kia motors presented the fourth generation rio at the 2016 paris motor show. the new car was designed in kia's california and germany design centers and features longer front overhangs, a bigger hood and a more upright c-pillar. the hatchback model is 15 mm longer, 5 mm wider and 5 mm shorter in height than its predecessor. production began by the end of 2016. in european markets, the car is only offered in hatchback form while the u.s. market will receive both hatchback and sedan forms. for the north american market, the rio is manufactured alongside the kia forte at the pesquería plant in mexico. unlike the previous generations, the fourth generation rio is not offered in the south korean market; instead, the rio-based stonic crossover takes its place.