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- Class: Compact economy car
- Models: Base, LX, SX
- Engine: 1.6L Inline four-cylinder DOHC Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT)Official Site: Kia Rio Specs
- Transmission: 5-speed manual overdrive, Electronically-controlled 4-speed automatic overdriveOfficial Site: Kia Rio Specs
- Base Fuel efficiency (mpg): 27 city/32 highwayMSN Autos: Kia Rio Specs
- LX Fuel efficiency (mpg): 25-27 city/32-35 highwayMSN Autos: Kia Rio Specs
- SX Fuel efficiency (mpg): 25-27 city/32-35 highwayMSN Autos: Kia Rio Specs
- Horsepower @ rpm: 110 @ 6,000Official Site: Kia Rio Specs
- Torque (lb-ft@rpm): 107 @ 4,500Official Site: Kia Rio Specs
- Base MSRP: $11,540Official Site: Kia Rio Specs
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Reviews
"Although the first Rio was cheap in pretty much every sense of the word, the current Kia Rio is vastly improved, with numerous unexpected safety and convenience features, including standard seat-mounted side and headliner-mounted side curtain airbags."—EdmundsEdmunds: Kia Rio Review"For a low-buck sedan, it's substantially more refined than you'd expect. Budget shoppers should at least take one for a test drive."—Car and DriverCar and Driver: 2008 Kia Rio Review
"Decent base transportation with better styling and more power than predecessor."—MSN AutosMSN Autos: 2006 Kia Rio Review
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Kia Rio Questions
How do you feel about Rio getting the 2016 Summer Olympics and Chicago being bumped in the 1st round? 6 AnswersI think the Brazilians deserve it. We have olympics regularly here in the USA. I think it is time for this well deserving party host gets a chance. You just ha... read more
What city should host the 2016 Summer Olympics? 2 AnswersI would choose Rio de Janeiro. It's a great city (especially the southern part) whose inhabitants have a very welcoming personality, but the poverty level has g... read more




