit was on the highway.
For a starting price of $14,095, standard features include a height-adjustable driver's seat, power windows, a trip computer and a sliding centre console. If you want to get all the bells and whistles, you'll choose 17-inch alloys, push-button ignition, leather, rain-sensing windshield wipers, a power sunroof, a rear-view camera, Bluetooth connectivity, satellite radio, a cooling glove box, a heated steering wheel and more! You can get into the EX Luxury trim for under $21,000.
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| The interior of the Rio LX (top) and the better equipped version, the EX-Luxury (below). |
The signature three-dial cluster behind the steering wheel is illuminated, with a soft white glow at night that's easy on the eyes. Kia has put a lot of effort into the design and that counts a great deal. There will be a plenty of people out there who will really love the Rio's cockpit.
Most consumers looking to purchase this little car will be using it to commute around the city and in urban areas and won't spend long hours behind the wheel. Our test drive for the day had us sitting in the Kia for just over five hours. I was shocked at how good I felt when we were finished driving for the day.
The seats are supportive and wide enough to accommodate all sizes, so no need to worry that this little car feels little. The sliding armrest on the centre console provides greater comfort. And what really stood out for me with this petite car was how quiet the cockpit was on the highway.