As part of its current product overhaul, Kia will soon re-do the Rio. The company has released sketches of the next-generation Rio, which will make its global debut at the Geneva auto show in March. You’re forgiven for forgetting about the current car; the slow-selling sedan and Rio5 hatchback were introduced here for the 2006 model year and have only received minor equipment changes and a face lift since.
The sketches portend a rakish hatchback design with steeply sloped rear glass. The Rio seen here wears the same headlight and grille layout seen on new products like the Sportage and Optima, along with bulging air intakes and big, showy wheels. Subtly flared wheel arches, a roof spoiler, and scalloped doors lend the car a sporty appearance. If the production model stays true to this design, it will be a huge improvement over the current car.
The dashboard is composed of funky shapes and beveled edges. Kia will position the new Rio as a “sporty and elegant” B-segment car, with hopes it will be more popular than the current model, which has done well in markets outside our own.
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