Kia’s Chinese Market Rio Is Named After A Mountain, K2

By Nauman Farooq Apr 25 2011

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The Chinese auto industry is reaching new peaks. That was probably the reason South Korean auto manufacturer Kia choose to name their new Rio sedan K2 for the Chinese market. As many of you should know, K2 is one of the tallest mountains in the world, and this Chinese built Kia will hopefully take its... Continue Reading...

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Tags: 2011 shanghai auto show, 2012 kia k2, chinese market, Kia, korean cars

Nex-Gen Kia Rio Set for 2011 Debut

By Colum Wood Jun 10 2010

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Following roughly a year after the debut of the all-new Hyundai Accent, Kia will unveil its third-generation Rio sub-compact in early 2011. Set for a dramatic makeover (much like the Accent) the Rio will get styling inspired by the Forte and Forte Koupe as well as the new Optima Sedan. Like the Accent power is... Continue Reading...

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Tags: 2012 kia k2, 2012 kia rio, Economy Cars, Kia, kia coup, kia k2, kia k9, kia optima coupe, kia optima koup, kia optima wagon, korean cars