Kia Rio Hatchback - Top Features

Filipinos will always have a soft spot for hatchbacks. Hatchbacks are a practical choice for many Filipino families since most of these five-door compact cars can easily carry four or five passengers and are relatively cheap compared to SUVs.

Having said, vehicles like the Kia Rio Hatchback have found instant success in the Philippine automotive industry offering sporty looks and functional features. So, if you’re looking for the perfect blend of style and substance, the Kia Rio Hatchback is a great place to start. 

Currently offered in four variants, the Kia Rio Hatchback offers a decent selection with slight differences in terms of engine features and specs. Here’s a quick look at Kia Rio Hatchback price list:

Variant	Price
1.4 SL MT	Php 746,000
1.4 SL AT	Php 807,000
1.4 DX AT	Php 865,000
1.4 GL AT	Php 975,000

Across the board, all variants sport a 1368 cc, four-cylinder engine with 100 hp power and 133 Nm torque. All engines have a DOHC valve configuration and MPFI fuel supply system. 

The 2019 Kia Rio Hatchback boasts an impressive and seamless exterior. Having been designed and engineered in Kia’s American and Western European development centers, the all-new Kia Rio Hatchback takes inspiration from European car models.

Its exterior appears larger and more pronounced with aerodynamic contours which makes the Kia Rio elegantly striking on the road. But the advantages of driving the Kia Rio Hatchback goes beyond looks. In this article, we’ll talk about some of the best features this South Korean hatchback has to offer, so stick with us. 

1. Kia Smart Key 

One of the key features of the KIA Rio Hatchback is the Kia Smart Key. The Smart Key offers a slew of benefits including keyless entry, locking and unlocking of your vehicle doors, and even starting your Kia Rio Hatchback without even inserting your keys. The Smart Key is not called the Smart Key for no reason;

it can detect if any of the doors are left open when attempting to lock your vehicle doors. It can also tell if you’ve left the ignition switch in the ON or ACC position. In these cases, the chime will sound for three seconds and the doors will not lock. Who would’ve thought key fobs can get any better? 

2. Rain Sensor

Keys aren’t the only thing that’s smart with the Kia Rio Hatchback. Even its wipers are intelligent enough to know when to activate themselves. Equipped with the Rain Sensor, the Kia Rio Hatchback can detect raindrops on the windshield. Instead of having to worry about turning the wipers on yourself while driving,

the integrated rain-sensing windshield wiper system activates the wipers automatically when a certain threshold is met. This smart windshield wiper system is also capable of automatic intermittent, automatic low, and automatic high speeds. 

3. Auto Defogger 

The Kia Rio Hatchback is also outfitted with Kia’s Auto Defog System. By detecting the mist on your vehicle’s windshield, the Auto Defogger can activate the fans to immediately clear the glass eliminating any film of fog for better road visibility.

4. Driver Centric Cockpit 

The idea is to keep your hands on the wheels and your eyes on the road. The interior of the Kia Rio Hatchback is focused on giving its driver a better view of the road allowing the driver to focus more on what’s ahead of him. Having said,

the cockpit of the Kia Rio Hatchback is very minimal and doesn’t feel like it’s flooded with unnecessary clutter other car manufacturers are so fond of cramming their vehicles with. Visual distraction is limited which shifts the driver’s attention to the 3.5-inch digital instrument panel that presents important driving data. Comfort and entertainment controls are set on a simplified floating display. 

5. Telescopic and Tilt Steering

Most hatchbacks often end up as family cars and family cars get driven by different members of the household. Filipino families can easily find their sweet spots in the driver’s seat by adjusting the steering column up, down, in, and to find the perfect height and proximity of the steering wheel. 

Moreover, the Telescopic and Tilt Steering feature of the Kia Rio Hatchback makes it an appealing option for fathers looking to hand over their hatchbacks to their children when their time to drive comes. 

6. Parking Distance Warning-Reverse 

A viable feature to city parking, the Parking Distance Warning-Reverse lets out audible beep alerts when nearing objects behind the vehicle. Parking on tight spots just got easier as this warning system can be likened to the advanced sensors found on other vehicles. Those having a hard time parking in reverse will be delighted to find this helpful feature in such an affordable hatchback. 

Summing Up 

The KIA Rio Hatchback sports some surprising features for a car in its price point. Its larger build gives it more interior space allowing the Kia Rio Hatchback to accommodate up to five passengers comfortably. Inside, the KIA Rio Hatchback feels like a car that can take you from city to city comfortably instead of just being a vehicle to roam within the city. 

It’s smart and intelligent features makes appealing more so for families who drive with their children whose number one priority is safety. Protecting its passengers is the Kia Rio Hatchback’s paramount duty. Its active and passive safety features make the Kia Rio Hatchback a must-have. 

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