Kia Rio
As Kia pushes full steam ahead in all markets, the South Korean manufacturer has just updated its Rio sub-compact sedan and hatchback (aka the Rio5). Both versions are very attractive, having been designed by Peter Schreyer. Under the hood is a new 1.6L 4-cylinder GDI with direct injection that produces 138 horsepower. Six-speed manual and automatic gearboxes round out the offer.
Kia Rio
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$20,995 |
| Fees | CA$1,455 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$395/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.6 l I-4 |
| Power | 138 hp @ 6,300 rpm (103 kW) |
| Torque | 123 lb·ft @ 4,850 rpm (167 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Hatchback |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 7.1 L/100km |
| Highway | 5.5 L/100km |
| Combined | 6.4 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 703 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 136 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Smart key | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 10 m (34′) |
| Front suspension | N/A |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P205/45R17 |
| Rear tires | P205/45R17 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,046 mm (159″) |
| Width | 1,720 mm (68″) |
| Height | 1,455 mm (57″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm (101″) |
| Weight | 1,126 kg (2,482 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 425 l and 1,410 l |
| Fuel tank | 45 l (10 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Safety | 7/10 |
| Interior | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Winter driving | 6/10 |
| Comfort | 6/10 |
| Average | 68%(view ratings) |