Kia has developed an interesting new manual transmission technology, creatively called the intelligent manual transmission (iMT). It debuts clutch-by-wire technology, and will roll out in the new Kia Rio in Europe later this year. You’ve probably heard of fly-by-wire (electric throttle), and even steer-by-wire and assisted braking-by-wire. Now Kia, at […]
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2020 Kia Rio update revealed, on sale in Australia in July
Kia has revealed the updated 2020 Kia Rio range which will go on sale in Australia in July. It adds more tech inside while enhancing the exterior design. The GT-Line also receives a power drop. Yep, power is reduced for the Rio GT-Line. Its 1.0-litre turbo-petrol three-cylinder goes from developing […]
2019 Kia Rio GT-Line 1.0 turbo review (video)
What’s this cute little sporty hatch? Kia Australia is topping out the latest Rio range with the new GT-Line. If you’re in the market for a compact car, this one looks like it could be a great little proposition. Kia Australia usually offers two sporty variants of its vehicles. You […]
2019 Kia Rio on sale in Australia, 1.0 turbo GT-Line added
Those in the market for a small car will be interested to hear the 2019 Kia Rio has been announced for Australia, bringing in a new GT-Line variant and a peppy new 1.0-litre turbo engine to the range. Three variants are being offered in Australia, from the Rio S, the […]
Sporty 2018 Kia Rio GT-Line revealed
Following in the footsteps of the Kia Sorento GT-Line, and then the Picanto GT-Line which is sadly an overseas-only model at the moment, Kia has announced another sporty model. Introducing the Kia Rio GT-Line. The Rio GT-Line will make its debut at the 2018 Geneva motor show in March, showcasing […]
Kia Stinger Rafa edition announced, Picanto GT-Line added (sort of)
Kia Australia is getting into the tennis spirit and has sprouted a variety of special editions, inspired by the Australian Open tennis. All models add unique trimmings and come with boosted overall value. Perhaps the most interesting of four editions being offered is based on the popular Stinger, called the […]
2017 Kia Rio SLi review (video)
Welcome to 2017, where old is new and new is old again. Retro ’80s fluro ski jackets are making a comeback, the Nokia 3310 has been re-released on the market, and the all-new 2017 Kia Rio SLi arrives with a four-speed auto. That might sound like an anachronism in a […]
2017 Kia Rio on sale in Australia from $16,990
Kia Australia has introduced the latest generation, 2017 Rio, promising an enhanced ride specifically tuned for Australia, alongside more safety and entertainment tech. The Kia Rio has underpinned Kia’s success here in Australia and around the world, with its annual sales of 500,000 accounting for 16 per cent of Kia’s […]