 
2012 Kia Rio
The
2012
Kia Rio is a 5-passenger family sedan great for basic
transportation and very reliable for city driving. Its
closest competitors include the Chevrolet Aveo, the Saturn L-Series
Wagon, and the Volkswagen Jetta Wagon. The affordable 2012 and 2012 Kia
Rio is a great buy at today's prices. The 2012 Kia Rio is a fun sedan
with superior performance to boot. It looks great in any driving
conditions. It excels at providing good transportation at a reasonable
cost. It's smooth, reasonably refined and comfortable. Its price makes
it attractive, especially considering the long warranty, the roadside
assistance plan, and all the standard features.
Upon introduction, both trims are equipped with a standard
1.6-liter, I4, 104-horsepower engine that achieves 26-mpg in the city
and 33-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive
is standard, and a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is
optional. The 2012 Rio is a carryover from 2003. It has the distinction
of being the lowest-priced sedan sold in the United States. It is
powered by a 1.6-liter, inline four-cylinder engine that generates 104
horsepower and 104 pound-feet of torque. 2012 Kia Rio is rated for 26
mpg city/33 highway with a manual gearbox and 25/32 with an automatic.
On the inside, Kia Rio feels comfort in its simple layout and thoughtful
features. Controls are generally large and easy to find, and the front
seats are relatively comfortable. The rear seat feels like a park bench
but offers more hip- and shoulder room than other subcompacts'
backseats. Its safety features includes antilock brakes.
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