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Evolution of the Kia Rio's upper grille: from functional, to fake, to ornamental

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Also interesting: those are actually functional air inlets (by the fog lamps) for the front wheel "air curtains". Interesting that the base Rio & Accent have such a thing.

Yes, and all their Hyundai platform-mates. It's "curtains" for Hyundai/Kia's entire lineup.

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