1989 Reliant Rialto |
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| Manufacturer | Reliant |
|---|---|
| Production | 1981—1998 |
| Predecessor | Reliant Robin |
| Class | Three-wheeled car |
| Body style | 3-door hatchback, 3-door estate |
| Layout | FMR layout, with single front wheel |
| Engine | 0.85 L OHV I4 |
The Reliant Rialto is a three-wheeled, subcompact car that was manufactured by Reliant Motor Company, replacing the original Reliant Robin in 1981. The Rialto was discontinued in 1998 while production of a new Robin model, introduced in 1989, continued. The Rialto was made in three different body types: saloon, estate and panel van. With a galvanised chassis and a fiberglass body, the Rialto was very resistant to corrosion.[1] It was powered by Reliant's 850 cc aluminium water-cooled engine[1] and, with the improved aerodynamics of the new body style, was a much more stable vehicle at speed. New to the Rialto was the single windscreen wiper, centrally located to clear the whole screen.