Saturday, May 21, 2011

2012 Kia Rio Sedan Review

Kia Motors America (KMA) is celebrating the world premiere of the all-new 2012 Kia Rio sub-compact sedan and completely updated for the new 2012 Kia Seoul 2011 York International Auto Show.

Scheduled to join the lineup KMA fall of 2011 - with its five-door hatchback brother unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2011 - the all-new Kia Rio show ushers in the next chapter of Kia Motors transformation design led course with a catchy design, advanced technology and sophistication in the small car segment. ISG with brand new (stop-start) technology and attack power and fuel economy to 40 miles per gallon (5.8L/100km), promises to consumers Rio impressive fuel economy without sacrificing power or fun to drive performance.


"The all-new Kia Rio provides the perfect combination of world-class style, excellent fuel economy, advanced technology and great value for the car smaller and more economical in the Kia lineup," said Michael Sprague, vice President of Marketing and Communications, KMA. "With gasoline prices, subcompact is increasingly popular, with more power, up to 40 miles per gallon fuel economy and design, the new Rio brand sets the standard in the category subcompact and becomes a vehicle not only economically affordable people, but who aspire to own.

Class fuel efficiency and power leader

Available in the U.S. with a choice of three trims - LX, EX and SX models - the 2012 Kia Rio is powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder GDI with an optional six-speed manual or six-speed transmission automatic. One of only two vehicles in this segment to offer a GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) engine, the 2012 offers consumers that elusive combination Rio power and impressive fuel economy, achieving class leading 135HP (100 kW ) power and first-class fuel economy rating of 30/40 mpg city / highway (7.8-5.8L/100km). Kia Rio also offers technology ISG, the new Kia lineup in which the engine stops when the vehicle is moving. The engine restarts automatically when the driver release the brake pedal, thereby reducing fuel consumption in stop-start urban traffic.

Sleek, aerodynamic exterior


Designed Kia design studios in Irvine, California, the all-new sedan Rio sub-compact hatchback and show great carved beveled shoulder lines and an outer wedge-shaped, prominent athletic profile that expresses the strength and agility. It also reflects an aggressive recently found other Kia vehicles, such as the 2011 Optima and Sportage. Both models sport Kia Rio Kia's interpretation of the signature grille, cut the dynamic design of wireless projector, providing a new twist Kia family show that air intake is even bigger in person exude youth.


Luxuriously equipped interior

Inside, the 2012 Kia Rio envelopes the occupants in a bold, modern chalet, focusing on distinctive instrument cluster Kia horizontal three-roll and finished two-tone trim to emphasize a sense of space and comfort. The long wheelbase (2570mm) greatly improves the ability of passengers and cargo to more comfort.

In addition to providing a comfortable cabin, impressive technique also includes a constant throughout the world, including the audio system with SIRIUS Satellite Radio ® AM/FM/CD/MP3/Sat, and offers a free service for three months and additives, as well a USB audio input connectors for connection to MP3 players. Area SX-topping trim offers consumers UVO powered by Microsoft ® for hands-free car and home entertainment system with rear camera display.

This subcompact car buyers more choices than ever in 2012 Kia Rio offers a selection of optional upgrades, along with many comfort and ecological characteristics of high quality.

All forms of New Advanced

2012 Kia Rio brings all-new platform - the longer, wider and lower than the previous generation. His aggressive and playful attitude will strengthen the overall length of 4366 mm (sedan Rio) or 4046 mm (Rio5) and substrate measuring 1,720 mm in width and 1,455 mm in height. Using high-strength steel (63 percent), Rio offers better management of a lighter torsional stiffness, ride quality and refinement, and improved crash safety features reduce the weight.

Security-Minded

The Rio 2012 is equipped with a high level of standard safety features including six airbags, three-point seatbelts for all seats, electronic stability control (ESC), a four-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) Hill- Start Assist Control (HAC) and Vehicle Stability Management (MSM), which coordinates car ESC and ABS to help the driver maintain vehicle control at all times.

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