If you’re looking for a car that’s big but at the same price as a small car, let me introduce you to the PREMIER RIO. Yes, that’s right, Premier, this company is back in the car market since it was Premier Padmini in the 1990s. And this time Premier is promising a big car for a small price, in fact, to be a little more specific It’s a mini SUV. Don’t get too excited, read on.
Walking past the Rio without looking at it is absolutely impossible, it is extremely eye-catching, especially in the brick red color and will definitely turn heads. Despite its boxy dimensions, this SUV manages to win its buyer over in no time, looking at the Rio from any angle will tell you that at this price, you can get something really attractive, it’s also hidden with two-tone colors which I liked (no body-color bumpers). Massive wheel arches give the SUV a muscular look, it stands out on massive 205/70 R15 tires aided by strong Macpherson struts at the front and a five-arm setup at the rear.
The Rio is planted with a 1.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine producing 65bhp and 14kgm of torque, the Rio’s tuned proportions will make it an ideal vehicle for the tightest and most congested lanes of the city, driving this SUV through traffic with power. Steering should be a fingertip job, married to the 1489cc engine is a five-speed transmission. What impressed me the most, though, is the rear-mounted spare wheel, which makes it quite different from anything else on the market. The doors close with impressive sound quality ensuring solid build quality and promising security.
Entering the River can be defined as going up and not ducking. Its interiors are pretty decent, not flashy but pretty boring to look at, the texture of the plastic feels cheap and not up to scratch. The seats are well bolstered and offer good thigh support, there are certain areas on the Rio where the finish to the plastic is not good, as you can see a few gaps here and there. The floor of the Rio inside is high and makes tall people’s knees reach the window, however knee room is reasonably good, headroom might be an issue for six footers, upfront the dash layout is simple and nothing overly impressive, the gray panel built into the center console is oddly fitted and leaves this as a major eye sore inside the cabin, the steering felt good to hold and also She looks pretty.
The instrument cluster is very ordinary and didn’t really stand out to me, though the gear shifting should be a blessing as the gear lever is well positioned and high, the pedals below are easy to operate even in the event of a short person as a driver. , the high position of the seats in the front allows you to have a commanding view of the road, the buttons on the dashboard are fine after all, this is Chinese quality. Its interiors are compact, inviting, and seat five passengers, which adds up to the cabin capacity of a small car—isn’t it amazing? A cute, compact and capable small SUV for money in a premium hatchback and a vehicle you can really take off-roading on a weekend with your family. All this at an attractive price of 5-6 lakh rupees.
