Review Car

2011 Kia Rio

2011 Kia Rio is a fun sedan with superior performance to boot and looks great in any driving conditions. The 2011 2011 Kia Rio’s closest competitors include the Chevrolet Aveo, the Saturn L-Series Wagon, and the Volkswagen Jetta Wagon. Upon introduction, both trims are equipped with a standard 1.6-liter, I4, 104-horsepower engine that achieves 26-mpg in the city and 33-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The 2011 2011 Kia Rio is a carryover from 2003. The EX V6 is equipped with a standard 2.7-liter, V6, 170-horsepower engine that achieves 20-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway.

A 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. 2011 Kia Rio is powered by a 1.6-liter, inline four-cylinder engine that generates 104 horsepower and 104 pound-feet of torque.

2011 Kia Rio’s two models — a sedan and a wagon called the Rio Cinco, which is basically a five-door hatchback. Standard equipment on the sedan includes 14-inch wheels with plastic wheel covers, a driver-seat height adjuster, a fold-down driver armrest, variable intermittent wipers and rear defrost. The wagon is a bit better equipped, as it also comes with alloy wheels, a CD player, power steering, a tachometer, steering wheel tilt adjustment, vanity mirrors, map lights, a sunglasses case and body-side moldings; the alloy wheels and CD player are available as stand-alone extras on the sedan and everything else is part of the Upgrade Package. On the inside, 2011 Kia Rio feels comfort in its simple layout and thoughtful features.

Controls are generally large and easy to find, and the front seats are relatively comfortable. The Rio Cinco earns its keep by offering 24.8 cubic feet of luggage space; fold down the 60/40-split rear seat and you’ll have 44.3 cubes. 2011 Kia Rio’s safety features includes antilock brakes. All 2011 Kia Rios have height-adjustable seatbelts in front and child-seat anchors in the back. 2011 Kia Rio’s offer available air conditioning and a center console with built-in cup holders. 2011 Kia Rio’s crash test scores were decent, as the car earned four out of five stars for driver and front-passenger protection in frontal impacts and three stars for front- and rear-occupant protection in side impacts. 2011 Kia- Rio offers basic transportation and little more — pretty much what you’d expect of the cheapest sedan on the market. Provided you keep engine rpm up, everyday driving maneuvers can be accomplished with relative ease, and 2011 Kia Rio can stay with the flow of traffic on the highway.The Rio comes with Kia’s 5 year/24-hour roadside assistance. The affordable 2003 and 2011 Kia Rio is a great buy at today’s prices.