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PROS Well equipped Attractive styling Competitive pricing Overview Kia's latest Rio is no longer the wallflower of old, with a new look and the potential to unsettle European rivals. The Kia Rio isn't as aggressively styled as its sibling, the Picanto, but its striking 'bow-tie' grille and large headlamps give the front end a bold stance. The swooping roofline gives it a coupe look, making this Rio much more eye-catching. It's longer, lower in height and wider than its predecessor, so the new Rio has grown up in more ways than one. Some tough rivals Kia has pitched the Rio into the midst of a very competitive class. Its rivals include the Renault Clio, Peugeot 207, Toyota Yaris, Volkswagen Polo and class-leading Ford Fiesta. They all have a fight on their hands with the new Rio. There are four engines in the Rio's line-up: two petrols (an 83bhp 1.25-litre and a 107bhp 1.4-litre) and two diesels (a 74bhp 1.1CRDi and an 89bhp CRDi). 15"alloy wheels, 2x 12V sockets, 3 grab handles with rear coat hook, 3x3 point rear seatbelts, 4 speakers, 60/40 split/folding 2nd row of seats, ABS/EBD, Adaptive brake lights, Air conditioning, Air vents with metallic paint surround, Anti theft alarm, Automatic headlights, Automatic unlocking of doors in case of impact, Black grille with chrome surround, Black headlamp bezels, Bluetooth connectivity including audio streaming, Body coloured bumpers, Body coloured door handles, Body coloured door mirrors, Cooled glovebox, Cupholders in centre console, DAB Digital radio, Day/night rear view mirror, Daytime running lights, Digital clock, Door pockets with bottle holder, Driver's seat height adjuster, Driver/passenger front seatback pockets, Driver/passenger sunvisors and illuminated vanity mirrors, Dual front airbags, Electric front windows + drivers one touch, Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, Engine immobiliser, ESC + BAS + VSM + HAC, Faux leather front door trim, Folding key, Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters,