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Summary
Unlike subcompacts of the past, the all-new 2007 Kia Rio is a car you can be happy living with. We found the Rio5 SX the most enjoyable with its hatchback versatility and sporty/luxury touches. The Rio comes with a comprehensive set of passive safety features. Even the base model includes six airbags. It also includes a generous five-year/60,000 mile warranty coupled with a 10-year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent John Rettie is based in Santa Barbara.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Kia Rio ($10,570); LX ($12,445); LX automatic ($13,295); Rio5 SX ($13,500); Rio5 SX automatic ($14,350) |
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Engines:
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1.6-liter dohc 16v CVVT 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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frontal airbags, front seat side-impact airbags, full-coverage side-impact curtain airbags, front seatbelt pre-tensioners |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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ABS |
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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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Hwasung, South Korea |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Kia Rio5 SX ($13,500) |
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Standard Equipment:
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air conditioning, power-assisted steering, 15-inch alloy wheels, leather wrapped tilt steering column, metal pedals, AM/FM/CD stereo system, fog lights |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Power Package ($600) includes power windows, power door locks w/keyless remote, power heated outside mirrors, tweeter speakers; carpeted floor mats ($70) |
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Destination Charge:
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540 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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14710 |
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Layout:
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front-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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110 @ 6000 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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107 @ 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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32/35 |
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Wheelbase:
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98.4 |
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Length/width/height:
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166.9/66.7/57.9 |
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Track, f/r:
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57.9/57.5 |
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Turning circle:
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33.1 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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39.6/50.8/42.8 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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37.8/50.0/34.3 |
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Cargo volume:
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49.6 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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Suspension, f:
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independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
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Suspension, r:
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torsion beam, coil springs |
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Ground clearance:
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6.1 |
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Curb weight:
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2438 |
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Tires:
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P195/55R15 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/drum |
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Fuel capacity:
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11.9 |
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| 2006 Kia Rio consumer reviews: | | | | overall rating |  | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | Good looks, good price, superb handling and great gas mileage. I am surprisingly impressed! Overall I highly recommend for an economy car. | | posted by Tyreen Ray on Oct 03 2007 | | |
| overall rating | | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | Kia Rio is an excellent car to drive with great looks in and out. It is a very Fun car to own, and Plenty of safety features. I highly recommend it. | | posted by Pedestrio on Apr 04 2008 | | |
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| | This vehicle is all around a great Cat with good mileage & reliabliability. The gas mileage is wonderful as well. | | posted by Monroe on Jun 04 2008 | | |
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