<p>The five-seater Rio is powered by Premier’s 1489 cc turbo diesel engine based on Peugeot technology delivering close to 65 BHP with a fuel efficiency of 16 km per litre.<br />Briefing reporters Premier Ltd Chairman and Managing Director Maitreya Doshi said “The vehicle, based on a Daihastu model, will be assembled at Premier’s Pune plant with components sourced from Chinese company Zotye through a component supply agreement.”<br /><br />Three variants<br />There will be three variants of Rio with the base model priced at Rs 5.25 lakh and the deluxe model having a price tag of Rs 6 lakh (ex-showroom, Pune). <br />While all the models are equipped with central locking system, power steering and front power windows, the higher variants will have additional features like anti-lock breaking system and alloy wheels.<br /><br />Premier (formerly known as Premier Automobile Ltd) will commence delivery of Rio in December and the first cars are expected hit dealer showrooms in the first week of November.</p>
<p>The five-seater Rio is powered by Premier’s 1489 cc turbo diesel engine based on Peugeot technology delivering close to 65 BHP with a fuel efficiency of 16 km per litre.<br />Briefing reporters Premier Ltd Chairman and Managing Director Maitreya Doshi said “The vehicle, based on a Daihastu model, will be assembled at Premier’s Pune plant with components sourced from Chinese company Zotye through a component supply agreement.”<br /><br />Three variants<br />There will be three variants of Rio with the base model priced at Rs 5.25 lakh and the deluxe model having a price tag of Rs 6 lakh (ex-showroom, Pune). <br />While all the models are equipped with central locking system, power steering and front power windows, the higher variants will have additional features like anti-lock breaking system and alloy wheels.<br /><br />Premier (formerly known as Premier Automobile Ltd) will commence delivery of Rio in December and the first cars are expected hit dealer showrooms in the first week of November.</p>
