QUICK IN TRAFFIC. THRIFTY AT THE PUMP.
With its standard 1.6-litre DOHC four-cylinder engine and fuel-saving shift indicator and Eco-Minder™ indicator technologies*, Rio moves smartly around town and on the highway while helping you go farther between fill-ups. Those are just some of the reasons you’ll love driving your Rio.
* Shift indicator is standard on 5-speed manual transmission-equipped models; ECO-Minder™ is standard with Rio’s optional 4-speed automatic.
CVVT ENGINE TECHNOLOGY
Rio’s 110-horsepower, 1.6-litre engine comes with Kia’s performance- and efficiency-enhancing continuously variable valve timing (CVVT) technology as standard equipment.
SMOOTH-SHIFTING PERFORMANCE
Rio is available with an electronically controlled 4-speed automatic that provides smooth-shifting, fuel-efficient performance in all kinds of driving situations.
ECO-MINDER™
Go farther between fill-ups with the help of the ECO-Minder™ indicator. When you see its green light glowing in the instrument cluster, you know you’re driving at your fuel-efficient best. It’s standard on automatic transmission-equipped Rio models.
CONFIDENT BRAKING
For quick, sure braking, Rio comes with standard ventilated front disc brakes that dissipate heat and help to ensure reliable, fade-free performance.