Before being officially presented at the Geneva Motor Show, Kia has already made public some photos of the new Rio model.

Market in Europe will receive the new Rio in the company of a range of small displacement gasoline engines and a 1.1-liter diesel offers 70 CP and emits only 85 grams of CO2 per kilometer. The biggest surprise in this chapter is represented by the 1.2-liter GDI engine that is turbocharged direct injection and provides a turbine. This element should give them an advantage over Korean rivals do not offer such engines, the only engine manufacturer that offers this kind be

“The new model is a big step forward. Kia Rio was always successful, but this new model will make it load into a car that will be bought for looks” said Soon-Nam Lee, marketing director for markets of foreign Kia brand.

Although there is still no picture of the interior of the Korean officials say the brand new Rio will provide a superior level of quality the previous generation, which can be easily associated with a higher segment. In addition, significantly increased interior space, the wheelbase was increased by 70 millimeters, and now offers 292 liter trunk.