According to all the prescribed points of the automaker’s regulations, this is the key to a long and uninterrupted operation your Kia Rio.

These items include a list of work and fluid replacement operations. And each maintenance, depending on the mileage of the car and its service life, contains different items.

The Kia company took as a basis the frequency of maintenance Rio models mileage of 15,000 kilometers.

Interesting! The first service is accordingly carried out precisely at this mileage, and then according to a mathematical progression. Let's look at what the maintenance grid looks like on a Kia Rio and what regulatory features the manufacturer prescribes for Kia dealers.

First maintenance. Maintenance of Kia Rio with a mileage of 15,000 km (year of manufacture from 2012 to 2015)

The first maintenance involves a small amount of work on replacing fuel and lubricants and components, as well as lubrication components:

Also, The manufacturer has identified several mandatory checks of systems and components for the quality of their operation:

• air filter attachment;
• drive system;
• Gearbox (for automatic transmission);
• tire pressure;
• steering;
• lighting system;
• air conditioner.

Cleaning work is also underway individual elements:

• body drainage holes.

Technical work grid Kia service Rio at 15,000 kilometers implies a minimum number of operations to replace fluids and components. The main focus of dealers is on identifying manufacturing defects.

Second maintenance. Maintenance of Kia Rio with a mileage of 30,000 km (year of manufacture from 2012 to 2015)

Replacement and lubrication materials and components:

• changing engine oil;
• replacing the oil filter;
• lubricating all door hardware (including the trunk and hood);
• replacement brake fluid;

• exhaust system;
• air filter attachment;
• drive system;
• Gearbox (for automatic transmission);
• ball joints on the front suspension;
• tire pressure;
• steering;
• full check brake system(without fluid replacement);
• battery condition;
• lighting system;
• air conditioner.

Cleaning individual elements:

• filter supply system car;
• body drainage holes.

Work schedule for the second maintenance Kia Rio includes checking the drive belt additional systems car.

Important! There is no need to change the belt. Its replacement is carried out on an individual basis.

Third maintenance. Maintenance of Kia Rio with a mileage of 45,000 km (year of manufacture from 2012 to 2015)

• changing engine oil;
• replacing the oil filter;
• lubricating all door hardware (including the trunk and hood);
• lubrication of gearbox elements (for automatic transmission);
• replacing air filter elements.

Checking vehicle systems and components:

• exhaust system;
• drive system;
• Gearbox (for automatic transmission);
• ball joints on the front suspension;
• tire pressure;
• steering;
• full check of the brake system (without replacing fluid);
• battery condition;
• lighting system;
• air conditioner.

Cleaning individual elements:

• car air intake filter;
• body drainage holes.

Interesting! The Kia Rio maintenance schedule after 45,000 km includes lubrication of gearbox elements.

These works only apply to Rio with automatic transmission.

Fourth maintenance. Maintenance of Kia Rio with a mileage of 60,000 km (year of manufacture from 2012 to 2015)

Replacement and lubrication of materials and components:

• changing engine oil;
• replacing the oil filter;
• replacing spark plugs;
• lubricating all door hardware (including the trunk and hood);
• lubrication of gearbox elements (for automatic transmission);
• replacing brake fluid;

Checking vehicle systems and components:

• exhaust system;
• tightness of the engine cooling system;
• fuel pipes and hoses;
• air filter attachment;
• drive system;
• Gearbox (for automatic transmission);
• ball joints on the front suspension;
• tire pressure;
• steering;
• full check of the brake system (without replacing fluid);
• battery condition;
• lighting system;
• additional systems drive belt;
• air conditioner.

Cleaning individual elements:

• car air intake filter;
• body drainage holes.

Maintenance schedule for Kia Rio with a mileage of 60,000 km, the schedule of which provides for the replacement of brake fluid, spark plugs, fuel filter and much more, is one of the most important.

Interesting! It is during this mileage that, most often, many factory defects are revealed that could not be determined at an early stage.

Fifth maintenance. Maintenance of Kia Rio with a mileage of 75,000 km (year of manufacture from 2012 to 2015)

Replacement and lubrication of materials and components:

• changing engine oil;
• replacing the oil filter;
• lubricating all door hardware (including the trunk and hood);
• lubrication of gearbox elements (for automatic transmission).

Checking vehicle systems and components:

• exhaust system;
• air filter element;
• drive system;
• Gearbox (for automatic transmission);
• ball joints on the front suspension;
• tire pressure;
• steering;
• full check of the brake system (without replacing fluid);
• battery condition;
• lighting system;
• air conditioner.

Cleaning individual elements:

• car air intake filter;
• body drainage holes.

Important! The regulatory features of the fifth maintenance for the Kia Rio are that you change, in addition to the oil in power unit and a filter for it, you don’t need anything.

Sixth maintenance. Maintenance of Kia Rio with a mileage of 90,000 km (year of manufacture from 2012 to 2015)

Replacement and lubrication of materials and components:

• changing engine oil;
• replacing the oil filter;
• lubricating all door hardware (including the trunk and hood);
• lubrication of gearbox elements (for automatic transmission);
• replacing brake fluid;
• replacing the air filter element.

Checking vehicle systems and components:

• exhaust system;
• valve clearance;
• air filter attachment;
• drive system;
• Gearbox (for automatic transmission);
• ball joints on the front suspension;
• tire pressure;
• steering;
• full check of the brake system (without replacing fluid);
• battery condition;
• lighting system;
• additional systems drive belt;
• air conditioner.

Cleaning individual elements:

• car air intake filter;
• body drainage holes.

Interesting! The sixth maintenance schedule for the Kia Rio provides for the replacement of a large number of lubricants.

Seventh maintenance. Maintenance of Kia Rio with a mileage of 105,000 km (year of manufacture from 2012 to 2015)

Replacement and lubrication of materials and components:

• changing engine oil;
• replacing the oil filter;
• lubricating all door hardware (including the trunk and hood);
• lubrication of gearbox elements (for automatic transmission).

Checking vehicle systems and components:

• exhaust system;
• air filter element;
• drive system;
• Gearbox (for automatic transmission);
• ball joints on the front suspension;
• tire pressure;
• steering;
• full check of the brake system (without replacing fluid);
• battery condition;
• lighting system;
• air conditioner.

Cleaning individual elements:

• car air intake filter;
• body drainage holes.

Eighth maintenance. Maintenance of Kia Rio with a mileage of 120,000 km (year of manufacture from 2012 to 2015)

Replacement and lubrication of materials and components:

• changing engine oil;
• replacing the oil filter;
• lubricating all door hardware (including the trunk and hood);
• lubrication of gearbox elements (for automatic transmission);
• replacing brake fluid;
• replacing spark plugs;
• replacing the fuel filter.

Checking vehicle systems and components:

• exhaust system;
• fuel pipes and hoses;
• gearbox oil level (for manual box and automatic transmissions);
• air filter element;
• ventilation hose and fuel tank plug;
• valve clearance;
• air filter attachment;
• drive system;
• Gearbox (for automatic transmission);
• ball joints on the front suspension;
• tire pressure;
• steering;
• full check of the brake system (without replacing fluid);
• battery condition;
• lighting system;
• additional systems drive belt;
• air conditioner.

Cleaning individual elements:

• car air intake filter;
• body drainage holes.

It is worth noting that the schedule for each car maintenance includes, in addition to the car’s mileage, also a periodicity in time.

Important! No matter how long your Rio drives, the terms of the warranty agreement always provide for servicing at least once a year.

If it is important for you that the car remains under warranty and you rarely drive it off the lot, you need to periodically remember how much time has passed since the last official inspection by the dealer’s specialists.

The roomy SUV was presented in late autumn 2016 at the auto show in Guangzhou, China. Now almost everything is prepared for the start of mass car sales.

The new KX7 is an updated and somewhat modernized Kia version Sorento Prime, intended only for sale in China.

Exterior of Kia KX7 2017-2018 model year

The exterior design of the SUV is consistent with the general style latest news brand. It has a large false radiator grille of an original shape and expressive headlights with LED filling. Front bumper decorated with narrow stripes of daytime running lights, compact fog lights and a wide air intake, making the appearance of the crossover more stylish and aggressive.

front view of the new crossover from Kia

Car body shows correct proportions, high roofline and strict silhouette. There are protective plastic linings along the perimeter of its lower part. The new product is somewhat smaller in size than the platform version Kia Sorento Prime (which is known as Kia Sorento L), and has a shorter wheelbase.

Kia KX7 - rear view

The rear of the SUV is characterized by compact lights, a wide bumper with powerful linings exhaust pipes, and a convenient fifth door.

Interior design of the Kia KX7 SUV

The car will be presented with a five-seat and seven-seat interior configuration, which differ significantly from each other interior design. The seven-seat version has a richer level of equipment. The vehicle is equipped with an analogue dashboard with a centrally located highly informative on-board computer.

salon new items

The main element of the center console is a wide touchscreen multimedia installation, conveniently located right in front of the driver’s eyes. The climate control control unit is the same as in the updated Kia Rio, but slightly increased in size.

High-quality natural and artificial materials are used to decorate the interior, the combination of which depends on the vehicle’s equipment.

a roof with a panoramic view

The richest versions have leather trim on the seats and steering wheel, aluminum inserts, soft, pleasant plastic and a choice of different color options for the interior design.

Dimensions Kia KX7 2017-2018

Dimensions of the seven-seater crossover:

• overall length – 4.73 m;
• wheelbase– 2.7 m;
• width excluding exterior mirrors – 1.89 m;
• height excluding roof rails – 1.69 m.

Configurations and technical characteristics of Kia KX7

The range of engines for the crossover is presented the following models running on gasoline only:
— Atmospheric 2.0 l. – 163 hp;
— Atmospheric 2.4 l. – 188 hp;
— Turbocharged 2.0 l. – 240 l. With.
The base engine is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission, more powerful ones are equipped with a 6-band automatic transmission. The car will be presented with both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

The crossover pleases with a high level of equipment. Among the basic and optional equipment there are such systems as:
1. Modern entertainment system with wide display;
2. Synchronization function with a smartphone;
3. Navigation;
4. Rear view camera, etc.;
5. Climate control;
6. Multifunctional steering wheel with leather braid;
6.Forward collision warning system;
7. Electronic handbrake;
8. A roof with a panoramic view and an electric sunroof;
9. Lane control system;
10. Heated all seats;
11. Full electric package;
12. Automatic control of outdoor lighting.

Start of sales and cost of the Kia KX7 crossover

Production of the new product has already started at a site in Jiangsu province. Sales of the SUV in China will begin in the first quarter of 2017. Presumably, the price will be about 200 thousand yuan (1,740 thousand rubles) and higher, depending on the level of equipment.
According to the manufacturer, the car is intended only for sale in Chinese market. Probably, residents of other countries will also be able to appreciate the new product, but it will be presented as an updated version of the SUV.

Crossover KIA KX7 2017-2018 video test:

Photos Kia KX7 2017-2018.

Spacious seven-seater Kia crossover The KX7, which is expected to replace the extended version on the Chinese market, was demonstrated last November at car exhibition in Guangzhou.

Appearance of Kia KH7 2017-2018

In the appearance of the new product, features characteristic of many of the latest new products are clearly visible. Korean manufacturer. This includes the original radiator grille, the so-called “tiger nose”, and compact LED headlights head lighting extending onto the side of the body, and a stylish bumper with a massive air intake.

The silhouette of the crossover demonstrates impressive dimensions and good aerodynamics. The high roofline and wide doors of the first and second rows provide comfortable boarding for passengers. Roof rails and underbody protection underline the off-road capabilities of the new vehicle and its versatility.

At the rear of the car the car is decorated with stylish lights and a compact door luggage compartment with an unusual relief, as well as massive exhaust pipes in the bumper.

Interior decoration of Kia KX7

The spacious interior of the SUV exists in two versions – five and seven-seater. They differ from each other not only in quantity seats for passengers, but also the level of equipment and even interior design.
The car is equipped with an informative analog instrument panel with an on-board computer with a color display.

The center console is equipped with a convenient microclimate control unit, a similar one is installed in last generation, but for a crossover it has several big sizes. Installed in the very center of the front panel touchscreen entertainment device.
The new crossover pleases high quality finishing materials, especially for top trim levels. They are equipped leather seats with stylish decorative stitching.

By the way, the driver's seats and front passenger have a high level of comfort and excellent lateral support, providing high level safety even during dynamic driving.

Body dimensions of the new Korean crossover

The overall length of the car body is:

• 4.73 meters,
• while the wheelbase is 2.7 m.
• width excluding side mirrors– 1.89 m,
• and the height, not counting the roof rails, is 1.69 m.

Information about Kia KX7 trim levels

The car has a rich level of equipment that ensures comfortable and safe driving.
For the comfort of the driver and passengers, features such as
· climate control with a convenient control unit;
head unit with navigation, interaction with mobile devices, Internet access and steering wheel controls;
· Heated all seats, exterior mirrors and steering wheel rim;
· Electrically controlled roof hatch;
· Full electrical package.
Active and passive safety provide the following systems:
· Reading marking lines;
· Blind spot monitoring;
· Alarm about the threat of a frontal strike;
· Rear view camera or all-round viewing system;
· Automatic switching on headlights

Specifications

The basic version of the SUV is equipped with a naturally-aspirated 2-liter petrol engine producing 163 hp. With manual box transmission
The second, more powerful naturally aspirated engine with a volume of 2.4 liters and a power of 188 hp. equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Maximum rich equipment The crossover is equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine with output of 240 hp.
The car exists in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions.

Cost of Kia KX7 2017-2018 model year

On this moment Almost everything is ready for the start of mass sales of the new product. Its assembly has already started on the assembly line of the production site in Jiangsu. The price of the new product in China will be about 200,000 yuan (a little more than 1.7 million Russian rubles).
The car is intended only for sale in China, at least under the name KX7. If the new product is presented in other countries, it will be in the form updated version Sorento Prime.

New Kia KX7 2017-2018 video test:

Kia KX7 2017-2018 photo: