Kia Rio 5-Door for 2012
The Kia Rio is back, and our favorite variant, this 5-Door / hatchback model, is looking better than ever. With a starting price around $14,350, it’s a top competitor in the small car segment. And frankly, the vehicle is flashier than its Hyundai twin, Accent.
Let’s start with redesign:
The car features Kia’s new, meaner front grille design. It’s a sleek model that looks almost nothing like the outgoing model. The car is fast, and appears so. Angled lines shoot up from the stunning headlights across the sides of this roomy hatchback, connecting it to a high-rise rear end. That fifth door holds a full compartment with plenty of cargo room for a young driver.
Under the hood, Kia has placed a new engine with the capability of reaching over 130 horsepower and a top speed of 105 miles per hour. Fuel economy is key in smaller cars, and the all new 2012 Rio 5-Door achieve top numbers of 26 mpg city, 36 mpg highway. Matted to a six-speed transmission (as well as manual options for those looking to really save a buck) the Kia Rio will appeal to those in the city as well as American Suburbia.
Inside, all Rio models come standard with air conditioning, power steering, AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system with USB, and SiriusXM satellite radio. Safety features have been updated for 2012 models, including electronic stability control, vehicle stability management, four-wheel anti-lock brakes and hill-start assistance.
The dash looks like a sports car, not a Kia. This Korean auto maker is taking amazing strides to shed the “cheap car” stigma of its past.
Source: TTAC
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