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Auto Scores - Summary of Auto Reviews for 2008 Kia Rio
Handling:
7
Exterior Style:
5
Interior Style:
6
Price:
9
Mileage:
9
Safety Features:
7
Overall:
7
2008 Kia Rio Details
Base MSRP: $14,715 Fuel: 1.6l/98 MPG (city): 25 MPG (highway): 35 Base Invoice: $13,965 Body style: 4dr car Destination: $650 Transmission: 4-speed a/t Engine: Gas i4 Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
2008 Kia Rio Overview
The 2008 Kia Rio comes in sedan and hatchback versions, in LX and SX trim. Rio sedan ($10,890) comes with a manual transmission, wind-up windows, and manual door locks. Tires are 175/70R14 on 14-inch steel rims. There's no radio or air conditioning, not even power steering.
2008 Kia Rio Review Summary For the budget sensitive consumer interested in moving from one place to the next and disinterested in standard features and cabin amenities, the little changed 2009 Kia Rio5, ranked 7.2 by ACG, is the best option in the affordable small cars class. The Rio5 is available in only two trims: the LX and SX. It comes with a 1.6-liter four cylinder engine that creates 110 horsepower and 107 pound-feet of torque. The Rio5’s performance and handling is adequate at best. The tiny engine doesn’t offer drivers a ton of power, but it manages to keep pace with others in its class. According to most reviewers, consumers should opt for the manual transmission over the automatic for better performance. Also, the hatchback’s handling is far superior when equipped with the optional anti-lock brakes and power assisted steering. But even with all of the options, buyers should not expect a sporty ride by any stretch of the imagination, as many reviewers have noted that the Rio5 thumps and jolts on smaller bumps. It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that the Rio5’s exterior is nothing to write home about, but some reviewers think the mesh grille and swept-back headlights is a nice touch. The interior of the Rio5 is a sort of mixed bag. While it offers five relatively comfortable seats, they’re squeezed into very tight quarters. Also, the Rio5’s features are few, but at least what is offered is of a relatively high quality. According to reviewers, the front row is comfortable and the head and legroom sufficient for most drivers and passengers. That said, the Rio5’s rear seats don’t offer much room at all. Standard interior features in the Rio5 include an AM/FM CD player with four speakers, a USB auxiliary input jack, air conditioning and a tilt steering column. As far as cargo room is concerned, the Rio5 isn’t as roomy as others it its class, but it still provides ample room with 15.8 cubic feet of available cargo space with the seats up and 49.6 cubic feet with the seats down.
2008 Kia Rio Review Handling The Rio5 isn’t going to win any awards for its handling anytime soon, but most reviewers found it to be at least adequate. The ride is pleasant if you opt for the anti-lock brakes and power assisted rack-and-pinion steering as well as the better performing manual transmission.
2008 Kia Rio Review Safety The federal government and insurance industry gave the 2009 Kia Rio5 decent safety scores. From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Rio5 received four stars for the driver’s protection in front impact crashes, five stars for the front passenger’s protection in front impact crashes, four stars for the driver’s protection in side impact tests, and three stars for the rear passengers’ protection in side crashes. The Rio5 received an “Acceptable” rating for the frontal offset tests, but a “Poor” rating for side impact tests from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
2008 Kia Rio Noteworthy The Rio5 comes equipped with a new radio and an MP3 compatible CD player, as well as a free three-month subscription to SIRIUS Satellite Radio. Also, the Rio5’s generous powertrain warranty and six standard airbags can not be matched by any of its competitors for the same low price.
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