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2002 Kia Rio Review: Summary & Specs

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2002 Kia Rio Review

Cinco wagon is a great alternative to a used car.

2002 Rio Review Summary & Specifications

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.

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2002 Kia Rio Specs
Vehicle CategoryCompact Cars
EditorJohn Matras
Model LineupRio ($9,095); Rio Cinco ($10,385)
Engines (standard)1.5-liter dohc 16v inline-4
Transmissions (standard)5-speed manual
Engines (optional)96-hp dohc 16v 1.5-liter inline-4
Transmissions (optional)5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic
Safety Equipment (standard)front de-powered airbags
Safety Equipment (optional)
Basic Warranty5 years/60,000 miles
Assembled In
Manufacturer Phone1-800-333-4542
Manufacturer URLwww.kia.com
Base Price MSRP9095


2002 Kia Rio Specs as Tested
Model Tested MSRPRio Cinco ($10,385)
Standard Equipmenttinted 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
Destination Charge495
Options as Tested (MSRP)r conditioning ($750); alloy wheels ($275); power door locks ($95); ABS ($400); floor mats ($69)
Gas Guzzler Tax
Layoutfront-engine, front-wheel drive
Price as Tested12470
Horse Power96 @ 5800
Torque98 @ 4500
Fuel Economy27/32
Wheelbase94.9
Length/Width/Height165.9/65.9/56.7
Track Front/Rear56.4/57.1
Turning Radius30.8
Seating Capacity5
Front Head/Hip/Leg room39.4/51.6/42.8
Middle Head/Hip/Leg room
Rear Head/Hip/Leg room37.6/53.2/32.7
Trunk Volume44.3 cu. ft. (seats down)
Payload
Towing Capacity
Front SuspensionIndependent
Rear Suspensiontorsion beam axle
Ground Clearance6.0
Curb Weight2236
Stock TiresP175/65TR14
Brakes Front/Reardisc/drum with ABS
Fuel Capacity11.9
2002 Kia Rio