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2008 Kia Rio 4dr Sdn Man

Specs

All new 2008 Kia Rio specifications include engine specs, transmission, drivetrain, bodystyle, color choices, standard features and options, and more. These vehicle specs will arm you with the knowledge you will need to shop for or compare cars.
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATING
  • City 32/hwy 35 (1.6L engine/5-speed manual trans)
  • City 32/hwy 35 (1.6L engine/5-speed manual trans) (2007)
EXTERIOR
  • Auto-off clear-lens headlights
  • Body-color bumpers
  • Body-color door handles
  • Body-color manual remote mirrors
  • Body-side moldings
  • Clear-lens auto off headlights
  • Front/rear body-color bumpers
  • Tinted glass
  • Variable intermittent windshield wipers
INTERIOR
  • (2) front 12V pwr outlets
  • (2) front cup holders
  • Cargo area lamp
  • Center console
  • Cloth front bucket seats-inc: driver seat height adjustment, folding armrest
  • Dome lamp w/delay-out
  • Dual visors w/covered vanity mirrors
  • Front bucket seats-inc: 8-way driver seat height adjustment, folding armrest
  • Luggage hook on front passenger headrest
  • Passenger assist grips
  • Passenger side rear seatback pocket
  • Rear window defroster
  • Roof mounted mini-pole antenna
  • Tachometer
  • Tire pressure monitor
MECHANICAL
  • 1.6L DOHC CVVT 16-valve I4 engine
  • 14" steel wheels w/center caps
  • 14" x 5.0" steel wheels w/center caps
  • 5-speed manual transmission w/OD
  • Front wheel drive
  • Independent MacPherson strut front suspension w/stabilizer bar
  • P175/70R14 tires
  • Pwr front vented disc/rear drum brakes
  • Rack & pinion steering
  • Torsion beam rear suspension
SAFETY
  • Driver & front passenger airbags
  • Front height-adjustable 3-point seat belts w/pretensioners & load limiters
  • Front seat-mounted side airbags
  • Front/rear crumple zones
  • Front/rear side curtain airbags
  • Impact-absorbing steering column
  • Internal emergency trunk release
  • Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
  • Rear 3-point seat belts
  • Rear child safety door locks
  • Side-impact door beams

Car Reviews From The Internet

Pleasant to drive, the 2008 Kia Rio and Rio5 are the smallest cars Kia sells but they're two of the
Smooth ride, stable handling, attractive interior, standard side curtain airbags, generous warranty.
Edmunds

2008 Kia Rio: What’s New
Tweaks to the looks, but not the goods.
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