Kia Rio Facelift Revealed in Paris
A fresh new look inside and out for the Kia Rio has been revealed at the 2014 Paris Motor Show.
The brand’s tiger-nose grille is still present, though it has been tweaked along with the front bumper for an updated appearance completed by new foglights. Three new alloy wheel designs can now be had on the car as well in either 15-, 16- or 17-inch sizes. To round out the exterior makeover, two new paint colors, Urban Blue and Digital Yellow, are now available on the Rio.
Moving inside, new chrome accents have been fitted around the four dashboard air vents while the entire center stack has been redesigned around a new 7.0-inch display screen. That screen will power a new version of Kia’s infotainment system as well when it arrives in the US.
2014 Paris Motor Show Coverage
Four small engines will be available with the European Rio ranging from about 75 hp up to 150. Powertrain options and upgrades have not been detailed for North America yet.
The new Rio will hit European showrooms in early 2015. U.S. specifications and availability have yet to be announced.
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