The three-door version of the new Kia Rio supermini has recently been launched in the UK, following the premiere that took place at last September's Frankfurt Motor Show. Kia expects the model to account for around 20 to 25 percent of the car's total sales as this three-door version is a premiere for Kia. It received the same trim line-up and engine range as the five-door model which hit the markets last year, but provides a 600 pounds economy as compared to the equivalent Rio 5d which is priced from 9,995 pounds OTR. British customers are given the possibility to select from four engines, including two diesel and two petrol units. While the diesel range comprises a 1.1-liter CRDi with 74bhp and 170 Nm that ensures an outstanding 78.5 mpg UK and 98 g/km of CO2 emissions, and a 1.4-liter CRDi that produces 89 bhp and 220 Nm, returning a combined fuel economy of 70.6 mpg UK and 105 g/km of CO2 emissions, the petrol range incorporates a 1.25-liter Kappa engine with 83 bhp and 121 Nm of torque, providing a combined fuel economy of 56.5 mpg UK, and a 1.4-liter Gamma delivering 107bhp and 137 Nm with an average fuel efficiency of 51.4 mpg UK. Hill-start Assist Control, emergency brake assist, electronic brake-force distribution, electronic stability control, MP3-compatible RDS radio and CD player with USB and AUX port, as well as daytime running lights, ar epart of the standard equipment of all Rio 3d models. Air conditioning distinguishes the "1 Air", while the "2" is enhanced by a centre console armrest, leather trim on the steering wheel and gearshift, electrically adjustable heated and folding door mirrors, cooling glovebox, black cloth upholstery, a chrome grille, fog light and 16-inch alloy wheels. Furthermore, six speakers instead of four, heated front seats, cruise control, rain sensing wipers, automatic air conditioning with auto de-fog, LED daytime running and rear lights, as well as 17-inch rims with lower profile tires, are added to the top-end "3" trim.