2016 Kia Rio Review
2016 Kia Rio
Serving Kings Mountain, Shelby, Cherryville, Lawndale, and Gastonia
If you are looking for a subcompact vehicle that gives you lots of performance while also being fuel efficient, check out the 2016 Kia Rio. This stylish four-door subcompact can make you look really good as you drive down the road. The fun, aerodynamic design is reminiscent of a sports car.
The Kia Rio is a product of the South Korean Manufacturer and was originally introduced in August 2000. The Kia is a redesigned version of the Ford Festiva and uses the same platform as the Hyundai Accent. This is a fun car that you need to check out.
Kia Rio Specs:
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Fuel Economy: |
27 city / 37 hwy mpg* |
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Standard Engine: |
1.6 L Inline 4 |
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Horsepower: |
138 hp @ 6300 rpm |
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Torque: |
123 ft-lbs. @ 4850 rpm |
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Transmission: |
6-speed shiftable automatic |
Interior
The 2016 Rio includes a number of interior features to provide more comfort while driving such as a 5 person seating capacity with woven cloth seat trim on the front bucket seats, 6-way adjustment and a manual tilt steering column as well as manual air conditioning, a driver foot rest, interior lighting with fade to off technology, cargo space lights and air filtration system. The vehicle also includes an interior trim with piano black panel inserts, HVAC system with underseat ducts, easy to read drivers gauges, illuminated glove box, door bins for the driver and passenger and full cloth headliner.
Features
The 2016 Kia Rio also includes many convenient features that allow you to keep in contact with family and friends as well as checking out the local entertainment and services. Some of the features of the Rio include a 4.3 inch diagonal color touch-screen audio display with a rear camera display and Bluetooth Wireless technology that allows you to make and receive calls without taking your hands off the steering wheel. The vehicle also includes steering wheel mounted audio and cruise control buttons as well as an active Eco system and a meter cluster along with an Am/Fm Satellite Audio System with Mp3 and CD player and SiriusXM TravelLink for daily weather, sports and fuel prices in your vicinity.
Performance
The 2016 Kia Rio is powered by a 1.6 liter inline 4 variable valve timing engine with 6 speed manual transmission and front wheel drive. The engine also includes a double overhead cam(DOHC) and can generate up to 138 horsepower. The engine can achieve up to 38 mpg on the highway with an overall range of 433 miles on a single tank of gas. The Rio uses an 11 gallon fuel tank and has a curb weight of 2,656 lbs. The vehicle has a low center of gravity, making it easier to control while turning sharp corners.
Safety
The 2016 Kia Rio provides many safety systems to help protect you and your passengers while traveling. Some of the safety features include an advanced airbag system with dual front airbags and side-curtain airbags as well as airbags along the second-row seating. The vehicle also includes an advanced sensor system along with 4-wheel disc brakes, aero- composite halogen headlamps, side impact beams, rear child safety locks and low tire pressure monitoring to let you know when the air pressure is dangerously low in your tires. The Kia Rio also features electronic stability control and driveline traction control to provide better control around sharp turns and tight corners. The vehicle also includes safety systems like hill hold control, brake assist and front vented discs.
* EPA estimated MPG may vary by transmission, trim and individual driving behavior.
