
The new generation of Kia Picanto and Rio cars. Both cars will adapt to the new styling of the House Korean, stamped by chief designer Peter Schreyer. In practice, the new Kia Picanto and Rio have stylistic elements in common with the Soul and the new Sportage. The new Picanto will debut officially at the Geneva Motor Show – scheduled for March 2011 – in the as-even 3-door variant.
Most likely, the Swiss festival will also present the new Kia Rio will be available only with 5-door body. Both cars will be equipped with the 1.2 engine from 78 hp four-cylinder Hyundai i20, in conjunction with Start & Stop system called ISG. In 2013, however, the Kia Picanto and Rio will be available with the new 1.0 three-cylinder engine that will be offered in three variants of power: 69 bhp with CO2 emissions equal to 99 g / km, 80 hp and 110 hp, this ‘last with Turbo.




