Name Kia Rio Sedan
Engine 1,396cc; inline-4 DOHC
Transmission 4-speed automatic
Max Power 108 hp @ 6,300 rpm
Max Torque 137 Nm @ 4,200 rpm
Price (OTR with insurace) RM73,000.00 (estimated)

PERFORMANCE

The Rio Sedan shares the same powertrain combo as in the hatch. A 1,396cc four-cylinder mill is mated to a four-speed automatic, sending 108 hp and 137 Nm of torque to the front wheels.

SAFETY

On the safety front, the Rio Sedan is fully kitted with six airbags as standard. That certainly put some cars in the bigger segments to shame. ISOFIX anchor points can also be found in the rear seats. Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) and all-round disc brakes with ABS ensure a safe drive, while Hill-start Assist Control and reverse sensors lend a hand in the day-to-day driving.

lets talk talk on this new B segment sedan.... value for money package.... but the size may not on par with Vios, City or Almera..... Will Kia able to get a slice of B-segment market share since the japanese had dominated this segment for very long time.....

This post has been edited by aaron1717: Jan 27 2016, 12:03 PM

the size is ok for me but the problem maybe the power as it is 1.4.

haha possible... but B-segment cars usually design for comfort driving from point A to point B instead of powering through the highways... maybe the engine more fuel saving also compare to larger CC.....

but still prefer if they bring in the 1.6 gdi engine or diesel engine

true... kinda surprise they didnt try to match the engine performance of city or vios although the safety features are very impressive for the price tag.... engine cc slightly different... but its obvious for us car drivers...

at least 5 speed auto la. really spoil.

basically this reli a buff up version of rio hatchback... nth chg from the spec except size... haha.... thats why they cant price it too high also....

its good choice compare to hatchback as it using 15' tyre instead of 17'

Maybe some sales agents can come convinced the users to buy this car? since they are competing in one of the most crowded segment in Malaysia... hahahaha

want increase CC of the engine but dont want remove safely features which no increase of the car price very susah

yeah.... most of the import cars have to cut some corners in order to achieve certain price tag.... but the safety features quite impressive for this price tag.... which is a norm for korean cars nowadays.... underpower full spec car... lol....

good feature but too expensive for 1.4L

Not really. Bad fc only imo.

Many brand opt for lower cc due to tax structure in Europe. Therefore the trend is downsizing engine and maybe gain a turbo in near future.

And you'll pay 20k more for City V spec for 100cc more and cvt gearbox?

i think la..
as for foreign car cheapest for this full spec with alot safety feature on underpower car..
unless u choose proton la which is abit problem with QC

Proton problem more with sc than qc. SC tak apa attitude sucks.

City 1.5 engine is light year better than this seriously underpowered 1.4 Rio, almost all the test drive report says Rio 1.4 underpowered & drink petrol like water.

Korean engine is famous for overrated power, in real driving scenario simply can't feel the claim power...lol

Just increase the price to 78888 & put in 1.6 engine & 6 speed GB if Naza seriously wanna compete in this sector.

No wonder KIA sales goes down the drain since discontinued of Forte, people would not buy Korean unless price is way cheaper & specs is way better.

Went to Naza showroom on first weekend of Rio Sedan launch, no even a single customer in the showroom

How to feel the acceleration like City when it's heavier, smaller cc and fitted with 17" rim (in my case, the hatchback)? Be realistic.

As for under power, depends on individual preference. The throttle is retarded due to drive by wire. Turn off the eco mode would help reduce the lag at the expense of fc.

I think just wait for next gen to see if it gets turbo plus 6 speed gearbox. No point increasing cc nowadays.

This post has been edited by andrekua2: Jan 28 2016, 09:55 PM

yeah... depends on individual preference as Malaysia market B segment, not really that much people are looking into performance of a car. Here in LYN we discuss the technical term performance of a car, whereas most of the common buyers out there only look for design, affordable foreign car with full spec equipment and they will buy it already. Most of the car manufacturers knew that we used to this kind of sub-standard engine but we want more toys to come with it.

any new owners or kia rio sedan? can share the story of that car? can they compete in the crowded B-segment?