It’s the cheapest car in America as in price ($8,595). By comparison to other vehicles, the subcompact’s standard list is slim at 29 features, including a 4-cylinder engine, power assisted front disc/rear drum brakes, driver’s seat height adjuster, driver’s seat armrest, dual sun visors, and dual airbags. But with a four-figure price tag, Kia Rio shouldn’t be the object of scoff. The front drive, steel unibody car has a 94.9-inch wheelbase, which means easy parallel parking. For buyers who know the value of a comprehensive warranty, Kia’s new long haul coverage provides 10-year or 100,000 mile limited powertrain coverage; 5-year or 60,000 mile limited basic warranty; 5-year or 100,000 mile anti-perforation warranty as well as a 5-year unlimited mileage roadside assistance.

The 1.5-liter, 96-horsepower engine mated to 5-speed manual transmission helps the Rio register mpg fuel estimates of 27 city and 32 highway. The options for Kia Rio include 4-speed automatic transmission with on/off overdrive button control ($875), air conditioning ($750), antilock brakes ($400), AM/FM/cassette stereo ($320), body color rear spoiler ($85), and carpeted floormats ($69). The South Korean automaker’s car has a wedge-shaped outline uses Kia’s exclusive Crash Impact Absorbing Structure body design. Trunk volume is 9.2 cubic feet, while ground clearance is 6 inches. Rear track is slightly wider than the front track.
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