Test Driving the All New Kia Rio with Lincs FM!

On a bleary Friday in January we were invited over to the Lincs FM HQ in Lincoln to show them the new and improved Kia Rio. After hours of getting the perfect shot, seeing John Marshall in some rather skimpy shorts and rerunning lines to get them just right, we're rather chuffed with the end result! Scroll down to find out more about the All New Kia Rio.

The All-New Kia Rio offers an impressive specification even from entry level, starting from £11,995 it comes equipped with Bluetooth, Hill-Start Assist Control and Steering Wheel Mounted Controls all as standard. Moving up to the level "2" (the one featured in the video), you gain Alloy Wheels, a 5" colour display and even a reversing camera! A top-of-the-range Level 3 boasts larger, 16" alloy wheels, automatic air-con, leather upholstery, a 7" touchscreen sat nav plus heated front seats and steering wheel and rain sensing front wipers, what more could you need?! There's a selection of 7 different colours to choose from and of course they all come with Kia's 7 year/100,000 mile warranty as standard.

Kia, as always, are offering a range of petrol and diesel engines too, ranging from 76bhp right up to 118bhp when you purchase their First Edition Model. They can come in automatic or manual meaning that you'll be positively spoilt for choice.

The design itself features Kia's signature tiger-nose grille and has the new U-Shaped LED Signature daytime running lights to really catch people's eye when you're out and about! Personally, I think that the upgrade in design is subtle but effective. I've heard a few comments that it looks exactly the same but I tend to disagree once you've really looked at the car. It's bigger, for starters, making it a practical option for small families without having to go up to a Cee'd-type car just to fit everything in. It also feels really safe, which isn't surprising with it's 5* Euro NCap rating, compared to others in it's class it feels sturdier, more substantial and an all-round better option than many others of a similar size.

Watch our Lincs FM test drive here, and see for yourself how the All New Kia Rio stands out from the rest...