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Kia Rio

Kia Rio
2012 Kia Rio SX hatchback -- 12-22-2011.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer Kia
Production 2000–present
Body and chassis
Class Subcompact car
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Chronology
Predecessor Kia Pride
Kia Avella
First generation (DC)
Kia Rio -- 07-18-2009.jpg
Overview
Also called Kia Rio Cinco (United States, station wagon)
Kia Rio RX-V (Canada, South Korea; station wagon)
Kia Rio Stylus (Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, facelift)
Kia Rio SF (South Korea, Indonesia, facelift)
Production 2000–2005 (South Korea)
2001–present (Ecuador)
2005–2012 (Iran)
Assembly South Korea: Gwangmyeong (Sohari Plant)
Ecuador: Quito ()
Iran: Tehran (SAIPA)
Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor)
Designer I.DE.A Institute
Body and chassis
Body style 4-door sedan
5-door station wagon
Powertrain
Engine 1.3 L B3 I4 (petrol)
1.5 L B5-DE I4 (petrol)
1.6 L B6 I4 (petrol)
Transmission 5-speed manual
4-speed F4A-EL automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,410 mm (94.9 in)
Length 4,215 mm (165.9 in) (2000–02)
4,240 mm (166.9 in) (2002–05)
Width 1,675 mm (65.9 in) (2000–02)
1,680 mm (66.1 in) (2002–05)
Height 1,440 mm (56.7 in)
Second generation (JB)
2005-2009 Kia Rio (JB) hatchback 02.jpg
Overview
Also called Kia New Pride (South Korea)
Kia Rio5 (North America, hatchback)
Kia New Pride Sedan (Indonesia)
Kia New Pride (Indonesia, hatchback)
Kia Sephia Sport (Colombia, taxi version)
Kia Rio Xcite (Colombia, Ecuador)
Production 2005–2011 (South Korea)
Assembly South Korea: Gwangmyeong (Sohari Plant)
China: Yancheng (Yancheng Plant)
Indonesia: Jakarta
Russia: Izhevsk (IzhAvto)
Body and chassis
Body style 4-door sedan
5-door hatchback
Related Hyundai Accent (MC)
Powertrain
Engine 1.4 L I4 (petrol)
1.6 L Alpha II I4 (petrol)
1.5 L U-Line I4 (diesel)
Transmission 4-speed automatic
5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Length 3,990 mm (157.1 in) (hatchback)
4,240 mm (166.9 in) (2005–09 sedan)
4,250 mm (167.3 in) (2009–11 sedan)
Width 1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height 1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Third generation (UB)
Kia Rio 1.4 CVVT Edition 7 (UB) – Frontansicht (2), 25. Oktober 2011, Düsseldorf.jpg
Overview
Also called Kia Pride, Kia K2 (China)
Production 2011–present
Model years 2012–present
Assembly South Korea: Gwangmyeong (Sohari Plant)
China: Yancheng (Yancheng Plant)
Indonesia: Jakarta
Malaysia: Gurun (NAM)
Russia: St. Petersburg (Hyundai Rus)
Designer Peter Schreyer
Body and chassis
Body style 3 and 5-door hatchback
4-door sedan
Related Hyundai Accent (RB)
Hyundai Veloster
Hyundai HB20
Powertrain
Engine 1.2 L Kappa I4 (petrol)
1.4 L Gamma I4 (petrol)
1.6 L Gamma I4 GDI (petrol)
1.1 L U-Line I3 (turbodiesel)
1.4 L U-Line I4 (turbodiesel)
Transmission 4-speed automatic
6-speed A6GF1 automatic
6-speed M6CF1 manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,570 mm (101.2 in)
Length 4,366 mm (171.9 in) (sedan)
4,046 mm (159.3 in) (hatchback)
Width 1,720 mm (67.7 in)
Height 1,455 mm (57.3 in)
Curb weight 1,093–1,141 kg (2,410–2,515 lb)

The Kia Rio is a subcompact car produced by the South Korean manufacturer Kia since August 2000 and now in its third generation. Body styles have included a three and five-door hatchback and four-door sedan body styles, equipped with inline-four gasoline and diesel engines, and front-wheel drive.

The Rio replaced the first-generation Pride—a rebadged version of the Ford Festiva—and the Avella, a subcompact sold as a Ford in some markets. A second generation was introduced in 2005 in Europe and 2006 in North America, sharing its platform with the Hyundai Accent, a subcompact manufactured by its sister Hyundai Motor Company. In South Korea, the second generation was marketed as the New Pride.

In 2010, the Rio was facelifted to incorporate Kia's "Tiger Nose" grille, and for model year 2012, Kia introduced the third generation Rio.

The first-generation Kia Rio (referred to as the "DC") was offered in both four-door sedan and five-door station wagon body styles. When released, it was the least-expensive mass-produced car to be sold in the United States. While the Rio's styling and affordability were well-received, it was derided for its poor build quality and driving experience.

The station wagon was marketed as the "Rio Cinco" in the United States, "Rio RX-V" in Canada, and "Rio Look" in Chile. The sedan version was not sold in the United Kingdom, and the station wagon was known as the "Rio" there. In Greece, both versions were sold as the "Rio".


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