The new Kia Rio is the first Russian test. New Kia Rio - the first test drive of the serial car Kia Rio new test drive

Like the car of the past generation, new Rio Produced at the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Rus plant near St. Petersburg Photo: manufacturer

What to go from Moscow to Saint Petersburg? Personally, I prefer railway: I sat on the train in the center of one city - and after four hours it turned out to be in the center of another. And how to get to the station? In the morning - definitely a taxi. Caused through the application and - Voila! - The car is found. Good news: Kia Rio will take me to the Leningrad Station.

So nice - at the same time I will show the impressions of the machine of the previous generation before a date with the new sedan.

The salon looks great and makes a pleasant impression, even though it is everywhere hard plastic photo: Cyril bravekpauto

The car is completely new - just a week in a taxi. On odometer 4.5 thousand kilometers. The driver will not be fastened, but in the lock of the belt-to-shrill, so that the car is not nervous. I ask - why so, because it is dangerous? The pillow will think that you are fastened, and from all your inflatable soul will fly to your face with a powerful jamb in a collision. I know, he says, but it is better - the neck belt does not rub. I'm interested in how Rio is otherwise. Everyone, they say, is good - the taxi driver responds - before that was the same sedan, so he drove more than two hundred thousand kilometers without breakdowns - only consumables changed. Reliable thing!

So far, Rio exists exclusively in the body of a sedan, but in the future the appearance and hatchback is not excluded - including in the off-road execution Cross photo: manufacturer

Well, praise a taxi driver is expensive. Moreover, Kia Rio is good not only as a workhorse - the sedan is quite consistent and as a family car. What about the new generation machine? What is it better for yourself? I will try to figure it out.

It is difficult about to speak about the appearance, because the taste and color - you know. I can say so: if before Rio looked definitely better SolyarisNow now is not a fact. It seems everything is fine, but I personally do not cling. And it should not, probably, all the time this car is extremely averaged. However, almost all colleagues noted that the number that moved to the bumper looks as if it was not in its place - the lid of the trunk as if orphaned. In photographs, by the way, this design feature is not so noticeable as alive. And another Moscow taxi driver will certainly say that such a metamorphosis turned into an obvious inconvenience: you can not get up in a wrong place and, opening the trunk, hide the number from Parkon.

With the landing there is no problem or in front of the front. Taxi drivers will be satisfied! Photo: Kirill Brevdowkpauto

The interior is good, although the solid plastic is assembled slightly more than completely. Glossy plastic that framed the display of the multimedia system is a dubious decoration: it is traditionally brand. But I liked the steering wheel: his rim is covered with artificial leather, which is not distinguished from the present: it's nicely silky. The leatherette (or, to be accurate, ecocked) is covered with the most expensive version of Premium - and it is worse than a rag salon in cheaper equipment: the back sweats. Ventilation, of course, no - but there is heated seats, both the front and rear. Other warm options that appeared still on the old Rio - heated steering wheel and windshield. For this particular thanks!

Multimediyka simply deprived of the touch screen and navigation, but in control it will not give way to a more expensive system with touchscreen. The latter, by the way, sounds better than the basic at the expense of additional sakes in the front doors. Photo: Cyril bravekpauto

By the way, now, without exception, the sedans are equipped with air conditioning, although before the "refrigerator" was not. Also on all the default cars are the stabilization system, which was previously obtained only in the most expensive equipment. And the monitoring of tire pressure in the Rio of the last generation was not at all, while now this position is set in the list of basic equipment. Trifle, but nice. Do you think all this affected the price? Yes not especially. Old Rio with a motor 1.6 and mechanics in Luxe version costs 750,900 rubles - this is 4000 rubles. cheaper than new car Comfort (754 900) configuration (754 900), which corresponds to the still "Lux". That is, in a sense, Kia Rio even fell. True, all the discounts are now operating for last year's cars, so, ultimately, the shameless sedans of the new generation are still more expensive.

And mechanics, and the machine at Rio has six steps. MKP drives from the Czech Republic, and automatic transmission Comes from Korea Photo: Cyril BreedoKpauto

With the ergonomics of a driver's seat in Kia, everything is in order. But the passenger seat is set too high and also devoid of adjustment, so even I felt with my low growth that the ceiling hangs in close proximity to the head. Behind sitting well, although there is no stock in height here. But with a place for the legs, everything is fine, and under the high front chair easily placed feet even in bulky shoes. Amenities in the back row minimum: heated seats and podboatus pockets in the door trim.

From point of view winter operating Rio should be good: there are heating of everything and all - front and rear seats, steering, mirrors and windshield PHOTO: Cyril Brevdowkpauto

In the movement, Rio was not literally similarity with a solaris similar to stuffing, and the differences from it - apparently, the desire of KIA engineers to give the car a more sportive character made the use of other pendant details. Due to the original shock absorbers and more rigid springs, Rio is noticeably working out the defects of the road surface, and on the gentle waves of elastically tighten the body, striving as soon as possible to break the springs. But the energy intensity seems to be proceedable: the suspension is steady keeps even on very large irregularities. True, passengers do not add comfort.

Tire pressure monitoring and system currency stability - Basic equipment. The air conditioner is also equipped with all Rio without exception, but climate control appears only in the configuration LUXE photo: Kirill Brevdowkpauto

The steering amplifier is also reconfigured - the Baranka Kia spins easier than the brother of Solaris. At the same time, the reactive effort at a good level: to understand what happens with wheels in turn, you can always. But the informativeness of the tube pedal drive is far from ideal: you can feel the moment of closure of the disks is cleanly empirically.

In the simplest configuration, the steering wheel is not regulated by departure, but in other versions - no problems! Photo: Kirill Brevdowkpauto

Therefore, Rio on the machine liked more. The box is good: transmission switches quickly and on time. Yes, and the pace of overclocking does not have to complain: a set of speeds is exactly and smoothly. Overtaking on the highway 123-strong motor is not well given, although with modern German turbogors of small volume atmospheric engine Korean car, of course, do not compare. But in the city - no problems: here the automatic in its element.

Bardechka is a mediocre: small (A4 sheet do not put), it is completely deprived of the finish and is also not locked up. The armrest cover is adjusted in length in two positions. Photo: Kirill Brevdowkpauto

BUT main problem As part of the comfort, the new Rio on the relay handed a little earlier Solaris. We are talking about a high level of noise, from which not hide, not to hide. The main batch is tires that hear even when moving with not very high speed. But as soon as the speedometer arrow overcomes the mark of 100 km / h, all conversations in the cabin begin to be conducted at elevated colors. Well, the engine contributes to the case - especially on acceleration, when it takes a maximum of recoil. In general, the Kia Rio quietly cannot be called. The car of the past generation - and that was driving quieter!

On the display on-board computer The mode of operation of the janitors is displayed - this happens at the time of changing the mode using a steering wheel switch Photo: manufacturer

Otherwise, the car turned out to be nice, although not at the time. The optimal version with a 1,6-liter motor ink with ACP in the Comfort configuration will cost 794,900 rubles. But! On the other hand - what else can I buy now for the money? Direct competitors are about the same. Vesta is a little cheaper, but how it is about it with reliability, so far it is unknown. Renault Logan. Compared to KIA, this is the last century, and the golf class sedans are significantly more expensive - and at the same time they are slightly different from Rio on the disappearance in the cabin and the volume of the trunk. One way or another new car will be. And if the hatchback appears with the off-road version of Cross, then the Korean car has every chance to confidently feel in Russian and in the future.

The volume of the trunk is 480 liters. You can open it either from the key or from the cabin, because there are no buttons on the lid itself. Hefty hinges can dance. Close up the trunk will be convenient with the help of a handle Photo: Cyril BreedoKpauto

Specifications Kia Rio 1.4 MT

Sizes (length, width, height) - 4400/1740/1470 mm

Working volume - 1368 (1591) * cube. cm

Power - 100 (123) l. from.

Fuel consumption media. per 100 km - 5.7 (6.6) l

Dynamics up to 100 km / h - 12.2 (11.2) with

Maximum speed - 185 (192) km / h

Radag volume - 480 l

Road clearance - 160 mm

* In brackets are given data for version 1.6 AT

If, before Rio and Solaris, from the point of view of the driving sensations, were absolutely the same, now Kia has other chassis settings and, accordingly, it goes somewhat different photos: manufacturer

Like: a decent set of basic version, five-year warranty, spacious rear row, good acceleration dynamics, a spacious trunk, excellent suspension energy intensity

Did not like: high level Noise, not the best smooth course, high cost of well-equipped versions, no opening button on trunk lid

Russian Kia Rio has nothing to do with the European model name - essentially a copy of KIA K2 for the Chinese photo market: manufacturer

Hyundai Solaris., Volkswagen Polo., Lada Vesta., Ford Fiesta.

Watch an interesting video on this topic.

You can not believe, but in the tenth and eleventh grades, three pairs of twins studied at once. All six on the envy capable guys, but the most "identical" brothers sometimes turned the bold focus, so as not to hit the face of the face in class. Let's say if the twin "M" was flawlessly prepared for a biology seminar, and the twin "P" for some reason confuses anemia with Anuria, "M" answered and for himself, and for his brother.

So that everything looked perfectly, they waited until the teacher turns face to the board, and without excess noise, they changed seats and jackets.

In the automotive business, such tricks are called badge-engineering. Moreover, unlike the anticipation of the twin classmates, this approach is not considered as a scaling. Unification helps save time and money. And before the fact that Kia Rio and Hyundai Solaris, in fact, one car, most there is no case. A few weeks before official premiere I went to St. Petersburg to the new Rio to find out what it differs from a relative Solaris and, of course, from the predecessor.

Oko China

New Rio - Handsome! And for some reason, it is especially nice that such a car can not be purchased in any other market, except for Russian.

Our Rio is a certain collective image of the ideas of Korean engineers and designers. A narrow radiator grille, the massive air intake of the front bumper and the ragles of fog lights built into the vertical gills of the air ducts, he borrowed from the European Hatchback of the same name. The front headlights, the corners of which crosses the equator of the hood, moved unchanged with chinese sedan Kia K2.

In the profile to distinguish Chinese K2 from the Russian Rio will not be able to one in one! But at the back of our car, again, do not confuse any other. A stylish horizontal jumper connecting the rear lights on the manner, decorates the Chinese K2, but the fog block and the Boutafor diffuser, which is attached to the registration number, differ significantly. Something new Rio reminds me unavailable with us sedan Dodge. Dart. And from this angle, he looks much more expensive than his money.

In terms of technology - no revelations. Rio inherited the same constructive changes as when changing generations. No wonder if you remember that the models are traveled along the conveyor thread of St. Petersburg plant Hyundai. Motor Manufacturing Rus.

The wheelbase stretched 30 mm - up to 2600 mm. Rear depreciation racks We rose almost vertically - at an angle of 8.4 ° instead of the previous 25 °, the share of high-strength steels in the body structure increased significantly, and fuel tank Holds on 7 liters more than gasoline (50 liters). Plus adaptation for Russia: battery 60 a · h and increased to 4.6 liters washer tank.

Inexpensive versions of Rio relies the new 1,4-liter 100-strong KAPPA engine. Top - 1,6-liter GAMMA motor, outstanding 123 forces.

By and large, the same was also installed on the Rio of the previous generation, but now - phase stress on the inlet and release, the intake path of variable length and new piston rings with a reduced friction coefficient.

The lion's share of sales will have to be on Rio 1.6 - and this car I took at the factory to catch up in St. Petersburg and its surroundings.

Transmission are still two - six-speed mechanics and automatic. Hydromechanic Koreans modernized: the torque converter and the valve block were finalized, other bearings were applied. Our chief editor, who had previously managed to ride me on the "fourth" Rio, tightened the upgraded box.

True, at his disposal there was a pre-seventive test machine, and in mine - one of the first serial RiOs, just conveyed from the conveyor.

Noisy success

In the photos interior of the new Rio struck me. Instead of the Kia nameplate, it can be easily imagined on the steering wheel four acudy rings and not feel any trick. But with an inappropriate bet you understand that the KIA compact Audi is far so far. Plastic is hard everywhere. And if the interior design of Rio clearly wins in Solaris, then in the convenience of some functions slightly lags behind.

The seven-wing touchscreen of the top version of Premium is the same: minimum differences - in the interface and fonts. But if the Hyundai screen is located almost at the level of the eye, then in Rio is located somewhere in the middle of the panel, so when using navigation you have to look below. The heating keys and seats are not too successfully placed - in the horizontal plane, behind the machine selector (at Solaris they are on the center console). Finally, the joystick buttons on the steering wheel are drowning too deep, so they have to literally patching the pads of the fingers. It is clear that all this is the trusting little things that notice only because the rest is done by the mind.

Admire the convenient and beautiful climatic block of A la Joystick Sony Playstation. Squeeze the shared three-spoke steering wheel with tides under the right grip. Feel how cool lies in the hand T-shaped machine selector. And be sure to appreciate the plastic caps that are elegantly covered with two 12-volt sockets under the beak console - next to the USB port. Oh, yes, also the armrest cover of the central boxing with longitudinal adjustment by six centimeters. So 1: 1, Solaris!

At idle 1,6-liter motor works quietly: immediately and you will not understand, or not. But in the movement, the tires, and the engine declare themselves. Official data confirm: this Rio is not quieter old. And rides the ears no less than the new Solaris. Ready to argue that Koreans were not particularly wanted to allocate one of their cars. And if the improved "Shumka" one will appear once, then on both machines at the same time.

Not bad behind. Passengers with rising 180-182 cm do not hide the heads of the front armchairs. The only parameter "on the verge" is the height of the ceiling: the tall "stroke" the lining of the hair. The third headrest is only two top versions (I would save on something else).

Not bad behind. Passengers with rising 180-182 cm do not hide the heads of the front armchairs. The only parameter "on the verge" is the height of the ceiling: the tall "stroke" the lining of the hair. The third headrest is only two top versions (I would save on something else).

The Rio movement also copies the fellow. The same informative and moderately heavy steering wheel, similarly powdered effort on brake pedals. The modified automaton deftly juggles the transmissions - in this I agree with the chief editor. It is gratifying that the box does not have a manic habit of climbing the sixth gear is already 70 km / h. Accordingly, it does not reset the three transfers in the ridge when you slightly admit the pedal to smoothly accelerate. And this is exactly what is needed for a comfortable urban ride.

Border of personality

The attitude to the city is expressed in the characteristics of the "conceived" motor. When modernizing, the 1.6-liter atmospheric retained the power and even slightly lost in the peak torque (now there is 151 N · m against the previous 154 N · m), but low revolutions He began to pull better. And now, during the throws from the traffic light to the traffic light, it feels a pleasant ease - as if under the hood, not 123 forces, but a dozen more. Of course, at speeds for 100 km / h, everything falls into its place and Rio begins to go "according to purchased tickets." But it is difficult to reproach it in a lack of acceleration dynamics: thanks to a modified machine gun, Rio is one of the smallest in the classroom. Along with POLO and, of course, Bratz Solaris.

In fundamental differences between new kia sedans And Hyundai wrote the design of the interior and exterior, as well as the ability to order for the top Rio upholstery from the leatherette (in solaris, even the most expensive, only fabric). It seemed that at the maximum 16-inch kia wheels A little tougher than Hyundai, walks large road joints and potholes. However, to assert this for sure, you need to transplanted back.

Despite the growth, the car, as before, is justified in the first three of the best-selling in Russia. I do not shine, if I say: Rio made a huge step forward compared to the model of the past generation. And the fact that he is in many ways copies Solaris ... these twins on the envy capable guys!

What in the database?

Initial equipmentRio. from now on it is calledClassic. - And she is richer basic configuration Previous generation (Comfort). Home News: Now everything is without exceptionRio. laid air conditioning. Also list basic equipment replenished with a helping system at the trochye on the rise (HAC. ) and the course stability system (ESC ). The latter was previously available onlyRio. in top performancesPREMIUM and PREMIUM NAVI.

Basic equipment also includes frontal airbags, front windows with electric drive and anti-lock brake system (ABS). Bumpers, door handles and mirrors, of course, default is painted in body color. And the mirrors themselves are equipped with an electric and heating function. Thus, now the basic version of Rio is not a dummy created by the sake of "promotional prices", but a completely balanced car. For complete happiness lacks only a regular audio system.

And the next one is the second level of execution - just called Classic Audio. You get a staffing "music" with USB - and AUX-Cotts, as well as heated front seats as a bonus. It is a pity, despite the "musical" name of the configuration, connect the phone via Bluetooth will not work. Oh yes! Two initial configurations are available only by the "mechanical" Rio with a basic 1,4-liter engine.

Classified Comfort Sedan can be booked both with two and three pedals. And here both engines are provided to choose from. Among other things, heated steering wheel appears. By the way, the steering wheel itself (in this configuration it is adjusted not only in height, but also by departure), like the gear selector, will be covered with skin. In addition, in "Comfort" there are rear windows with electric drive, management of "music" on the steering wheel and remote control of the central lock.

The following equipment called LUXE implies climate control instead of air conditioner and LED running lights, as well as front fog lights. You can still buy such a car with both a machine gun and mechanics.

But two top executions - Prestige and Premium - imply exclusively automatic box Transmissions. In the "prestige" there are such options as heated windshield and glasswater nozzles, alloy 15-inch discs (on simpler RiO - 15-inch stamping) and a linced front optics with the turn backlight feature. Seats are covered with a better fabric, black glossy plastic and chrome are used in the interior decoration. Not two are responsible for security, but at once six airbags. Plus on rear seat There is a third headrest. And this is not all: there is also a light sensor in the predaint package, rear parking sensors, dashboard Supervision and audio system with Bluetooth support and six speakers.

Finally, the PREMIUM package is a 16-inch casting, LED rear lights, ancocked seats finish, an invisible access system with a button start-up, as well as a multimedia system with a 7-inch touchscreen, rear view chamber and navigation.

	1.4 Kappa MPI	1.6 Gamma MPI
Length / Width / Height / Base	4400/1740/1470/2600 mm	4400/1740/1470/2600 mm
Trunk volume (VDA
Curly / full mass	1211 (1243) * / 1560 (1600) kg	1221 (1259) / 1580 (1610) kg
Engine	gasoline, p4, 16 valves, 1368 cm³; 73 kW / 100 hp at 6000 rpm; 132 N · m at 4000 rpm	gasoline, p4, 16 valves, 1591 cm³; 90 kW / 123 hp at 6300 rpm; 151 N · m at 4850 rpm
Overclocking time 0-100 km / h
Maximum speed	185 (183) km / h	193 (192) km / h
Fuel / fuel reserve	AI-92, AI-95, AI-98/50 L	AI-92, AI-95, AI-98/50 L
Fuel consumption: mixed cycle	5.7 (6.4) l / 100 km	6.0 (6.6) l / 100 km
Transmission	front-wheel drive; M6 (A6)	front-wheel drive; M6 (A6. New Kia. Rio - First Test Drive serial car

Who said that the use of common platforms when creating cars of different brands is "evil": cars, they say, become similar to each other? Going to test Kia. Rio. new generation, I also did not wait for it korean sedan No surprises: Say, the same "Solaris", only with another body. The verification it turned out to be and seem - it is, as they say in Odessa, two big differences ...

But looking at dry numbers technical characteristics New Rio, this is not said.

On the dimensions and length of the wheelbase, engines and gearboxes, as well as the structural scheme of the chassis, they are with the new "Solaris" - the twin brothers. It seems that only externally cars are striving to hide their relationship.

However, inside the new KIA Rio demonstrates not just originality, but rather another, more European, approach both to design and to the organization of internal space.

The stylistically the front panel would have made the honor of a car in a class or even two above. Plastic on the torpedo, though hard, but quite pleasant and look at the touch. It is noticeably adding the interior of the insert with trim under the piano varnish in the top configuration.

It is difficult to present any serious complaints to the new Rio and in terms of ergonomics. The ranges of the seat and steering wheel adjustments are such that the fit of the landing will pick up and a tall driver, and one who is not distinguished by Grenadier growth.

No questions are also caused by any questions. Neither the location of the keys and rotating handles, the "heads" of the main functions, nor the quality of the assembly of these parts: clearly defects the efforts, there are no hollows and in risen. Equipment Rio with change of generations has become richer. According to KIA representatives, the approach to the formation of equipment (especially top) was: if some kind of equipment is in demand among customers, it should be available for a new Rio.

Among the new options are the 7-inch multimedia screen screen, which is now compatible withiOS. andAndroidDisplays traffic jams online navigation, leather seat upholstery (!), Sliding-box armrest and turn backlight feature using a special lamp.

The rear seats of the new Rio is not deprived of the scope of their inhabitants, but the imagination is not amazing. "For himself" with an increase in 193 cm I was squeezed with difficulty, although behind the driver of the average height felt quite freely. Is that the roof "Davil" on the top of the top. The trunk of the new Rio is exactly like "Solaris": and at a nominal volume (480 liters), and geometry. Visually cargo compartment of the car impresses "clamping" in height, but it should be noted that a full-size sparkler is hiding in the underground, and this is a certain plus in our conditions.

With a 1.6 liter engine, 123 liters. from. (There was no car with a 1.4-liter motor on the test), in the movement, the new Rio behaves exactly as well as "Solaris": it starts to start confidently, but for dynamic overtaking on the highway it needs to be actively twist. Moreover, the relationship with the "pedal" car is non-linear: you first turn the motor - then you will get the desired return. The long-time clutch pedal requires habit: "grabs" the clutch is quite high, and this moment is not easy himself. But the gearbox lever is configured almost perfect: it moves softly, the steps are turned on clearly. Only in the transverse direction of the arm of the lever, for my taste, is overlooking.

The sixth gear in the mechanical box Rio is not "economical", but accelerating: at 110 km / h on the tachometer - 2800 rpm. At the same time, the car does not require the "fifth" if it is necessary to smoothly accelerate. On cost-effectiveness, this, as it turned out, does not significantly influence: in the mixed cycle, our Rio 1.6 MT with three adult ridges on board spent on an average of 8.4 liters of gasoline per 100 km run, despite the fact that a significant part of the first day test route fell on urban time .

The design chassis scheme on Rio New is the same as on the new "Solaris": the McPherson racks are installed in front, a transverse beam is applied behind. But the settings of the suspensions on their cars, the specials from Hyundai and Kia were engaged independently of each other. In addition, other front shock absorbers applied to Rio engineers. The result was curious.

If the "Solaris" reacts with the same indifference to the small defects of the coating, and on the pits with a depth of half collections, then Rio is too much in detail the road smallers and reacts slightly to technological joints on the overpass. But the energy intensity of the suspension with the change of generations has become weak in strong side Rio: A new car is so confidently filtered large irregularities that literally provokes for riding in the style of "more speed - less holes." And also - allows you to keep a very decent cruising speed on the primer.

The acoustic comfort of the sixth stage does not add: in a long road, you want the engine to behave trough. In general, noise isolation from the new Rio. not bad. At the same time, the front passengers are kept the engine, and the rear is noise from tires.

Completely and manageability of the new Rio: the car confidently goes straight on the highways, does not rest on the entrance in turn and tenacious keeps the trajectory on the arc. A well-tuned steering wheel with an electric powerful and not too "clamp", and at the same time does not deprive the driver of the sense of control over the machine and information about what is happening with controlled wheels.

The top version of Premium with the "automatic", in addition to the richest accommodation, fastens with regular 16-inch wheel disksunavailable even as an option on the "younger" versions. Representatives of Kia Motors Rus assured us that such a car is perceived on the go tough than a sedan with standard 15-inch wheels. However, it turned out that Rio and on the "16" disks go no less comfortable disks! Moreover: the car began not so susceptible to small irregularities, and in general it seemed to us more solid and collected.

According to the grade with the coating of the type "Washing board" Rio Premium without any problems and discomfort for sedresses flew by 80, 90 and even 100 km / h, without showing no "discontent" at the same time. And in the cabin never creaked anything. Well, on the winding "swirling" tracks, which is abounding the Vyborg district of the Leningrad region, the top Rio inhales finally full of breasts. It became clear that the specialists from the Russian representative office of KIA were exactly what they said that they touched Rio New with an eye on those who seek to enjoy driving. Unexpectedly confirmed conclusion.

What is the result?

The new Kia Rio is bright proof that automakers can, if desired, to build two completely original vehicles on a common platform. "The Rio audience is on average for about five years younger than the Solaris audience. And we tried to navigate in these people, "says NEW Marketing Director Kia Motors Rus Valery Tarakanov. How to choose between two of these models?

In short, Solaris Koreans will be positioned, first of all, as a family car, while Rio is addressed to those who appreciate not only practicality, but also driving properties. In general, it is necessary to admit that the new Rio installed for competitors a very high bar: we, in general, are accustomed that budget models Class B + possess both bright advantages and obvious disadvantages. However, in the main consumer properties of Rio there are no visible failures, they are all on a consistently high for class level.

Kia Rio.Dezhoyu

Sales Kia Rio. fourth generation Start on August 1, 2017. We managed to get acquainted with a novelty a little bit, having visited the test drive, a company in St. Petersburg and its surroundings

Kia Rio. Price: from 669 900 rubles. On sale: C 2017

The interior design is emphasized "spread to the sides", which only benefits for general perception

In my life it was one day it was. The conference rooms of the conference room splashed Nevskaya water, there was a dozen of a new Kia Rio in the parking lot, and on the podium - enthusiastically, without hiding pride, "the company's representative told how much their car had changed for the better. Yes, all this was already, only in 2011 at the presentation of the Kia Rio of the Third Generation. Then in all of what was said from the podium, I could hardly believe. It was about some crazy sales figures in the future, about stunningly attractive credit programs, competitive price and, of course, about the car itself, which at that time was indeed incredibly interesting for the buyer both externally and in its consumer qualities.

The instrument shield is rustled, but it is for the better: unnecessary beautiful on the shield is confused

Six years have passed, and again they say that what will be suggested for a test drive today is undoubtedly the best of what the market can offer. After all, it is both unrelieved appearance, and improved dynamic characteristics, and a spacious interior, and an incredible package of options, and even that it is not possible to accommodate in these class cars. And you know what is the most interesting? In all this, for some reason, for some reason I can already believe. And first of all, because it is Kia Rio third generation that is now headed by the market in the number of cars sold in the in-segment, becoming the most popular car in Russia, and the number of machines produced has long exceeded half a million. Agree, against the background it is stupid to believe that the fourth generation of the model has become worse. No, of course, such in the history of the automotive industry happened, and more than once, but ...

The fact is that, creating the fourth Kia Rio, the company has collected very tightly with loyal clients, and therefore, literally every little thing was taken into account, which could either attract or, on the contrary, to unscrew the future buyer. Discussed even possible options complete sets. By the way, all the configurations in which the car is presented today on the market, and there are only six of them, really alive. That is, among them there is no one in which the car is impossible to buy, and it only exists on paper and exclusively in order for the advertising stretching that the "from" appears on the advertising stretch. However, this is the "from" really looks attractive, because for 699,900 rubles, the consumer receives and not much, but a fairly well equipped car, and according to the characteristics with a 100 liter engine. s., Six-speed mechanical box Transmissions, front security pillows, stabilization systems, electric power steering, tire pressure system and even air conditioning. As they say, for happiness, you will need to buy only the radio. If we talk about the maximum configuration, then nothing will have to buy anything. For 989,900 rubles you get a fully equipped car with a 123 liter engine. with a six-speed automatic and the maximum possible set of options, and some of them are not available to competitors, leather interior, for example. It is by car in the package Premium I had to get a test drive.

The left part of the kia steering wheel is slightly overloaded with buttons

But before you go on the road, we will commit a ritual traverser. Yes, you need to admit, the fourth generation Rio has become more noticeable. Designers with minor increases of the car in dimensions, and it has become longer than 20 mm and wider than 40 mm, it was possible to give his appearance more significance. So what, and on budget sedan. He is now similar to the least, especially in the maximum configuration: from cheaper it is distinguished by increased to 16 inches alloy wheels and rear LED lights. As for the projection headlights, fog and LED running lights, they are already available from the Luxe configuration. By the way, the fact that all these three elements were not combined, as it is now taken from many automakers, also the result of the work of marketers. The fact is that if it all in one spotlight, it would have increased significantly, and so each of these elements is an independent unit, and if necessary, they can be replaced separately. The winner and the manufacturer, and the consumer, if you have to order one or another element as a spare part.

In winning the consumer and from the fact that the car's wheel base has become more. This is especially noticeable when you open the rear doors. The fact that places on the second row has become more will undoubtedly please those who love to travel by the car with the whole family. Added place for legs and front. However, the first thing you celebrate when you sit on driving seat- the fact that the salon became wider. And let this feeling first of all the visual, as already mentioned, the growth of the car in the width was only 4 cm, but it is one space that the salon meets you, and gives so much positive. For a "state employee" is more than good. However, if further continue to study the interior, it becomes clear that here the determination of the class of the car as a "stateput" suits the least. What is now equipped with Kia Rio, five years ago and good "business" was not available. Incinual access system, climate control, 7-inch display on the center console, heated steering and seats, and the second row, too, automotive, bluetooth, rear view camera. All this makes the car very comfortable. But the comfort of the car is determined not only how well it is well-stigned by various kinds of options, but also how he rides.

The driver's seat Kia Rio 4 series has adjustment in height. This option is available in the initial configuration.

It is in order for him to go well, the engineers first of all upgraded the engines. That engine 1.4, that 1.6 now have a double system of changing the CVVT gas distribution phases on the inlet and on the release, so that it was possible to optimize torque characteristics. Motors begin to pull with a smaller speed crankshaftThat positively affected their elasticity and on the dynamics of Rio. The car, as is customary to speak, drove from the bottom. A suspension was seriously changed. So, for the sake of improving the course stability, the front wheels was increased, and for the sake of a possibility of a probable breakdown rear shock absorbers Were delivered almost vertically. As the test drive showed, the car really keeps the road very well, and feedback due to the electric powerliner really allows you to feel the car with the tips of the fingers. But the lying policemen move still very carefully. Even if you drive at a slight speed, all one rear part The car fell quite noticeably taking up that he does not add comfort by rear passengers - it is possible to make your head about the ceiling.

12-volt sockets, USB and AUX port - You can connect almost any gadget

I also want to note that the efforts of noise insulation engineers were not in vain. In the car is really quiet even at speed, but to hope that there will be exactly the same noise insulation, as in the representative of the representative class, it is still not worth it.

Tire pressure control is even in the "base" that is not characteristic of state employees

Whether the new Kia Rio is waiting for the same bright future as his predecessor, time will tell. Alas, it appeared on the market not in the best for auto producers of times, but I want to believe that after another six years I will just sit on the presentation of the fifth generation of the model and the same thing to listen to that new model It became even better for the same. But then it will clearly go into another class.

The enlarged wheelbase allowed to push the rear row a little ago, which was positively affected by the comfort of passengers. At the same time, the place was added and in the feet of the driver

The head optics received the illumination function of turns: there is an additional light source in blockphar for these purposes.

The volume of the trunk is 480 liters. In the maximum configuration, it opens itself with the key in his pocket

• Memorable design, spacious interior, rich equipment already in the basic configuration, the ability to choose a configuration for pocket
• Lack of cruise control even in maximum configuration

Kia Rio 1.6 AT Specifications
Gabarits.	4400x1740x1470 mm.
Base	2600 mm
Curb weight	1259 kg
Full mass	1610 kg
Clearance	160 mm
Volume of trunk	480 L.
Volume of fuel tank	50 L.
Engine	gasoline, 4-cylinder., 1591 cm3, 123/6300 hp / min-1, 151/4850 nm / min-1
Transmission	automatic, 6-speed, front-wheel drive
Tire size	195/55R16.
Dynamics	192 km / h; 11.2 s to 100 km / h
Fuel consumption (city / route / Mixed.)	8.9 / 5.3 / 6.6 liters per 100 km
Operation costs *
Transport tax, R.	3075
TO-1 / TO-2, P.	n.D.
Osago / Casco, r.	9584 / 55 000

* Transport tax is considered in Moscow. The cost of TO-1 / TO-2 is taken according to the dealer. OSAGO and CASCO are calculated at the calculation: one male driver, single, age 30 years old, driver's experience is 10 years old.

Verdict

For all its consumer qualities, the new Kia Rio must undoubtedly repeat the success of its predecessor, however car market Russia is so unpredictable that to give accurate forecasts until you still grab. However, in order to become a bestseller again, there are premises.