2007 Kia Rio Review (continued)
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Summary

Unlike subcompacts of the past, the 2007 Kia Rio is a car you can be happy living with. We found the Rio5 SX the most enjoyable with its combination of hatchback versatility and sporty/luxury touches. All Rios come 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

Model Lineup:	Kia Rio sedan ($10,770); sedan LX ($12,695); sedan SX ($13,495); Rio5 SX ($13,750);
Engines:	1.6-liter dohc 16-valve CVVT inline-4
Transmissions:	5-speed manual
Saftey Equipment (standard):	frontal airbags, front seat side-impact airbags, full-coverage side-impact curtain airbags, front seatbelt pre-tensioners
Saftey Equipment (optional):	ABS
Basic Warranty:	5 years/60,000 miles
Assembled In:	Hwasung, South Korea

Specifications As Tested

Model Tested (MSRP):	Kia Rio5 SX ($13,750)
Standard Equipment:	air conditioning, power-assisted steering, 15-inch alloy wheels, leather wrapped tilt steering column, metal pedals, AM/FM/CD stereo system, fog lights
Options As Tested (MSRP):	Power Package ($600) includes power windows, power door locks w/keyless remote, power heated outside mirrors, tweeter speakers; carpeted floor mats ($85)
Destination Charge:	580
Gas Guzzler Tax:
Price As Tested (MSRP):	15015
Layout:	front-wheel drive
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	110 @ 6000
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	107 @ 4500
Transmission:	5-speed manual
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:	32/35
Wheelbase:	98.4
Length/width/height:	158.1/66.7/57.9
Track, f/r:	57.9/57.5
Turning circle:	33.1
Seating capacity:	5
Head/hip/leg room, f:	39.6/50.8/42.8
Head/hip/leg room, m:
Head/hip/leg room, r:	37.8/50.0/34.3
Cargo volume:	49.6
Payload:
Towing capacity:
Suspension, f:	independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Suspension, r:	torsion beam, coil springs
Ground clearance:	6.1
Curb weight:	2438
Tires:	P195/55R15
Brakes, f/r:	vented disc/drum
Fuel capacity:	11.9