Kia Rio хэтчбек (QB)
Kia Rio хэтчбек (QB)

Description Kia Rio хэтчбек (QB)

KIA Rio hatchback — the third generation of the model. The modification for Europe is produced at the KIA plant in Slovakia, the version for the former CIS countries is produced at the same enterprise where the platform hatchback is assembled Hyundai Accent - in St. Petersburg.

The car was adapted for driving in more severe climatic conditions. For example, engines must start even at -35 degrees Celsius, and the washer fluid reservoir has been specially increased to 4 liters. Not without taking into account the specifics of local drivers. Both engines provided for the Russian-made KIA Rio should calmly digest the 92nd gasoline.

Buyers have a choice of two power plants. The 1.4-liter unit produces 107 hp. and 135 Nm of torque. On the Ukrainian market, this engine is offered only for the initial Mid configuration and can be aggregated with both a five-speed “mechanics” and a four-speed automatic.

The power of the 1.6-liter engine is 123 hp and peak torque is 155 Nm. Like a less powerful engine, the 1.6-liter engine can be paired with a manual or automatic transmission. The 123-horsepower power plant is available only for the Mid + and Top trim levels.

The ground clearance of the hatchback is the same as that of the sedan. KIA Rio - 160 mm. But the volume of the trunk in the normal state is slightly inferior. For a five-door it is 389 liters, and for a four-door it is 500 liters. But with the rear seats folded down in a hatchback, unlike a sedan, it can be increased by more than three times, and thanks to the larger opening of the rear door, larger loads can be accommodated in the five-door.

Overall dimensions Kia Rio хэтчбек (QB) (Киа Рио хэтчбек)
length: 4120 мм, width: 1700 мм, height: 1470 мм, clearance: мм, base: мм