28 February 2011

New Picanto, Rio, previewed

Kia gave a preview launch of their new Picanto and Rio tonight in advance of the public presentations tomorrow at the Geneva Motor show, write Trish Whelan & Brian Byrne.

The Picanto arrives in Ireland at the end of June with a 1.0 petrol engine, while the Rio comes in October with a 1.3 diesel as the primary.

The Picanto will be available in 3- and 5-door, while the Rio will come in 5-door only. The 3-door Picanto is aimed at connecting with a younger buyer in Ireland.

Both cars are much stronger in style than the outgoing versions.

More details from the show tomorrow.