The all-new, redesigned 2012 Kia Rio (Rio5 in North America) features a 1.6-liter, GDI 4-cylinder, 138-horsepower engine and a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission, that both achieve 40-mpg on the highway and 30-mpg in the city. The Rio will come in 3 trims, the LX, EX and the SX and will also offer ISG technology, which turns the vehicle’s engine off when it’s not in motion for lower fuel consumption. The Rio also has increased space by becoming longer, wider, and lower and features a reduced engine weight of 29 pounds over previous models.
More Features:
- 15-inch steel wheels
- Rear spoiler for improved aerodynamics
- 60/40 split folding rear seats
- AM/FM/CD/MP3/Sat audio system
- Halo Body construction
- Dual advanced front and front-seat mounted side and full-length side curtain airbags
- Vehicle Stability Mangement
- Electronic Stability Control
- Brake Assist
- Hill-start Assist Control
- Bluetooth wireless connectivity
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This what the VW Polo or Rabbit should look like and the mileage they should get.This car I would buy as a commuter and love it.Hyundai and KIA are on fire .Seems like the most exciting products are coming out of Ford,Hyundai,KIA,Nissan and Audi .That’s a change these really have usurped the standard bearers .watch your head Honda,Toyota,Mercedes and VW group.