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Summary
The Kia Rio is an enjoyable car that's easy to live 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 boasts six airbags. All models get Kia's 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 sedan ($10,890); sedan LX ($12,815); sedan SX ($13,615); Rio5 LX ($12,915); Rio5 SX ($13,870) |
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Engines:
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1.6-liter DOHC 16-valve 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, tire pressure monitor |
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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 ($13,870) |
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Standard Equipment:
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air conditioning, power-assisted steering, eight-way adjustable driver's seat with a fold-down armrest, tachometer, rear defroster, rear wiper/washer, dual 12V power outlets, leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, tilt steering, metal pedals, AM/FM/CD stereo with aux input, fog lights, 15-inch alloy wheels |
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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 ($85) |
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Destination Charge:
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650 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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15205 |
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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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27/32 |
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Wheelbase:
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98.4 |
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Length/width/height:
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158.1/66.7/57.9 |
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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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vented disc/drum |
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Fuel capacity:
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11.9 |
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