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After first breaking cover at the 2016 Paris Auto Show last autumn, Kia's all-new Rio supermini is finally taking its surprisingly generous proportions Stateside, making its debut at the New York Auto Show. The all-new 2018 Rio sedan and 5-door models are now the latest additions to the Kia Motors America (KMA) model lineup, bringing with them a combination of fuel efficiency, solid on-board tech, advanced safety features and a fun-to-drive character that value-conscious buyers can benefit from once the models arrive at Kia retailers later this year. "Value has always been a core tenet for the Kia brand and the all-new Rio sedan and 5-door continue to underscore our commitment to those buyers looking for an entry-level vehicle but desire more than what the subcompact segment currently offers," said KMA exec, Orth Hedrick. "This fourth-generation Rio makes significant improvements over its predecessor in design, technology and passenger comfort, resulting in ...

With less than a month until the 2016 Mondial de l'Automobile opens its gates in Paris, Kia has lifted the veils off the  all-new Rio .  Now in its fourth generation, the Korean supermini has  more generous proportions  compared to its predecessor, adding 15 mm to its length, and 5 mm to its width, while shaving off 5 mm from its height; another 10 mm have been added to the wheelbase, which now sits at 2,580 mm.  Designed by Kia's centers in Korea, California and Germany, the  2017 Rio  carries the latest evolution of the tiger-nose grille, tweaked lighting units, a longer bonnet, thinner, more upright C-pillar, longer front overhang and shorter rear overhang.  Open the door and you will be greeted by a more modern cabin design, with a more ergonomic layout and a wider appearance thanks to the straight line that runs across the width of the dashboard. The vehicle features a new infotainment system, a high-res touchscreen and a  floating HM...

Kia is set to reveal its  all-new Rio hatchback  in a little over a month from now, with its debut now confirmed for the  Paris Motor Show . Previewed here in a trio of teaser renderings, the fourth-generation Kia Rio looks poised to grow more aggressive and sporty in appearance compared to the version it is slated to replace. Its design was lead by the company's studios in Germany and California, with taught lines stretched over a longer wheelbase and a longer nose. Expect it to be offered once again (on a global basis) in both three- and five-door hatchback bodystyles, with the four-door likely to return, particularly for the North American market. Propulsion will likely come from an array of three- and four-cylinder engines, with a performance-oriented  Rio GT  due to join the mix as well. The Rio is a vital model for the Korean automaker, ranking as its top-selling line worldwide. Last year alone it sold nearly half a million of them around the world. So ...