Kia is introducing the new special edition VR7 range on its Picanto, Rio and cee’d models. The range offers new levels of standard equipment which will be the same for all mentioned models.

These include interior air conditioning, leather trimmed steering wheel and gearshift, Bluetooth Connectivity and USB and AUX ports. In terms of exterior, the Kias will get new alloy wheels, reversing sensors, electrically adjustable heated door mirrors and electric front and rear windows. VR7 range will be available in four colous: white, black, silver and red.

Kia Picanto VR7 3- and 5-door come with all the listed standard features. However, it will add to them the following: ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (ESB), Brake-Assist System (BAS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), six airbags and Hill-start Assist control (HAC). The exterior extras here are silver finished interior door handles, chrome exterior door handles, premium black upholstery and a black radiator grille.

Kia Rio VR7 3- and 5-door adds exterior extras such as body-colour bumpers, exterior door handles and door mirrors and safety features such as ESC, VSM, HAC and Anti-theft Alarm System. 

At last, the VR7 will be also available for the pro_cee’d, cee’d and cee’d Sportswagon. The last two models come with a fantastic trim level that offer exterior extras of a rear spoiler, projection headlights, front fog lights and daytime running lights. The safety equipment here includes emergency stop signalling, ESC, VSM, ABS (Anti Brake System) and finally HAC. Kia’s cee’d Sportswagon VR7 is also fitted with luggage under-floor box and side tray, luggage 12V power outlet and roof rails. 

Kia VR7 Range (Engines & Transmission):

• Picanto 3-door ‘VR7’ 1.0 68bhp 5-speed manual 
• Picanto 5-door ‘VR7’ 1.0 68bhp 5-speed manual 
• Rio 3-door ‘VR7’ 1.25 84bhp 5-speed manual 
• Rio 5-door ‘VR7’ 1.25 84bhp 5-speed manual 
• Rio 5-door ‘VR7’ 1.1 CRDi 74bhp 6-speed manual ISG 
• pro_cee’d ‘VR7’ 1.4 98bhp 6-speed manual 
• cee’d ‘VR7’ 1.4 98bhp 6-speed manual 
• cee’d ‘VR7’ 1.4 CRDi 89bhp 6-speed manual 
• cee’d Sportswagon ‘VR7’ 1.4 98bhp 6-speed manual 

Source: Kia