Kia Soul,Kia Rio Sedan

The Product That began Kia Motors' design-led transformation returns to New York with a fresh and updated look, more power, and the Sami funky demeanor That Consumers All Around The World Have Come To Love from this compact crossover. The hugely Successful Kia Soul is fine-tuned for 2012 with a Significant number of technology and power train enhancements to deliver "More Power and Improved fuel efficiency.

"After just two model years, we've given the 2012 Soul Significant Improvements in power, style and fuel economy, making this iconic vehicle the perfect package for Consumers Looking for something a little outside the box," said Kia's Michael Sprague. "The Soul hock always Stood Out From The Crowd and ice Responsible for Bringing New Customers to the Kia brand and positioning the company for a series of record-breaking success. With Gas Prices On The Rise, this refresh adds even more style and fun-to-drive performance, the while also "Improving Fuel Economy by 10 Percent."

Kia Rio

Kia Rio

The Kia Rio in the subcompact segment of the study took in 137 problems per 100 vehicles and this has brought the vehicle to the top of the list in its segment. Aside from the Kia Rio, the 2006 Kia Sedona which is a minivan also took one of the highest ranks in its segment. What makes this quite remarkable is that the Kia Sedona is just in its first year of production and of being in the market. Another Kia vehicle that took a good spot was the Kia Sportage in the compact SUV department

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Geneva Preshow: 2012 Kia Rio Revealed in Detail, gets 1.2-liter Turbo Gasoline Engine

Kia's product assault continues with the presentation of the all-new Rio subcompact, which will receive its world premiere together with the new Picanto at the forthcoming Geneva Motor Show in the beginning of March.

The latest car to be revealed by Kia boasts a far slicker exterior design than the current Rio bringing it in line with the rest of South Korean company's passenger model range. There are no photos of the interior, but Kia says its newcomer "will deliver a high level of quality previously associated with larger models" along with a wider selection of trim options.

The Korean firm's Ford Fiesta-sized vehicle features a wheelbase extended by 70 mm (to 2,570 mm) compared to the outgoing Rio thus promising to offer improved passenger space together with an increased cargo capacity to 292 liters for the hatchback body style. Exterior dimensions changes include: +55 mm (overall length), -15 mm (height) and +25 mm (overall width).

In Europe, the firm's B-Segment contender will be offered with a comprehensive range of petrol and diesel engines including a 1.1-liter diesel unit delivering 70-horsepower and CO2 emissions from as low as 85 g/km.

But the big surprise is the announcement of an all-new 1.2-liter Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) that will be available from 2012, and which will offer the Koreans a significant advantage over its Japanese rivals.

Soon-Nam Lee, Director of Overseas Marketing for Kia, commented: “This new model is a big step forward. The Rio has always been successful, and with this new incarnation we have a car that people will want to buy for its looks.”

The new Rio will go on sale in Europe as a 5-door model this fall, with a 3-door to be introduced into the range in early 2012. Pricing and full range details will be announced nearer the on-sale date.