Car Profiles - Kia Rio

KIA RIO

For now, the Rio is only offered with a hatchback configuration and you can get three variants with lower models available. Bad news is the price does not match the available features available.

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Price Range: P746,000-P975,000

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Last Update: January 23, 2018

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	GL	DX	SL
Price	P975,000	P865,000	P746,000 (MT), P807,000 (AT)
Warranty	5 Years or 100,000kms	5 Years or 100,000kms	5 Years or 100,000kms
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	1.4 DOHC 16V I4	1.4 DOHC 16V I4	1.4 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	100hp @ 6,000rpm	100hp @ 6,000rpm	100hp @ 6,000rpm
Torque	133Nm @ 4,000rpm	133Nm @ 4,000rpm	133Nm @ 4,000rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/91 Octane	Gasoline/91 Octane	Gasoline/91 Octane
Fuel System	Multi Port Fuel Injection	Multi Port Fuel Injection	Multi Port Fuel Injection
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic	4-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	45 Liters	45 Liters	45 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,065mm	4,065mm	4,065mm
Width	1,725mm	1,725mm	1,725mm
Height	1,460mm	1,460mm	1,460mm
Wheelbase	2,580mm	2,580mm	2,580mm
Curb Weight	1,246kg	1,246kg	1,218kg (MT), 1,246kg (AT)
Body Style	5 Door Hatchback	5 Door Hatchback	5 Door Hatchback
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	Torsion Beam	Torsion Beam
Front Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum	Drum	Drum
Tires	205/45 R17	185/65 R15	185/65 R15
Wheels	17 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	2	2	1 (MT) or 2 (AT)
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes	None	None
Traction/Stability Control	None	None	None
Other Safety Features	Adds: Rear Parking Assist, Child Seat ISOFIX	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	None	None
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Projector Headlamps, Daytime Running Light, Mud Guard, LED Lamps	Adds: None	Rear Wiper, Rear Defogger
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: Alloy Pedal, Rain Sensor, Automatic Window Defogger, Cooled Glove Box	Adds: Illuminated Sunvisors, Overhead Console Lamp	60/40 Split Fold Rear Seat
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering (Motor Driven), Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Hear and Fold	Steering (Motor Driven), Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering (Motor Driven), Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic	Manual	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX/USB/Ipod/Bluetooth	AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX/USB/Ipod/Bluetooth	AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX/USB/Ipod
Speakers	4	4	4
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio	Yes, Audio	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes	None (MT) or Yes (AT)
Keyless Entry	Yes, With Push Button Start	Yes	None (MT) or Yes (AT)
RIVALS	Ford Fiesta Hatchback, Honda Jazz, Hyundai Accent Hatchback, Mazda 2 Hatchback, Toyota Yaris

See previous generation models of the Rio Hatchback:

Kia Rio Hatchback (2000-2005)

Kia Rio Hatchback (2006-2007)
Kia Rio Hatchback (2012-2017)