With seven new product launches within the past two years, Kia is experiencing some significant growth. At the 2011 New York Auto Show next week, Kia will build on that momentum with two world debut of new and fuel-efficient 2012 model year vehicles. The first will be the 2012 Kia Rio sedan and Rio5 hatchback, [...]
At the 2011 Geneva Motor Show earlier this month, Kia unveiled the new 2012 Kia Rio hatchback, a sexy looking compact version of the old Rip that the brand has been selling for many years. Kia announced today that the sedan version of the new Kia Rio will make its debut a the 2011 New [...]
According to AutoCar a hot hatch version of the 2012 Kia Rio could be offered to build the Korean brand’s image in Europe. “The quality and design is much greater than the brand image represents,” said marketing and product planning chief Benny Oeyen. “You can improved this with cars. A helpful car for us would [...]
Since the model first launched in 2005, global sales of the third-generation Kia Rio have totaled more than 860,000 units. It’s now time for the fourth-generation model and right off the bat we have to say that the fourth-generation model is on nice looking compact. First time at egmCarTech? Visit our home page for the [...]
Kia has some really big goals and with its current lineup, it seems like the brand will have no problem reaching them. One of the most ambitious goals for the Korean automaker is to become Europe’s 10th largest mainstream brand by 2013. To get to that spot, Kia will have to beat its parent Hyundai. [...]
Kia has released the first photos and details of the 2012 Kia Rio prior to its debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. The 2012 Kia Rio’s wheelbase has been extended by 70 mm (to 2,570 mm) offering more room for rear passengers along with increased cargo room. Interior quality has also been stepped up [...]
Haven’t really seen the Kia Rio on the road in the stateside. That’s because the current Kia Rio was the company’s 3rd best-selling vehicle in overseas markets during 2010 with sales of more than 205,000 units. Kia has now released the first official sketches of the next generation Rio, which will debut at the 2011 [...]
Kia is out to get Volkswagen – and we’re not kidding. In an interview with AutoExpress, the company’s head of product planning David Labrosse said that the company’s upcoming Rio mini hatchback will aim to match the quality and feel of a Volkswagen Polo, but with better styling (which we wouldn’t be too hesitant to [...]
So you think by buying an affordable mini or microcar you’ll be saving money? Not according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The IIHS announced today that those fuel-efficient little buggers can add up to thousands of dollars in repair costs since “the bumpers don’t adequately protect vehicles from damage.” “None of the [...]
