Armrest on Kia Rio 4 review
In this material, we will consider the issue of retrofitting the Kia Rio 4 interior with an armrest: which one to choose, installation, as well as feedback on the operation process.
How to choose an armrest
There are several types of armrests that can be installed in the Kia Rio 4:
- The simplest (sheathed box) with an opening box inside;
- Sheathed box with additional functionality, for example, with a cup holder for the back row, with USB connectors, etc.
- Standard armrest that comes with the tunnel.
Most type 2 armrests look pretty kolkhoz + the more abnormal bells and whistles in such a place, the more extraneous sounds.
The standard armrest will look solid, but it will require significant improvements (the entire central tunnel will need to be replaced). In addition, the original armrest has a rather high price compared to alternative options (although according to reviews, the quality is not very different). If you are not deterred by the price, and you are also ready to install in the service, then this will be the best option.
As you might have guessed, the choice fell on the first option: the most simple design, sheathed in leatherette, naturally with a soft lining for the hand on top.
Advice! There are a huge number of such armrests, but not all of them have the top cover of the box fixed. Therefore, I recommend immediately choosing options with built-in magnets in order to avoid the lid bouncing on bumps in the road and unnecessary sounds.
Compare Prices
- The original armrest will cost about 16000 rubles;
- Armrests with additional functions can be found from 3000 to 6000 rubles;
- My version cost 1600 rubles.
Below I attach a photo of the installed armrest, it looks no worse than the original one.
Many people write that such armrests make it difficult to fully tighten the handbrake, but this is not the case. Especially made a photo in a fully tightened state, does not even touch.
The photo shows the magnets that hold the lid tightly and prevent it from dangling.
Armrest installation
The armrest is installed as simply as possible - by pressing from above. Also, many have doubts that with this type of installation it will hang out, but this is not so. It does not stagger, it stands tightly, it does not emit extraneous sounds on bumps. For the price it's a very good option. I bought it on ozone (many different ones are sold there, but I found just a couple with magnets).
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