Kia’s line-up of 16 global models at Auto Expo 2018 includes the Kia Rio hatchback, the same has been spotted quite a few times testing on our roads as Kia-Lucky is in process of introducing the hatchback in Pakistan.
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The Rio features a sleek Tiger-Nose upper grille flanked by bi-projection headlamps with LED DRLs, power sunroof, 17-inch alloy wheels, rear spoiler and LED tail lamps.
Interior highlights of the Kia Rio include automatic climate control, 6-speaker sound system, 7-inch touch-screen infotainment system with navigation, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, leather seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift knob.
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The Rio is available with four engines: 100 PS/120 PS 1.0-litre T-GDI petrol, 84 PS 1.2-litre MPI petrol, 100 PS 1.4-litre MPI petrol and 90 PS 1.4-litre TCI (WGT) diesel mated to either 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission. Though there is no word yet on the engines that will be offered here in our market.
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