Premier Rio
Price starts at Rs. 5,27,582
Avg Ex-Showroom Price 
EMI: Rs.9,769/-
For a loan of Rs.4,48,445 @ 11.5% over 60 months
Premier Rio Versions
Premier Rio comes in following versions with 3 engine and 1 transmission and 2 fuel options. Click on a Rio version name to know on-road price in your city, specifications and features.
Select upto 4 Premier Rio versions to compare.
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Premier Rio GX
1173cc Petrol, Manual
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Rs. 5,27,582 Check On-Road Price |
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Premier Rio Ex
1489cc Diesel, Manual
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Rs. 5,44,359 Check On-Road Price |
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Premier Rio GLX
1173cc Petrol, Manual
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Rs. 5,69,882 Check On-Road Price |
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Premier Rio Plus GX
1173cc Petrol, Manual
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Rs. 5,75,861 Check On-Road Price |
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Premier Rio Plus GLX
1173cc Petrol, Manual
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Rs. 6,09,610 Check On-Road Price |
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Premier Rio Dx
1489cc Diesel, Manual
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Rs. 6,27,539 Check On-Road Price |
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Premier Rio Lx
1489cc Diesel, Manual
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Rs. 6,64,455 Check On-Road Price |
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Premier Rio Plus Dx
1248cc Diesel, Manual
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Rs. 6,74,475 Check On-Road Price |
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Premier Rio CRDi4
1248cc Diesel, Manual
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Rs. 6,80,050 Check On-Road Price |
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Premier Rio Plus Lx
1248cc Diesel, Manual
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Rs. 7,09,465 Check On-Road Price |
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Premier Rio Review
The Rio marks Premier’s comeback in the passenger car segment after many years. The last passenger cars which Premier sold in India were the Fiat range - the Uno and Siena, after which Fiat set up its current base in Ranjangaon and parted from Premier. But just before the Fiat tie-up, Premier had a JV with Peugeot and although the 309 was a fairly competent car, it never really set the sales charts on fire and eventually went off the market. A few years ago, Premier made an entry into the Light Commercial Vehicle segment with its mini pick-up Roadstar and commercial van Sigma (both based on older Mitsubishi designs) which came from a tie-up with CMC Taiwan. Having taken a concious step to being in the passenger car business, but not wanting to be part of the overcrowded hatchback segment, Premier decided to enter a niche and the RiO SUV will be the first of its kind in the Indian market, due to its compact size....read full review
The Rio marks Premier’s comeback in the passenger car segment after many years. The last passenger cars which Premier sold in India were the Fiat range - the Uno and Siena, after which Fiat set up its current base in Ranjangaon and parted from Premier. But just before the Fiat tie-up, Premier had a JV with Peugeot and although the 309 was a fairly competent car, it never really set the sales charts on fire and eventually went off the market. A few years ago, Premier made an entry into the Light Commercial Vehicle segment with its mini pick-up Roadstar and commercial van Sigma (both based on older Mitsubishi designs) which came from a tie-up with CMC Taiwan. Having taken a concious step to being in the passenger car business, but not wanting to be part of the overcrowded hatchback segment, Premier decided to enter a niche and the RiO SUV will be the first of its kind in the Indian market, due to its compact size.
Design:
The Rio’s design is the same as the Daihatsu Terios, which is now built by Zotye, a Chinese car manufacturer which bought the Terios dies from Daihatsu after it launched the next-generation Terios. Currently, the Zotye sells the Rio as “Nomad” in China. The good quality paint finish and the alloys make the Rio look good, not to forget the 215/70R15 tyres and the compact design.
Interiors:
The Rio has grey and blue-coloured interiors like the typical 1980s Japanese cars sold in America and Europe. The plastic quality inside is not satisfactory – the hard plastics, flimsy feeling hazard light button, inconsistent gaps between the panels, and the peel-off Premier stickers could have been much better. The grab handles feel flimsy and should have been sturdier. The Rio comes with a four-speaker CD player and radio system which has the radio antenna on the left hand side A-pillar, as Chinese cars are left hand drive and shifting the antenna to the right side would have increased the cost.
The Rio isn’t just compact from outside, but is congested inside as well. Both rows lack adequate space, especially the second row but the boot has a fair amount of space. The seat cushioning could have been better. The steering wheel feels a little small and even though the headlights are twin-barreled, they don’t turn on high and low beam together which would have helped visibility by a lot during night driving. The electrically adjustable mirrors are a welcome addition to the Rio.
Powertrain:
The Premier Rio uses the Peugeot TUD5 engine technology which powers the other two Premiers; namely Sigma and Roadstar. This tough, reliable engine in its earliest avatar used to power the Zen and Esteem diesels, and even the first Accent diesels before they switched to the CRDi engine. Premier has reduced the cubic capacity by 30cc to 1489cc, however the engine block and cylinder head are still imported from France and produces a maximum power of 65bhp. The compact SUV uses a Zotye gearbox. The rear-wheel driven Rio handles surprisingly well and considering the small wheelbase and track, the car has negligible bodyroll.
Overall Evaluation:
The Rio targets the aspirational customer, with its compact SUV looks and rear wheel drive. It is a viable alternative to a large hatch or entry-level sedan at the price (Rs 5.48 lakh, ex-showroom, Mumbai), but the aspirational customer will most likely be disappointed by the interiors of the Rio. This is a shame, since the Rio could have been so much more – it is, after all, a good handler, and the only taste of true front-engine, rear-wheel drive that the Indian customer has at the price range.
Premier Rio Road Tests / First Drives
Premier Rio reviews, road tests and comparisons by CarWale Experts.
Specifications Summary
Engines
1173 cc, Petrol, 77 bhp @ 5800 RPM power
1248 cc, Diesel, 72 bhp @ 4000 RPM power
1489 cc, Diesel, 65 bhp @ 4000 RPM power
Gearboxes
5-speed, Manual
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Steering
Power steering
Premier Rio Colours
Premier Rio is sold in the following colours in India.
- Paradise White
- Sterling Silver
- Cherry Red
- Mystic Black
- Topoz Blue
Premier Rio in News
Latest Premier Rio news from CarWale.
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Premier RiO BSIV diesel version launched for Rs 6.7 lakh
Premier LTD will build a network of 100 dealers and 200 service stations across India, by end of 2012. - 01 Aug 2012
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The CarWale Daily Fuel - 9 July 2012
Volkswagen Polo automatic coming soon, Hyundai Elantra launch in 2nd week of August and Mark Webber wins British Grand Prix. - 09 Jul 2012
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The CarWale Daily Fuel - May 19, 2012
Fiat launches Punto 90hp Sport and second Fiat Caffe at Pune, new Tata Safari Storme will go on sale in July, Premier Rio to use Fiat's Multijet diesel and auto [...] - 19 May 2012
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Premier to expand its dealer network
Premier Ltd. had recently given the RiO a facelift treatment and has new introduced a new petrol engine option. The company has also tied-up with Fiat for 1.3-litre [...] - 25 Jan 2012
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Premier launches the petrol Rio
Premier Ltd. had launched the Rio with a 1.5-litre diesel engine. The company has now introduced the petrol version of the Rio and this will be available across [...] - 17 Oct 2011
Premier Rio User Reviews
Recent user reviews on Premier Rio.
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Excellent Service
on Premier Rio by Bhagirath Rayate, 04-May-2013
Exterior Look and Style - Verry Verry NICE , Good colours available, Wheel size adds value in look and apearace Comfort - Good Pickup - Good Mileage - Yet to check [...]
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Compact, Cheapest and Best mileage SUV
on Premier Rio by Rajiv Kadam, 10-Apr-2013
Great exterior look comparable to any luxury cars of higher segments. Excellent proportion and form better than any hatchbacks in the market. The high road clearance is a great feeling [...]
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I am user of premier rio lx
on Premier Rio by Vp_Manikandan, 02-Nov-2012
Exterior Good.
Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Very bad.
Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Very very bad.
Ride Quality & Handling Very very bad.
Final [...]
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Good SUV RIO
on Premier Rio by Rameez Khurshed, 07-Oct-2012
Premier as an auto brand doesn’t require any introduction and Neither does the rio...love the power in the new diesel engine.I was in mumbai and took the rio for a test drive at [...]
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Love the SUV
on Premier Rio by Devendra Dembla, 04-Oct-2012
I was looking for a powerful car with good mileage and drivability so to use it as a daily commuter. After a lot of research I decided to go for Premier Rio with the new [...]
Used Premier Rio
Recent used Premier Rio listings
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2011,Premier Rio Lx
@ Rs.440000,23000 kms, in Pune
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2011,Premier Rio Lx
@ Rs.310000,57243 kms, in Indore
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2012,Premier Rio Lx
@ Rs.498000,16900 kms, in Mumbai
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2010,Premier Rio Dx
@ Rs.450000,15000 kms, in Mumbai
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