may i know, if want to change battery to other brand, what is the code?

The K2 in China is a different model than the K2 (Rio Sedan) in Malaysia.  See the K2 version for China in pictures below

Hi. Do you have any idea if Kia Rio share the same parts with k2 from China?

Other than bumper cover, headlight, taillights, and dashboard, are the rest of parts interchangeable? I do found that the ABS module and brake fluid tank are at different location as well. Not sure if there is any other major differences. Please do enlighten me if you know about it. Thanks.

Ok. But din 55 can fit the battery slot?

Exterior parts are definately not the same as they are 2 different models . Of course , for the components , they definately share some common parts, and that even includes model from Hyundai.

Why do you ask?

Don't have any rear shot apart from the one posted, but will try to get one and upload it later. Here is another shot from the Kia Rio Sedan (X variant) catalogue (fitted with body kit , leather seat and DVD player (with built in GPS).

Mightily impressed with the new Picanto interior...if only can sell 10k lower, will be selling like hot cakes..

Mightily impressed with the new Picanto interior...if only can sell 10k lower, will be selling like hot cakes..

Saw a new picanto on the road...surprisingly feel very small... rather get a new myvi...

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Just did my 20k service.

Cost: RM 309.

Total cumulative cost of service for 1st year/20k mileage: RM 879

Same Petronas engine oil.

Comments so far after 11 months: Hmm, so far nothing much to comment. Expecting battery to die soon based on feedback from other owners (stock battery only last 1 year plus).

Just renewed my car insurance with Takaful Malaysia, and the sum insured/agreed value is RM 51k. Yeap, it dropped that much haha.

How did you change your battery? Change it while engine is still running or else need to do settings at SC? So can't wait it to totally fail.

First time on highway today.

From Seremban toll to Juru toll (Penang).

Started journey will full tank.

Used around more than half a bit (as pic attached) 

Speed: 90 - 110 km/hr (max) 

RPM: 100 km/hr @ 2.5k rpm
          120 km/hr @ 3k rpm

Verdict: Stable drive. Good handling. Good NVH. No audible wind sound.
Tyre and engine noise minimal. I feel better than my previous ride.

FC I feel is acceptable ok highway, but if town it's really on a high side.

Note: I am comparing with my previous ride, which is a Nissan Almera.

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Current FC since first day reset:

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I am requesting every body please don't buy Kia Rio, the searing problem is coming frequently.

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Just did my 20k service.

Cost: RM 309.

Total cumulative cost of service for 1st year/20k mileage: RM 879

Same Petronas engine oil.

Comments so far after 11 months: Hmm, so far nothing much to comment. Expecting battery to die soon based on feedback from other owners (stock battery only last 1 year plus).

Just renewed my car insurance with Takaful Malaysia, and the sum insured/agreed value is RM 51k. Yeap, it dropped that much haha.

Just did my 30k service. Petronas 3000 full synthetic.

Cost: RM 380. Changed air cond filter. Spark plugs supposed to change at 30k interval but SC say don't need yet, so pushed to next service.

Next 40k service will be a major one, so gotta save up for that huhu..

Comments so far after 18 months: So far no issues. Currently not doing any long distance drive, just normal daily commute to work and back, plus weekend jalan2.

FC consistent around 12-14 km/L for mix city driving.

Is the Kia Rio Sedan still in the Malaysian market ?
Seems mentioned to have exited.
https://goo.gl/RfuSqH