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Summary
Kia Rio is an efficient and reliable car for not a lot of money. It's a fuel-sipping set of wheels that someone else hasn't already owned. It's a great first car, offering practical transportation and great fuel economy.Rio Cinco adds the practicality of cargo-carrying capability. If you sometimes find yourself moving stuff around, then this is a great little setup. Kia offers free roadside service as part of its 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty. Then there's a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. We're expecting an all-new Rio for the 2003 model year.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Rio ($9,095); Rio Cinco ($10,385) |
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Engines:
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1.5-liter dohc 16v inline-4 |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed manual |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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front de-powered airbags |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Basic Warranty:
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5 years/60,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Rio Cinco ($10,385) |
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Standard Equipment:
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tinted glass, rear defroster, 3-speed wiper, passenger-side vanity mirror; Cinco power steering, tachometer, tilt steering column, AM/FM/cassette stereo with four speakers and clock, rear wiper/washer, body-color side molding |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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r conditioning ($750); alloy wheels ($275); power door locks ($95); ABS ($400); floor mats ($69) |
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Destination Charge:
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495 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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12470 |
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Layout:
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front-engine, front-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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96 @ 5800 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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98 @ 4500 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed manual |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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27/32 |
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Wheelbase:
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94.9 |
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Length/width/height:
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165.9/65.9/56.7 |
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Track, f/r:
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56.4/57.1 |
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Turning circle:
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30.8 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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39.4/51.6/42.8 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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37.6/53.2/32.7 |
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Cargo volume:
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44.3 cu. ft. (seats down) |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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Suspension, f:
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Independent |
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Suspension, r:
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torsion beam axle |
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Ground clearance:
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6.0 |
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Curb weight:
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2236 |
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Tires:
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P175/65TR14 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/drum with ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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11.9 |
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