(August 24, 2016) The all-new, fourth-generation Kia Rio will make its world premiere on Sept. 29 in Paris, at the 2016 Paris Auto Show. It should help the Rio compete against such rivals as the Ford Fiesta and Toyota Yaris in the U.S.

The Rio’s progressive new exterior and interior design was led by Kia’s design centers in Germany and California, in close collaboration with the company’s main design center in Namyang, Korea.

Straight lines and smooth surfacing give the car a distinctive new character, while a longer front overhang and bonnet, longer wheelbase, and upright C-pillar give the car an even more confident and balanced appearance than its predecessor.

The all-new Rio will offer buyers class-leading practicality and safety technology, the latest connectivity features, and more assured and engaging ride and handling characteristics.

The Kia Rio is the Korean manufacturer’s global best-selling model, with more than 473,000 sold around the world in 2015. The next generation will enter production towards the end of 2016 for Europe, with production timings for the other areas including the United States to be announced closer to launch.