Topic: 2018 Kia Rio

[Jaeger]

That's a handsome hatchback - nice job.

Looks like a cross between a Golf and a Optra 5. Looks decent overall.

Love the damage on the Optra's front left. 

While the touchscreen looks bad here, it's not as bad as Audi and MB putting the same type of touchpad in much more expensive vehicles.

Agreed - the grafted-on screen is far more forgivable here than on the far more costly FGCs.

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they have now started production of the G4 Rio at the Mexican plant building 877 units in January.

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the all new G4 Rio made its US debut at the NY auto show today
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2017/04/all-new-2018-kia-rio-makes-us-debut.html

all the specs, features and options (except pricing) for the US model can be found here:
http://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/models/rio/2018

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I have now got some preliminary details on the Canadian 2018 Rio 5

Exterior colours:
Snow White Pearl** (SWP)
Aurora Black (ABP)
Radiant Red* (R4R)
Hyper Blue* (B2R)
Ultra Silver* (4SS)
Ice Blue* (Eu3)

LX/EX - black cloth
EX Tech Navi - black leather

* & ** - $200 upcharge

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LX MT:
1.6L GDI, 130 hp, 118 lb. ft.
6 speed manual transmission
electric power steering
6 airbags
adjustable front headrests
front disc/rear drum brakes
ABS, ESC, VSM
tire mobility kit
15” steel wheels with covers
185/65R15 tires
power, heated, body-coloured sideview mirrors
black door handles
variable intermittent windshield wipers
rear wiper and washer
rear window defroster
rear spoiler
cloth seats
6-way adjustable driver seat
driver seat freight adjuster
heated front seats
heated steering wheel
leather steering wheel and shift knob
steering wheel mounted audio controls
keyless entry
automatic headlights
60/40 folding rear seat
power door locks and windows
tilt steering wheel
trip computer
map lights
5” display audio with rear-view camera
Bluetooth hands-free connectivity
AM/FM/MP3 with 4 speakers
Sirius XM Satellite radio
AUX & USB input ports
front power outlet

LX+ MT:
(adds to LX MT)
body colour door handles
front and rear splash guards
air conditioning
steering wheel mounted cruise control
illuminated vanity mirrors

LX+ AT:
(adds to LX+)
6 speed auto transmission
Active ECO

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EX:
(adds to LX+ AT)
temporary spare tire
15” alloys, 185/65R15 tires
front and rear disc brakes
fog lights
sunroof
chrome coating grille and beltline
projection headlights
LED positioning lights
LED sideview mirror repeaters
telescopic steering column
metal-grain trim
leatherette door center trim
soft-touch crash pad
center console armrest
black high-gloss interior
fully automatic climate control
smart key with push button ignition
7” display audio infotainment
embedded telematics system
6 speakers
supervision cluster

EX Sport:
(adds to EX)
17” alloys wheels with 205/45R17 tires
twin-tip muffler
LED taillight
rain-sensing windshield wipers
alloy sport pedals
steering wheel paddle shifters

EX Tech Navi:
(adds to EX Sport)
autonomous emergency braking (AEB )
aero blade wipers
leather seats
luggage net and tray
solar glass
navigation system

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http://www.caranddriver.com/news/2018-kia-rio-photos-and-info-news-1

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production has been ramped up at the Mexican plant for this new model in June.  My local dealer is expecting his first batch before the end of this month.

[Skippy]

I just bought one of these to replace my ancient old Accent!  Now I have to buy snow tires.