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Smaller market segments are in danger of "death". The electrification of the automotive sector and its "consequences" will make small cars unfeasible. The reasons are two and very simple to understand. On the one hand we have the high cost of development that will result in a not very affordable sale price. On the other hand, there is the fact of having, at least in the short and medium term, very fair autonomy.
Still, at Hyundai and Kia are committed to customers who cannot access higher niches. Hence, a few days ago it became official that their ranges will continue to have models from the A, B and C segments, although for now they are studying how to put this strategy on their feet. Therefore we can assume that the Kia Rio still has more "newscasts" left in Europe and these renders give some hints of what could come...
The Kia Rio hatchback and sedan has a guaranteed future, but not in Europe... it could mutate to survive...
If you do a bit of memory you will remember that a few days ago we told you that the life cycle of the Kia Rio was turning dark in the UK and Europe. The reason for this "fall from grace" was due to a drop in sales volume, being greatly surpassed by its brother SUV Stonic. Well, this situation is not the same in all areas of the world since The river enjoys excellent commercial health in regions such as Mercosur.
Hence, when we all thought that the Kia Rio was going to die, the brand appears with a test model. And spy photographers have taken it upon themselves to capture a series of images that attest that it would not be so. Thanks to the available material, the Kolesa team has created this pair of renders that show what the next four-door version of the South Korean urban would be like. And after seeing it, without knowing if it will finally be like that or not, we like it a lot…
From the outset, it looks like a direct evolution of the current Rio. The front changes substantially with thinner optics flanking a more attractive grill. The logo of the brand presides over it in the lower area of the hood, giving way to a newly minted bumper with larger air intakes. The side view is more dynamic because although it is a sedan version, it shows off a very pronounced roof drop that brings it closer to coupe-type models.
Regarding the rear, the optics are joined in the center by a thin LED strip. However, we do not know if in the end this version will see the light. What does make us angry is that Europe does not seem to be coming. Time to time…
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More information about this model
- Plazas 5
- Power 84 - 120 hp
- Consumer goods 5,1 - 6l/100km
- Assessment 4,2