TruckCabinFilter selectedCabinList, null ; truckCabinFilter. The car seats 4 four people comfortably, but there are seat belts for five. Violations of copyright will be prosecuted under the fullest extent of the law. Still, its short wheelbase and modest width means the backseat could be tight for all occupants, except young children. Interior With a claimed five-passenger capacity, the Rio has front buckets and a three-place rear seat. Since approximately one year after purchasing my 2002 Kia Rio, I have had on-going transmission problems.
Production began in 2000 and continues to the present. Rio sedans switch from 13-inch to 14-inch tires for 2002, and a new power package is optional. This years new products, including the Sedona minivan, give the company a total of six models quite a jump from the handful of Sephia sedans that began to trickle into the United States in the mid-1990s. A brand-new midsize Optima sedan arrived in 2001, following the debut of the mini-sized Rio sedan and the Spectra hatchback version of the subcompact Sephia sedan, which has been around since 1994. The four-door Rio sedan measures 65. Free roadside assistance is included for the first five years.
Again, the dealership said there was no issue and the symptoms are 'normal'. Fog lights are not standard on the base model. It was found that cooling fan on enguaging caused vehicle to over heat. When the Kia Rio was first released in 2001, it was the cheapest mass produced car on the U. Driving Impressions The Rio is not without its faults.
The full Terms and Conditions of using this website and database can be found. Since its acquisition by Hyundai, another South Korean automaker, Kia has been coming on stronger than ever by expanding its passenger-car offerings. All models have hydraulic, power assisted vacuum brakes. In 2010, the vehicle received another exterior face-lift. Check engine light came on and dealership failed to duplicate concern.
When the Kia Rio was first released in 2001, it was the cheapest mass produced car on the U. The 2003 Rio received a minor redesign that included upgrades in engine, suspension, and brakes. Radio buttons are bigger than in previous Kia models, though the lettering on the controls is still small. SeatingFilter selectedSeatingList, null ; seatingFilter. In 2010, the Kia Rio was named a Recommended Vehicle by Consumer Guide Automotive. All models have hydraulic, power assisted vacuum brakes. However, Kias smallest model is a pleasantly appealing, surprisingly capable vehicle a sizable cut above whats usually expected from small cars.
Several accolades have been won by the Kia Rio. Also on the base model, seats are fully cloth and rear headrests cannot be adjusted. Quick access to automobile-catalog website - type in a browser: a-c. It was preceded by the Kia Avella and the Kia Pride. SellerTypeFilter selectedSellerTypeList, null ; sellerTypeFilter. As of today I do not have my car. While critics liked the price and styling of the Rio, overall, they thought the driving experience was bad and the build quality was poor.
TransmissionFilter selectedTransmissionList, transmissionTemplate ; } listingsSearchManager. Under the Hood Kias 96-horsepower, 1. Headroom is plentiful in the front seats. The Kia Rio received the U. The second generation of the Rio came in 2006. In 2010, the vehicle received another exterior face-lift.
Because power windows are not available, occupants will have to do the cranking on their own. On sale since summer 2001, the wagon is the least-expensive example of that body style sold in the United States, displacing the Suzuki Esteem, which held that title recently. ColorFilter selectedColorList, 'exteriorColorFilter', 'exteriorColorName', 'Color', 'colors', null ; colorFilter. EngineFilter selectedEngineList, null ; engineFilter. A fold down driver's seat armrest is standard.