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The most affordable car in Kia’s U.S. lineup enters MY23 with one notable change worthy of your attention. Even though it features a dipstick, the only engine available now flaunts an oil level sensor.
The four-door sedan is available in two nicely-equipped trim levels, starting with the LX that costs $16,550 excluding the destination charge. Available in either white or silver with a black tricot and woven cloth interior, the base specification relies on a 1.6-liter mill with 120 horsepower and 112 pound-foot (152 Nm) of torque on deck. The IVT intelligent variable automatic transmission is standard issue, along with air conditioning, a six-way adjustable driver’s seat, and a tilt steering wheel with audio controls.
Convenience goodies include power windows, heated mirrors, automatic headlights, cordless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system. As for safety bits and bobs, customers are getting six airbags, stability control, and hill-start assist.
The S trim level, which starts at $17,190, can be had in four additional colors. Available extras include automatic climate control, LED headlights and positioning lights, and SiriusXM satellite radio. In terms of standard goodies, 60/40 split-folding rear seats are joined by remote keyless entry, a sliding armrest, and cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls.
Priced at $17,490 sans destination, the five-door hatchback is exclusively offered in S specification with the same standard and available features as mentioned earlier. What’s known as the Technology Package on the four-door sedan S is listed as the S Technology Package for the five-door hatchback S, even though its contents are similar. Priced at $1,800, this package adds more safety features, SiriusXM, 16-inch alloys, rear disc brakes, automatic climate control, rear occupant alert, and a little bit of chrome.
Both body styles share a 101.6-in (2,580-mm) wheelbase, putting the Rio firmly in subcompact territory. In terms of gas mileage, the EPA estimates no more than 36 miles per gallon (6.5 liters per 100 kilometers) combined.
Convenience goodies include power windows, heated mirrors, automatic headlights, cordless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system. As for safety bits and bobs, customers are getting six airbags, stability control, and hill-start assist.
The S trim level, which starts at $17,190, can be had in four additional colors. Available extras include automatic climate control, LED headlights and positioning lights, and SiriusXM satellite radio. In terms of standard goodies, 60/40 split-folding rear seats are joined by remote keyless entry, a sliding armrest, and cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls.
Priced at $17,490 sans destination, the five-door hatchback is exclusively offered in S specification with the same standard and available features as mentioned earlier. What’s known as the Technology Package on the four-door sedan S is listed as the S Technology Package for the five-door hatchback S, even though its contents are similar. Priced at $1,800, this package adds more safety features, SiriusXM, 16-inch alloys, rear disc brakes, automatic climate control, rear occupant alert, and a little bit of chrome.
Both body styles share a 101.6-in (2,580-mm) wheelbase, putting the Rio firmly in subcompact territory. In terms of gas mileage, the EPA estimates no more than 36 miles per gallon (6.5 liters per 100 kilometers) combined.
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