What kind of car is the 2014 Kia Rio?
The 2014 Kia Rio will hook you with its Euro-themed exterior, then keep you happy with a nicely coordinated cabin. Like much of the current Kia lineup (except for the one-of-a-kind Soul), the 2014 Rio clearly draws its design inspiration from Europe, not Korea.
What kind of transmission does a Kia Rio have?
Both the 2014 Kia Rio and Rio5 come in three trims: LX, EX and SX. Only the LX offers a choice between a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Which is better the Kia Rio or the 5 door?
The Rio is a great example of that–although the five-door hatchback stands out as a purer, better-conceived design than the five-door. For either body style, the neat contrasting grille, swept-back headlights, and rounded rear end altogether call out to classic hot-hatch lines without getting too carried away.
How big is the trunk of a Kia Rio?
By the numbers, the Rio sports a 101.2-inch wheelbase, has an overall length of about 160 inches, and offers up a cargo area of 15 cubic feet (or 13.7 cubic feet in the trunk, for sedan models). Good front seats, with relatively long bottom cushions cushions for the class and long seat travel should help bring enough comfort for the commute.
What’s the price of a 2014 Kia Rio?
Its fuel-efficient 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine uses gasoline direct-injection technology that helps the Rio to attain excellent fuel economy while delivering class-leading horsepower. The 2014 Kia Rio LX sedan has a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) just around $14,600, while the 5-door LX starts a few hundred dollars more.
What kind of engine does a Kia Rio have?
Aside from a few minor changes to improve aerodynamics under the vehicle and revisions to the key fob and the leather-wrapped steering wheel, the 2014 Kia Rio is unchanged. The 2014 Kia Rio is powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 138 horsepower and 123 pound-feet of torque.
How long does it take a Kia Rio to get to 60 mph?
In Edmunds testing, the Kia Rio SX hatchback went from zero to 60 mph in 9.7 seconds, while an SX sedan reached 60 in 9.4 seconds — about a second quicker than the class average in either case.
Is there a rearview camera on the Kia Rio?
A rearview camera is optional on the EX and standard on the SX. In government crash testing, the Rio received four out of five stars for overall protection, with four stars for frontal protection and five stars for side protection.
The Chevy Sonic offers a sporty feel, while the Versa Note takes top honors in the fuel-economy category. The 2014 Kia Rio and Rio 5 receive only minor enhancements this year. Additional plastic shielding under the car helps improve aerodynamics, while interior upgrades include a new water-temperature gauge.
What kind of transmission does a Kia Rio LX have?
The 2014 Kia Rio LX comes standard with a 6-speed manual transmission (a 6-speed automatic is available), air conditioning, a radio with auxiliary/USB input, steering-wheel audio controls and four speakers and that’s about it.
What kind of gas mileage does a Kia Rio get?
Regardless of trim, motivation for the 2014 Kia Rio comes from a 138-horsepower, 1.6-liter direct-injected 4-cylinder engine mated to either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. The Rio’s gas mileage numbers of 27 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway are the same regardless of transmission choice.