off road hatchback Kia Rio X line price which ceased to be a secret did not become an unexpected revelation for our market. Long before the presentation of the Kia Rio X-Line, there were rumors that a pseudo-off-road model would be created on the basis of the regular Kia Rio 2017. The creation of crossovers according to a similar scheme has already become commonplace. We take a compact hatch or station wagon, increase the ground clearance a little, put a plastic body kit, new bumpers, and now a city car is ready to conquer any peaks.
The Korean company followed a proven scheme. In our country, the Rio hatchback of the new generation did not appear, but a crossover was made on its basis. Today we will talk about the technical features of the model and try to find out whether it is worth overpaying for the Rio X-Line.
Exterior Rio X line turned out to be quite harmonious. In front, it's a regular Rio, with the same hood and fenders. True, the bumper has become different. In its lower part, a silver plastic overlay appeared, protective plastic passing under the arches of the wings. You can also see very small round foglights. There are solid railings on the roof, to which you can hook a travel trunk. But the most interesting of course behind. Large fifth door with a large spoiler, solid optics, twin exhaust pipes. Well, a powerful bumper with a silver trim on the bottom. In the conditions of urban development, the car will clearly stand out with its appearance. See photos below.
Photo Kia Rio X line
Inside the Rio X-Line without much surprises, this is the usual Rio. The same steering wheel, dashboard, quite comfortable seats. All elements of the interior are fitted with high quality and without any problems. Naturally, buyers will have access to a leather interior, multimedia touch screen and other benefits of automotive civilization. The assembly of the model began in mid-October at the Hyundai plant in St. Petersburg. But for now, only the most expensive top-end trim levels will be offered to customers.
Photo salon Kia Rio X line
The trunk of the Korean off-road hatchback holds only 390 liters. If you fold the back of the sofa, then this is already 1075 liters, but still not enough. Let's not forget the compact size of the entire car. The back, if desired, can be divided into parts, but in any scenario, a flat floor will not work. See photos of the Rio X Line trunk below.
Rio X line trunk photo
Specifications Kia Rio X-Line
In technical terms, you should not have any illusions, this is an ordinary front-wheel drive hatch created on the same components and assemblies as the sedan.
The main advantage of the car could be the ground clearance, but the ground clearance of the X Line is only 170 mm, that is, 1 centimeter more than the Rio sedan! Most likely, the Koreans did not even strengthen the suspension for this, they simply put wheels with high rubber. That is, all off-road is conceived for only one thing, to increase hatchback sales.
Under the hood are well-known 1.4 and 1.6 liter gasoline 16-valve engines with a timing chain drive. Distributed fuel injection with electronic control and a variable valve timing system for intake and exhaust valves (D-CVVT) makes it easy to digest AI-92 gasoline. Motor power 100 and 123 horsepower, respectively.
As boxes 6-speed manual or 6-band automatic. Front independent "MacPherson" as a suspension, rear semi-dependent deformable beam. Disc brakes on all wheels, but not in all trim levels. For example, with a 1.4 liter engine, there are drum mechanisms at the back.
Steering rack and pinion with electric booster. Tires 185/65 R15 act as base wheels. Naturally, the hatchback turned out to be smaller than the sedan, according to this indicator, the car is quite close to the Lada Xrey, which is likely to become the main competitor of the Korean.
Dimensions, weight, volumes, clearance Rio X-Line
- Length - 4240 mm
- Width - 1750 mm
- Height - 1510 mm
- Curb weight - from 1155 kg
- Gross weight - 1620 kg
- Base, distance between the front and rear axle - 2600 mm
- The track of the front and rear wheels is 1507/1513 mm, respectively
- Front overhang - 845 mm
- Rear overhang - 795 mm
- Trunk volume - 390 liters
- Trunk volume with seats folded - 1075 liters
- Fuel tank volume - 50 liters
- Tire size - 185/65R15, 195/55R16
- Ground clearance - 170 mm
Video Kia Rio X-Line
The first detailed video review of the Korean off-road hatch.
Prices and equipment Kia Rio X line 2017-2018
So, the cheapest X Lai is worth 774 900 rubles! For this money you get air conditioning, power windows, alloy wheels, front airbags, anti-lock brakes (ABS). Also available will be Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Integrated Active Management (VSM), Hill Start Assist (HAC), Emergency Brake Alert (ESS) and even a tire pressure monitoring system. Naturally, as a power unit, a 1.4 liter engine and a 6-speed manual. A complete list of current prices and configurations is attached.
- Rio X-Line Comfort 1.4 l., 6MKPP - 774,900 rubles
- Rio X-Line Comfort 1.4 l., 6automatic transmission - 814,900 rubles
- Rio X-Line Comfort 1.6 l., 6MKPP - 799,900 rubles
- Rio X-Line Comfort 1.6 l., 6automatic transmission - 839,900 rubles
- Rio X-Line Luxe 1.6 l., 6MKPP - 824,900 rubles
- Rio X-Line Luxe 1.6 l., 6automatic transmission - 864,900 rubles
- Rio X-Line Prestige AV 1.6 l., 6automatic transmission - 964,900 rubles
- Rio X-Line Premium 1.6 l., 6automatic transmission - 1,024,900 rubles
Some market analysts immediately began to say that a serious competitor came out Lada Vesta SV Cross. However, let's not compare a small hatchback with ridiculous ground clearance with a larger off-road wagon with a clearance of more than 20 centimeters.
Serial production of 2017-2018 Kia Rio X-Line raised hatchbacks has begun at the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Rus plant in St. Petersburg. The new model of the Korean brand, intended for the Russian market, has practically no secrets left, since the lion's share of the information was made public a week ago. It remains only to find out the exact prices and configurations that will be published on the eve of the official start of sales, scheduled for November 2017. But it is already clear that the base cost of a cross-hatchback will be approximately 720-740 thousand rubles, i.e. the novelty will be 40-60 thousand more expensive than the related one.
Experts have already rightly recorded Renault Sandero Stepway (from 639,990 rubles) as competitors of the five-door stylized as a crossover (price from 599,900 rubles). What trumps in the fight against them does the new Kia have in its hands and how will it be able to attract a young audience, which, according to the manufacturer, should become the main sales driver of the model? We will try to understand all this in the framework of our review. And in order to make acquaintance with the Kia Rio X-Line 2017-2018 more substantive, we will carefully study the available photos, equipment and technical characteristics of the car.
In the footsteps of the Kia K2 Cross
The new five-door Rio hatchback in the X-Line off-road format is nothing more than a clone of the Chinese model Kia K2 Cross, shown in the spring of 2017 at the Shanghai Auto Show. True, before entering our market, the car was adapted, for example, in accordance with Russian standards, the lighting technology of the headlights and rear lights was changed. In general, the launch of the car in the series was preceded by lengthy tests, during which prototypes covered about 230 thousand km in as close to real conditions as possible.
Externally, Kia Rio X-Line with all its off-road paraphernalia looks very solid and stylish. The lower perimeter of the body of the new hatchback, including the wheel arches, is neatly "sewn up" with wear-resistant plastic, which excludes the appearance of scratches and chips from stones flying out from under the wheels. More decorative function is performed by moldings at the bottom of the doors and lining on the bumpers. Large headlights and a compact radiator grille with chrome finish organically fit into the design of the bow of the body, which also flaunts a charismatic bumper and hood with an original relief stretching along the side edges of the ribs.
Photo Kia Rio X-line 2017-2018
The characteristic features of the model should be roof rails and specially selected light-alloy wheels of the 16th size, shod in 195/55 R16 rubber. Another feature is the double-barreled exhaust pipes, displayed on the right side of the silver diffuser.
Stern design
Summarizing the above, we can safely say that the outside of the "all-terrain" Kia Rio looks really cool, and if there are no mistakes with the price and equipment (and this is unlikely), then the prospects for the car are not bad. The absence of a classic hatchback in the Rio family also plays into the hands of Xline (the fourth generation is offered only in a sedan body). So a potential applicant for a five-door lower price range has a chance to get it immediately in a cross version, and there is no point in talking about the sympathy of Russian motorists for crossovers.
At the end of the conversation about the exterior, let's not forget to indicate the overall dimensions and clearance of the novelty. The Kia Rio X-Line is 4240 mm long, 1750 mm wide and 1505 mm high. The distance between the axles is 2600 mm, the ground clearance is declared at the level of 170 mm.
Complete set of the X-Line version in Russia
If the appearance of the cross-hatchback showed us some innovations, then in the cabin of the model everything is familiar and familiar - there are no discrepancies with the interior of the Kia Rio sedan. By the way, the same Chinese Kia K2 Cross has such a “trick” as contrasting inserts on the front panel and seats. A similar finishing option would probably be appropriate for the Russian hatch, but the developers ultimately decided differently.
Interior
The equipment of the Kia Rio in the new X-line variation is also completely borrowed from the four-door. The most advanced equipment includes LED optics, a multimedia system with a 7-inch screen (Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, navigation), a rear-view camera, eco-leather upholstery, keyless entry and an engine start button, and rear parking sensors. The trunk volume of the hatchback does not exceed 390 liters.
Specifications Kia Rio X-Line 2017-2018
In the arsenal of the “all-terrain” Rio there will be two gasoline “fours” - a 1.4-liter with 100 hp. (132 Nm) and 1.6-liter with a return of 123 hp. (151 Nm). They will be combined with either 6MKPP or 6AKPP. The drive is exclusively front. Suspension settings due to the increase in ground clearance up to 170 mm have been adjusted.
Choosing a new body for the off-road line, the Koreans were not mistaken, and the Kia Rio X-Line 2018 equipment and prices (photo) will seriously compete with AvtoVAZ cars. According to the latest news, the main rival of Vesta Cross is a Chinese version upgraded to harsh Russian conditions, sold there under the name KX Cross. The recipe for making an off-road version is traditional: the clearance of the Kia Rio X-line is increased by 10 mm (170 mm), there is a plastic body kit around the perimeter of the new body, roof rails for securing luggage, and improved design elements in the cabin. The new model of Kia Rio X-line 2018 in the basic Classic package at official dealers in Moscow will cost 714,900 rubles. The technical characteristics of the initial version of the novelty include a 100-horsepower 1.4-liter engine and a 6-speed manual. The release date for the Kia Rio X-line 2018 was scheduled for the end of this year, but the start of sales took place earlier - on November 7th. Like Vesta Cross, the Korean model will be equipped exclusively with front-wheel drive - the related Hyundai Creta, which is significantly more expensive, is responsible for the all-wheel drive direction.
The initial version of the Kia Rio 2018 with a new body in the Classic configuration implies the presence of: air conditioning, heated mirrors with electric drive, steering column and driver's seat height adjustments, front power windows, central locking and an on-board computer. To ensure active and passive safety, the following are provided: an ESP stabilization system, front airbags, a tire pressure sensor and an uphill start assistant. The next on the list is the Kia Rio X-Line 2018 in a new body at a price of 749,900 rubles in the Classic Audio package. As the name suggests, this version comes with an audio system with MP3 and USB, and heated front seats are another addition. Both initial configurations are equipped exclusively with a base 1.4-liter engine and a 6-speed manual transmission.
The technical characteristics of the Kia Rio X-line 2018 model year in the Comfort package include the entire range of available engines and transmissions. The equipment is supplemented by: a heated steering wheel with reach adjustment, leather braid and radio control buttons, remote control of the central lock with automatic locking of the doors when the car is moving, rear power windows and leather-trimmed gear selector. Prices for the Kia Rio X-Line in the Comfort package start at 774,900 rubles, the surcharge for owning a 6-band automatic transmission will be 40,000 rubles. The cost of a modification with a flagship 123-horsepower 1.6-liter engine in the price list of the official website starts at 799,900 rubles. The markup on the machine is similar to that asked for in the modification with the initial engine of 1.4 liters.
Complete sets Luxe and Prestige are offered exclusively with a 1.6-liter engine. In the first case, the list of equipment is replenished: climate control, fog lights and LED running lights. In the second - an automatic transmission, heated windshield, rear seats and washer nozzles, 15-inch aluminum wheels, projector headlights with cornering lights, chrome grille and door handles, sliding armrest, glasses compartment, high-gloss interior trim, side airbags, rear disc brakes, light sensor and parking sensors. The prices of these modifications in the price lists are 824,900 and 964,900 rubles. for Luxe and Prestige, respectively. Surcharge for the machine in the Lux version - 40 thousand rubles. In the flagship Premium configuration, the cost of the Kia Rio X-line 2018 is 1,024,900 rubles and provides only a 1.6-liter engine in alliance with a machine gun. In the arsenal: 16-inch wheels, LED lights, leather trim, start the engine with a keyless entry button, a navigation system with a 7-inch display and a rear view camera.
New body
The increased ground clearance and plastic body kit affected the dimensions, and the Kia Rio X-line 2018 has a new body (photo) with dimensions of 4240 (+40) x 1750 (+30) x 1510 (+50) mm compared to a conventional hatchback offered in the Chinese market. In addition, luggage rails appeared on the roof of the new model, and the ground clearance, as mentioned above, is 170 mm. The appearance of the all-terrain version is a logical step in the development of a line of variations of the popular Korean model. After all, a modification with a hatchback body of the previous generation was in less demand than a sedan, while interest in crossovers in Russia is constantly growing. The wheelbase of the raised version remains unchanged and is 2600 mm, but the trunk volume for the Kia Rio X-Line with a new body differs from the sedan and is equal to 390 liters in the normal position of the rear seats and 1075 liters in the unfolded.
Specifications
The existing set of units gives four modifications, where in the basic version of the Kia Rio X-line 2018, the technical specifications with a 1.4-liter engine report 12.6 seconds of acceleration to hundreds, 176 km / h of maximum speed and 5.9 liters of average fuel consumption. For the ability to move with a 6-speed automatic, you will have to pay an additional 8 tenths of a second of acceleration to 100 km / h, the maximum speed will decrease by 2 km / h, and the average gasoline consumption will increase by 0.7 liters per 100 km. The technical specifications of the Kia Rio X-Line at a price of 799,900 rubles with a 1.6-liter engine, depending on the presence of a manual or automatic transmission, include: 10.7 (11.6) seconds of acceleration to hundreds, 184 (183) km / h maximum speed, and the average fuel consumption is 6.6 (6.8) liters per 100 km.
release date
According to the representative office of the Korean company, the new model was created specifically for Russia, and the release date for the Kia Rio X-line 2018 model year was November 7. The raised version will be the pioneer of the company's new all-terrain line in our market. Recall that Kia Picanto has already been introduced in Europe with increased ground clearance, a protective plastic body kit around the perimeter of the body and some accents in the design of the exterior and interior. According to the official website, the production of the model at the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Rus plant near St. Petersburg has already begun. The main competitors are: Lada Vesta SW Cross and Xray, as well as Renault Sandero Stepway. The latest news suggests that the final configurations and prices became known immediately after the release date of the Kia Rio X-line 2018 on the Russian market - just in time for the start of sales on November 7th.
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** Acceleration time data obtained under reference conditions using special measuring equipment using reference fuel. The actual acceleration time may differ due to the influence of various objective and subjective factors: humidity, pressure and temperature of the ambient air, fractional composition of the fuel used, terrain, road surface characteristics, wind direction and speed, precipitation, tire pressure and tire size, make and model, weight of the transported cargo (including the driver and passengers) and driving skills. Due to differences in vehicle configurations and requirements in different markets, model specifications may differ from those indicated above. Kia reserves the right to make design and equipment changes without prior notice.
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***** Ground clearance is 195mm for 16" wheels; 190mm for 15" wheels
According to the reviews, the Kia Rio X Line in the Russian market will seriously compete with Vesta Cross and other domestic hatchbacks. The Korean car is an improved version of the Chinese counterpart "KX Cross". The model is adapted to Russian climatic conditions and roads. The modernization was carried out in the classic form: the ground clearance was increased to 17 centimeters, roof rails appeared, a plastic body kit around the perimeter, the interior design was partially improved. The basic variation is equipped with a 1.4-liter power unit, a manual transmission for 6 ranges. Power - 100 horsepower. The front-wheel drive car was presented in early November 2017.
Classic equipment
The starting package "Classic" of the car "Kia Rio X Line" (consumer reviews confirm this) includes the following elements:
- Air conditioner.
- Electric heated mirrors.
- Adjustment of the steering wheel and driver's seat.
- Power windows on the front doors.
- Central locking.
- Onboard computer system.
- Stabilization complex ESP, frontal airbags.
The Classic Audio package is complemented by an audio system and heated seats. Both versions are equipped with a 1.4-liter power unit, aggregating with a manual transmission in 6 modes. The estimated price of modifications is around 750 thousand rubles.
"Comfort"
Reviews of car owners about the "Kia Rio X Line" are often devoted to improved versions of the car in question. For example, in the Comfort package, the car is equipped with a full range of available engines and transmissions. In addition to standard equipment, the equipment of the vehicle includes:
- Heated steering wheel with reach adjustment, leather braid, radio control.
- Remote central locking control with automatic door locking.
- Rear electric window lifts.
- Leather-trimmed gearbox block.
As motors, versions with a volume of 1.6 or 1.4 liters are used, aggregating with an automatic transmission for 6 ranges.
Luxe and Prestige packages
Reviews about the configuration of the Kia Rio X Line in the Lux and Prestige categories are not so easy to find on domestic forums. It is known that modifications include, in addition to the above, such options:
- Climate control.
- "Fog lights".
- 15 inch aluminum wheels.
- LED running lights.
- Projection light elements with illumination of turns.
The Prestige package also includes an automatic transmission, a chrome grille, glossy interior trim, side airbags, parking sensors and a light indicator.
Body
As the reviews of the owners of the Kia Rio X Line show, the increased ground clearance and plastic body kit affected the size of the car. The new body has dimensions of 4.24 / 1.75 / 1.51 m. On the roof, the designers installed roof rails for an additional trunk. This decision is due to the fact that interest in crossovers is growing in Russia. In the model under consideration, the raised wheelbase remained within 2.6 meters, the trunk volume was 390 liters (with the seats unfolded - 1075 liters).
"Kia Rio X Line": specifications
Reviews of experts indicate that the updated car has many features characteristic of its predecessor, especially in interior equipment. Other machine parameters are shown below:
- Length / width / height - 4.24 / 1.77 / 1.51 m.
- Front / rear track - 1.51 / 1.53 m.
- Ground clearance -17 cm.
- Power unit - 1.4 l, 100 l. With.
- The maximum torque is 4000 rpm.
- Gross weight - 1.6 tons.
- Fuel tank capacity - 50 l.
- Compression - 10.5.
- Mixed fuel consumption - 6-6.6 l / 100 km.
- Acceleration from 0 to 100 km - 10.3-12.2 sec.
- Maximum speed - 193 km / h.
- Brake system - front and rear discs.
- Suspension - independent elements of the MacPherson type (front), rear - semi-independent spring block.
"Kia Rio X Line": test drive
The reviews of many owners of the car in question are left, so to speak, at first impression, since the car has recently been on the market. Let's conduct a more thorough analysis of the equipment of the crossover and its behavior on the road. Testing took place top-end equipment with a 123-horsepower 1.6-liter engine, aggregated with an automatic six-mode gearbox. Just want to note that this bundle in the work proved to be excellent.
The car accelerates briskly, while the noise of the engine is heard quite clearly, but after entering the measured mode, its sound is completely extinguished. In the cabin, you can talk in a calm voice even at high speed. Considering that the car belongs to the budget category, the sound insulation is quite acceptable.
Behavior on the road
Reviews about the "Kia Rio X Line" further fuel the interest of potential buyers in this car. In particular, this applies to comments about the behavior of the hatchback on the road. The updated suspension system allowed not only to increase the ground clearance, but also made it possible to adjust the optimal balance for comfort and handling.
The crossover moves softer than the sedan, the steering is excellent. Many owners of sedans, having tried to ride on this model, will definitely want to install the same suspension on their car. Moreover, this is not difficult to do, because the fixation points and landing nests are the same for both variations. Reviews of the owners of the Kia Rio X Line, the photo of which is given below, say that the conversion of such a plan will have to be done at your own peril and risk. Specialists cannot predict how the car will behave in non-standard situations, because the sedan has a slightly different weight distribution and power steering setting.
Interior Features
The interior of the car in question is exactly the same as that of the sedan. Even on the dashboard or elsewhere, the designers did not consider it necessary to attach a distinctive nameplate or change the interior upholstery. Engineers have relied on the fact that the consumer is more interested in the exterior of the car, and the internal filling is a secondary matter.
This does not mean that the Kia X Line will remain so. The company's marketers closely monitor the market and the wishes of customers. If necessary, a new interior and other improvements will appear. Now in the domestic market, the car is available in the "Comfort" and "Classic" configurations. Taking into account the fact that many representatives of the weaker sex will transfer to it, the demand for versions with minimal equipment will be small.
