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2012 Kia Rio Specifications

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Standard Equipment
Suspension and Steering
Front Suspension Independent front suspension
Rear Suspension Solid axle rear susension
Power Steering Electric-assist power rack-and-pinion steering
Suspension Category Sport tuned suspension
Tires P205/45R17 tires
Wheel Type 17" machined alloy wheels
 
Seating Interior
Front Center Armrest Sliding center armrest
Floor Console Floor console
Overhead Console Mini overhead console
Number of Cup Holders Dual front and rear cupholders
Power Driver Seat 6 way manual driver seat
Heated Seats Heated Seats: driver and passenger
Clock Digital clock
Instrumentation Type Supervision instrument cluster
Tachometer Yes
Transmission Oil Temperature Gauge Transmission temperature display
Trip Computer Trip computer
Door trim Door trim: leatherette
Floor Covering Carpet floor covering
Headliner Headliner: cloth
Luxury Dashboard Trim Metal-grain trim plates
Seat Trim Leather seats
Shifter Knob Trim Leather-wrapped shift knob
Special Feature Alloy Sport Pedals
Steering Wheel Trim Leather-wrapped steering wheel/ metal look
Folding Rear Seats 60/40 rear split folding bench
Seating Capacity Seating Capacity: 5
Low Fuel Warning Low fuel warning
 
Extras
Automatic defog system
Active ECO system (automatic transmission only)
Cooling glove box
 
Power Train
Engine Engine: 1.6L L4 DOHC 16-valve
Stability Control Stability control
Bouton de démarrage Smart Key push-button start
Transmission 6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode
 
Safety
Driver Airbag Driver side front airbag
Passenger Airbag Passenger-side front and side airbag
Roof Side Curtain Front and rear overhead curtain airbags
Side Airbag Side airbags
Anti-Lock Brakes Anti-Lock Brakes: 4-wheel ABS
Brake Assist Brake assist system
Brake Type 4 wheel disc brakes
Electronic brake force distribution Electronic brake force distrbution
Child-proof Locks Rear child safety door locks
Child Seat Anchor LATCH child seat anchors
Front Seat Belts Height-adjustable front seat belts
Hill Start Assist Hill assist control
Panic Alarm Panic alarm
Rear View Camera Rear view camera only
 
Exterior
Front Fog Lights Front fog lamps
Door Handles body-color door handles
Grille Black grille with chrome surround
Mudguard Front and rear splash guards
Exterior Decoration LED taillights
Exterior Decoration Exterior Decoration: Twin tip muffler
Bumper Colour Body-color sport bumpers
Exterior Mirror Colour Body-color exterior mirrors
Heated Exterior Mirrors Heated outside mirrors
Power Exterior Mirrors Power-adjustable outside mirrors with integrated turn signals
Headlight Type Headlight Type: halogen
Headlight Auto-On Automatic headlights
Rear Spoiler rear spoiler (lip)
Sunroof Power glass sunroof
 
Comfort and Convenience
Air Conditionning Automatic air conditioning
AM/FM Stereo AM/FM stereo radio
Antenna Fixed roof antenna
MP3 Capability MP3 capability
Remote Audio Controls Steering mounted audio controls
Single CD CD player
Number of Speakers 6 speakers
Special Feature Satellite radio (includes three trail months)
Special Feature Auxiliary audio input jack and USB port
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Bluetooth wireless technology
Cruise Control Cruise control
Heated Steering Wheel Heated steering wheel
Interior Air Filter Interior air filter
Courtesy Dome Light Dome courtesy light with theater dimming
Illuminated Entry illuminated entry
Reading Light Front reading lights
Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated driver vanity mirror
Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated passenger vanity mirror
Power Door Locks Power door locks (2 stage unlock)
Power Outlet 2 12-volt power outlets
Power Windows Power windows and driver window one-touch express down
Remote Keyless Entry Remote keyless entry
Steering Wheel Adjustment Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Cargo Net Cargo net
Special Features Cargo area tie-down hooks
Special Feature Special Feature: Luggage tray
Front Wipers Variable intermittent wipers with rain sensor
Rear Wipers Intermittent rear wiper

2012 Kia Rio Specs

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$ 13,795 - 20,495
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Gas Mileage : 5.5 L/100 KM
Engine : 1.6L L4 DOHC 16-valve
Horsepower : 138 @ 6300
Bodystyle : Sedan
Transmission : 6 speed automatic
Drivetrain :

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Warranty

Basic : 60 months / 100,000 KM
Roadside Assistance : 60 months / 100,000 KM
Corrosion : 60 months / Unlimited
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GENERAL INFORMATION
 2012 Kia Rio SX
TypeSedan
Passengers5
Doors4
PRICE
 Rio SX
Price$ 20 495
Transport and PDI$ 1 455
MECHANICAL
 Rio SX
Engine1.6L L4 DOHC 16-valve
HP (hp@rpm)138 @ 6300
Torque (lb.ft@rpm)123 @ 4850
Transmission6 speed automatic
Brakes4-wheel disc
ABS4-wheel ABS
Power SteeringStd
Front SuspensionIndependent
Rear SuspensionSolid Axle
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
 Rio SX
Air ConditioningAuto climate control
Cruise ControlStd
Power LocksStd
Remote Keyless EntryStd
Power WindowsStd
Power MirrorsStd
Adjustable SteeringManual tilt / telescopic
Sunroofglass sunroof
Navigation SystemOpt
FUEL CONSUMPTION
 Rio SX
Automatic Transmission
city / highway
(L/100 km)
7.1 / 5.5
DIMENSIONS, CAPACITY AND WEIGHT
 Rio SX
Length (mm)4 365
Width (mm)1 720
Height (mm)1 456
Wheelbase (mm)2 570
Ground Clearance (mm)140
Curbweight (kg)1 215
Trunk Size (L)389
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)43
CO2 EMISSIONS
 Rio SX
Automatic Transmission (KG/year)2714
WARRANTIES
 Rio SX
General
(years / km)
5 / 100 000
Powertrain
(years / km)
5 / 100 000
Perforation Corrosion
(years / km)
5 / Unlimited
Roadside Assistance
(years / km)
5 / 100 000
Emissions
(years / km)
8 / 130 000
COLOURS
 Rio SX
 
 
deep blue
 
 
chestnut brown
 
 
aurora black
 
 
tanzanite blue
 
 
graphite
 
 
signal red
 
 
silverstone beige
 
 
bright silver
 
 
caramel yellow
 
 
clear white
PERFORMANCE
 2012 Kia Rio SX
 No data available at the moment.
WHEELS AND TIRES
 2012 Kia Rio SX
TiresP205/45R17
Wheel TypeAlloy wheels
SEATS
 Rio SX
TrimLeather seats
Heated SeatsDriver and passenger
SOUND SYSTEM
 Rio SX
AM/FM RadioStd
with cassette-
with CDStd
SAFETY
 2012 Kia Rio SX
Driver AirbagStd
Passenger AirbagStd
Side AirbagsStd
Side CurtainsStd
Stability ControlStd

2012 Kia Rio Trims

Trim MSRP Options
Rio LX $ 13,795
Equipment
Rio LX+ $ 15,295
Equipment
Rio EX $ 16,695
Equipment
Rio SX $ 20,495
Equipment

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