Kia Rio looks to dominate in South Africa

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Korean automakers Kia and Hyundai have enjoyed remarkable success in South Africa and seem to be growing in strength with every passing day. Earlier this year, the Hyundai Elantra 1.8 GLS took the throne as South Africa’s Car of the Year. In November 2011, Kia unleashed its Rio hatch which went on to become both a global and local top seller. This week Kia launched its Rio sedan which is set to dominate, and rightfully so.  

As it stands, VW Polo Vivo is South Africa’s top selling passenger car, but with the new Kia Rio sedan in the ring, anything can happen. The new Kia Rio sedan expresses the look of a coupe with its elegant styling and is longer, wider and lower than its outgoing model, a sight to behold. Engine offerings include a 1.2 litre, 65kW petrol engine that’s hooked up to a five-speed manual transmission gearbox. The 1.4 litre, 79kW petrol engine comes with a choice of a six-speed manual transmission or four-speed automatics.

Consumers will be happy to hear that the Kia Rio sedan offers terrific value for money, particularly in terms of included features. The 1.2 model comes with Bluetooth and iPod connectivity, electric windows, central locking, two airbags, controls on the steering wheel and air conditioning. The 1.4 adds to the features list with automatic folding mirrors, fog lights, leather steering wheel and a more appealing instrument cluster.

The 1.4 TEC model includes leather seats, 17” alloys, a cooled glove box, LED headlight trims, rain-sensing windscreen wipers, four extra airbags, rear park assist and a UV protection windscreen. If there’s one thing Kia has done right, it’s the marriage between value for money and luxury offerings, all culminating into a pretty fine package that’s impossible to ignore. To top it off, Kia is offering a five-year 100 000km warranty. Now for the best part, check out these fantastic prices for the new Kia Rio Sedan.

Rio Sedan 1.2 - R142 000

Rio Sedan 1.4 - R160 000

Rio Sedan 1.4 A/T - R170 000

Rio Sedan 1.4 TEC - R174 000

Rio Sedan 1.4 A/T TEC - R184 000

 

Now that's value for money!!!