Columbian Autocar Corporation (CAC), the exclusive distributor of Kia in the Philippines brings in the all-new 2017 Rio. The latest in the Korean carmaker’s roster of vibrant, stylish, and dynamic vehicles, the all-new Rio is poised to unleash your “Freedom to Be You” as it hits Kia showrooms starting June.

The all-new Rio showcases Kia’s new stylish direction collaborating the company’s design studios in Germany, California, and Korea. The fourth-generation model is defined by straight lines and smooth surfacing giving it a distinctive new look and a more mature character than its predecessor.



The front has the newest evolution of the “tiger-nose” grille. Thinner in height and wider across the front of the car, it gives the Rio a wider stance. This gloss black grille is then framed by sculpted headlights featuring projector elements as well as U-shaped LED daytime running lights. In profile, the 2017 Rio shows a more balanced stance thanks to a longer hood/front overhang and shortened rear overhang. At the back, it’s much more taut thanks to the upright C-pillars and rear glass. The rear combination lamps are also thinner with a new arrow-shaped lighting signature.

Inside, the 2017 Rio goes for a more modern cabin filled with sculptural forms. Like the exterior, straight lines running the width of the dashboard give it a wider appearance, increasing the sense of space. The dashboard itself is more angled towards the driver emphasizing its driver-focused design while the intuitive placement of all the controls makes it ergonomic and easy to use. The driver’s contact points—the seats and steering wheel are adjustable in various ways providing maximum comfort during driving. Some key convenient features include: a push-button engine start/stop, automatic climate control, cruise control, steering wheel-mounted stereo controls, and front and rear power outlets for device charging.



The all-new Rio sits on a 10-mm longer wheelbase and 15-mm longer body contributing to a larger cabin and cargo dimensions. Leg room grows to 1,120 mm in the front and 770 mm in the rear, while the new model offers more shoulder room than most other cars in its class: 1,375 mm in the front and 1,355 in the rear. Despite the new Rio being 5 mm shorter in height than the outgoing model, front and rear headroom (1,021 mm and 966 mm respectively) are among the best in the B-segment.

Luggage capacity has also increased by 37 liters to 325 liters (+13%), among the best in class. The new Rio features a split-level cargo floor, which enables owners to change the height of the cargo floor to fit items under the floor to prevent objects rolling around, or to keep them out of sight. The Rio is fitted as standard with 60/40 split-folding rear seats.



Increasing its driver appeal, the all-new Rio features a 33 percent stiffer body compared to the outgoing model. Not only does this give the Rio better crash safety, but it also allows for more agile and immediate handling. The front MacPherson Struts and rear Torsion Beam Axle feature new spring and damper settings giving it a more pliant yet more obedient handling.

In terms of powertrain, the 2017 Rio carries on the third-generation model’s 1.4-liter Kappa 4-cylinder engine (100 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 133 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm). Mated to either a 6-speed manual or 4-speed automatic, CAC says that it’s the most ideal drivetrain setup for traversing day-to-day traffic as well as occasional highway cruising. It’s also bound to be easier and more affordable to maintain in the long run as well.


The 2017 Kia Rio will be available in a choice of 9 colors: Clear White, Silky Silver, Urban Green, Signal Red, Most Yellow, Deep Sienna Brown, Smoke Blue, Platinum Graphite, and Aurora Black Pearl. It will come in 4 variants with the following prices: SL M/T (P 735,000), SL A/T (P 845,000), and GL A/T (P 955,000). It’s now available for reservation at all Kia dealerships nationwide.

2017 Kia Rio GL A/T Specifications:

• Overall Length x Width x Height (mm): 4,065 x 1,725 x 1,460
• Wheelbase (mm): 2,580
• Wheel Tread (Front / Rear, mm): 1,512 / 1,518
• Minimum Ground Clearance (mm): 150
• Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1,598
• Fuel Tank Capacity (L): 45
• Engine: 1.4 DOHC D-CVVT (MPI)
• Displacement (cc): 1,368
• Maximum Output: 100 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm
• Maxium Torque: 133 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
• Transmission: 4-speed A/T
• Front Brakes: Ventilated Disc
• Rear Brakes: Drum
• Front Suspension: MacPherson Struts with Stabilizer
• Rear Suspension: Coupled Torsion Beam Axle
• Tire Size: 205/45R17

Safety Features:

• Dual SRS Airbags
• Anti-lock Braking System
• Keyless Entry with Alarm/Immobilizer
• High-Mount Stop Light
• Rear Parking Assist
• Child Anchor ISOFIX

Convenience Features:

• Smart Key (Push Start/Stop)
• Motor-Driven Power Steering with Tilt/Telescopic Adjust (Leather Wrapped Wheel)
• Leather Wrapped Gear Selector
• Steering Wheel Audio Controls for Audio and Cruise Control
• Integrated AM/FM Stereo with CD/MP3/Aux/USB with Bluetooth, 4-speakers
• Supervision Instrument Cluster with 3.5-inch LCD Monitor (Mono)
• Rheostat
• Trip Computer
• Autolight Control
• Rain Sensor
• Eco Mode
• Glove Box Cooling

Interior Features:

• Full Auto Climate Control
• Fabric Seats
• Alloy Pedal Covers
• Metal Paint Trim
• Sunglass Holder
• Front and Rear Power Outlet

Exterior Features:

• Front Foglamps
• Projector-Type Headlights
• LED Positioning Lamps
• Mud Guard
• Rear Wiper
• Rear Defogger
• LED Rear Combination Lamps
• Rear Spoiler