KIA Rio
KIA Rio A spacious, very comfortable and practical car looks modern and European.
Rio is endowed with boiling energy, it causes pleasant emotions from the first minutes of acquaintance. Everyone who sits behind his steering wheel, Rio will give a sense of celebration. This car is very attractive for those buyers who like to drive quickly and comfortably, who do not want to lose time searching for parking space.
Rio has an adequate perception of the rotation of the steering wheel and good exchange rate stability. The steering settings with good feedback make it easy to apply speed taxiing techniques.
Kia Rio is obedient and precise, its behavior always remains predictable, and the ride is interesting. Fidgety design, a fairly wide range of options for its class, the ability to choose the type of body - all this, of course, makes the car attractive.
Design
The car is presented in two versions of the body - 4-door sedan and 5-door hatchback. This model will certainly attract your attention. You immediately appreciate the dynamic design and body tightness.
The flawless shape of the front headlamps framing the original radiator grille carry in itself stylish and modern design. Expressive side lines, underlined by moldings give the model sportiness.
The interior of the new Rio is a combination of functionality and ergonomics. Sitting inside, it is felt that every detail of this model was thought out as much as possible for the comfort of the driver and passengers. The main advantage of Rio, of course, is open space.
Due to the height and width of the model, more space has become available in the car. Correctly designed seats help to move even a long move. The driver's seat is adjustable in eight positions.
The center console is made ofhigh-quality plastic, and the devices placed on it are built in such a way that the driver can easily perceive them visually and get all the information necessary on the road as quickly as possible.
An attractive dashboard design,built in the center of the radio tape recorder and located slightly below the air conditioner control unit create a pleasant atmosphere for the driver and passengers. Rio, thanks to the hydraulic booster and the ability to adjust the position of the steering wheel, very easy to manage. The car is also equipped with air conditioning, which in a short time provides a comfortable temperature.
The sedan's luggage compartment has a volume of 390 liters,hatchback - 270 liters, and with the folded seats - 1145 liters. Such characteristics will allow to use the car both for daily driving, and for long trips.
Engine
Basic engine 1.4 liter with two camshafts provides a power of 97 hp. Also proposed 1.5 liter diesel engine capacity of 110 hp Engine 1.4 liters can be completed five-speed manual or four-speed automatic gearbox.
The mechanical transmission ensures an even andsmooth shifting thanks to the hydraulic clutch drive. The machine provides extremely fast and smooth gear changes thanks to the variable solenoid valve system, which automatically regulates oil flow through electronically controlled valves, changing transmission efficiency more effectively and reducing engine noise.
Security
In the development of the new Rio, allwishes and requirements of motorists, which made this car one of the most reliable in its class. Front ventilated brake discs prevent overheating and provide reliable and stable braking.
The rear brakes are disc brakes. Chassis changes led to increase resilience and security living space of passengers. In the standard, the driver's airbag is installed.
As an option, a passenger pillow and side airbags are offered. All three-point safety belts, for the driver is provided for adjusting the straps in height.
Technical specifications KIA Rio
| Engine | ||||
| Type of fuel | petrol | |||
| engine's type | DOHC 16V | |||
| Number / arrangement of cylinders | 4 / row | |||
| Working volume, cm3 | 1399 | |||
| Number of valves | 16 | |||
| Max power, hp (rpm) | 97 (6000) | |||
| Max. Twisting torque, N • m (rpm) | 125.4 (4700) | |||
| Fuel requirements | gasoline RON95 | |||
| Fuel tank capacity, l | 45 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Transmission type | MT | AT | MT | |
| Number of gears | 5 | 4 | 5 | |
| Body | ||||
| Body type | hatchback | sedan | ||
| Number of doors | 55 | 45 | ||
| Dimensions (length / width / height), mm | 4025/1695/1470 | 4250/1695/1470 | ||
| Wheelbase, mm | 2500 | |||
| Track (front, rear), mm | 1470/1460 | |||
| Radius of turn, m | 4,92 | |||
| Ground clearance, mm | 155 | |||
| Luggage space, l (VDA) | 270 | 390 | ||
| Dynamic characteristics | ||||
| Acceleration from 0-100 km / h, c | 12,3 | 14,5 | 12,3 | |
| Acceleration of 60-100 km / h, c | 12,5 | 8,2 | 12,5 | |
| Maximum speed, km / h | 177 | 168 | 177 | |
| Braking distance 100-0 km / h, m | 42,4 | |||
| Fuel consumption | ||||
| City, l / 100km | 7,9 | 9,9 | 9,5 | 8 |
| Track, l / 100km | 5,2 | 5,6 | 5,4 | 5,1 |
| Mixed, l / 100km | 6,2 | 7,2 | 6,9 | 6,2 |
| Suspension (front / rear) | MacPherson strut / torsion beam | |||
| Brakes (front / rear) | disk ventilated / drum | |||
| Curb weight * (min / max), kg | 1064/1154 | 1080/1176 | 1064/1154 | |
