2012 Kia Rio 5-Doors and Rio Sedan Hit U.S. Showrooms

As quoted from carscoop, Michael Sprague, vice-president, marketing & communications, KMA said,

“The all-new Rio brings Kia’s successful combination of world-class styling, outstanding fuel economy, advanced technologies and tremendous value to the smallest and most economical vehicle in the Kia line-up,”

First revealed at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show and 2011 New York International Auto Show, and Now 2012 Kia Rio 5-Door and Rio Sedan will entering the U.S.yShowrooms, the company announced yesterday (18/08). 2012 Kia Rio is the first non-hybrid vehicles that use the Idle Start & Go (ISG) technology.

Kia offered three variants at once, LX, EX and SX. In the USA, the new Kia Rio is powered by a 135HP 1.6-litre GDI 4-cylinder engine with the option a six-speed manual transmission (only for LX) and six-speed automatic. With fuel consumption 7.8-5.8L/100km.

Talking about features, for the LX, headlights are multi-reflekstor with all four wheels wearing 185/65R15 size. There are special hatchback spoiler for aerodynamics. While the EX bit more comfortable because locking the door through the remote, then around the grille chromated.

Differences with a little luxury compared SX LX and EX. The four wheels wearing 17-inch alloy wheels with size 205/45 tires, no fog lights, LED lights and rear combination lamps on. Then, both ends of the exhaust chromated and outside rearview mirror can be folded automatically yhang equipped with signal indicators.

“the all-new 2012 Rio 5-door and its sedan sibling proudly wear their own interpretations of Kia’s signature grille, slimmed down to connect to the dynamic headlamp design to provide a new twist on the Kia family look that includes a bigger air intake to exude a youthful persona,”

As Kia added.

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