First impressions and road tests of the just-launched Premier Rio have started popping up. I don't know about you, but there is something about this vehicle that makes me really wish it would be successful. However, looking at the initial driving impressions, that does not seem likely to happen. But then ...

Premier Rio min SUV launched - no four wheel drive, though.

Now this is interesting. Cars from Premier Auto Ltd. were some of the first we ever rode in. Premier Padmini, alongwith Ambassadors and Mahindras formed our automobile trinity for a long time indeeded, till the soap-dish sized Maruti 800 came into overthrow all of them. Update: Premier Rio launched - click here!