Premier Aut Limited (PAL) re-enterd the market with the launch of compact SUV "Rio" in India on 28th October, 2009. Premier Rio launched wit a very attractive price of Rs. 5.35 lakhs for entry model and Rs. 5.95 lakhs for top end model and compete with Maruti Gypsy and Mahindra Scorpio.
The Rio is powered by a 1489cc turbodiesel engine by Puegeot’s TUD5 technology producing a maximum power of 64bhp@4000rpm and 152Nm@2250-3000rpm with Bharat Stage III norms and milaege of 16 KPL. The colour variants will be red, white, silver, black and blue.
Premier Rio Price:
Rs 5.25 lakh for the base version without air-conditioning and power steering.
Rs 5.50 lakh for the mid-version with A/C and power steering.
Rs 5.95 lakh for the top of the line model with alloy wheels, roofrails and ABS with EBD