Kia Rio Review

The long wait for a car that is perfect for you is over with the introduction of Kia Rio. There are a lot of glossy finishes available for this vehicle, and these are clear silver, sunset orange, clear white, sapphire blue, midnight black, tropical red, cashmere beige and titanium which will definitely match every personality of car lovers out there. 

The outside appearance of the Rio has body-color bumpers, exterior door handles and body-side molding for a more elegant look, clear-lens black bezel headlights and front fog lights for better night vision, dual power heated body-color outside mirrors with integrated turn signals as additional safety measure when on the road during foggy and rainy days, and a rear window defroster for better vision of the rear portion of the car.

On the inside, the Kia Rio is equipped with an audio system with 4 speakers and tweeters for booming sounds, USB and AUX input jacks for plug and play, Bluetooth connectivity and Wheel-Mounted Control to answer all calls hands-free, power door locks with keyless remote to ensure the safety of your car, an EcoMinder Indicator, Dual 12V power outlets for you to be able to get emergency power and a cargo area lamp for easy loading and unloading of cargo during the night.

Kia Rio has an active and passive safety system incorporated in their design to help you avoid accident or lessen the impact of the accident respectively. All corners of this vehicle are equipped with safety features to give you the confidence that you and your passengers are safe all the time. On the outside, the wheels are equipped with 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) which helps you brake fully and control the wheel at the same time. The doors also have side impact door beams which help deflect the impact of a collision from the outside. Finally, there is also the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) which alerts you when the wheels need more air.

On the inside, Kia Rio has full length side curtain airbags to prevent injury caused by side collisions. It also has the advanced airbag system which prevents injury during frontal collisions. Front seat mounted side airbags are also employed to ensure the safety of the front passengers and the drivers who are more prone to injury during accidents like these.

·        Engine: In-line, 4-cylinder, Iron block, Aluminum heads and Oil pan

·        Valve Gear: DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, CVVT

·        Displacement: 1,599cc

·        Compression Ratio: 10.1:1

·        Horsepower (SAE net): 100 bhp @ 6,00 rpm

·        Torque (SAE net): 107 ft. lbs. @ 4,500 rpm

·        Transmission: 5-speed manual, overdrive / 4-speed automatic, overdrive