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2008 Kia Rio Review
Inexpensive subcompact is an enjoyable car.
2008 Rio Review Summary & Specifications
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.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Kia Rio sedan ($10,890); sedan LX ($12,815); sedan SX ($13,615); Rio5 LX ($12,915); Rio5 SX ($13,870) |
| Engines (standard) | 1.6-liter DOHC 16-valve inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed manual |
| Engines (optional) | 110-hp 1.6-liter DOHC 16-valve inline-4 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | frontal airbags, front seat side-impact airbags, full-coverage side-impact curtain airbags, front seatbelt pre-tensioners, tire pressure monitor |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | ABS |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Hwasung, South Korea |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-333-4542 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.kiario.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 10890 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Kia Rio5 SX ($13,870) |
| Standard Equipment | 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 |
| Destination Charge | 650 |
| 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) |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 15205 |
| Horse Power | 110 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 107 @ 4500 |
| Fuel Economy | 27/32 |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 |
| Length/Width/Height | 158.1/66.7/57.9 |
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| Turning Radius | 33.1 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.6/50.8/42.8 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.8/50.0/34.3 |
| Trunk Volume | 49.6 |
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| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | torsion beam, coil springs |
| Ground Clearance | 6.1 |
| Curb Weight | 2438 |
| Stock Tires | P195/55R15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/drum |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.9 |
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