Naza Kia Malaysia took advantage of the ASEAN Auto Show 2015 at the Mines International Exhibition and Convention Centre over the weekend to allow showgoers an opportunity to preview its acclaimed Rio Sedan which will be officially launched here next year.
“With the sophisticated styling and its sleek urban character, I am sure the Rio Sedan will be able to penetrate into the growing potential of the B-segment market. With over 2,000,000 vehicles sold since its global introduction, we expect Rio Sedan to contribute significantly to Naza Kia Malaysia’s sales performance in 2016.” said Naza Corporation Holdings Automotive Group, Group Chief Operating Officer Dato’ Samson Anand George.
The Rio Sedan is said to be targeted at young trendsetters and go-getters who are looking for an affordable, fuel efficient and with strong safety features. “This is where the Rio Sedan fits in,” said Naza Kia Malaysia Sdn Bhd Head of Company Nazman Yusof.
The boot itself, which features a set of rear combination LED lamps that looks similar to the rear lights of its bigger Cerato Koup model, gets a big 389-litre space capacity.
The Rio Sedan also boasts all the safety features of the Hatchback including front and rear disc brakes, anti-lock brake system (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), vehicle stability management (VSM), a hill-startassist control (HAC), emergency stop signal, six air bags.
Estimated at RM73,000, the Rio Sedan will come with a five years warranty with unlimited mileage and is now open for bookings. It will be available for purchase in the first quarter of 2016.
KIA RIO SEDAN PREVIEWS AT THE ASEAN AUTO SHOW 2015
Kuala Lumpur November 14, 2015 – Naza Kia Malaysia, today previewed the highly acclaimed Rio Sedanat the ASEAN Auto Show 2015 at the Mines International Exhibition and Convention Centre.
The Rio Sedan is set to make heads turn in the B-segment market. In line with KIA’s brand identity, the Rio Sedan’s target market is the young and trendy who are looking for a vehicle to suit their lifestyle.
Without compromising safety, the Rio Sedan stands out amongst its competitors with its most advanced safety, comfort and convenient features.
Some of the prominent safety features in the Rio Sedan are the front and rear disc brakes, with anti-lock brake system (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) to safely negotiate asymmetrical driving situations. The Rio Sedan is also equipped with a vehicle stability management (VSM), a hill-startassist control (HAC) and an emergency stop signal for its drivers’ and passengers’ safety and comfort. The Rio Sedan comes with six air bags, power windows and door locks along with keyless entry.
At the preview of the award winning Rio Sedan, Dato’ Samson Anand George, Group Chief Operating Officer, Automotive Group, Naza Corporation Holdings, said, ‘With the sophisticated styling and its sleek urban character, I am sure the Rio Sedan will be able to penetrate into the growing potential of the B-segment market. With over 2,000,000 vehicles sold since its global introduction, we expect Rio Sedan to contribute significantly to Naza Kia Malaysia’s sales performance in 2016′.
The young trendsetters and go-getters of today are looking for a vehicle that is not only affordable, but one that is fuel efficient with strong safety features to suit their lifestyle and image.
‘This is where the Rio Sedan fits in,’ said Nazman Yusof, Head of Company, Naza Kia Malaysia Sdn Bhd who was also present at the preview.
KIA’s signature ‘Tiger Nose’ radiator grille features a geometrical lattice pattern that sets off the Rio Sedan’s stylish profile along with bulb type Daytime Running Light (DRL) for optimal visibility.
The interior showcases a tilt and telescopic steering wheel with audio remote control, Bluetooth, an audio system connected to six speakers as well as an audio Head unit (Radio+CDP+MP3+RDS+AUX+USB connectivity) with 800 MB memory storage.
Other features include a trip computer that enhances the overall ambience of the car an immobilizer and a 15-inch alloy wheel with a full sized spare tire.
The Rio Sedan comes with a five years warranty with unlimited mileage with terms and conditions applied.
Naza Kia Malaysia will open bookings for the Rio Sedan at the Asean Auto Show 2015 and all KIA branches nationwide. The Rio Sedan will be available for purchase in the first quarter of 2016.
