Images: Kia DC.I Rio (2000-02)
Released in July 2000, the Kia DC Series I (DC.I) Rio was available as a sedan or five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Gwangmyeong, South Korea, the front-wheel drive Rio was powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission… Read full Kia DC Rio review
Images: Kia DC.II Rio (2003-05)
Released in January 2003, the Kia DC Series II (DC.II) Rio introduced mechanical upgrades, additional features and a subtle facelift. For the latter, the DC.II Rio could be identified by its revised front and rear styling which included a high-mounted LED brake light. Inside, there was a new dashboard, seats, twin gloveboxes ahead of the front passenger, larger door bins, twin cupholders in the center console and upgraded speakers including tweeters at the base of the A-pillars.
