KIA Rio X-line 2017-2018: cross-hatch review for all occasions

Review of KIA Rio X-line 2017: appearance of the model, interior, technical characteristics, security systems, prices and equipment. At the end of the article - a test drive of the 2017 Kia Rio X-line!

Contents of the review:

• Appearance
• Car interior
• Specifications
• Security systems
• The price of the Kia Rio 2018 X-Line and configuration

In the first half of October 2017, the Korean automobile company KIA presented a new model Rio X-line, which is a pioneer in the new X-line line, developed specifically for the Russian market. As the manufacturer himself notes, the car combines everything that the average Russian needs and even more: a stylish appearance, a high level of practicality, rich equipment and the ability to safely storm the countryside.

The production of the new model has already started at the St. Petersburg plant "Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Rus", in parallel with the platform sedans Kia Rio and Hyundai Solaris. Running a little ahead, we note that the KIA Rio X-line has everything you need to win the status of a true bestseller in its class.

Appearance KIA Rio X-line 2017

The new Kia Rio X-line has a stylish, modern and "expensive" appearance, which is the lion's share of the merit of the plastic off-road body kit that protects the lower part of the body from various kinds of damage.

The "muzzle" of the car received large head optics, a proprietary false radiator grille and a massive bumper with a large air intake slot, elegant ribbons of LED daytime running lights and off-center foglights.

The profile of the cross-hatchback looks sporty and dynamic, which is facilitated by large wheel arches, expressive sides, a sloping roofline and functional roof rails.

The stern of the KIA Rio X-line 2017-2018 looks strict and collected, and the most striking elements are stylish side lights with LED elements, a stylish spoiler and a monumental bumper with a contrasting plastic trim and a dual exhaust system.

KIA Rio X-line 2018 - overview of external dimensions:

• Length - 4.24 m;
• Width - 1.75 m;
• Height - 1.51 m;
• Distance between front and rear axle - 2.6 m.

It is especially worth highlighting the increased ground clearance of 170 mm, which allows you to confidently move along a country road and effortlessly overcome railway crossings, curbs and speed bumps. The car rests on the road with 15 "steel or 16" alloy wheels.

Traditionally for KIA cars, the novelty offers a wide range of body colors, where the colors Sunset Orange, Marina Blue and Fiery Red are especially worth highlighting.

Interior design Rio X-line 2017

The interior design of Kia Rio X-line 2018 is made in European style and is distinguished by pleasant architecture, excellent ergonomics and the use of high-quality finishing materials. The driver's seat is represented by a plump three-spoke steering wheel and a laconic instrument panel, with a pair of large tachometer and speedometer dials, as well as an on-board computer screen located between them.

The laconic center console received a 7 "monitor of the information and multimedia center and the original climate control unit. True, it should be noted that in the standard version, the interior looks more modest. The seats of the first row of the KIA Rio X-line are distinguished by a good level of comfort and a sufficient number of adjustments, and between them there is a pair of cup holders, an armrest and a mechanical parking brake lever.

The rear sofa, which corresponds to most of the B-class competitors, can accommodate three passengers, but only two people can really sit comfortably here. In the stowed state, the trunk volume of the KIA Rio X-line 2018 is 390 liters, but it can be increased to 1075 liters by folding the backrests of the rear sofa. At the same time, the user can count on a perfectly flat loading area and a full-fledged spare wheel and a set of tools located under the raised floor.In general, the interior of the cross-hatchback leaves an extremely positive impression, which is facilitated not only by its pleasant appearance and thoughtfulness, but also by rich equipment, most of which are offered already in the standard version.

KIA Rio X-line 2017 - specifications

At the moment, in the KIA Rio X-line 2018 lineup for Russia, there are two 4-cylinder petrol engines with a distributed power system, a 16-valve timing belt and variable gas distribution phases:

1. 1.4-liter petrol unit Kia Rio X-line 2017 with a capacity of 100 "horses" and a torque within 132 Nm. A pair of it can be a 6-level "mechanics" or a 6-speed automatic transmission, with which the acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h varies within 12.6-13.4 seconds. The maximum declared speed is 174 km / h, and the average fuel consumption ranges between 5.9-6.7 l / 100 km.
2. 123-strong gasoline engine with a volume of 1.6 liters, capable of delivering 151 Nm of momentary torque at 4850 rpm. As well as the younger version, the engine can be equipped with a 6-band "automatic" or a manual gearbox. Acceleration to the first hundred on the "mechanics" takes 10.7 seconds, and on the "automatic" - 11.6 seconds, while the maximum speed does not exceed 184 km / h. The declared average fuel consumption is in the range of 6.6-6.8 liters, which is a decent indicator for a car with a total weight of 1.57-1.62 tons.

Despite its off-road appearance, the car is available exclusively with front-wheel drive, at least for now.

The cross-hatch was built on the well-known "bogie" Kia Rio of the fourth generation, which is based on the widespread use of high-strength grades of steel. KIA Rio X-line suspension characteristics are as follows: the front is a fully independent suspension with MacPherson struts, and the rear is a semi-independent suspension with a torsion bar. At the same time, both the front and rear axles are equipped with anti-roll bars and hydraulic shock absorbers.

The control is supplemented with an electric booster, and for braking are disc and drum-type brakes in front and rear, respectively, but in the maximum configurations the car is equipped with disc brakes "in a circle".

Safety of the new X-line 2017

Already in basic version the KIA Rio X-line 2018 car boasts a gentleman's set of security systems, including:

• Frontal airbags;
• Anti-lock braking system, as well as active control and directional stability systems;
• Assistant when starting downhill driving;
• Information function and emergency deceleration;
• Tire pressure monitoring sensors;
• Disc brakes on the wheels of the front axle;
• ERA GLONASS;
• Seat belts with three-point fixation and pretensioner system.

In more expensive trim levels, the KIA Rio X-line 2017-2018 is additionally equipped with:

• the fifth head restraint for the center passenger of the second row;
• rear view camera;
• rear parking sensors;
• light sensor;
• fog lights;
• LED running lights and taillights;
• disc brakes at the back;
• side airbags with curtain airbags.

All this makes the KIA Rio X-line well-suited to the role of the only car in the family, which not only has a high level of practicality, but also provides an equally high level of safety for riders of the first and second rows of seats.

Configuration and cost of the Kia X-line 2017

On the domestic car market, the novelty is presented in four variations of performance: "Comfort", "Lux", "Prestige AV" and "Premium", while the minimum KIA Rio X line price starts from 774.9 thousand rubles. (13.23 thousand dollars). Already in the database, the car offers a wide range of equipment, including:

• Exterior mirrors, rear view, electrically adjustable and heated;
• Roof rails;
• Full R15 spare wheel and R15 steel wheels on all wheels;
• Dual exhaust system;
• Frontal airbags;
• Anti-lock braking system, as well as a system of active control and directional stability;
• Assistant when starting to move downhill;
• Information system and emergency slowdown;
• Tire pressure control sensors;
• Disc "pancakes" on the front axle;
• ERA GLONASS system;
• Seat belts with three-point fixation and pretensioner system;
• High-capacity battery;
• Luggage compartment cover;
• Steering wheel adjustable for reach;
• Air conditioning;
• Power windows for all doors;
• Electric power steering;
• Music system with four speakers;
• Multifunctional steering wheel;
• Central lock with remote control panel;
• Height-adjustable driver's seat.

The cost of the KIA Rio X line configuration "Lux" and "Prestige AV" starts at 824.9 and 964.9 thousand rubles, for which the buyer additionally receives:

• LED DRL;
• Fog lights;
• Climate control.

The Prestige AV version is additionally equipped with:

• multimedia unit with 6 speakers and 7 ”monitor;
• dashboard Supervision;
• side airbags and curtain airbags;
• rear disc brakes;
• front armrest;
• cornering lights;
• light-alloy wheels 16 ";
• head projection optics;
• rear parking sensors;
• light sensors;
• rear view camera.

The price tag for the top-end configuration of the KIA Rio X-line Premium starts at 1.024 million rubles, for which the car owner, in addition to the Prestige AV package, receives:

• 16 "-alloy" rollers ";
• LED rear optics;
• Eco leather seat trim;
• Smart Key keyless entry function;
• Engine start button;
• A multimedia complex with proprietary navigation and a system for informing about traffic jams and fixing points of violations.

Especially for the Russian market, all versions of the car are equipped with mud flaps "in a circle", air ducts for the rear sofa riders, additional anti-corrosion treatment of the bottom and body, as well as a tank of washer fluid of a larger capacity.

Conclusion

KIA continues to increase sales in the Russian Federation, which will certainly be helped by the new KIA Rio X-line, which offers an optimal set of user characteristics and increased cross-country ability at a more than reasonable price.

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