起亚Rio一向以燃油经济性优异著称，但在驾驶乐趣方面并非其长项。但在今年巴黎车展上，起亚将发布第四代Rio,新车将有新的变化。起亚表示，新一代Rio将采用新的造型，该车由位于美国加州和德国的设计室与起亚在韩国的设计中心共同完成设计。最近车厂展示了这款车，不过这次展示的只有五门掀背车一种车型。与老款车相比，新车车身尺寸略有增长，长度增加15毫米至4065毫米，宽度增加5毫米至1725毫米，轴距增加10毫米至2580毫米，不过高度降低5毫米至1450毫米，这使得新的外观更具运动感和动感。车厢内的仪表板进一步朝向驾驶员方向，中控台配备新的信息娱乐系统集成触控显示屏。内装还包括黑色抛光和金属装饰，更具现代感。起亚表示，新一代车型的连通性进一步提升，配备了可通过智能手机操控的Uvo信息娱乐系统。此外该车还提供了更多安全设备，另外还将增加停启技术以提升续航里程。该车仍将只提供直列四缸引擎。新一代车型将于今年晚些时候投产并进入欧洲市场，明年进入美国市场。

 

New Kia Rio revealed ahead of 2016 Paris auto show

Today's Kia Rio has earned a reputation for tight-fisted fuel economy and decent road manners, but not one for driving excitement.

 

That could be due to change as a new, fourth-generation Rio makes its world debut this month at the 2016 Paris auto show.

 

Kia says the Rio's new shape was a joint effort between its design studios in California and Germany, working under the aegis of Kia's design hub in its South Korea headquarters. So far only a 5-door hatch has been shown.

 

Compared to the outgoing model, the new Rio has grown slightly in size. It’s 15 millimeters longer (now 4,065 mm), 5 mm wider (now 1,725 mm) and with a 10 mm longer (2,580 mm) wheelbase. However, it’s body is 5 mm shorter in height (1,450 mm), helping to create a sportier, more dynamic look.

 

Inside, the dashboard is now angled towards the driver, and at its center is a new infotainment system complete with touchscreen interface. The cabin itself features gloss black and metallic trim throughout, for a more modern finish.

 

Kia also promises the new Rio will get better connectivity features, which will likely include the smartphone-driven Uvo infotainment system. More safety technology is a sure bet, and the Rio may expand the use of Kia's stop/start technology in the quest for better gas mileage. Inline-4 engines should remain the sole powertrain options.

 

The new Rio will enter production late this year for European markets, with a 2017 production start and model-year launch likely for the United States.